When it comes to open source vs. closed source software, I keep an open mind and tell managed service providers to embrace the tools that best fit their companies. But during a conversation with GroundWork Open Source on February 13, I heard the latest proof that open source is pushing deeper into the MSP market. Here’s a recap of my conversation with GroundWork.
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GroundWork Open Source Gains Managed Services Momentum
Posted February 16th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
GroundWork Open Source, Roaring Penguin Prepare Managed Services Deal
Posted December 23rd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
GroundWork Open Source and Roaring Penguin Software Inc. are preparing a technology alliance to jointly serve VARs and managed service providers starting in January 2009, MSPmentor has learned.
Memo to HP: Get In the Managed Services Game
Posted October 9th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I’ve written roughly 600 blog entries about the managed services industry since January. Amazingly, I think I’ve mentioned Hewlett-Packard only once or twice along the way.
Nimsoft: Record Managed Services Revenue Continues
Posted May 16th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Even as some managed service providers begin to feel pressure from the economic slowdown, there are hints that the MSP market continues to generate healthy growth. A key example: Nimsoft, which develops IT performance and availability monitoring solutions, says it generated record Q1 results — including 83 percent recurring revenue growth.
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