Ergos Technology, ranked No. 33 in the MSPmentor 100, focuses on helping SMBs outsource IT as much as possible, from cloud offerings to voice and data. But how has the company performed since the third-annual MSPmentor 100 report debuted in February 2010? I spoke to CEO Steve Winter about Ergos Technology’s recent sale to an investment firm, plus the company’s future strategy
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MSPmentor 100: Ergos Technology Acquired for Growth
Posted September 21st, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
The Planet: Value Hosting Leader?
Posted February 23rd, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
The Planet is the largest privately-held dedicated web server company in North America. But bigger doesn’t always mean better. That’s why The Planet is positioning itself around “value.” I spoke to Doug Erwin, CEO of The Planet, about how they’re getting there and what MSPs stand to gain. Here are some perspectives.
The Planet: Free Servers for 500 Entrepreneurs
Posted January 13th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
You’ve got a great idea… maybe it involves Software as a Service or an online business. Now, you need some computing resources to get you started. The Planet — a managed hosting provider that works with VARs and MSPs — is offering up some help. In an effort to help entrepreneurs mitigate their computing costs and spur economic growth, The Planet has launched Sand Castle, a year-long philanthropic initiative to provide 500 individuals with completely free servers.
Not All MSPs Will Smile in 2010
Posted January 4th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
A new wave of optimism is building across the managed services market. Executives from Nimsoft, N-able and other software providers are making upbeat statements about 2010. I certainly agree with the core thesis — many MSPs are going to benefit from an improving economy. But I will repeat a familiar theme around MSPmentor: The rising economic tide won’t lift all MSP boats. Here’s why.
The Planet: We’re In Growth Mode
Posted October 28th, 2009 by Matthew Weinberger
The third quarter of 2009 was kind to The Planet, the Texas-based web hosting provider. At least, that’s what their momentum statement, issued Oct. 28, indicates. The really big deal, though, is The Planet’s biggest customers are spending more money — which may well be a sign of a recovering economy.
Say Goodbye to Managed Services “Pretenders”
Posted December 3rd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Mark my words: Some industry “pretenders” — including a range of software companies and resellers masquerading as MSPs — will exit the managed services market very soon.
- We are going to read more press reports about break-fix resellers that stumbled or failed in their transition to managed services.
- We’ll hear about a few MSP-focused software companies that imploded or exited the industry, leaving customers with dead-end management tools.
But don’t panic: Many successful managed service providers will see their businesses go from “good to great” over the next 12 to 18 months. Here’s what to expect in the months ahead.
Does Anybody Running for President Understand Finance?
Posted September 11th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Lehman Brothers shares are down 94 percent from their 52-week high, because Wall Street thinks the investment bank may not survive. Bear Stearns has already gone off a cliff. And the government is taking over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Yet the political news media focuses on colorful insults between the McCain and Obama camps. What’s wrong with this picture?
Economic Doom vs. Intel Boom
Posted July 16th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Pick up today’s paper and you’ll see a stunning contrast between Intel and the broader economy. As economic indicators continue to weaken, Intel has announced record quarterly revenue — providing some welcome news to managed service providers and other IT-centric businesses.
Managed Services: Two Views On the Economy
Posted June 5th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I attended two different conferences this week, one located in San Francisco and the other hosted in Las Vegas. While one conference was filled with upbeat attendees, the other event was clouded by economic uncertainty.
Blackboard Reveals SaaS Financial Trends
Posted May 8th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Evidence is mounting that the software as a service (SaaS) industry is doing well — but not quite as well as financial analysts had expected. The latest anecdote comes from Blackboard Inc., a company that offers hosted applications to colleges and universities.
Nimsoft CEO: No Sign Of A Slowdown Yet
Posted April 1st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Managed service providers can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The first quarter ended yesterday, and MSP platform providers generally sound upbeat about the industry’s health.
Help Wanted: Managed Services Industry Seeks Talent
Posted March 18th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
As consumers and Wall Street continue to worry about the broader U.S. economy, many managed services platform providers remain upbeat about their business prospects heading into the second quarter of 2008.
N-able: No Economic Bumps So Far
Posted March 13th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Gavin Garbutt, CEO of N-able Technologies, is a glass-half-full type of guy. Despite the tricky U.S. economy, Garbutt sees continued momentum for the managed services industry, and offers some anecdotal proof points that business is humming along — globally.
