Tag: MSPs

platform engineering
Seize the opportunity: Managed platform engineering services

Seize the opportunity: Managed platform engineering services

One of the nascent trends in IT that is gaining  traction is the rise of platform engineering. This centralized approach focuses on optimizing the application developer experience, striking a balance between the flexibility to use preferred tools or platforms and...

/ January 2, 2025
data infrastructure
Managed data infrastructure services gaining momentum

Managed data infrastructure services gaining momentum

Data creation and storage are growing exponentially, and more organizations are turning to managed service providers (MSPs) to handle the infrastructure needed to process it. A survey of nearly 200 IT leaders conducted by DataStrike, a provider of managed IT...

/ December 26, 2024
deals
‘Tis the season for ‘special deals’ – or is it?

‘Tis the season for ‘special deals’ – or is it?

With Black Friday now stretching over a week (or more in many cases) and overlapping with Cyber Monday, which then blends into holiday deals and New Year specials, it’s hard to miss special offers from early November through the end...

/ December 25, 2024
network services
Survey suggests opportunities for managed network services

Survey suggests opportunities for managed network services

A global survey of over 500 professionals in the areas of networking, operations, cloud, and architecture finds nearly two-thirds (65 percent) relies on third parties to deliver managed network services. A full 84 percent regularly learn about network issues from...

/ December 19, 2024
Key strategies for MSPs to improve IoT security

Key strategies for MSPs to improve IoT security

As the number of connected devices continues to rise— with the International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasting over 55 billion by 2025—managed service providers (MSPs) are facing increasing challenges to deliver security at scale. In October, SmarterMSP.com posted an article about...

/ December 17, 2024
Tip Tuesday: Optimizing network management using GenAI tools

Tip Tuesday: Optimizing network management using GenAI tools

Network systems are becoming increasingly complex, with rising demands for seamless performance. To meet these evolving standards, managed service providers (MSPs) are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to streamline network management. GenAI offers a range of capabilities that enable MSPs...

/ December 17, 2024
Preparing your marketing foundation for 2025 success

Preparing your marketing foundation for 2025 success

As the year winds down, the lead-up to Christmas often brings a natural slowdown. For managed service providers (MSPs), this quieter period can be a perfect window to prepare for a successful takeoff in the new year. Rather than hitting...

/ December 16, 2024
ad hoc
Securing ad hoc networks: Essential strategies for MSPs

Securing ad hoc networks: Essential strategies for MSPs

When Hurricane Helene tore a path of destruction from the Gulf Coast to the North Carolina mountains during the summer of 2024, cell phone towers were toppled, and internet service was knocked out. However, emergency responders were not left completely...

/ December 10, 2024
AI adoption
MSPs are posed to gain an expanded role in generative AI adoption

MSPs are posed to gain an expanded role in generative AI adoption

Managed service providers (MSPs) are increasingly becoming a critical partner for organizations looking to build and deploy generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. A survey of over 200 executives from enterprises in the Americas and Europe finds nearly two-thirds (65 percent)...

/ December 4, 2024
BaaS
Getting the basics right for MSPs

Getting the basics right for MSPs

I’ve given up counting the number of managed services providers (MSPs) websites where I have looked at the “Home” and “About” pages and still wondered just what the company does. Bland statements that cover the same sort of things that...

/ December 3, 2024