--- title: "Hybrid Hive: January 2026 Newsletter - Hybrid TP" description: "Hybrid Hive: January 2026 Newsletter - Hybrid Technology Partners Limerick & Dublin" image: https://content.hybridtp.ie/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Copy-of-Blog-Feature-Image2.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://content.hybridtp.ie/hybrid-technology-partners-blog/hybrid-hive-january-2026-newsletter#main) ![SR Logo Dark](https://8510912.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8510912/SR%20Logo%20Dark.svg) ![SR Logo Dark](https://8510912.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8510912/SR%20Logo%20Dark.svg) ![SR Logo Dark](https://8510912.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8510912/SR%20Logo%20Dark.svg) ![SR Logo Dark](https://8510912.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8510912/SR%20Logo%20Dark.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Search - Get Started Get Started Search # Hybrid Hive: January 2026 Newsletter by [Jolene Oelofse](https://content.hybridtp.ie/hybrid-technology-partners-blog/author/jolene-oelofse) Jan 13, 2026, 9:39:01 AM ## Start 2026 with clarity and confidence A strong start to the year comes from knowing that technology is being taken care of in the background. When systems are monitored, security is handled, and support is easy to reach, people can stay focused on their work instead of dealing with avoidable interruptions. That confidence comes from having the right people involved. People who understand your systems, know how your business operates, and take responsibility for keeping things running smoothly, so technology gives time back instead of taking it away. That way of working is easiest to understand through the experience of a client. In this short video, **[Thormac](https://thormac.ie/) share their experience of working with us**. ## **The simplest security upgrade with the biggest impact** Multi-factor authentication is now a baseline for protecting modern systems. That’s why we enable [MFA](https://hybridtp.ie/multi-factor-authentication-mfa/) as standard across our clients’ environments, from email and cloud platforms to core business applications. It’s one of the few security measures that delivers real protection without disrupting how people work, and it removes a huge amount of risk with very little effort. Curious where your setup stands? Take our Tech Health Check. 👉 [*View the Tech Health Check*](https://hybridtp.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Tech-Health-Check-2026.pdf)   ![Priority Software ERP](https://content.hybridtp.ie/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Blog-images5-300x225.webp?width=300&height=225&name=Blog-images5-300x225.webp) ## **A clearer focus on ERP** ERP has been part of Hybrid for years, and now it has grown into something that deserves its own space and focus. We’re separating the ERP side of Hybrid and bringing it together under [**myERP**](https://myerp.ie/). The same people and the same way of working remain, but we now focus on helping businesses get long-term value from their ERP systems as they grow and change. This sharper focus sets the direction for what comes next, and you’ll hear more about it as **myERP** takes shape. ## **Direct support, without long-term commitment** Not every business wants to start with a long-term IT contract. Specific issues drive some to seek help, internal teams lead others to want extra support, and the need for availability makes others want to know that expert help is ready. That’s why we offer **Live Support**. Businesses *prepay* for engineer access, with no long-term commitment. It gives businesses direct, human support when something needs attention, while keeping costs clear and flexible. 👉 [https://hybridtp.ie/live-support/](https://hybridtp.ie/live-support/) Technology works the way it should when people who take ownership monitor, secure, and support it. Teams experience fewer interruptions, leaders carry less mental load, and the working day feels calmer and more predictable. That clarity, confidence, and time back is what we deliver for our clients every day. And it’s how we’re starting 2026.   ***Written by:** [Jolene Oelofse](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolene-oelofse-893254245/?originalSubdomain=ie)** – Marketing Lead, Hybrid Technology Partners** Jolene leads Hybrid TP’s content strategy, translating complex IT and cybersecurity topics into practical insights for Irish SMEs. 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