Category: Better Business
Caught between a rock and a hyperscaler
Remember the good old days when certain activities—hosting email, running data analytics, and delivering reports—were strong revenue drivers? With major players like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) entering the arena, those capabilities quickly became table stakes. Each hyperscaler...
Windows 11 migration push begins in earnest
Now that Windows 10 is no longer being officially supported for free by Microsoft, the pace at which organizations are expected to upgrade PCs that are optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) applications is set to dramatically increase. AI PC market...
The evolving tech talent shortage: What MSPs need to know
We’ve heard about the tech talent shortage for years. But according to experts, the reality beneath the surface is more nuanced. It’s not the same as it once was, the talent shortage has evolved and become more uneven. While the...
Global momentum in managed services growth
A report from Information Services Group (ISG) finds that billing for managed services valued over $5 million in the Americas grew by 22 percent in the third quarter. However, the global market declined by 2 percent, primarily due to delays...
How AI is rewriting the rules of SEO
You may have noticed (and been annoyed by) changes in how search engines now work. Instead of entering a series of keywords and getting a selection of pages that cover all or most of them, you’re now met with a...
Tip Tuesday: Embrace Cybersecurity Awareness Month by being a security leader
Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds organizations and individuals of the importance of staying safe in digital spaces. For managed service providers (MSPs), it offers an opportunity to demonstrate thought leadership and deepen client relationships by translating complex security concepts into practical,...
Survey finds organizations looking to MSPs for AI cybersecurity expertise
A survey of over 3,880 business and technology leaders conducted by PwC finds that artificial intelligence (AI) is now the top cybersecurity technology that organizations are looking to managed service providers (MSPs) to help implement. According to the survey, 38...
Rise of AI drives increased demand for data management expertise
A pair of surveys suggest that when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) the biggest winners just might be managed service providers (MSPs) that have much needed data management expertise. The first survey of over 830 senior data and analytics...
AI expectations vs reality: What MSPs need to know
While artificial intelligence (AI) is undoubtedly on its way to becoming transformative in the marketplace, many expectations surrounding it are, at best, exaggerated. AI-washing is now big business. Many vendors are simply rebranding their existing portfolios with AI messaging to...
Global politics meets IT staffing: The H-1B visa crossroads
H-1B visas that enable IT professionals from overseas to work in the U.S. have always been a controversial issue. However, with the current administration’s decision to impose $100,000 annual fees for each successful applicant, the issue may soon simply fade...
