Navigating Cybersecurity and AI: Insights from Andromeda Technology's 30-Year Journey with Jeff Borello

Jeff Borello, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda Technology Solutions, shares insights into the managed services landscape, particularly focusing on the needs of manufacturing clients in the Midwest. With over 30 years of experience, Borello discusses the evolution of his company from a break-fix model to a pure managed services provider, emphasizing the importance of project delivery and cloud migration. He highlights the company's commitment to providing flat-rate monthly services while maintaining a strong professional services team to address complex technical needs.Borello notes that many potential clients often come to them already dissatisfied with their current managed service providers, primarily due to poor response times and unresolved issues. He explains that while customers may initially seek project work, the focus is on transitioning them to a managed service platform to better understand their needs. Cybersecurity is a significant concern, but many clients only prioritize it after experiencing an incident, leading to a challenging sales process that requires careful navigation.The conversation also touches on the internal operations of Andromeda, which has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Illinois. Borello discusses the importance of documenting processes and ensuring adherence to them, as well as the challenges of maintaining a strong company culture in a hybrid work environment. He emphasizes the need for a middle management layer to facilitate day-to-day operations, allowing leadership to focus on strategic growth.Looking ahead, Borello expresses a desire to streamline tools and integrate automation and AI into their operations while ensuring that customer service remains a priority. He acknowledges the potential disruptions that generative AI could bring to the industry and the need for a careful balance between efficiency and customer satisfaction. Ultimately, he remains optimistic about the future of Andromeda, driven by a strong team and a commitment to continuous improvement.  💼 All Our SponsorsMSP Radio is supported by our partners: LogMeIn · Opentext · Transit AI · Guardz · Pax8 · ABC Solutions · Rythmz · ScalePad · CometBackup · TimeZest Supporting the IT services community through insights, analysis, and transparency. 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.