Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (ISI), which develops IT inventory software, has added new capabilities to its signature Snapshot platform. Snapshot now includes Automatic Inventory Change Detection capabilities to help managed services providers (MSPs) track and maintain customers’ IT infrastructure.
ISI Snapshot: IT Inventory Management Software for MSPs
Managed Services Acquisition: Birch Buys Cordia Communications
Another managed services-related acquisition surfaced this week. The latest deal: Birch Communications, an IP telecommunications and managed services provider (MSP) for SMBs, acquired all U.S. competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) assets of Cordia Communications Corp., which includes My Tel Co, Inc. and Northstar Telecom Inc.
M&A: Ancero Seeks Additional Managed Services Acquisitions
Ancero LLC, which acquired a neighboring managed services provider (MSP) earlier this month, remains on the acquisition trail, according to an Ancero spokesperson. Here’s a closer look at Ancero’s decision to buy New Jersey neighbor Integrated Network Consulting Inc. (INC), plus some next potential moves for the company.
Managed Services Acquisition: Ancero Buys INC
Say hello to the seventh managed services acquisition in 2011. This one involves two New Jersey managed services providers getting hitched. Specifically, Ancero LLC has acquired Integrated Network Consulting Inc. I’ve got seven questions about the deal. Plus, a broader update on MSP M&A activity.
Five Ways to Kill A Great Marketing Plan
As I look back on 2008, it’s clear to me that the biggest challenge facing managed service providers involves business rather than technology. When we host our MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange Webcasts, marketing and sales questions often push aside technology questions.
Dell Misses Mark On MessageOne Announcement
When it comes to Dell’s partner communications, subtle statements — and non-statements — count for a lot. On the one hand, Dell has worked overtime to tell VARs and managed service providers how to participate in the company’s growing partner program. Kudos. But on the other hand, Dell is potentially sabotaging its own partner program with some of its software as a service (SaaS) press materials.