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3 basic cybersecurity measures to protect MSP businesses
Numerous MSP-targeted cyberattacks have driven home the need for improved internal security practices. Here's how MSPs can secure their operations.
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New wave cloud consultancies pursue AI, intellectual property
Cloud consultancies have grown from boutiques to firms with global ambitions. The latest iteration of these consultancies will push the business in new directions.
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Archival cloud storage market expands for channel partners
Channel partners can expect demand for archival cloud storage to grow as vendors mature their offerings. Learn about this cloud storage category's strengths and limitations.
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Cloud consulting services attract investor dollars
A spate of deals involving Ensono, Ahead, Upstack and Syntax reflects growing confidence in cloud consulting firms; other IT channel news.
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IBM business partners see incentives for storage systems, software
IBM is spurring partners to win more deals in the storage market, specifically around its software-defined storage and all-flash array products. The company this week introduced a new set of sales ...
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Channel business management strategies Evaluate
HCL-Actian deal embeds global systems integrator role
HCL software: The recent acquisition of Actian gives the $7.6 billion IT services provider a range of data analytics products it can sell as a global systems integrator.
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Technology market research and channel research reports News
Marketing pain persists amid channel sales model growth
While managed service providers continue to struggle with marketing, the list of vendors committing to the channel sales model continues to grow; more news from the week.
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MSP Business Transformation Get Started
MSPs must rise to regulatory compliance challenges
Data laws and requirements have made regulatory compliance a fact of life for every MSP. Here's why that's a good thing for the industry.
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MSP partners: AWS Managed Services not a competitive threat
The launch of AWS Managed Services was met with speculation over whether the offering might encroach on channel business opportunities, but partners report the service hasn't hurt them.
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Desktop operating system and mobile device management News
Data center network certifications emerge for partners
Channel partners may need to invest in new data center networking certifications that are now offered by every leading vendor to support emerging architectures.
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Container and virtualization technology services (6) +
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MSP sales and marketing (4) +
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MSPs and cybersecurity (6) +
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MSPs and hardware technology (3) +
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Running an MSP business (6) +
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Software for managed service providers (7) +
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IT industry's lack of diversity remains key issue in 2021
The first quarter of 2021 saw almost no changes in the composition of IT leadership teams. Here's how channel partners can change the status quo.
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How threat modeling technology fits into modern security
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Archival cloud storage market expands for channel partners
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New wave cloud consultancies pursue AI, intellectual property
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Problem Solve
3 basic cybersecurity measures to protect MSP businesses
Numerous MSP-targeted cyberattacks have driven home the need for improved internal security practices. Here's how MSPs can secure their operations.
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Healthcare security services firms tackle ransomware spike
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AI in managed service software to boost automation
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MSPs tap Red Hat Ansible for managed services automation
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How MSPs can build a post-merger integration team
Combining two companies is a complex undertaking, spanning employees, operations and line-of-business applications. An integration team ensures MSPs stay on task.
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Yes, managed IT services can be offered via e-commerce
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VMware Cloud on AWS partners see ongoing opportunity
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Auvik Networks explores network management's future
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Managed security services market beckons as SMB attacks grow
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E-Handbook | August 2018
Cloud storage resellers, MSPs take on latest storage trends
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Containerization technology market emerges for channel partners
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E-Handbook | March 2018
IT managed services companies: Making the transition work
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E-Handbook | December 2017
Multi-cloud strategy: The next frontier for IT channel partners
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IT Channel Basics
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managed security service provider (MSSP)
A managed security service provider (MSSP) is an IT service provider that sells security services to businesses.
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MSPs must rise to regulatory compliance challenges
Data laws and requirements have made regulatory compliance a fact of life for every MSP. Here's why that's a good thing for the industry.
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Channel execs share tech talent recruitment tips
In a rapidly evolving tech market, channel partners vie for IT talent. Use these tips to find job candidates, develop skills internally and retain employees.
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Vendor Resources
- Guide to HIPAA Compliant Cloud Backup –White Paper
- The Definitive Guide To Onboarding –White Paper
- The Definitive Guide To Onboarding –White Paper
Blog: Channel Marker
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How Louisiana MSP registration aims to curb cyberattacks
Louisiana's MSP registration, which will take effect Feb. 1, 2021, has sparked many debates about regulating the managed services industry. At last week's IT Nation Secure virtual conference, ...Continue Reading
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Accenture Cloud First to invest in partnerships
Accenture's $3 billion investment in its Accenture Cloud First business will bring together 70,000 professionals from a range of disciplines and practices, from cloud-native development to human ...Continue Reading
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Securonix grows program for MSSP partners, adds NTT, Wipro
Kaseya offers price break on MSP peer group membership
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IT mergers and acquisitions
Cloud consulting services attract investor dollars
A spate of deals involving Ensono, Ahead, Upstack and Syntax reflects growing confidence in cloud consulting firms; other IT channel news.
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IT mergers and acquisitions
SAP skills, cloud development expertise in demand
IT services firms Pythian and Ensono have gone the acquisition route to build out their respective SAP and cloud-native development practices; other news.
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IT mergers and acquisitions
Logically buys MSSP company, sets sights on $100M
Logically's purchase of MSSP company Cerdant creates a security cross-selling opportunity, according to Logically CEO; other IT channel news.
SearchITChannel Definitions
- managed security service provider (MSSP)
- cloud service provider (cloud provider)
- service-level agreement (SLA)
- RMM software (remote monitoring and management software)
- cloud provisioning
- request for proposal (RFP)
- TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number)
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)