Augmentt CEO urges MSPs to monetize Microsoft security, compliance and AI
Augmentt’s CEO, Derik Belair, says managed service providers (MSPs) must capitalize on Microsoft’s security, compliance and AI tools to generate revenue. The Ontario-based company, which raised $18 million in its 2025 Series A round, is expanding its platform to integrate deeper with Microsoft 365, Intune, SharePoint and Teams. Belair emphasizes bridging gaps in Microsoft’s ecosystem, helping…
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- Augmentt’s $18M Series A funding fuels Microsoft integrations and AI-driven MSP tools
- CEO Derik Belair urges MSPs to monetize security, compliance and AI for Microsoft clients
- Company plans automated remediation, policy baselines and AI agents for internal efficiency
Belair highlights AI readiness as a key opportunity, noting that MSPs must assess whether clients’ environments can support tools like Microsoft Copilot. Augmentt is investing in automated remediation, policy baselines and compliance tools while internally using AI agents to streamline operations. About 35% of Augmentt’s revenue already comes from international markets, and the company plans to double down on global growth. Partners like 5K Technical Services see potential in bundling Microsoft services into repeatable offerings, though many MSPs underutilize Azure and Teams.
Augmentt CEO: MSPs Need To ‘Monetize’ Microsoft Security, Compliance And AI
crn.com · 29 September 2026
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