Responsible AI adoption for UK businesses requires strong cyber security, ethical governance, and leadership accountability. This guide explains how organisations can adopt AI safely using a crawl, walk, run framework, and why Bondgate IT’s approach has been recognised as MSP with the Best Use of AI.
Cyber security leadership in the UK is becoming a board-level responsibility. This award recognises how Bondgate IT, NEBRC Cyber Expert Garry Brown, and the wider team are leading that conversation nationally.
This article explains why AI governance for UK organisations has become essential and how leaders can put the right controls in place without slowing their teams down.
Most UK organisations think they are not using AI yet. In reality, staff already rely on tools like ChatGPT and Copilot without approval. This guide explains how to bring that use under control with clear AI governance, practical policies and Bondgate IT’s proven Crawl, Walk, Run approach.
Bondgate IT has been named the Pax8 Beyond 2025 Peak Performance – Cyber Security Partner, recognising the company’s leadership in delivering multi-layered, governance-driven cyber protection across the UK. The award highlights Bondgate IT’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness of cyber resilience — from its partnership with Pax8 to its national recognition through the BBC.
Bondgate IT and Damien Harrison shortlisted for the CyberNorth Awards 2025. Damien is up for Rising Star, and Bondgate IT is in the running for Business or Cyber Team of the Year at #CyberFest on 22 October. Read how Tees Valley talent is shaping cyber resilience across the North East.
On 20 September 2025, the Collins Aerospace cyberattack brought Europe’s airports to a standstill.
From Heathrow to Berlin, check-in desks froze. Baggage systems failed. Passengers queued for hours as flights were cancelled by the hundreds. Brussels Airport even instructed airlines to abandon half of all scheduled departures.
This wasn’t just an IT glitch. The Collins Aerospace cyberattack exposed the fragility of digital supply chains, a wake-up call for every business that relies on third-party systems.
On 14th October 2025, Microsoft will end all support for Windows 10. That means no more security updates, no more patches, and no more official help. For SMEs in the North East, this isn’t just an IT milestone — it’s a business-critical deadline.
Live countdown to Windows 10 end of support:
If you’re unsure what Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) means for your business, this guide breaks it down. From governance and risk management to compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and PART-IS, we explain why GRC matters for UK SMEs in regulated sectors. Read how Bondgate IT can help.
Cybersecurity frameworks like TISAX, VISAR, and ISO 27001 are now required by OEMs including Volkswagen and Mercedes. This post explains what they mean for UK dealerships and how to prepare.
