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The conversation discusses the concept of managed services immunity as a solution to the cyber pandemic. It explores how legislative bodies, like the state of Florida, are providing incentives for organizations to practice proper cyber hygiene
The Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry has seen significant changes since 2010, marked by a trend towards Private Equity (PE) expansion, growth, and consolidation. This movement has brought about a critical examination of value creation ve
Chris Massey's journey in the IT field is a testament to the dynamic nature of the managed services industry. Starting as an internal IT professional, Chris has traversed various roles, gaining invaluable experience along the way. His tenure at
John Street's contributions to the managed services professional community have been significant and long-lasting. His entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of MX Logic in 2002, a company that quickly became a household name among Man
If you are an MSP, chances are you protect, monitor, and manage client data all the time. But the rules around data have changed significantly. Previously used tools, tactics, and rules are no longer applicable as data theft crimes and risk inc
Transitioning from a traditional IT model to a managed service provider (MSP) model is a significant change that involves a strategic overhaul of business operations. The process typically includes adopting a proactive approach to IT services,
State and local governments are under attack like never before. Drive by cyber-attacks are crippling already overwhelmed governments and creating unnecessary financial and political pressure on these organizations. The source of these attacks
Michael George, a seasoned leader with a track record of steering companies through transformative growth, has been appointed as the new CEO of Syncro. His expertise in the MSP sector is well-established, having previously orchestrated the turn
I commonly get questions related to MSP documentation. When is a good time to start? I only need documentation for when I get certified, right? I'm going to get to that, only later on when I'm established. The truth is, MSP documentation sho
FUD: what does it mean? Should you use it in your MSP practice? And, is there a risk to using FUD style tactics? Fear uncertainty and doubt, otherwise known as FUD, may have been created by IBM sales professionals in the 1970s, but it certai
Niraj Tolia, CEO of Alcion, enters the MSP Zone. The deployment of AI in MSP backup tools addresses several critical challenges in the managed services industry. By integrating AI, MSPs can automate routine and repetitive tasks, such as system
In the evolving landscape of IT services, the distinction between Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and other IT service models, like break/fix or security consultancy, has become increasingly important. MSPs offer a comprehensive suite of se
I had the opportunity to play golf with an executive who shared some very insightful perspectives about risk, cyber insurance, and MSPs. The interaction was completely by accident but the information I got was invaluable.
There is a lot of wiggle room when it comes to knowledge and implementation of compliance in a managed services environment. More precisely, MSPs must understand and operate with accurate knowledge of the difference between preparing for an aud
For a lot of MSPs, trying to convert reactive (i.e., break/fix) clients into proactive (managed services) clients can be a struggle. No matter how hard you try, those reactive clients just won't budge. Fortunately, there is a pretty effective
Ep 276 - The term EBITDA is not something a lot of MSPs fullly understand or use regularly. As a financial tool, it is worth knowing how it is used and why. But, should you use EBITDA as a metric for managing your MSP practice? Maybe, maybe not
Recently, at the MSPAlliance Inspire meeting, I witnessed something I've never seen before, something I'm now calling the "great MSP reset." This reset is an accumulation of several different things happening at roughly the same time and I thin
Ep 277The Great MSP ResetRecently, at the MSPAlliance Inspire meeting, I witnessed something I've never seen before, something I'm now calling the "great MSP reset." This reset is an accumulation of several different things happening at rough
Does EBITDA Matter for MSPs? The term EBITDA is not something a lot of MSPs fullly understand or use regularly. As a financial tool, it is worth knowing how it is used and why. But, should you use EBITDA as a metric for managing your MSP pract
A lot of MSPs spend the majority of their time focused on revenue growth, and for good reason. If you're not growing, you're shrinking.But, not all revenue is the same. In fact, some revenue types may actually be harming your managed services
Recently, one of our members reached out with some questions about how to achieve growth while simultaneously addressing a sizeable break/fix client base. It's a really good question and one that I know a lot of MSPs face.First, acknowledge t
It's that time of year again. Time to review the past year and look to the future and predict what is likely to happen.The MSP world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Let's take a look at what 2024 has in store for the MSP professio
MSPs vs Vendor Controlled Remote AccessThe FBI advisory to private sector industries was released and raises some interesting questions regarding MSPs. While not specifically mentioning MSPs by name, the advisory covers general threats from ra
The end of Ransomware?You may have seen some news lately about the US government working with other governments to ban ransomware payments. Well, I'm not so sure it will stop ransomware but it is an interesting topic and something we should di
There is no recession in managed servicesYou may be watching the economic news out there and thinking to yourself, how will this impact my managed services business. It’s a good question to ask.Economic indicators seem to be pointing to som
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