In the cybersecurity world, we often assume that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are the lagging indicators of digital maturity. But new research from Tech.co and Expert Market suggests that SMB leaders are becoming surprisingly surgical in their tech adoption. The data reveal a major pivot in 2026: while many organizations are pulling back AI for general business tasks, automated cybersecurity remains a non-negotiable priority. As inflation pressures and tech regret drive a more sel
