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For many New Mexico defense contractors, the path to CMMC may feel overwhelming. Most already use Microsoft 365—but few are taking full advantage of the built-in security tools required for technical readiness.

In our latest article, we explain:

-- How Microsoft products such as Entra ID, Defender, Intune, and Purview map to many of the CMMC Level 2 technical controls

-- Why configuration matters more than licensing alone

-- What role IT providers like Kosh can and cannot play in the compliance journey

--The timelines you need to be aware of—phased enforcement has already begun

If you're trying to figure out where to start, this is for you.

Read the full piece here: https://www.koshsolutions.com/post/how-microsoft-and-kosh-support-your-cmmc-technical-readiness

Microsoft and CMMC: How to Use What You Already Own to Move Your Compliance Forward

AI Showdown: Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT Plus — What’s Best for Your Business?
As AI tools become central to productivity and decision-making, mid-sized organizations face a strategic choice: Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT Plus?

🔹 Copilot offers deep integration with Microsoft 365, enterprise-grade security, and contextual awareness powered by Microsoft Graph.
🔹 ChatGPT Plus delivers flexibility and creativity, but lacks the built-in safeguards and governance needed for sensitive data workflows.

If your team handles customer information, logs, or PII, the differences in data governance and cybersecurity are critical.

✅ Kosh recommends Microsoft Copilot for organizations that prioritize compliance, secure workflows, and scalable AI integration.

Dive deeper into the full comparison:

Microsoft Copilot vs ChatGPT Plus: Strategic AI Decisions for Mid-Sized Enterprises Discover the key differences between Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Plus in this executive guide. Learn how each AI tool handles productivity, cybersecurity, and sensitive data like PII—essential insights for organizations with 30+ employees and $5M+ in revenue.

What a day out at the NMTA Golf Classic!
We’re proud to have been part of such a fun, meaningful event — great people, great weather, and an even greater cause: Los Ojos De La Familia
Thanks to customers, sponsors, and volunteers who showed up and made it special!

Just a quick PSA: Deleting in SharePoint is less “goodbye forever” and more “I’ll just be in the other room if you need me.” If you're having issues with SharePoint space, this is probably why.

We’re honored to be ranked the #1 MSP in New Mexico and #7 in the Mountain States Region on the 2025 Channel Futures MSP 501 list!
This recognition isn’t based on buzz — it’s built on:
✔️ Verified recurring revenue
✔️ Growth and profitability
✔️ Operational performance metrics

No pay-to-play. No fluff. Just solid data and a whole lot of hard work.

We’re proud of our team, grateful for our customers, and inspired by the other incredible MSPs shaping the future of IT. The bar keeps rising — and that’s good for all of us.

Congrats to our peers on this year’s list. See all winners here: https://www.channelfutures.com/channel-sales-marketing/2025-msp-501-regional-rankings-mountain-states

The industry is growing stronger, smarter, and more resilient — and we’re excited to be part of that momentum.

You deleted files in SharePoint—but your storage hasn’t gone down. What gives? We have many customers ask this question!

Here’s scoop, Microsoft 365 retention policies may be keeping those files behind the scenes—silently eating up your storage quota.

What’s Actually Happening:
- Deleted files first go to the Recycle Bin for 93 days.
- But if you have retention policies in place, a copy of that file is stored in the Preservation Hold Library—even after it’s been deleted.
- These files still count toward your SharePoint storage limit. You won’t see them, but you will feel them when storage bills rise.

What You (or your IT provider) Can Do:
1) Review your retention settings before starting a cleanup
2) Temporarily pause retention to manually free up space
3) Reinstate policies once cleanup is complete
4) Target retention policies by site, user, or content type

“Thoughtful retention should protect what matters and keep your org compliant—not hold you hostage to bloated storage.”
– Koert Council, Cofounder

If you’re running Microsoft 365 and seeing confusing storage numbers, it might not be a bug—it’s just how retention works.

We’re proud to share that Kosh Solutions has been named one of New Mexico’s Best Places to Work in 2025! 🏆

This recognition is a reflection of the people who make Kosh what it is — a team of smart, dedicated, and genuinely good humans who show up every day to support one another and our clients.

At Kosh, culture isn’t just a buzzword. It’s how we build trust, solve problems, and stay resilient in a fast-changing tech landscape.

To our staff: Thank you. You make Kosh a place worth showing up for.

To our clients and community: We're honored to serve you with the team we've built.