Podcasts

Join MSPmentor Editorial Director Joe Panettieri as he interviews thought leaders from across the managed services ecosystem. More than tech talk, our podcasts feature how-to information to help MSPs with marketing, PR, sales and other business strategies. And check out The VAR Guy Live: Podcast Edition to learn what’s next in the IT channel. You can also find our podcasts on Apple iTunes (bundled under The VAR Guy brand). For questions or to potentially appear in a podcast, email joe [at] ninelivesmediainc.com.

ConnectWise, HTG Peer Groups Ink Strategic Alliance

Peer groups — which allow VARs and managed service providers to measure their business performance against each other — continue to evolve rapidly. The latest move involves a strategic alliance between HTG Peer Groups and ConnectWise. Here are some details, plus a podcast with HTG Founder Arlin Sorensen and ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini.

 
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Podcast: Open Source Networking

vyatta-ceo_kelly_herrellVyatta positions itself as the open source networking alternative to Cisco Systems. But what exactly does that mean? And how is Vyatta working with Citrix Systems, which recently invested in Vyatta? To find the answers, I spoke with Kelly Herrell (pictured), CEO of Vyatta.

 
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Podcast: Nimsoft CEO Discusses Software Acquisition

During this MSPmentor Live Podcast, Nimsoft CEO Gary Read (pictured) describes his company’s decision to acquire Cittio’s assets. Read explores what managed service providers and end-customers will gain from the deal, and he also examines the evolving MSP software landscape — which appears poised for consolidation. Now, listen in to the conversation.

 
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Podcast: Security Accreditation for VARs, MSPs

During the Ingram Micro Seismic Partner Conference in Dallas earlier this month, I spoke with CompTIA VP Robert Biddle. Our discussion focused on the CompTIA Security Trustmark accreditation, and its potential implications for VARs, managed service providers, solutions providers, IT vendors and end-users.

 
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Managed Services Podcast: Transitioning From VAR to MSP

During MSPmentor Live: Podcast Edition, I speak with David Schafran, president of Transformation Strategies Inc., a consulting firm that helps VARs transition to managed services. Also joining us is Michael Coopersmith, owner Integrated Technology Systems of New York City. We cover how Schafran is helping Coopersmith transition his business for managed services. This is Part I of a planned two-part podcast series. We’ll check back in with Schafran and Coopersmith in a few weeks to measure Integrated Technology Systems’ progress.

 
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Ingram Micro CEO: Seismic Managed Services Looking to Go Global

Ingram Micro CEO Greg Spierkel and Seismic managed services: going global?First, Ingram Micro VP Justin Crotty said it in an MSPmentor podcast. Now, Ingram Micro CEO Greg Spierkel has said it: The distributor is looking for ways push Ingram Micro Seismic into international markets.

 
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Vodcast: Autotask CEO Bob Godgart

Autotask CEO Bob GodgartThe Autotask Community Live conference wrapped up yesterday. But the steady flow of content from the conference continues. Here’s my conversation with Autotask CEO Bob Godgart. He provides a healthy reminder that some managed service providers are cutting staff during the recession. But Godgart also delivers some optimistic messages — including a new strategy to eliminate the wall between MSPs and corporate IT. Take a look.

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Vodcast: Hardware as a Service Tips for MSPs

masterIT CEO J. Michael Drake on MSPmentorDuring a quick video interview, masterIT CEO J. Michael Drake describes his company’s success blending managed services with hardware as a service (HaaS). Drake articulates why HaaS is more than leasing for laptops and desktops. And he offers practical tips for MSPs that want to move in a HaaS direction. The conversation was recorded at Autotask Community Live in Nashville, Tenn. Take a look.

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Upcoming Managed Services Podcasts

Our MSPmentor Live: Podcast editions return later this week with three new episodes. We’ve completed interviews with the following managed services and channel experts. Take a look.

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Managed Services Podcast: Ingram Micro Seismic VP Justin Crotty

MSPmentor Live: Podcast for managed services providersThis MSPmentor Live: Podcast wraps up our week-long look at the Master MSP (managed services provider) trend. Our guest is Ingram Micro Seismic VP Justin Crotty. Our conversation covers the following six topics…

 
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