Tag: MSP

Wave of AI agents creates major new opportunity for MSPs

Wave of AI agents creates major new opportunity for MSPs

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) agents is unlike any past technology shift. It creates a significant opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) to expand and enhance their offerings. AI agent adoption accelerates at unprecedented speed A survey of...

/ February 12, 2026
Why local business fairs are one of the best lead sources for early-stage MSPs

Why local business fairs are one of the best lead sources for early-stage MSPs

One of the most common questions I get from early-stage MSPs sounds like this: “Nate, digital marketing feels expensive, slow, and confusing. What else can I do right now?” And honestly, it’s a fair question. SEO takes time. Ads take...

/ February 11, 2026
Shadow IT: A growing risk and opportunity for MSPs

Shadow IT: A growing risk and opportunity for MSPs

MSPs already juggle a growing list of responsibilities—and that list keeps expanding while resources do not. One issue increasingly demanding attention is the rise of employees adopting tools that neither internal IT nor the MSP has approved. This concern comes...

/ February 3, 2026
Survey: Kubernetes growth unlocks new MSP opportunities

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...

/ January 29, 2026
MFA fatigue continues to be a threat in 2026

MFA fatigue continues to be a threat in 2026

MFA fatigue attacks are rising—and succeeding—because users are overwhelmed. Logging in no longer means simply entering a password. It often requires a code sent to a device, scanning a prompt, or approving an authentication request. According to recent Microsoft data,...

/ January 27, 2026
Report shows slower MSP contract growth heading into 2026

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...

/ January 23, 2026
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 / 5 Comments
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
Tip Tuesday: How to perform a compliance gap analysis for your MSP clients

Tip Tuesday: How to perform a compliance gap analysis for your MSP clients

Compliance gap analysis is a strategic tool that reduces risk across your client’s environments. By identifying where actual practices fall short of regulatory or contractual standards, you get a clearer picture of their operational vulnerabilities. These gaps often point to...

/ January 13, 2026
If you’re an MSP owner who wants more consistent leads, start here

If you’re an MSP owner who wants more consistent leads, start here

As someone who’s spent the last 8+ years helping hundreds of MSPs generate leads and book real sales conversations, I hear the same frustration over and over again: “We’re doing some marketing… but leads are inconsistent.” Some months are busy. ...

/ January 7, 2026