Category: Better Business

revenue leakage
Plug the leaks: How MSPs can maximize revenue

Plug the leaks: How MSPs can maximize revenue

Stop lost sales, underpriced deals, and billing errors from draining your profits. For managed services providers (MSPs), keeping a handle on revenue can be a big challenge. While many have shifted at least some of their business to contract or...

/ May 28, 2024
partner success podcast
Empowering partners to deliver more success with Jason Beal

Empowering partners to deliver more success with Jason Beal

How can strengthening the experience drive more partner success within the channel ecosystem? In the latest episode with Danny and David on Twins Talk Tech Leadership, Jason Beal, Vice President of Worldwide Partner Ecosystems at Barracuda Networks, shares insights from...

/ May 24, 2024 / 1 Comment
cloud services
Cloud optimization continues to be an MSP opportunity

Cloud optimization continues to be an MSP opportunity

A new report finds more than half of the organizations on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud do not use cloud optimization tools such as Saving Plans or Reserved Instances. ProsperOps, a cloud cost optimization provider, conducted an analysis of AWS...

/ May 23, 2024
Global MSP Day
Commemorating the MSP community on Global MSP Day 2024

Commemorating the MSP community on Global MSP Day 2024

The managed service provider (MSP) community is gearing up for the seventh annual Global MSP Day 2024 on June 6! This day is dedicated to you, the MSPs, to acknowledge your unwavering commitment and resilience to your customers.  SmarterMSP.com connected...

/ May 22, 2024
Tip Tuesday: Using automation to streamline hybrid work processes

Tip Tuesday: Using automation to streamline hybrid work processes

Software automation has gained a lot of steam recently. Remote and hybrid working environments have also grown increasingly popular. The conjunction between the two offers a promising opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs). Why you should offer hybrid-centric automation The...

/ May 21, 2024
Global MSP Day
Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th

Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th

This year marks the seventh annual Global MSP Day! An event celebrating managed service providers (MSPs) the world over, Barracuda MSP has gone the extra mile for Global MSP Day 2024. It takes place on June 6, at varying times...

/ May 16, 2024
AI IT
IT service providers expect efficiency boost with generative AI

IT service providers expect efficiency boost with generative AI

Most managed service providers (MSPs) offer varying degrees of professional services to help organizations. An example of this would be launching a new IT initiative that can be a highly profitable source of revenue. However, competition for the expertise needed...

/ May 14, 2024
Global MSP Day 2024: Q&A with our featured speakers 

Global MSP Day 2024: Q&A with our featured speakers 

Managed service providers (MSPs) across the globe are feeling the excitement and build-up of Global MSP Day 2024! On June 6th, we’ll be celebrating, networking, and collaborating with MSPs around the world both virtually and in-person.  This incredible annual event...

/ May 9, 2024
Minding the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs

Minding the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs

We have reported extensively on the cybersecurity talent shortage plaguing the industry. The shortage is more than just a personnel issue though, it represents a serious cybersecurity problem. For instance, a Gartner report says that by 2025, half of all...

/ April 24, 2024
cybersecurity
Expert views on closing the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs

Expert views on closing the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs

The cybersecurity talent shortage in the workforce presents a direct cybersecurity threat. Statistics from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) paint a grim picture: By 2025, a lack of talent or human failure will be responsible for over...

/ April 18, 2024