Tag: MSP

Tip Tuesday: Create a growth plan to meet the demand for managed services

Tip Tuesday: Create a growth plan to meet the demand for managed services

Business is booming for managed service providers (MSPs). The as-a-service model has skyrocketed in popularity as more organizations embrace digitization and scalability. While that’s great news for MSPs, it also raises demand. If your business doesn’t already have a growth...

/ June 20, 2023 / 13 Comments
Survey sheds light on SMB IT spending trends

Survey sheds light on SMB IT spending trends

A survey of 375 IT decision-makers within small-to-medium businesses in the U.S. suggests that planned investments in IT in 2023 are contracting slightly because of continuing economic headwinds. Conducted by Analysys Mason, a management consulting firm, the survey finds that...

/ June 14, 2023
Ask an MSP Expert: Top sales and marketing strategies to navigate a cautious market 

Ask an MSP Expert: Top sales and marketing strategies to navigate a cautious market 

The uncertain economy has many MSPs seeing fewer leads in their sales funnel as well as a longer sales cycle with extended negotiation rounds. The changes in prospect behaviors are impacting MSP business growth projections. To overcome this, Kendra Lee,...

/ June 8, 2023
New report shows growth for MSPs in healthcare

New report shows growth for MSPs in healthcare

Healthcare is no longer delivered solely on sprawling fortress-like hospital campuses. The landmark Affordable Healthcare Act and rapidly evolving connectivity have decentralized healthcare in unforeseen ways. Sure, there are still large hospitals, but more and more of the nation’s healthcare...

/ June 6, 2023
Cybersecurity insurance becomes a barometer for MSPs

Cybersecurity insurance becomes a barometer for MSPs

Managed service providers (MSPs) looking to minimize their cybersecurity risks might want to take notice of how many of their customers have cybersecurity insurance. A survey of 500 small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) conducted by Cowbell, a provider of cybersecurity insurance, finds...

/ June 5, 2023
Global MSP Day 2023: Q&A with our thought leaders

Global MSP Day 2023: Q&A with our thought leaders

It’s an exciting week for the managed service provider (MSP) community – Global MSP Day 2023 is tomorrow! On June 1st, we’ll be celebrating, networking, and learning alongside MSPs around the world. This day would not be possible without the...

/ May 31, 2023
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View of AI: an expert’s take on its impact

View of AI: an expert’s take on its impact

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a slowly growing part of the cat-and-mouse game between cybercriminal and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Managed Service Provider (MSP) since the first crude AI tools became available decades ago. But AI has exploded into the...

/ May 29, 2023
11 vital KPIs for MSP leaders to watch

11 vital KPIs for MSP leaders to watch

Many moons ago, Austrian-American management consultant Peter Drucker said, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” This maxim ranks high on the list of Drucker’s quotations, and over the years, it has become a business dogma.

/ April 20, 2023
Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) are becoming a cybersecurity staple

Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) are becoming a cybersecurity staple

While the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) has been a part of the cybersecurity vocabulary for some time, its importance has grown, especially in terms of its significance as part of routine cybersecurity workflows. CISA has thrown its weight behind...

/ April 10, 2023
How marketing conferences can dramatically improve your MSP’s marketing knowledge

How marketing conferences can dramatically improve your MSP’s marketing knowledge

If you speak to any Managed Service Provider (MSP) or IT Solution Provider, and ask them about their marketing, you will typically see and hear an uncomfortable response. With some exceptions, most IT businesses find marketing to be a challenge....

/ April 6, 2023