As 2026 comes into focus, one thing is becoming clear for IT, comms, and business leaders – standing still is no longer an option.
From legacy telephony risk, AI-driven security concerns and the PSTN switch-off, this edition of ClevrBytes focuses on the decisions that determine how much control, cost, and risk you carry into the year ahead. It’s all about moving into 2026 prepared, informed, and in control, on your terms.Here’s what’s inside this month’s edition:
- Monthly Spotlight – Turning 2026 priorities into action, and where to focus now to stay in control
- On demand Webinar – How to retire legacy telephony on your terms, without risk or disruption
- Clevr Customer Story – How Fastnet Fish simplified global mobility and reduced mobile costs without disruption
- Zoom Public Sector Summit – Join public sector leaders and tech experts for a live virtual summit on the future of cloud, AI and digital in the public sector
- Clevr Coverage – Managed IT Services, PSTN Switch off and AI-ready cybersecurity
- Industry Intel – AI adoption driving data risks and Zoom AI Companion 3.0
Monthly Spotlight: Turning 2026 Priorities into Action
If 2025 was about recognising what was changing, 2026 is about turning those changes into decisions and action.
Across our conversations with customers, a clear pattern is emerging. The questions now aren’t if organisations need to modernise parts of their technology estate – but how, when, and with how much risk.
Telephony is a good example of this shift.
Most legacy phone systems are still working. Calls still connect. Users still get by. But behind the scenes, costs are rising, support options are narrowing, and end-of-life decisions are increasingly made by vendors rather than customers.
For many businesses, 2026 has become the point where telephony can’t stay on autopilot. Not because something has broken, but because waiting too long shifts control away from you.
Rushed migrations lead to poor user experience, unexpected costs, and long-term compromises. Planned migrations create flexibility, resilience, and room to modernise without disruption.
The difference isn’t technology, it’s preparation. That’s where having the right partner, insight, and roadmap makes all the difference.
Watch our on demand webinar: Planning a Risk-Free Telephony Migration
To help organisations make informed decisions this year, we’re hosting a live, practical webinar focused on retiring legacy telephony on your terms.How to Retire Legacy Telephony on Your Terms –
Without Risk or Disruption
In this session, Jared Richards, Head of Practice – Digital Workplace, and Lauren McLoughlin, Regional Sales Manager at CloudClevr, will share real-world insights from across SMB, mid-market, and enterprise environments, covering:
Why delaying telephony migration often increases cost and risk
What successful organisations do before they migrate
Real customer stories – from single-site estates to hundreds of locations
Common mistakes that derail UCaaS projects
A proven framework for de-risking migration, even if you’re not ready to switch yet
This isn’t a product demo. It’s an honest conversation designed to help you plan with clarity, whether migration is imminent or still on your roadmap. If legacy telephony is on your risk register for 2026 – even if you’re not ready to migrate yet – this session will give you clarity and options.
Clevr Customer Story: Fastnet Fish
Global teams. Rising mobile costs. Zero disruption.
Fastnet Fish, a trusted supplier of premium frozen fish and seafood since 1980, needed a better way to manage business mobility.
Working directly with a mobile network provider, they had poor visibility of international usage and escalating, unpredictable bills.
That’s when Fastnet Fish partnered with CloudClevr. By analysing real usage and tailoring mobile packages per user, we helped them:
- Regain control of international spend
- Proactively manage usage with live alerts and bundles
- Save thousands of pounds
- Improve connectivity for users – with no downtime, no number changes, and zero disruption
“The tailored approach, combined with genuinely strong customer service, is what sets CloudClevr apart.”
Claire White – Head of StrategyFastnet Fish
If rising mobile costs, international usage, or lack of visibility sound familiar, this is a story worth reading.
Click on the button below to read the full story to see how we helped Fastnet Fish take control of global business mobility, without impacting the people who rely on it every day.
Virtual Event: Zoom Public Sector Summit
The Future of Public Service:
Built for efficiency, resilience & trusted experiences
11th February 2026 | 9 AM – 11:15 GMT
Join public sector leaders, practitioners, and technology experts for a live virtual summit exploring how secure collaboration, local cloud infrastructure, and experience-led AI are reshaping government, healthcare, and education services.
