Tag: MSP
Tech Time Warp: IBM 650 and the rise of computing
Business computing took a major leap forward 73 years ago this month when IBM announced the IBM 650. IBM calls it the first mass-produced computer, and it also became the company’s first highly profitable computer. IBM marketed the 650 as...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Credential-stealing RAT
Researchers have identified a new remote access trojan (RAT) called ChonkyChicken, which threat actors use to steal browser credentials, hijack active browser sessions, and move laterally across Windows networks. Barracuda advises organizations to focus on detection, monitoring, and security hardening,...
How MSPs can capitalize on the next phase of AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) evolves, new opportunities are opening for managed service providers (MSPs). Two of the biggest areas are context engineering and AI model routing. Why context engineering matters Context engineering includes the tools and processes that optimize everything...
What AI search means for SEO
Every week, my inbox fills up with some version of the same email: “How to rank in AI search.” “Optimize for ChatGPT.” “Your clients are losing visibility. Here’s the fix.” I delete them all. Here’s why. We’ve been here before...
Deepfakes are now an MSP problem
Not long ago, creating a convincing deepfake required a team of specialists, weeks of production, and significant technical expertise. What a difference a few years make. That world is gone. According to the 2026 HYPR State of Passwordless Identity Authentication...
The MSP guide to sales accountability
You can’t hold a sales rep accountable with numbers you don’t trust. The CRM says one thing. Meanwhile, the rep says another. As a result, the owner doesn’t know who to believe, so nothing changes. Fox & Crow Group works...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: SonicWall SMA1000 exploits
SonicWall has reported active exploitation of two SMA1000 zero-day vulnerabilities. Organizations should immediately install available hotfixes, as there are no workarounds. Read this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory for more details on how to protect you and your clients’ environments. What is...
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...
Revenue stalling? Your sales data has the answer
Revenue problems rarely appear overnight. They usually show up in your data first. Lead response times slow. Qualified opportunities disappear. Deals sit in the same pipeline stage. Marketing generates more leads, but conversion rates drop. One salesperson consistently closes more...
Bad CRM data is costing your MSP more than you think
Your MSP sales forecasting is only as accurate as the data feeding it. That sounds obvious, but I’ve reviewed MSP pipelines where deals that haven’t moved in six months are still listed as “closing next quarter.” The MSP owner looks...
