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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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MSPs and hardware technology News

June 19, 2020 19 Jun'20
Dell Technologies partner strategy persists during pandemic

Coming out of mixed first-quarter results, Dell Technologies said it plans to stay the course with its channel partner strategy.
June 16, 2020 16 Jun'20
Stratus Technologies overhauls channel partner program

Stratus Technologies is making dramatic changes to its channel strategy. The company cut more than 80% of its channel partners and launched a fresh partner program.
April 03, 2020 03 Apr'20
Lenovo Data Center Group retools partner program

Lenovo Data Center Group revamped its channel strategy and program, seeking to increase partner engagement and capture more whitespace opportunities; more news from the week.
March 13, 2020 13 Mar'20
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus opens MSP opportunities

The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus adds capabilities that enable MSPs to monetize remote management services; plus other IT channel news from the week.

MSPs and hardware technology 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
PDU-UPS evolves slowly, offers partners modularity

Data center power infrastructure may not be the epicenter of IT innovation, but channel partners see vendors providing modularity, customization options and redundancy features. Continue Reading
hardware-as-a-service (in managed services)

Hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) is a procurement model that is similar to leasing or licensing in which hardware that belongs to a managed service provider (MSP) is installed at a customer's site and a service level agreement (SLA) defines the ... Continue Reading

Evaluate MSPs and hardware technology Vendors & Products

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

Server hardware guide to architecture, products and management

Today's server platforms offer a host of options for SMBs and enterprise IT buyers; it's important to learn the essentials before making any purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
Server demand continues for partners amid cloud growth

Servers remain an important technology for service providers as hybrid IT takes hold. Industry executives see acceleration and disaggregation among the key trends. Continue Reading
Ended support for Windows Server 2008 leaves clients circumspect

The conclusion of support for Windows Server 2008 has Microsoft partners helping clients decide what to do next. A wholesale transition to Azure is one option under consideration. Continue Reading

Manage MSPs and hardware technology

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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
MBX Systems reinvents itself in computer hardware manufacturing

Twenty-five-year-old MBX Systems, a computer hardware manufacturer, is an example of how technology companies can continually adapt to the ever-changing marketplace. In 1995, the organization ... Continue Reading
Grant Thornton LLP taps Rightpoint for digital workspace

Grant Thornton LLP, a professional services firm, got an assist from Rightpoint on a digital workspace project that breathed new life into an aging intranet system. Continue Reading

Problem Solve MSPs and hardware technology Issues

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

How to manage Windows 7 user accounts and groups

Whether your customers operate in a workgroup or a domain/Active Directory environment, user account setup and group memberships control their rights, permissions and roles. Continue Reading
The risk of using Windows kernel-mode drivers in systems management

Windows kernel-mode drivers can pose risks if used in IT efficiency systems management tools. Continue Reading
Tips to explain Windows 8 upgrade rationale to customers

Expert advice for VARs looking to explain Windows 8 upgrade options to customers and combat objections to the new Windows OS. Continue Reading