What are the top traits high-growth MSPs have in common?
MSPs are experiencing historic growth, according to a new study, and the companies that are leading the market seem to share some winning habits.
MSPs are experiencing historic growth, according to a new study, and the companies that are leading the market seem to share some winning habits.
New technologies, market competition, and ever-changing market forces are all pushing MSPs towards their next phase of evolution. This exclusive ARN breakfast briefing, in association with Kaseya and its technology partners, APC by Schneider Electric and Webroot, assessed the evolution of MSPs, outlining the experiences of MSPs and where they are now, how vendor partnerships play a vital role in utilising and implementing particular methodologies, and ways these new-age MSPs can stay relevant. Photos by Maria Stefina.
As traditional box-shifting models erode over time, resellers are finding motivation in building a managed service provider business. Coupled with the rise of new technologies and changing customer demands, partners are turning toward providing services to stay profitable, yet a clear definition of what an MSP is still alludes the channel. This exclusive ARN roundtable, in association with APC by Schneider Electric and StorageCraft, examined how partners can build a managed service provider business, the challenges to overcome along the way, and opportunities that await on the other side. Photos by Maria Stefina.
The advent of digital transformation often calls for a competitive struggle as modern businesses adapt and invest to stay relevant with technology succinctly aligned with new, disruptive models.
Network and endpoint security vendor, Sophos, has taken the wrappers off its new partner program called MSP Connect.
APC by Schneider Electric has launched a new managed service provider (MSP) program for its power and cooling business.
IT security company, AVG Technologies, has released its 2016 Business Edition software suite featuring with new versions of its AVG AntiVirus Business Edition and AVG Internet Security Business Edition products.
ASG has picked up a $9 million dollar managed services contract with the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET).
Cloud security and storage vendor, Barracuda Networks, has enhanced its global partner program providing more tiers, rewards and product discounts.
Value-added distributor, Westcon Group, has acquired the assets of Verecloud, the developer of an advanced channel distribution platform for Cloud and services solutions.
Acer has picked up a key contract win, Victoria Police, joining its other big 2014 hauls: the Electoral Commission and Woolworths.
ARN's latest Breakfast Briefing focused on Cloud Services and was sponsored by NewLease. Attendees were treated to a tasty breakfast ensemble at Sydney's Ivy Sunroom. The event highlighted some tips and key steps to help customers plan for their individual Cloud futures, which Cloud infrastructure and software licensing models work best, and what steps are needed to ensure a smooth transition. Guest speakers included ARN Senior Editor Allan Swann, Tim Sheedy, Forrester's Principal Analyst serving CIOs, Stephen Parker, NewLease's Head of Cloud Strategy, Joel Camissar, McAfee's Director/Service Provider, MSP and Cloud, Asia Pacific, and Michael Diaz, Veeam's ANZ Hosting and Cloud Provider Manager. Photos by Ian Sharp.
Security vendor, Sophos, has experienced further channel growth during the past few months and is focusing on helping partners enhance and develop their MSP practice.
Australia is ahead of the curve in terms of Cloud adoption, according to HDS solutions and Cloud vice president, Miklos Sandorfi.
Moving from a “break-fix” approach can help managed service providers (MSP) to be more efficient, according to Kaseya.