Tag: Managed services
The customer profitability problem MSPs can’t ignore
It’s margins that matter – not volumes. Several years ago, I wrote about the importance of identifying customers who cost an MSP money and those who drive profits. Today, that distinction matters more than ever. While many MSPs still focus...
The hidden MSP opportunity in AI-built applications
There’s a lot of chatter these days about a so-called “SaaSpocalypse” that could have significant consequences for IT services providers. As more organizations embrace artificial intelligence (AI), they are deploying more custom applications created with AI-powered coding tools. The rise...
MSPs are at a consolidation crossroads
The annual contract value (ACV), also known as billings, for managed services deals exceeding $5 million increased 2.7 percent year over year in the second quarter, according to the latest report from market research firm Information Services Group (ISG). However,...
Tip Tuesday: Build a client education kit to reduce security tickets
Like many managed service providers, you may have realized that the number of incoming support desk tickets is too high for your current team to manage. Although hiring more people is one option, empowering users with a client education kit...
The hidden data risks of MSP acquisitions
MSP consolidation is accelerating, yet most clients treat an acquisition as a routine business update—a new logo on invoices or a new account manager. In reality, far more is changing behind the scenes than branded T-shirts and welcome kits. In...
Global MSP Day 2026: Honoring the impact of MSPs worldwide
On June 10, 2026, MSPs around the world will come together for the 9th annual Global MSP Day—a celebration of the innovation, resilience, and impact you drive every day. From defending businesses against ever-evolving threats to unlocking growth through smarter...
New billings for managed enterprise services increase despite challenges
Demand for managed services appears to be on the upswing once again, though signs are emerging that certain segments are coming under sustained pressure. A quarterly Information Services Group (ISG) Index tracking new bookings exceeding $5 million in value shows...
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...
