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Join Us: Top 100 Managed Services Providers List Revealed
Posted February 9th, 2012 by Joe Panettieri
We will reveal the fifth-annual MSPmentor 100 list during our next Channel Expert Hour webcast on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Here are four reasons to register now and join us for the unveiling and conversation.
Managed Services: 7 Blogs MSPmentor Didn’t Write, Jan. 27
Posted January 27th, 2012 by Joe Panettieri
I’m packing my bags and heading to the CA Technologies MSP Symposium in a couple of days (Jan. 29-31, Miami, Fla). But before I head for the blogging exit, here are seven managed services blogs and MSP news stories the MSPmentor team didn’t have a chance to write for the week ending January 27, 2012.
MSPmentor 100 Survey Deadline: Top Managed Services Providers
Posted December 6th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
The fifth-annual MSPmentor 100 survey — which identifies the world’s top managed services providers — closes on Friday, December 23. Why should small, midsize and large MSPs participate? Here are six reasons to get in the action…
Happy Birthday Corporate Technologies LLC
Posted July 15th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
Corporate Technologies LLC, an MSPmentor 100 company in 2010 and Talkin’ Cloud 50 company, has turned 30 years old — a rather remarkable achievement considering thousands of VARs and MSPs start up and shut down each year. Here’s a snapshot look at the company’s rather impressive track record.
Managed VoIP and PBX Services: Cloud or On-Premise?
Posted March 31st, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
In recent weeks, numerous technology companies have promoted cloud PBX and hosted VoIP services. No doubt, some managed services providers (MSPs) are embracing those services. But a lengthy list of VARs and MSPs continue to promote on-premise unified communications systems. Why’s that? Jason Waldrop, CEO of Connected WorkPlace Solutions — an MSPmentor 100 company and Cisco partner — provided some insights in a recent MSPmentor FastChat Video.
Computer Service Partners: Managed Services Meet Rugged Solutions
Posted March 17th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
Life’s good for Computer Service Partners, an MSPmentor 100 organization. The nearly 20-year-old custom IT solutions company based in Raleigh, N.C., has grown into a roughly 50-person company targeting small and midsized business (SMB) throughout the United States focused on data center initiatives, virtualization, unified communications and ruggedized computing. So what’s new? Here’s some perspective from CSP Director of Managed Services John Kilgore (pictured).
MSPmentor 100: Big Changes This Year
Posted February 16th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
A heads up to companies that have previously appeared on the MSPmentor 100 list: The fourth-annual MSPmentor 100, unveiled Feb. 16, has evolved dramatically from previous lists. In fact, some of the industry’s best-known MSPs did not land on this year’s MSPmentor 100. Why’s that? Here’s some insight.
Reminder: MSPmentor 100 Webcast This Wednesday, February 16
Posted February 15th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
We’re set to unveil the fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 list and research report during a webcast this Wednesday, February 16, at 2:00 p.m. eastern. During the webcast we’ll also explore the Top 20 European MSPs, Top 20 Australian MSPs and Top 10 African MSPs. Also, two surprise guests from MSPmentor 100 companies will describe their smartest business moves of 2010 and key initiatives for 2011. Jeannine Edwards, director of community for ConnectWise, will be on hand to share perspectives from ConnectWise User Groups worldwide. (Note: ConnectWise is the webcast’s sponsor but the MSPmentor 100 research is not sponsored.) I look forward to your questions throughout the MSPmentor 100 webcast this Wednesday, February 16.
Top 100 MSPs Generate $1 Billion In Combined Recurring Revenues
Posted February 15th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
For the first time, the world’s top 100 managed services providers (MSPs) now generate more than $1 billion in annual recurring revenues, a 27 percent jump from 2009 to 2010, according to the fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 report, which will debut during February 16. Here are five other key trends from the report.
MSPmentor 100: Here It Comes…
Posted February 8th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
As you may have heard, we’re set to unveil the fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 list and report during a webcast on February 16 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. During the webcast we’ll review the MSPmentor 100 global list, as well as regional MSP leadership lists for North America, Europe, Africa and Australia. But that’s not all…
Circle 2 Dates: Managed Services Webcasts & MSPmentor 100 List
Posted January 12th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
MSPmentor will host two timely webcasts for established and aspiring managed services providers over the next few weeks. On January 26, MSPmentor Live will explore the key questions MSPs must ask before upgrading their RMM (remote monitoring and management) software platforms and before purchasing new platforms. And on February 16, MSPmentor Live will unveil the annual MSPmentor 100 list and survey results. Here’s some more background on each webcast.
