Tag: Managed services

3 must-know predictions shaping channel partner success in 2026

3 must-know predictions shaping channel partner success in 2026

As the channel partner and managed services landscape rapidly evolves, staying ahead of industry trends is more crucial than ever. Navigating the challenges and opportunities of 2026 will require MSPs and channel partners to anticipate technological shifts, enhance their offerings,...

/ January 19, 2026 / 4 Comments
Report: Global managed services market to exceed $1 trillion by 2035

Report: Global managed services market to exceed $1 trillion by 2035

A new report from Market Research Future (MRFR) projects that the managed services market in North America will grow at a CAGR of 7.18 percent between 2025 and 2035, reaching $419.7 billion, up from $209.9 billion in 2025. Globally, the...

/ January 15, 2026
Keeping pace in 2026: MSP essentials for success

Keeping pace in 2026: MSP essentials for success

Welcome to 2026. Are you excited to leave 2025 behind and embrace new opportunities, or do you feel apprehensive as uncertainties loom on the horizon? One thing is certain: 2026 will be challenging. The rapid pace of change—especially in AI—means...

/ January 14, 2026
Why selling managed services feels harder right now (and what to do about it)

Why selling managed services feels harder right now (and what to do about it)

Selling IT managed services feels harder today not because demand has disappeared, but because how buyers make decisions has fundamentally changed. MSPs that understand this shift can shorten stalled sales cycles, improve forecast accuracy, and regain momentum without pushing harder....

/ December 31, 2025
Cyberattack targets included MSPs in energy sector

Cyberattack targets included MSPs in energy sector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has issued a stark reminder of just how dangerous and persistent cyberattacks targeting managed service providers (MSPs) can be—especially when those MSPs support critical industries. The cloud provider recently released new findings showing that a series...

/ December 25, 2025
Tip Tuesday: How to use your PSA to simplify client compliance

Tip Tuesday: How to use your PSA to simplify client compliance

Your clients need to meet stringent regulations to avoid fines and legal repercussions. As their managed service provider (MSP), they trust you to help them. Balancing the growing demand for compliance with limited resources is complex, especially when workflows vary...

/ December 16, 2025
The future of MSP success: Outcomes over offerings

The future of MSP success: Outcomes over offerings

A recent report from Guidehouse signals the dawn of a new era for managed services. By the end of 2025, fees and contracts will increasingly be tied to business outcomes rather than traditional service delivery. As this transition unfolds, expect...

/ December 11, 2025
AWS Insights: How profitability scales with services expertise

AWS Insights: How profitability scales with services expertise

A survey of 35 Amazon Web Services (AWS) partners reveals that services revenue per dollar of AWS-generated revenue varies widely, depending on the level of expertise and the breadth of services offered across the customer lifecycle. Key findings Conducted by...

/ December 4, 2025
Caught between a rock and a hyperscaler

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...

/ November 26, 2025
The AI shift: Is It time MSPs turned MIPs?

The AI shift: Is It time MSPs turned MIPs?

A Top Down Ventures report forecasts that next-generation managed service providers (MSPs) that are focused on outcomes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) agents, will enjoy 10 to 15 basis points of higher EBITA margins than their current average. The next...

/ November 20, 2025