Tag: MSPs
Why sovereign clouds are becoming a massive growth engine for MSPs
Early indicators suggest that MSPs guiding customers toward sovereign cloud solutions could be heading into a period of strong growth. Worldwide spending on sovereign cloud infrastructure‑as‑a‑service is expected to reach roughly $80 billion in 2026. This represents over 35 percent...
How MSPs build digital credibility and get found in AI search: 7 strategies
Key takeaways Your prospects use AI to research and vet IT providers Highlight certifications and partnerships Keep messaging consistent across every channel Do buyers know you exist? AI search is delivering the rep-free experience 75 percent of buyers told Gartner...
Welcome to ‘Ranswomare 2.0’
Ransomware attacks have evolved from simple encryption schemes into sophisticated extortion operations that render traditional defenses obsolete. In recent years, data exfiltration has occurred in 87 percent of ransomware incidents, according to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, while...
The critical 15 sales metrics MSPs need to monitor
Key Takeaways: These 15 metrics give MSP leaders visibility into: Lead flow Pipeline health Sales velocity Recurring revenue growth Client retention When you track them consistently, you stop guessing and start managing performance with clarity. Why should MSPs track sales...
Mergers and acquisitions: Disruptions and opportunities for MSPs
Few business events are as challenging as a merger or acquisition. Even with the best intentions, outcomes rarely align perfectly with expectations. For managed service providers (MSPs), these transactions can create significant uncertainty—but also open doors to new opportunities. Three...
Expert reflections: Top cybersecurity trends of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, cybersecurity professionals are taking stock of a year shaped by both familiar threats and rising perils. So, what truly surprised security leaders this year—and what can we learn from it? To find out, I...
Cyberattack targets included MSPs in energy sector
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has issued a stark reminder of just how dangerous and persistent cyberattacks targeting managed service providers (MSPs) can be—especially when those MSPs support critical industries. The cloud provider recently released new findings showing that a series...
Caught between a rock and a hyperscaler
Remember the good old days when certain activities—hosting email, running data analytics, and delivering reports—were strong revenue drivers? With major players like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) entering the arena, those capabilities quickly became table stakes. Each hyperscaler...
AI-driven change demands faster innovation from MSPs
Ingram Micro CEO Paul Bay is calling on managed service providers (MSPs) and other channel partners to become true business partners to their end customers. AI’s acceleration of change Speaking at the Ingram Micro ONE 2025 conference, Bay noted that...
The 2025 BYOD Playbook: Practical steps for scalable security
This week we continue our series exploring bring your own device (BYOD) in 2025. The state of BYOD in the workplace has evolved since its pandemic-era popularity. As BYOD policies adapt in 2025, managed service providers (MSPs) face mounting pressure...
