Tag: managed service providers
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Aerohive Networks Aims to Approach MSPs on Their Terms
As part of an effort to partner more flexibly with managed service providers, Aerohive Networks has altered its licensing terms, while also enlisting the aid of Synnex to allow MSPs to lease wireless networking access points. Previously, Aerohive required MSPs to acquire software licenses at the same time they acquired access points. But given the… Read more
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Defining MSPs’ Goals, Challenges and Tools
Categories: CareersDefining MSPs’ Goals, Challenges and Tools Defining MSPs’ Goals, Challenges and Tools Most MSPs are aligned with the IT industry’s trend toward specialization and are developing expertise in verticals to provide optimized solutions for customers. Demographics The majority of MSPs are between the ages of 35 and 54 (59%), male (86%) and college-educated (82%). Money… Read more
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Technology Is Shaping the Channel, CompTIA Reports
Categories: News and TrendsTechnology Is Shaping the Channel, CompTIA Reports Technology Is Shaping the Channel, CompTIA Reports CompTIA’s report predicts that the channel will shift away from product resellers to service providers specializing in vertical industries or solution niches. Modest Growth The global IT industry is forecast to grow 4.1% in 2017, according to CompTIA. IT Spend Hardware,… Read more
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Datto Buys OpenMesh to Extend MSP Reach into Networking
In a move designed to significantly expand its partners’ market opportunities, Datto acquired OpenMesh, a provider of networking and security infrastructure managed via the cloud. OpenMesh will now be known as Datto Networking, a business unit that will operate alongside Datto’s existing data protection platform for managed service providers. OpenMesh has been making headway in… Read more
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MSPs Anticipate Continued Revenue Growth
Categories: Managed ServicesMSPs revenue MSPs Anticipate Continued Revenue Growth A new report from Kaseya finds savvy MSPs are generating more revenue by increasing both the number of services they offer and their prices for those services. Revenue Generated by Managed Services • Less than 25% of MSPs: 40% • 25% to 50% of MSPs: 41% • 51%… Read more
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Interest in Network and Security Services Grows
Categories: NetworkingNetworking Interest in Network and Security Services Grows Managed global WAN connectivity platforms and firewall-as-a-service offerings are high on the list of approaches being considered by IT organizations. Network Upgrade Plans Among IT pros that plan to upgrade their networks in the next 12 months, 26% said a shift to a managed global WAN connectivity… Read more