Last Call: MSPmentor 100 Survey Ends Today – 8 Reasons to Participate
Posted December 17th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Attention top managed services providers: The fourth annual MSPmentor 100 survey closes TODAY (Friday, December 17). For those who’ve missed our reminders: Here are eight reasons why small, midsize and large managed services providers should participate in the global survey…
MSPmentor 100 Survey: Eight Reasons to Act Now
Posted December 14th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Attention top managed services providers: The fourth annual MSPmentor 100 survey closes this Friday, December 17. Why should you participate in the global survey? And what are the potential benefits to all participating MSPs? Here are eight answers to those key questions…
MSPmentor 100: BlueLock Makes the Managed Services Cloud Leap
Posted November 23rd, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
As we continue work on our fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 survey, it’s an ideal time to look back at companies from our third-annual MSPmentor 100 list. Among the companies we’ve been watching: BlueLock, which has leveraged virtualization and managed services to gain some cloud momentum. Here’s how BlueLock’s cloud hosting offerings fit into the IT channel, according to CTO Pat O’Day (pictured). Update: BlueLock contacted us regarding some minor clarifications – see below.
Top 100 Managed Services Providers: Who Are They?
Posted November 8th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
The fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 survey is now live. The survey is global, and helps MSPmentor to identify the world’s top manged services providers. The survey runs through December 17, 2010, and we’ll announce the fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 list in early 2011. But that’s not all… Here’s how to participate in the survey plus some background on how we compile the results. And most importantly: We explain how MSPs potentially benefit from participating in the survey.
Seven Managed Services Blogs MSPmentor Didn’t Write: Oct. 22
Posted October 24th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
After a one-week hiatus, MSPmentor’s most-read weekly entry is back. And I promise: This entry is worth reading — especially for those who are good at reading between the lines in the managed services market. So here we go: The seven managed services blog entries we didn’t have time to write for the week ending October 22, 2010.
MSPmentor 100: White Glove Technologies Has Texas-Sized Ambitions
Posted September 13th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
The MSPmentor 100 is full of service providers thaat pride themselves on their accessibility to their community. But how many are aiming to extend their “community” to the entire state of Texas? Enter White Glove Technologies, number 84 on the MSPmentor 100 2010. I had the chance to talk with company president Carey Balzer about where the company’s been and where it’s going.
South Africa MSPs: 12 Managed Services Providers to Watch
Posted March 15th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
When we were piecing together our MSPmentor 100 report in February, a regional manager from Kaseya reached out to me and asked if we could highlight some managed services trends from South Africa. I concede: MSPmentor doesn’t have that much information (yet) about the South African managed services market. But the anecdotal information we’re tracking looks pretty promising. Here’s a look at some trends, along with 12 South Africa-based MSPs that caught our attention.
MSPmentor 100: Coming February 10
Posted February 9th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 list and report — tracking 100 of the world’s most successful managed service providers — will debut February 10. Check our MSPmentor 100 center for details, or join our special webcast at 2:00 p.m. eastern on February 10. The MSPmentor 100 is a global survey, and we’ll be putting an extra-bright spotlight on international markets such as Europe and Australia this year.
Last Call: MSPmentor 100 Survey Ends Dec. 11
Posted December 10th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Are you building a top managed services provider? Prove it: Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey ends on December 11, 2009. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers. Here are some more details about the survey.
Top 100 MSPs: Survey Deadline Approaches
Posted November 30th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Are you building a top managed services provider? Prove it: Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey is open to participants. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate — but the deadline for submissions is Dec. 11. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
MSPmentor 100 Survey Attracts Global Response
Posted October 22nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
More proof that the managed services market has gone global: 44 percent of the initial MSPmentor 100 survey participants reside outside the United States. We launched the third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey earlier this week. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
The MSPMentor 100: Checking In with PMV Technologies
Posted October 21st, 2009 by Dave Courbanou
As we launch this year’s MSPmentor 100 survey, we figured it was a good time to check in with many of last year’s MSPmentor 100 companies. Today, we connect with PMV Technologies Partner Scott Goemmel (pictured). Here’s an update from the Madison Heights, Mich.-based MSP.
