Quisitive has launched Spyglass Guardrail, an AI-powered managed service designed to improve Microsoft 365 security and govern Microsoft Copilot deployments. The service aims to raise organisations' Microsoft Secure Score to 80 or above, up from typical starting scores between 40 and 60. The platform uses AI to identify security gaps and deploy pre-tested control modules across identity, conditional access, and data loss prevention. A security engineer approves all changes and provides compliance documentation mapped to frameworks including HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2. Guardrail costs $3,995 per month on an annual subscription. The company says it typically raises scores from the mid-40s to above 80 within 11 weeks. New clients signing up by 30 September 2026 receive their first month free.

Quisitive announces six 2026 Microsoft MVPs. Jul 29, 2026, 11:04 ET DALLAS, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Quisitive, a global technology consulting firm and Microsoft Frontier Partner, today announced that six of its consultants have been recognized as Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) for 2026, spanning Microsoft 365, Copilot, SharePoint, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. The Microsoft MVP Award recognizes technology experts who share their knowledge with the Microsoft community through speaking engagements, published research, community leadership, and direct collaboration with Microsoft product teams. Fewer than 1% of the global Microsoft technical community holds the credential in any given year. "Quisitive's MVP representatives include experts across virtually every major Microsoft platform - a reflection of the caliber of talent our clients trust to guide their Microsoft cloud and AI investments," said Michael Roughsedge, CEO of Quisitive. "We congratulate all six of our MVPs on this achievement." Quisitive's 2026 Microsoft MVPs * Muhammad Atif - Microsoft Business Applications - Copilot Studio * Chris Cavazos - Microsoft Azure - Azure Virtual Desktop * Steve Corey - Microsoft 365 - Copilot and SharePoint * Matthew Dowst - Microsoft Azure - PowerShell * Cameron Fuller - Microsoft Azure - Azure Operations and Management * Muhammad Sami Ullah - Microsoft Azure Developer Technologies - Developer Tools, Azure Computer Infrastructure Why the Program Matters to Clients Microsoft MVPs and Solution Engineers receive early access to Microsoft product roadmaps, and direct engagement with Microsoft engineering teams. For Quisitive clients, that access translates into earlier insight about upcoming capabilities and a shorter distance between a product question and an authoritative answer. About Quisitive Quisitive is a premier, global technology consulting firm that helps organizations modernize core systems, activate AI at scale, and make better decisions. With deep specialization in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, and Microsoft Copilot, along with 18 Microsoft specializations, Quisitive combines a boutique partnership mindset with global delivery scale to produce measurable outcomes for mid-market and enterprise organizations. Learn more at www.quisitive.com. SOURCE Quisitive

Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions provider Quisitive Names New CEO. Michael Roughsedge, who most recently served as global chief sales officer at Avanade, replaces company founder Mike Reinhart, who will transition to the role of chairman of the board. Michael Roughsedge, Quisitive CEO [Photo: Quisitive] Irving-based Quisitive, a Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions provider, has named Michael Roughsedge as its new CEO, effective immediately. Roughsedge succeeds Mike Reinhart, who founded the company. Reinhart will retire as CEO and transition to the role of chairman of the board, continuing to provide advice and counsel as the company enters its next phase of growth. "The technology industry and Microsoft ecosystem is being rewritten by AI, and the partners who will lead the next decade aren't the ones bolting AI onto existing playbooks - they're the ones rebuilding around it," Roughsedge said in a statement. "Quisitive has the specialization, the relationships, and the team to be one of those partners, and I'm privileged to take this forward with Mike and the team that built it to this point." Roughsedge has more than 20 years of experience leading and growing enterprise technology services organizations. Most recently, he served as global chief sales officer at Avanade, where he led sales strategy and execution across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Adobe, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Throughout his career, he has built a strong track record leading large, global technology teams while advancing enterprise go-to-market strategy and operational execution, Quisitive said. "Michael's leadership, industry expertise and vision make him the ideal choice to guide Quisitive into its next phase of growth," said Reinhart. "It's been a privilege to lead Quisitive since its inception, and I'm confident that Michael will continue to build on our strong foundation while positioning us for long-term success." Founded by Reinhart in 2016, Quisitive is a premier cloud services provider in the Microsoft ecosystem, providing digital transformation services, managed services, and AI solutions to mid-size and enterprise clients. The company said it helps enterprises in various industries "leverage the Microsoft platform to adopt, innovate, and thrive in the era of AI." Last year, Quisitive was acquired by an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital. Reinhart said at the time that his company was excited to "partner with them as we continue our strategic growth and investment agenda to benefit our customers." Microsoft Frontier Partner status achieved. Today, Quisitive announced it has earned the status of Microsoft Frontier Partner, a distinction reserved for an exclusive list of partners with deep expertise in leading AI transformation across the Microsoft Cloud. The company said this milestone follows its achievement of the Microsoft Copilot Specialization, its 19th specialization, which validates Quisitive's ability to implement and scale Microsoft 365 Copilot, customize solutions with Copilot Studio, and develop AI agents. Track Dallas-Fort Worth's business and innovation landscape with its curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday. One quick signup, and you're done. 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