Utilizing the cloud offers a broad range of benefits, but it also comes with its own set of risks, especially when it comes to data security. With more enterprises leaping head-first into the cloud, managed service providers (MSPs) are now faced not just with meeting their clients’ varied needs, but […]
MSPs: Ensure the Success of Mobile Cloud Applications
In this cloud-friendly era, managed service providers (MSPs) are tasked with the challenge of providing customers with an accessible, secure, and flexible means of accessing data in the cloud. Thanks to the abundance of mobile devices, mobility and mobile applications are a key part of this cloud access. Users must […]
What Businesses Expect from MSPs and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
As businesses have shifted to managed IT services, more are discovering that they can take advantage of a host of services that were once thought to have been out of reach. From replicating critical applications to broadening cloud storage access for business consumers, managed service providers (MSPs) have enabled businesses […]
Why Disaster Recovery as a Service (DraaS) Must Evolve
Disaster recovery is one of the most critical operations for today’s organizations, and when offered as DRaaS (disaster recovery as a service), it takes a provider that is up to a big task. As more cloud technologies emerge and as more data is stored in the cloud, the concept of […]
How MSPs Can Build More Profitable Businesses
Managed service providers (MSPs) are benefiting in a big way from cloud technologies, and one key trend that has emerged among businesses is a move away from transaction-based resellers to longer-term partner-managed models. As such, many value-added resellers (VARs) are seeking to re-brand themselves as MSPs, but face significant transitional […]
Overcoming Objections to the Cloud: Strategies for MSPs
Despite the obvious advantages of cloud computing, many MSPs are finding that some businesses are still hesitant to adopt cloud technology. These organizations often cite similar reasons for their reluctance; security, data losses, integration, and compliance. In reality, these issues can be overcome through careful planning and customer education. […]
Managed Patching: A Solution MSPs Can Leverage
Given the major risks posed by the ever-evolving world of cyberattacks and online threats, small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) understand how important it is to patch their networks. Security patches provide updated protection against the latest threats, making a breach or hijacking of sensitive data less likely. However, many SMBs […]
The Strategic Importance of Hybrid Cloud Models
Cloud computing has garnered a great deal of attention, both from businesses and the managed service providers that broker their telecom packages. The public model, in particular, has drawn a lot of interest from businesses looking to hop on the cloud computing bandwagon. However, it is becoming increasingly apparent that […]
MSPs: Articulating Value to Cloud Customers
After adopting cloud services, many businesses quickly feel the need for a good managed service provider (MSP). Organization and efficiency of file sharing can be tricky, and the cloud leads many businesses to dabble and diversify with more products and services thanks to the ease and low cost of cloud. […]
The Winning Trio: Effective Pricing Strategies for Managed Services
MSPs play a fundamental role in providing small and mid-sized businesses with the around-the-clock, ongoing support that they need to maintain their IT and telco infrastructure. One of the key advantages of the MSP business model is that it eliminates the need to lock into IT services at hourly rates; this offers significant cost savings […]