Month: July 2024

Managed services market expected to double by 2031

Managed services market expected to double by 2031

Analysts project that the global managed services market will reach $519.6 billion by 2031. This is based on a compound annual growth rate of 7.9 percent and is according to a report published by the market research firm SkyQuest Technology....

/ July 31, 2024
Addressing your prospects’ pain points in your marketing

Addressing your prospects’ pain points in your marketing

Connecting authentically with your prospects is vital to your managed service provider’s growth mission. This starts by addressing their pain points effectively in your marketing collateral, specifically your website. Building empathy and connection When potential clients visit your website, they...

/ July 31, 2024
Value curve
Are you using your prospects’ value curve to boost sales?

Are you using your prospects’ value curve to boost sales?

One of the biggest challenges for any sales team is to identify the pinnacle priorities that sit at the very top of an executive’s value curve. These are the priorities executives will give time, attention, and budget. So, how can...

/ July 30, 2024
Threat Spotlight: How company size affects the email threats targeting your business

Threat Spotlight: How company size affects the email threats targeting your business

It takes less than a minute for someone to fall for a phishing scam. According to the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, the median time for a recipient to click on a malicious link after opening the email is 21 seconds, followed by...

/ July 30, 2024
10 Essential steps to transition from VPN to Zero Trust Access

10 Essential steps to transition from VPN to Zero Trust Access

In today’s evolving digital landscape, remote work has become the norm, and cyber threats are growing more sophisticated. Traditional VPN solutions are struggling to keep pace with these changes, prompting IT leaders to consider adopting a more robust and adaptive...

/ July 29, 2024
Tech Time Warp
Tech Time Warp: A look back at Olympics technology innovation

Tech Time Warp: A look back at Olympics technology innovation

The 2024 Paris Olympics is already being hailed as groundbreaking in the use of artificial intelligence to protect athletes from online abuse and answer their questions quickly via an exclusive AthleteGPT service. But, as you will see in this edition...

/ July 26, 2024
Does your MSP portfolio need a new security vendor?

Does your MSP portfolio need a new security vendor?

Changing technology vendors can be a daunting and stressful proposition for a managed service provider. Not only do you risk internal operational disruption and performance issues during and after the transition, but you also need to make the switch without...

/ July 25, 2024
Mobile devices
MSPs must prioritize mobile device security

MSPs must prioritize mobile device security

Last week, we had an overview of the increasing concerns and security challenges surrounding mobile devices. This week, we continue the conversation about mobile devices with Eric O’Neill. Eric is a former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, cybersecurity keynote speaker,...

/ July 25, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Fake CrowdStrike updates observed in the wild

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Fake CrowdStrike updates observed in the wild

Threat actors are exploiting the recent disruption from CrowdStrike’s software update to target companies with a fake update that injects malware, including data wipers and remote access tools. Phishing emails are being used to distribute these malicious programs under the...

/ July 24, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Play Ransomware expands

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Play Ransomware expands

A new Linux variant of the infamous Play Ransomware, also known as Balloonfly and PlayCrypt, was recently discovered. This variant targets VMware ESXi environments, indicating a strategic shift by the threat actors involved. Review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for recommendations...

/ July 24, 2024