Tag: MSPs
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MSP-Internal IT Relationship: How It’s Changing
Categories: Managed ServicesAt a time when many organizations have higher expectations than ever regarding their IT investments, the divide between internal IT organizations and managed service providers is finally coming to a head. Historically, internal IT organizations often as a last resort begrudgingly agreed to outsource to an MSP areas beyond their ken—including IT security or lower-level… Read more
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What MSPs, VARs Should Know About Ransomware
Categories: SecurityData wipe What MSPs, VARs Should Know About Ransomware Downtime translated into big concerns, such as data recovery costs, reduced customer satisfaction, missed deadlines and lost sales. Challenges Ahead 43% of IT consultants have had customers hit by ransomware, while 48% saw an increase in ransomware-related support inquiries. Additionally, 59% expect the number of attacks… Read more
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IT Services Factor Significantly in Tech Job Gains
Categories: News and TrendsIT Jobs IT Services Factor Significantly in Tech Job Gains IT services accounted for a little more than half of the nearly 200,000 tech jobs that were added to the U.S. economy in 2015, according to CompTIA. Tech Industry Job Growth In 2015, the U.S. technology industry added 198,200 new jobs and now employs more… Read more
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IKANOW Launches Partner Program
Categories: News and TrendsIKANOW Announces New Partner Program IKANOW, a provider of open-source information security analytics, launched a new channel partner program for resellers, integrators, and service providers. The IKANOW Preferred Partner Program was created to meet increased demand from mid- to large-size enterprise customers for the company’s Information Security Analytics (ISA) solution. Program benefits include technical guidance, sales and… Read more
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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