Tag: MSPs
The role of MSPs in food supply chain cybersecurity
Food and cybersecurity seem like very different topics. When we think of our favorite potato chips or steaks to sizzle on the grill, ransomware isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, the food supply chain is under increasing...
Navigating economic challenges requires flexibility
How organizations prefer to acquire IT products and services naturally varies widely from one organization to another. However, savvy managed service providers (MSPs) will need to pivot as macroeconomic conditions continue to change. For example, when interest rates are high,...
Tip Tuesday: Crafting custom AI strategies for SMBs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most disruptive technology of our time. However, as more organizations capitalize on this technology, managed service providers (MSPs) could experience substantial growth. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) may lack the internal resources and skills to...
MSPs have an opportunity to change the cybersecurity game
For as long as anyone can remember, cybersecurity has been a game of whac-a-mole where resources are hopefully marshaled in time to thwart a threat either before damage is inflicted or, at the very least, as quickly as possible once...
Ongoing skills shortage drives demand for managed services
Savvy managed service providers (MSPs) realize that any type of ongoing IT skills shortage creates opportunities for them. According to a recent online survey of IT managers conducted by the recruitment firm Robert Half, there are primary areas where IT...
Cybersecurity priorities for MSPs to focus on this year
Many organizations conduct surveys every year about the evolving threats and cybersecurity concerns that enterprises are faced with. Info-Tech Research Group’s report is a must-read for all security stakeholders, chief information security officers (CISOs), and managed service providers (MSPs). Some...
Knowing your AI from your GenAI
For better or worse, artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic right now. However, two main forms of AI are being written and spoken about, and it’s essential to understand the difference between them. Note that you may find extra...
2024 projections for MSPs: Navigating AI, cybersecurity, and diverse partnerships
Success depends on managed service providers’ (MSPs’) readiness to embrace these shifts, enhance cybersecurity measures, and provide comprehensive solutions in the upcoming year. As we close the books on 2023, now is an excellent time to take stock of the...
Report reveals cloud optimization opportunity for MSPs
Despite rising concerns about the cost of cloud computing, a new report finds more than half of organizations do not make use of Saving Plans or Reserved Instances. These plans, available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud, make it...
Essential tips to enhancing MSP video content in 2024
It’s no secret most of the content we consume these days is video. Recent statistics show that more than 91 percent of businesses are using video as a marketing tool in 2024. Before I go deeper, I want to make...
