MSP business model transformation

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MSP Business Model Transformation: 5 Tips for Navigating Change

We designed this handbook to help you work through your business model transition. Learn 5 tips for navigating a MSP business model transformation, lessons learned from NSI’s journey from VAR to IT managed service company, and how to revamp your managed services pricing for predictable revenue.

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MSP business model transformation News

July 02, 2020 02 Jul'20
ConnectWise ups ante in cybersecurity services market

ConnectWise is pushing deeper into the security market by launching an MSP-specific cybersecurity framework. Get insight into the MSP+ Cybersecurity Framework initiative.
June 19, 2020 19 Jun'20
Partners bank on MSP cloud services

Datto's newest managed services market study highlighted cloud computing as an essential component of MSP portfolios; other channel news from the week.
May 15, 2020 15 May'20
Gartner forecasts near 20% growth for public cloud services

Gartner's latest research predicts an uptick in cloud spending, spurred by demand for public cloud services and cloud-based communications; more channel news from the week.
May 14, 2020 14 May'20
Booz Allen, Securonix partner to provide SIEM as a service

The expanded partnership offers 24/7 managed service aimed at reducing the complexity and cost of security information and event management infrastructure.

MSP business model transformation Get Started

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What do you need to start a managed service provider today?

If you want to get your own MSP off the ground today, you need to be cloud native, have a Microsoft-based software stack and know the right market to focus on. Continue Reading
How channel partners navigate the security vendor landscape

Channel firms, whether new to or experienced with cybersecurity, must avoid numerous pitfalls when purchasing security products. Read these tips for selecting the best technology. Continue Reading
Consider business continuity for your managed services portfolio

Backup is a typical offering within a managed services portfolio, but channel companies have an opportunity to expand backup into a broader business continuity service. Organizations of all sizes ... Continue Reading

Evaluate MSP business model transformation Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Do brands managed service providers use matter to customers?

Dave Sobel argues that the brands MSPs choose to use largely don't matter to their customers; what customers do care about are the results of the managed services. Continue Reading
MSPs expand into managed physical security services

Companies such as Deep Sentinel and Viakoo are tapping partners to deliver physical security services. Learn how MSPs are incorporating physical security into their offerings. Continue Reading
Will break/fix IT services play a role in the future?

Charles Weaver sees diminished use for break/fix IT services by companies because reactive IT not providing better security, privacy or automation. Continue Reading

Manage MSP business model transformation

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How to transform your existing MSP and be more competitive

We know what a brand-new MSP needs to get off the ground today, but Dave looks at what an existing managed service provider needs to adapt and succeed. Continue Reading
MSP business model and financial lessons learned in pandemic

MSPs are facing financial uncertainty due to the pandemic. Industry experts offer advice on managing the pandemic's impact and preparing for hard times. Continue Reading
3 ways managed service providers can still succeed in 2020

MSPs that can best adapt to the changes 2020 has brought to the market are poised to survive the year and be in an excellent position to lead the way in 2021. Continue Reading

Problem Solve MSP business model transformation Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Partners deploy phishing countermeasures as threats evolve

The pandemic and 2020 presidential election are giving criminals plenty of phishing opportunities. Learn about phishing countermeasures that partners can take to protect customers. Continue Reading
How managed service operations are adapting to a pandemic

IT service providers are deeply involved in curbing the pandemic's disruptions to U.S. businesses. Learn how companies have uncovered hidden strengths and new service offerings. Continue Reading
Top tips for providing co-managed IT services

Co-managed IT services give MSPs an opportunity to partner with the internal IT staff of their clients. Get insight into how to successfully implement a CoMITS offering. Continue Reading