Tag: IT
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...
Trust starts with empathy: A better way to sell cybersecurity
A survey of 200 U.S. cybersecurity professionals suggests that about a third (33 percent) don’t trust third-party providers—not due to doubts about the providers’ expertise, but because of uncertainty about their own capabilities Conducted by Censuswide on behalf of CyXcel,...
Maximizing value: MSPs focus on IT cost optimization
In the coming weeks, IT organizations will be turning to managed service providers (MSPs) to help them optimize their existing investments during this period of uncertainty. Historically, when faced with economic challenges, IT organizations have focused on two key areas:...
Automated incident response – efficiency at scale
No matter how robust your email security measures are, some threats will inevitably bypass initial defenses. Whether it’s a sophisticated phishing attack or an emerging malware variant, the ability to swiftly detect and respond to post-delivery threats is critical for...
Managed data infrastructure services gaining momentum
Data creation and storage are growing exponentially, and more organizations are turning to managed service providers (MSPs) to handle the infrastructure needed to process it. A survey of nearly 200 IT leaders conducted by DataStrike, a provider of managed IT...
Boost MSP profitability with better project management
The key to success for any managed service provider (MSP) lies in their ability to effectively manage projects and maximize IT expertise across multiple accounts. However, a survey of over 130 CEOs and senior business leaders finds there is much...
Behind the scenes with Barracuda at IT Nation Connect!
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend IT Nation Connect in Orlando Florida with the Barracuda team. Along with seeing all of the exciting things that the team had in store for the event, the team and...
Survey reveals cloud trends opening opportunities for MSPs
A survey of 962 IT decision makers conducted by CDW suggests organizations rely on a mix of internal and external expertise to manage cloud services. 88 percent said they can effectively manage their cloud environments, with 50 percent noting they...
Cybersecurity roadmap: How MSPs can guide customers through the risk landscape
As cyber threats evolve and proliferate business systems, managed security providers (MSPs) are vital in helping businesses counter attacks by adopting a comprehensive strategy for risk mitigation. This includes preparation, response, and recovery, while also understanding the organization’s cybersecurity risk...
The benefits of Barracuda’s new scalable backup
Data is money, and data protection is a key piece of any business continuity plan or cybersecurity strategy. This is a concern for companies that need an increasing amount of storage and backup capacity but have no extra budget to...
