ABit Systems Joins Lyra Technology Group

We're excited to share that ABit Systems has been acquired by Lyra Technology Group—a family of industry-leading technology service businesses operated independently by exceptional management teams.

Like stars in a constellation, Lyra partners with companies that shine on their own and come together to form something even greater.

What this means for you: Nothing changes. Same team. Same service. Same commitment to your success. ABit Systems will continue to operate independently, delivering the reliable, secure, and forward-thinking solutions you've come to trust.

We'd like to thank Tony Blampey for building this amazing company. Tony will continue to work with ABit Systems in his role as Founder.

Welcome Our New CEO: Iwan Boskamp

We're thrilled to introduce Iwan Boskamp as the new CEO of ABit Systems.

A message from Iwan:

"I'm honoured to have been asked to be the CEO of ABit Systems after Tony sold his business. I want to thank Tony for his work building this amazing company and look forward to continuing to work with Tony for the foreseeable future in his role as Founder.

I also want to thank the whole ABit crew for the incredible work they do as a team. The effort everyone is putting in supporting our customers is fantastic! We have the best team possible and ABit would not be here without every single one of you!"

Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

In cybersecurity, Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a fully managed, 24/7 service delivered by experts who specialize in detecting and responding to cyberattacks that technology solutions alone cannot prevent.

Why MDR Matters:

Technology alone can't stop every attack. Today's well-funded adversaries exploit stolen credentials, security misconfigurations, and legitimate IT tools to evade traditional defenses. Most organizations can't maintain 24/7 threat monitoring on their own—that's where MDR comes in.

Gartner predicts that by 2025, half of all organizations will be using MDR services.

Key Benefits of Sophos MDR:

• 🛡️ 24/7 Threat Detection and Response: Around-the-clock protection without adding headcount
• 🔍 Expert-Led Threat Hunting: Human expertise combined with advanced machine learning
• ⚡ Proactive Threat Response: Attacks are contained before they spread, with root cause analysis
• 💰 Stronger ROI: Enterprise-grade protection without the overhead of a full SOC
• 📉 Reduce Cyber Insurance Costs: Meet key requirements and lower risk exposure
• 🔧 Seamless Integration: Works with your existing security tools

MDR helps bridge the cybersecurity skills gap while allowing your internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives. With ransomware remediation averaging $1.4M, prevention is a smart investment.

Christmas Closure & Holiday Hours

ABit Systems will be closed:

• 25th - 26th December 2025
• 1st January 2026

Reduced Staffing: From 22nd December 2025 through 2nd January 2026, we'll be running with a lower staff count. Our team will still be available for urgent matters, but response times may be slightly longer than usual.

Accounts Office Hours: Our standard business hours apply throughout this period.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

As always, the entire team at ABit Systems thanks you for your continued partnership and trust. We're excited about this new chapter and remain committed to delivering the secure, reliable, and innovative solutions you depend on.

Here's to continued success together!