The UK’s new industrial strategy is a clear signal: the future belongs to tech-powered, AI-enabled businesses.
But with AI comes risk. From data privacy to cyberattacks and compliance demands, the journey to AI-driven efficiency must be built on a foundation of secure, scalable IT. That’s where ITbuilder comes in
According to Computer Weekly’s breakdown, the strategy prioritises:
The message is clear: businesses that embed AI and data into their operations will be better equipped to compete. But only if they have the cyber resilience and compliance posture to match.
✅ Recruitment. AI is already being used to streamline CV screening, improve DEI outcomes, and boost onboarding speed. The industrial strategy aims to accelerate responsible AI in this space, making scalable, AI-powered platforms more accessible.
✅ Finance. As AI fuels everything from credit risk analysis to fraud detection, financial SMEs need to ensure their infrastructure is secure and auditable. Compliance with Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and GDPR becomes non-negotiable.
✅ Professional Services. Legal, accountancy, and consulting firms are exploring AI for document drafting, analysis, and automation. But AI models are only as good, and safe, as the data and systems behind them.
AI magnifies your exposure to:
To responsibly adopt AI, SMEs must modernise their IT with:
To embrace AI without fear, SMEs should prioritise:
Whether you're experimenting with AI tools or integrating them into core workflows, we help you do it safely and strategically:
- Next-gen Endpoint Protection: AI-enhanced EDR that stops malware, phishing, and unknown threats in real time.
- Microsoft 365 Management: Fully managed, fully secure M365 environments to support collaboration, automation, and AI Copilot readiness.
- Compliant Cloud Hosting: Managed Azure and private cloud options that align with the highest data and security standards.
Need to free up internal IT to focus on AI initiatives? We fill skill gaps, handle day-to-day support, and offer advanced security tools as part of a seamless partnership.
Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
With 24/7 SOC monitoring, AI-assisted detection, and rapid incident response, we give SMEs enterprise-grade security without the enterprise budget.
Access Intelligence - Our co-managed EDR deployment helped this media insights firm secure their AI data pipeline, achieve ISO 27001, and win new clients with confidence.
Premium Wholesale Meats - By outsourcing IT and cybersecurity to ITbuilder, this SME unlocked more bandwidth to focus on automation and digital transformation.
AI-Aware Security Posture: We understand how AI impacts threat models, and how to protect your environment.
SME-Focused Approach: Whether you're 10 or 250 users, we scale our services to your goals and budget.
Security Built In: Every service we offer is designed to reduce risk, improve resilience, and support compliance from day one.
The industrial strategy offers funding, frameworks, and momentum, but the execution is on you. We’ll help you get your systems, compliance, and cybersecurity ready to support real AI value.
Request your free cyber risk review today and find out where your exposure lies, and how to fix it fast.
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