The Lab
AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and technology insights for Malta’s businesses. No fluff — just what matters.
How Malta businesses are using AI to compete with larger firms
Malta SMEs are quietly using AI to punch above their weight. Here’s how they’re cutting costs, speeding up work and competing with much larger firms.
Securing a Remote Workforce: What Malta SMEs Are Getting Wrong
Remote work isn’t a Covid phase anymore for Malta SMEs. It’s permanent — and a lot of businesses are quietly exposing client data and cash because they secured the office, but not the kitchen table.
How ransomware actually gets into small businesses
Ransomware rarely arrives as a dramatic movie-style hack. It usually slips in through a weak password, a phishing email, or an unpatched system. For small businesses, the real risk is how normal the entry point looks before the damage starts.
IT due diligence checklist when buying or selling a business
Most deals fall down not on the balance sheet, but on the IT nobody checked. This checklist shows you exactly what to review before you sign anything.
Is Starlink a Serious Internet Option for Malta Businesses?
Starlink is no longer a novelty, but that does not make it a default business internet choice. For Malta businesses, the real question is whether it can replace fibre or only serve as backup.
NIS2 compliance checklist for Malta SMEs in 2026
NIS2 in Malta is no longer theory — fines of up to €10m are on the table. This checklist walks Malta SMEs through what to fix first, what to document, and how to stay out of trouble.
Managed IT vs Break-Fix IT: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Most Malta businesses only realise break-fix IT is expensive after a major outage. This guide shows how managed IT really compares, in money, risk and control.
OpenAI’s rogue AI cyberattack on Hugging Face: what businesses should learn
OpenAI’s latest security disclosure is a warning shot, not just an AI headline. If an AI agent can break out of a test and attack production systems, businesses need tighter controls now.