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What happens when you take a hot technology industry (like managed services) and combine it with a cold economy? The answer: A whirlwind of mergers and acquisitions. The latest example involves ILS Technology acquiring “substantially all of the operating assets” of ComBrio Inc., a managed services software provider. Here are the details.

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At first glance, most VARs use managed services to remotely administer PCs, notebooks, servers, routers–traditional network infrastructure. But take a closer look and you’ll discover that there are opportunities to manage other types of IP devices–including medical equipment, facilities (heat, electric, air conditioning), etc. A great example of this comes from Germany, where a major medical equipment provider uses ComBrio’s managed services platform. Here’s how.

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When we launched this site in late September, we assumed that the bulk of our content would focus on managed services for small and mid-size businesses. But as we listen to the MSP marketplace, it’s clear that the managed services movement is pushing deep into large enterprises. And companies like ComBrio and Third Brigade are more than happy to answer the call for enterprise help. Here’s a closer look at the enterprise MSP trend. Read More >

I’m in San Jose for the MSP Alliance Fall Managed Services Conference. It’s my first time at an MSP Alliance event. And frankly, I’m not sure what to see. But I do expect to hear about five key trends at the event. Here’s the rundown.

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