Tag: Managed services
Survey: The AI shift is redefining the role of MSPs
A survey of 1,224 business leaders suggests organizations will soon be relying on managed service providers (MSPs) more than ever to drive technological innovation in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Conducted by International Data Corp (IDC) on behalf of...
Tip Tuesday: Adding recurring employee qualification tracking to your services
The managed service provider (MSP) landscape is moving toward proactive compliance and employee qualification management. As MSPs, you should add recurring employee qualification tracking to your service offerings to increase revenue and improve your clients’ overall satisfaction. The value of...
Survey: Kubernetes growth unlocks new MSP opportunities
A global survey of 628 IT professionals shows that internal IT teams are increasingly struggling to manage cloud‑native applications running on Kubernetes clusters—creating new opportunities for managed service providers (MSPs). Steady Kubernetes adoption puts pressure on IT teams Conducted by...
Report shows slower MSP contract growth heading into 2026
The latest report from the Information Services Group (ISG) finds that global demand for managed services slowed in the fourth quarter, marking the second consecutive quarter of year-over-year decline in the value of large contracts. Contract growth shows signs of...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
