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Pioneers in Tech: Becky Bace, the “Den Mother of Computer Security”

Pioneers in Tech: Becky Bace, the “Den Mother of Computer Security”

Picture a “cybersecurity expert” in your mind, and then catch yourself if you imagine a stereotype. Not every cybersecurity expert is a white male—as proven by the influence and impact of Rebecca “Becky” Bace, an intrusion detection pioneer who passed...

/ October 9, 2020
Pioneers in Tech: Grace Murray Hopper, the “Mother of Computing”

Pioneers in Tech: Grace Murray Hopper, the “Mother of Computing”

As you celebrate the moms in your life this weekend, raise a glass to Grace Murray Hopper, also known as the “Mother of Computing,” the “Mother of COBOL” or simply “Amazing Grace.” And amazing she was. This technology trailblazer advocated...

/ May 7, 2020 / 1 Comment
Smarter MSP's top posts of 2021
Smarter MSP’s top 12 posts of 2021

Smarter MSP’s top 12 posts of 2021

When reflecting on 2021, one thing is for certain: It was not a boring year. From new cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities identified, to a ramp in digital transformation projects for MSPs, not to mention a continued global pandemic, and much...

/ December 30, 2021 / 9 Comments

Smarter MSP Contributors

Guest Contributors Gary Pica Gary Pica is a pioneer in the managed services field. He is one of ChannelPro’s 20 industry visionaries and MSP Mentor’s most influential leaders. He has already built two top-performing MSPs. Today, Gary is the President...

/ April 17, 2018
Tip Tuesday: Crafting custom AI strategies for SMBs

Tip Tuesday: Crafting custom AI strategies for SMBs

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most disruptive technology of our time. However, as more organizations capitalize on this technology, managed service providers (MSPs) could experience substantial growth. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) may lack the internal resources and skills to...

/ February 27, 2024
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Tip Tuesday: How to train your team to work alongside AI

Tip Tuesday: How to train your team to work alongside AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming more readily available and beginning to change many processes. The progress has caused many managed service providers (MSPs) to explore how their teams could use the technology to improve workflows. If you’re considering that...

/ January 23, 2024
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Tip Tuesday: Minimize shadow IT risks through communication

Tip Tuesday: Minimize shadow IT risks through communication

Although shadow IT (any IT resource used by employees or end users without the IT department’s approval or oversight) practices come with a laundry list of risks, people often insist on using them. In this edition of Tip Tuesday, we’ll...

/ November 21, 2023
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Tip Tuesday: How to integrate full-service cybersecurity

Tip Tuesday: How to integrate full-service cybersecurity

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States. That makes it a fantastic time to strongly consider offering full-service cybersecurity as part of your managed service provider (MSP) stack. That decision can boost your revenue and show clients...

/ October 17, 2023
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From Basics to Breakthroughs: Evolution of IT security in the 1980s

From Basics to Breakthroughs: Evolution of IT security in the 1980s

As part of our 5-part series on the evolution of cybersecurity, check out our first article below that covers how War Games and Worms led to the creation of the first cybersecurity efforts in the 1980s. While cybersecurity is a multibillion-dollar...

/ September 28, 2023
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Tip Tuesday: Lead generation for MSP marketing

Tip Tuesday: Lead generation for MSP marketing

This month’s Tip Tuesday dives into how many managed service provider (MSP) businesses need help attracting leads. Instead, they tailor their marketing strategy to focus on something else. While this might help companies in the beginning phases and even attract...

/ September 19, 2023