Developing new IT managed services

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May 13, 2019 13 May'19
Cybersecurity issues top list of customer concerns

Cybersecurity issues, either embedded in broader digital initiatives or as an overarching IT issue, rank as the top customer concern, according to a new survey.
May 07, 2019 07 May'19
MDR services company taps MSPs as partners

Pondurance, an MDR services provider, has unveiled a partner program, targeting managed service providers in a market forecast to grow rapidly over the next few years.
May 03, 2019 03 May'19
How Dell Unified Workspace benefits channel partners

Dell Technologies partners may be able to pursue consulting work instead of assembling IT components in light of the vendor's Unified Workspace offering; more news from the week.
February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19
Managed services model ripe for expansion: Kaseya, SolarWinds

Channel companies have an opportunity to broaden their managed services offerings, according to new studies from Kaseya and SolarWinds; more news from the week.

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How to grow your AI services business

Getting to the next stage of AI growth calls for IT service providers to consider security, marketing and ROI. A talent for demystifying technology also helps. Continue Reading
How to start an AI service business

Building an AI practice may seem like a daunting endeavor. Fortunately, channel partners can learn from other companies that have found ways to apply AI models to customer challenges. Continue Reading
Data erasure software makes channel inroads

Data erasure, which may be sold as a software product or as a service, is a security-oriented offering channel partners can present to their clients. Continue Reading

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Digital inheritance project unites startup, consultant

The second phase of a project to create an ecosystem for transferring blockchain assets is getting underway as Synechron contributes technical resources to Swiss startup PassOn. Continue Reading
Why SOAR platforms are gaining attention from the channel

The cybersecurity skills gap and demand for process automation are powering the growth of the SOAR market. Learn how partners can benefit from these multifaceted platforms. Continue Reading
Is the master MSP business model still relevant?

Master MSPs emerged more than a decade ago as a means for channel firms to develop managed services, but experts are split on whether the traditional model continues to hold sway. Continue Reading

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Assured DP partners with Rubrik, Equinix in DraaS twist

Assured DP is putting its own stamp on the disaster recovery-as-a-service market, creating a DRaaS offering through a partnership with Rubrik and Equinix. Continue Reading
Green House Data on becoming a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP

The task of becoming a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP, under a Microsoft partner program launched in 2018, is rigorous and time-consuming. Just ask Green House Data. Continue Reading
MSP cybersecurity concerns may require a business model retune

Many managed service provider partners consider IT security an important revenue opportunity, but they may have to retool their offerings to address emerging threats. Continue Reading

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Find the best security engineers for your managed services

As the market for managed services continues to grow, it's important for VARs who offer managed services to find the best people to help them grow their business. Learn why a successful managed services business model requires planned growth, and ... Continue Reading
Managed printing services: Packaging printing software and hardware

As a managed printing services provider, earn revenue by packaging everything from print servers to printing software to print usage monitoring, and all the consumables in between. Continue Reading
Print services: Migrating with ease

Migrating print services to a new server can be cumbersome and time-consuming if done manually, but Microsoft offers a free tool that automates the process. Learn more about Microsoft's Print Migrator in this tip excerpted from our sister site ... Continue Reading