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This week unfolded a little differently than I expected. I had been scheduled to meet Avnet Technology Solutions in New York on Tuesday before heading up to Connecticut to talk shop with Amy Katz (my business partner) on Wednesday. But before I hit the road my sister-in-law went into labor… and I finally started to act like a family guy. Perhaps HTG Peer Groups‘ focus on life-work balance is finally starting to sink in with me. Here’s why.
The MSPmentor Job Board has picked up in 2012 right where it left off in 2011 — providing new weekly opportunities for technology consultants, engineers, and sales representatives. Companies throughout the U.S. are looking to add new, talented staff in order to hit the ground running this year. So be sure to check out the opportunities to available.
Managed services executives continue to make career moves. Two examples: Managed services veteran Greg Carver has joined VirtuOz as senior VP of global services. Also, Chris Noell has joined Alert Logic as VP of product management.
Former Evolve Technologies CEO Dave Sobel (pictured) is set to join Level Platforms as director of partner community, reporting to VP of Partner Development and Marketing Dan Wensley, according to sources allegedly in the know, Level Platforms has now confirmed. Here’s the chatter.
If the CEO of a managed services provider dies, what happens to the company and its customers? That question continues to pop up in the managed services market where two untimely deaths offer tragic reminders about succession planning.
When Kaseya named a new CFO and a new executive VP earlier today, I wondered if the moves signaled a shift in the company’s financial and business strategy. CEO Gerald Blackie (pictured) offered up a concise answer: “These personnel moves signal no change in strategy for Kaseya” — and the company continues to march forward with a global growth plan. Here’s a bit more background.
Kaseya, which specializes in IT automation software, has made two updates to its executive ranks. The company has named Anne Huemme CFO and Monica Hoppe executive VP, global human resources. In a prepared statement, Kaseya CEO Gerald Blackie said the moves are designed to help Kaseya scale globally.
Former Autotask Technical Product Manager Steve Noel (pictured) has joined Bradford Networks as part of a cloud-based security push that focuses on MSPs and the SMB market. Noel joins former MSP leader Amy Luby as Bradford Networks attempts to accelerate its NAC (Network Access Control) security business through channel partners.
Across the managed services market, it’s easy to spot friends who became business partners. But can those friendships survive the day-to-day stress of business development and business management? I’ll answer that question by sharing my own personal experiences.
Scott Mallet, president of Network Technology Solutions, died of an apparent heart attack on Oct. 29. Mallet was only 36. HTG Peer Groups, of which Mallet was a member, confirmed the news in an email to MSPmentor this evening. The peer group organization, which includes dozens of VARs and MSPs, is planning to honor Mallet at next week’s HTG All organizational meeting in Orlando, Fla.
Like all other businesses, the goal of every MSP is (or should be) success – strong revenues, healthy profit margins, sustainable growth, happy clients. But achieving success does not mean the end of potential dangers for MSPs. Indeed, success can bring its own set of dangers along, as evidenced by the recent collapse of the Boston Red Sox 2011 season (before any angry Sox fans write comments, I’m a lifelong Massachusetts resident and passionate Red Sox supporter). Here are three lessons from the Red Sox Collapse of 2011.
Dan Shapero, formerly executive VP and GM of Kaseya’s On Demand division, left Kaseya in August. Next up, Shapero appears to be involved in ClikCloud, a digital marketing company that will offer search engine optimized websites to managed services providers (MSPs). Translation: Shapero and ClikCloud are trying to address one of the most glaring weak points in the managed services industry: Marketing to SMB customers.
Opportunity awaits on the MSPmentor Job Board, which today promotes several new IT career opportunities for technology professionals, particularly those who specialize in managed services and cloud services. So if you’re looking for a change of scenery or a complete career change, check out the MSPmentor Job Board. Here’s a sampling of updates.
Why is former Autotask CEO Bob Godgart also resigning as chairman of the company, effective October 1? The answer surfaced today when Godgart launched ChannelEyes, a Facebook-type social network for channel partners and channel-centric vendors. The VAR Guy has the details and early perspectives.
Former Autotask CEO Bob Godgart is boarding an airplane this morning. Godgart’s apparent destination: the SMB Nation conference in Las Vegas. Godgart is set to step down as Autotask’s chairman, effective October 1, to “pursue a new venture.” So what is he up to?
The MSPmentor Job Board continues to list IT career opportunities for managed services experts and SMB technology professionals. In addition to IT careers in the United States, the job board now includes IT job opportunities in Canada. Take a look.
As Computer Sciences Corp. pursues more cloud computing and healthcare IT deals, the big consulting firm is taking steps make sure it has enough IT experts in place to meet customer demand. Indeed, CSC has signed a $300 million contingent labor program with The Computer Merchant, an IT staffing and contingent workforce specialist. The move comes a few days after CSC shook up its managed services business unit.
Looking for a career change in managed IT services or cloud services? The MSPmentor Job Board lists a range of new opportunities — from network analyst positions to developer posts. In fact, the job board includes several new listings this week — including quite a few in Canada. Take a look.
Computer Sciences Corp. revealed setbacks in its managed IT services business in August 2011. Now, CSC is making changes. Russ Owen is stepping down as CSC’s president of the Managed Services Sector. CSC says Owen is staying on as president of strategic account development. But that sounds like creative spin. In reality, Owen and CSC have signed a separation agreement and he’ll head for early retirement in June 2012, according to an SEC filing. So, who will head CSC’s managed services push?
President Barack Obama’s Jobs Act includes $447 billion in proposals. The piece of the American Jobs Bill that caught our attention: Payroll tax cuts. There has been a lot of controversy around the theory of “trickle down economics,” where tax cuts to businesses and the wealthy ultimately ripple through the rest of the economy. Without addressing the underlying pros and cons of this theory, it appears a proposed payroll tax break that is part of a larger Obama administration tax proposal may well trickle down to MSPs, and potentially boost small business hiring. As reported by University of Chicago economics professor Casey Mulligan in a recent New York Times editorial, a cut in payroll taxes could seriously stimulate hiring.
I’ve been mulling this blog for a few days. Across the managed services market, entrepreneurs are selling their companies or participating in M&A (merger and acquisition) deals. Some of those entrepreneurs stick around for the long haul. Other entrepreneurs exit when the deal is announced or shortly thereafter. The big question for those entrepreneurs who stick around: Can they be good long-term employees — especially when they can’t call all the shots within a larger parent organization?
Several new positions have surfaced on the MSPmentor Job Board — including opportunities for small business IT consultants and managed services sales experts. Here’s a quick look at the latest positions advertised on our job board.
