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I spent some time at Kaseya’s User Conference in Las Vegas. Here is a poolside video interview featuring Kaseya CEO Gerald Blackie.

During our conversation, Blackie describes:

• How Kaseya and managed services have evolved from 2007 to 2008
• International trends in managed services
• Key trends Kaseya customers should monitor at the user conference.

Take a look:

MSPmentor Editorial Director Joe Panettieri will be the featured guest speaker on Industry Perspective, a videocast hosted by Zenith Infotech’s MSPTV. To register for the July 16 videocast, which starts at 12:30pm eastern, visit here.

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Welcome to MSPmentor Live: Podcast edition.

• Episode #: 007 (May 29, 2008)
• Featured Guest: Justin Crotty, VP, Services, North America, Ingram Micro.
• Topics Covered: We explore Ingram Micro Seismic, the distributor’s portfolio of managed services offerings. How can VARs go to market with Seismic, how does it compare to MSP offerings from other distributors, and are managed services in danger of becoming a commodity?

And check the MSPmentor Live: Podcast Center for additional weekly podcasts.

 

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Welcome to MSPmentor Live: Podcast edition.

• Episode #: 006 (May 19, 2008)
• Featured Guest: Mike Cooch, CEO, Everon Technology Services LLC, a regional solution provider that has transformed itself into a national MSP.
• Topics Covered: Key themes and trends Cooch expects to hear at the MSPAlliance’s Managed Services Summit near Boston; how to transform from a local break-fix VAR into a national MSP that has regional support partners; melding software as a service and hosting services with your MSP solutions; the economy.

And check the MSPmentor Live: Podcast Center for additional weekly podcasts.

 

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Site Update: If you ever need to reach MSPmentor’s staff, use the contact info available on the About Us page.

MSPmentor on Twitter: Or track us down using MSPmentor’s new Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/mspmentor). You’ll notice it toward the bottom middle of this page. Use the Twitter feed to follow MSPmentor Editorial Director Joe Panettieri as he travels the globe and reports live from managed services events.

Forgive me for going slightly off topic. I have some news to share: MSPmentor has a new sister Web site. It’s called Works With U, and it covers an emerging, disruptive Linux distribution called Ubuntu.

Some members of the managed services community are familiar with Ubuntu. Others have yet to discover its promise. Nine Lives Media Inc. (the folks behind MSPmentor, The VAR Guy and Works With U) expects Ubuntu Linux to become a true platform (for mobile devices, desktops, servers, and even managed appliances) over the next few years. Here’s why. Read More >

Welcome to MSPmentor’s Weekly Podcast.

• Episode #: 002, (April 17, 2008)
• Featured Guest: David Mulvey, president of Advanced Network Products — one of the top managed service providers in North America. Mulvey’s company was ranked number 17 in the MSPmentor 100 list.
• Topics Covered: Mulvey’s best — and worst — moves as an MSP. How to prepare your sales team for managed services. Why advanced Network Products (www.anp.net) is investing in its own network operation centers rather than outsourcing the NOC function to a larger service provider.

And check the MSPmentor Live: Podcast Center for additional weekly podcasts.

 

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As you may know, MSPmentor.net is still “under development.” We’ll be launching our full-blown site in January 2008 with lots of rich content features — including podcasts and in-depth business guides. Our first Podcast, which we’re previewing today, features Level Platforms CEO Peter Sandiford (pictured). Read More >

 

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