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Video: Cisco’s New Managed Services Partner Program
Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
During Cisco Partner Summit in Boston, the company outlined its revamped managed services partner program — which will now be available to VARs and solutions providers that don’t have their own NOCs (network operation centers). Surinder Brar, senior director of marketing for Cisco’s worldwide channels, offers an overview of the revised managed services partner program, in this video…
Are You A Managed Services Expert?
Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Are you a managed services industry guru — or do you know one? If so, participate in our MSPmentor 250 survey — a comprehensive report that will highlight the world’s top managed services experts, executives and entrepreneurs. Here’s some more background on the MSPmentor 250 and a link to the survey.
Cisco Revising Managed Services Partner Program
Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
During the Cisco Partner Summit 2009 in Boston, Channel Chief Keith Goodwin announced plans for a new managed services program for VARs and MSPs. The effort includes lower barriers to entry. Here are some quick details.
The Real Key to Managed Services Success
Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Andrew Pohran
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” Variations of this quotation have been attributed to Alexander Graham Bell, Henry Ford and other revolutionaries in our history. I’m not sure if anyone really knows who coined the phrase…but I don’t think anyone would contest its truthfulness. Planning and success go together like PB&J. And although we are fairly comfortable in planning our business meetings, sales pitches and supporting data I’m willing to bet that most managed service providers do not sit down and plan a marketing strategy.
Kaseya Launching SaaS Portal
Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
During a briefing at the Kaseya Connect User Conference, CEO Gerald Blackie walked me through the company’s software as a service (SaaS) strategy — which includes a portal that will allow managed service providers (MSPs) and VARs to pick and choose from a range of SaaS services. Here’s a look at Kaseya’s plans, including work with Terremark and Amazon Web Services.
Apple Store Inspires ConnectWise Executives
Posted June 2nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Where do you go for inspiration? Before you answer, consider the situation at ConnectWise. Roughly two months ago, ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini and COO Santo Cannone shared an “ah-ha” moment at an Apple Store in Tampa, Fla. As customers visited the Apple Genius Bar and interacted with Apple representatives, Bellini and Cannone discussed where to take ConnectWise next.
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