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Managed service provider (MSP) business model

  • Managed services

    Erick Simpson, managed services expert, offers value-added resellers tips and advice for running a successful managed services business.  Guide

  • How to write an IT service-level agreement

    A service-level agreement (SLA) is a document that clearly lays out your responsibilities as a client's managed services provider. Learn how to write an SLA to protect your managed services business by avoiding confusion with customers that can lead ...  Channel Business How-To

  • Channel Business How-tos

    SearchITChannel.com's Channel Business How-To series provides actionable advice for managers of channel businesses. You'll find high-level, but highly specific, tips for running a successful reseller, service provider or IT consulting business.  How-To

  • How to become a managed service provider

    The managed service provider (MSP) business holds promise for value-added resellers (VARs) looking to expand their business or migrate away from reselling. Value-added resellers can find techniques and tips on how to become a managed service provider...  Channel Business How-To

  • How to build a managed service provider business

    With hardware and software sales increasingly commoditized, the motivation for building a managed service provider business has never been greater, but getting from Point A to Point B isn't so easy. We explain what the risks are and how to make a suc...  Channel Business How-To

  • Managed services contracts

    Value-added resellers venturing into managed services need to consider the details of the managed services contract they provide to customers. Learn what goes into a managed services contract in this edition of Channel Explained.  IT Channel Explained

  • How to keep your revenue from dropping in a recession

    A recession might be just around the corner, but value-added resellers (VARs) and managed service providers (MSPs) don't have to be casualties. By adopting some best practices for monitoring your income and seeking recurring revenue streams, you can ...  Channel Business How-To

  • How to stay profitable in the reseller business

    For many small and medium-sized reseller businesses, expanding your line of business takes time and money, and it's important to know both your up-front capital expenses and ongoing costs so that you can calculate your return on investment (ROI). Her...  Channel Business How-To

  • Writing an IT service-level agreement

    If you're rolling out a services-based line of business, such as managed services, an IT service-level agreement (SLA) is as essential as your vendor partnerships. Whereas many resellers may have previously acted just as an intermediary between their...  Channel Business How-To

  • Pop quiz: Channel partner basics

    Test your knowledge of the basic terms you should be familiar with as a channel partner with this quick pop quiz.  Quiz

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  • Hardware as a Service (in managed services)

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  • Hardware as a Service (HaaS)

    Hardware as a Service (HaaS) is a service provision model for hardware that is defined differently in managed services and grid computing contexts... (Continued)  Word

  • Hardware as a Service (in grid computing)

    Hardware as a Service (Haas), in a grid computing context, is a pay-as-you-go model for accessing a provider's infrastructure and CPU power... (Continued)  Word

  • solution provider

    A solution provider is a vendor, a service provider or a value-added reseller (VAR) that comprehensively handles the project needs of their client from concept to installation through support... (Continued)  Word

  • solution

    A solution is a product, combination of products, services, or a mix of products and services that a vendor, service provider or value added reseller (VAR) will offer to their client... (Continued)  Word

  • turnkey solution provider

    A turnkey solution provider is a solution provider that offers limited consultation and one or more established product packages that allow only minimal configuration... (Continued)  Word

  • consultant

    A consultant is an experienced individual that is trained to analyze and advise a client in order to help the client make the best possible choices... (Continued)  Word

  • Managed services FAQ: Podcast with Erick Simpson

    In this supplemental podcast, Erick Simpson discusses why managed services models are becoming increasingly popular among service providers and how the delivery of managed services can increase additional service and solution sales.  Podcast

About Managed service provider (MSP) business model

Learn more about service provider business models and how to choose a business model within the technology channel in this topic. We explore the managed service provider (MSP) model, Software as a Service (SaaS), storage and security services, hardware services and other multi-tier business strategies for certified channel partners, value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators and other IT solution providers. Find out which model is right for your channel business with pricing information, tips on growing markets, questions to ask before you get started and more.