Tag: managed service providers
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MSPs Are Facing the Best and Worst of Times
Categories: Managed ServicesWhen it comes to becoming a managed service provider, it’s never been easy. What is changing, however, is that turning a profit as an MSP is becoming more of a challenge than ever. Not too long ago becoming an MSP meant building out a full-scale data center. But as cloud computing has evolved, it’s becoming… Read more
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Five Tips for Keeping Security Costs Down
Categories: SecurityBy John Peterson With the ever-increasing dependency on cyber-security insurance, more and more small and midsize businesses must ensure they have an adequate plan for security. In theory, this could well mean a doubling up of line items on security products. Part of the attraction of managed services providers is the ability to keep costs… Read more
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Acronis Rolls Out New Partner Program
Categories: PartnersAcronis Launches New Partner Program Acronis, a provider of hybrid cloud data protection, extended its global partner program with the new Acronis Partner Program for Cloud. The new program is designed to accelerate cloud data protection services revenue with a subscription model for service providers, distributors and cloud resellers. The program includes marketing, incentives, technical… Read more
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MSPs Face Intensifying Pricing Pressure
Categories: Managed ServicesMSP costs MSPs Face Intensifying Pricing Pressure To offset stiff pricing competition, MSPs would be well-advised to reduce their overall costs whenever and wherever possible. MSP Financial Growth Just under a quarter (23%) report their three-year average annual monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth is more than 20%. At the same time, however, 51% put that… Read more
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How IT Service Providers Perceive Their Prospects
Categories: Managed ServicesIT service providers and security How IT Service Providers Perceive Their Prospects The two biggest revenue drivers for IT service providers in 2016 will be growth in the number of endpoints and demand for security services—two related trends. Revenue Drivers The top three IT services driving revenue are endpoint management, backup and restore, and disaster… Read more
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What Service Firms Seek in an IT Channel Partner
Categories: PartnersWhat Service Firms Seek in an IT Channel Partner What Service Firms Seek in an IT Channel Partner The majority of accounting, legal and marketing/PR firms seek out VAR/service provider partners to get the most from their tech spend. Tech Spend 42% of accounting firms spend $100,000 or more every year on IT, compared to… Read more