Tag: SaaS
Managed services redefined: Expanding beyond IT
A global survey of over 1,240 business leaders from organizations with more than $100 million in revenue suggests that enterprises are increasingly relying on managed service providers (MSPs) to assume responsibility of entire business processes. Conducted by KPMG and HFS...
SOC 2 made easy: A step-by-step guide for MSPs
As more businesses adopt cloud services and prioritize data security, SOC 2 compliance has become a rapidly growing baseline requirement for conducting business, particularly in industries such as technology, finance, and healthcare. Managed service providers (MSPs) are increasingly being asked...
AWS updates creating new opportunities for partners
Amazon Web Services (AWS) now offers four additional security certifications to help solution providers drive the adoption of additional solutions in collaboration with technology alliance partners such as Barracuda Networks. Part of its Competency programs for security certifications include artificial...
Unlock new opportunities: How cloud services can fuel MSP growth
A report from Synergy Research Group finds total global spending on cloud services and infrastructure reached $427 billion in the first half of 2024, a 23 percent year-over-year increase. During this time, consumption of infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service...
Data migration expertise: A must-have for MSPs
Managed service providers (MSPs) that have data migration expertise are finding their services are in more demand than ever. A survey of 300 application and software development, IT, and security leaders conducted on behalf of Onymos, found that more than...
Tip Tuesday: Budget-friendly IT upgrades
As a managed service provider (MSP), you undoubtedly encounter clients who need to upgrade their IT capabilities but want to do so while staying mindful of their budgets. Sticking to a budget can: Prevent unwanted financial consequences. Show investors the...
2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy gets aggressive on ransomware
The Biden-Harris Administration has released the 2023 National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS), which you can read online here. The purpose of this strategy is to ensure a ‘safe and secure digital ecosystem’ for all Americans. These efforts build on the 2018...
MSPs should emphasize securing Guest User Accounts within SaaS apps
Guest User Accounts that SaaS application providers make available to organizations, are becoming a major security issue that managed service providers (MSPs) are arguably in the best position to resolve. A report published this week by SaaS Alerts, a provider...
The importance of helping clients control SaaS costs
The COVID-19 crisis has forced most offices to close in observance of social distancing guidelines. Suddenly, millions of employees are working from home. Having access to cloud services to connect to one another and continue working has helped businesses keep...
Helping clients take advantage of open source with commercial options
The beauty of open source is that you can download and install it for free, but once that’s done, it’s not always easy building a working understanding of complex software. That’s where commercial businesses built on top of open source...
