Lessons from the Collapse of Knights of Old Following a Cyber Attack
I was recently fortunate enough to hear Paul Abbott, the former Director of Knights of Old, discuss the insider perspective of the Knights of Old cyber-attack.
Many small and mid-sized businesses reach a point where technology becomes critical to growth and managing it effectively can become overwhelming. Leadership teams often face confusing vendor proposals, escalating IT costs, and projects that stall or fail. Without senior IT expertise in-house, businesses risk making costly mistakes, missing opportunities, or exposing themselves to security and compliance issues.
That’s where we come in. Acting as your Virtual IT Director, we remove the guesswork and bridge the gap between business strategy and technology. We bring clarity where there’s jargon, ensure investments actually deliver results, and reduce the risks that come with poorly managed systems or providers. Whether it’s navigating complex change, scaling IT to support growth, or addressing weaknesses before they become problems, we give you senior-level guidance without the burden of a full-time hire.
The result? Leadership teams can make technology decisions with confidence, operations run more smoothly, and businesses are better equipped to grow, adapt, and thrive.
The Virtual IT Director role, sometimes called a Fractional IT Director, is like having a trusted IT partner by your side. It’s designed for businesses that want to get more from their technology: maybe you’re planning changes, want better results from your IT provider, or need advice & guidance that your current team can’t provide. Unlike hiring a full-time IT Director, this gives you senior-level expertise only when you need it.
In this role, we act as your strategic IT advisor. We make sure technology conversations are in plain business language, not jargon. At M Technology Consultants, we work alongside your IT provider, telecoms, and software vendors to set the right direction, oversee delivery, and manage change, so you get technology that works for your business, not against it.
We tailor our support around each client’s specific needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. The services we offer fit into four main areas:
We undertake detailed and independent assessments of your technology, service providers and business software. As part of the process we identify key risks, areas that could improve productivity, or longer-term goals which will provide you with opportunities to get more from your technology.
We work with senior leadership teams to understand your business needs and translate them into practical solutions. We ensure that your IT providers are supporting your goals, whether you’re searching for an IT support provider, telephony provider, or business software.
Businesses often need to implement new systems, services, and software. Whether you’re transitioning to the Cloud or changing your IT support provider, successful projects require management. We offer a comprehensive project management and delivery service to help you adopt new technology and while maximising the benefit to your business.
Many of our projects transform into ongoing engagements, where we lead your technology function, translate the needs of your business into practical solutions, engage with suppliers and providers, develop strategic plans, and ensure that your plans are successfully delivered.
With a background as Technical Director, CTO, and Managing Director for several IT Managed Service Providers, we have supported businesses across a wide range of industries. That experience includes delivering strategic IT advice at board level, improving the way organisations use technology, leading IT teams, and managing suppliers and vendors to achieve better outcomes. At M Technology Consultants, this expertise is applied directly to organisations, giving growing businesses access to senior-level IT leadership without the need for a full-time IT Director.
I was recently fortunate enough to hear Paul Abbott, the former Director of Knights of Old, discuss the insider perspective of the Knights of Old cyber-attack.
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