You’ll discover:
- The latest findings from Cavell’s State of the UK & Germany Public Sector report, covering digital maturity, AI readiness, and 2026 priorities.
- Zoom leaders share where they’re driving real value across the public sector.
- Practical examples, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned directly from customers.
Clevr Coverage: No Gaps.
Managed IT services, minus the noise
If you’re a CEO or IT leader, this probably sounds familiar:
“I’m spending my day procuring devices instead of planning.”
“I’m dragged into user issues that should be handled elsewhere.”
“I’m fixing things because no one else has the capacity.”
We hear this all the time.
Day-to-day IT issues pull you away from the work that actually moves the business forward – strategy, security, transformation, and supporting growth.
Our Managed IT service takes the day-to-day load off your team – giving you full visibility and control across devices, Microsoft 365, security, backups, and more.
Behind the scenes, that means:
- Moving away from ageing servers and legacy infrastructure
- Replacing manual, inconsistent processes with centralised cloud management
- Securing users and devices, giving you peace of mind
- Making remote and hybrid working simple
The goal is simple – a stronger, more secure IT foundation that gives you time to focus on your business.
PSTN Switch-Off: The Clock Is Ticking
The PSTN switch-off is no longer “years away.”
We now have less than 12 months until the UK PSTN is permanently switched off, and the impact is already being felt.
Across the market, we’re seeing:
- Early forced migrations from legacy and copper-based services
- Steep price increases to discourage staying on old infrastructure
- Shrinking support and limited options for organisations that delay
If you’re still relying on copper lines, the clock is ticking. Waiting doesn’t buy you time anymore – it compresses timelines, inflates cost, and increases risk.
The organisations that act now get:
✔ Choice of platform and partner
✔ Time to plan, test, and migrate properly
✔ A smoother transition to modern connectivity solutions
If you haven’t already started your PSTN migration, now is the time to get clarity.
Speak to us and we’ll help you understand your options, timelines, and risks – before decisions are forced on you.
AI Is Changing Cybersecurity
From convincing phishing to automated attacks and misconfigured AI tools, today’s threat landscape is evolving quickly. Many organisations are realising their security hasn’t kept pace with how AI is being adopted.
At CloudClevr, we help organisations build a resilient, modern cybersecurity posture – designed to stand up to today’s threats, including those accelerated by AI and reduce business risk.
That means helping teams:
- Stop threats before they become incidents
- Ensure users and devices meet security standards automatically
- Detect and respond to attacks in minutes, not months
- Set up clear security governance that protects data as AI tools are adopted
- Build a security roadmap aligned to budget, compliance, and business priorities
Don’t wait for a breach to find the gaps.
Start with a security review and build a roadmap that’s ready for AI-driven threats – aligned to your risk, compliance needs, and budget.
Industry Intel: What’s the latest?
Zoom introduces AI Companion 3.0
Zoom has announced the next evolution of its agentic AI with Zoom AI Companion 3.0, introducing AI-first workflows, deeper Zoom Docs integration, and a new web interface designed to provide richer context and actionable insights. The aim is to embed AI directly into how people plan, collaborate, and get work done, not bolt it on as another tool.
As these capabilities roll out, organisations can expect productivity gains through reduced admin, better insight, and smoother collaboration across teams.
AI adoption is driving a new wave of data risk
New research from Netskope Threat Labs shows a sharp rise in data policy violations driven by generative AI. On average, organisations now see hundreds of incidents each month in which users send sensitive data to AI tools. A key driver is “shadow AI.” Users still access generative AI through unmanaged personal accounts alongside approved platforms, creating major visibility and governance gaps.
This is wake up call for businesses. AI adoption needs guardrails. Organisations should be focusing on visibility, data controls, and clear AI usage policies, ensuring AI tools are governed, monitored, and aligned with security and compliance requirements before risk escalates.
If you only do one thing this month:
Review where legacy technology, AI adoption, or PSTN dependencies are creating hidden risk in your organisation – and whether you still have control over the timeline.
That’s all from us in this edition.
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