CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux is scheduled to attend Autotask Community Live (May 22-24, Miami). Among the items on his agenda: Discussing the new MSP Partners Trustmark. I wouldn’t call the trustmark a certification or accreditation. Rather, I think it seeks to be like a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for the managed services industry.
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A Closer Look: CompTIA’s New MSP Partners Trustmark
Posted May 20th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
CompTIA Prepares April 2011 Managed Services Effort
Posted January 27th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
CompTIA, which acquired MSP Partners in 2009, is making some adjustments and preparing some new moves that should surface by April 2011. Specifically, CompTIA is preparing a “managed services industry credential” that seeks to help top MSPs stand out from the masses. Interestingly, CompTIA does not use the term “accreditation” or “certification” to describe the forthcoming industry credential. Here’s the update.
MSPAlliance Responds to CompTIA-MSP Partners Deal
Posted September 30th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
MSPAlliance President Charles Weaver (pictured) has offered up his thoughts regarding CompTIA’s acquisition of MSP Partners (the deal was announced earlier today). Here’s a recap of Weaver’s perspectives, plus my two cents.
CompTIA-MSP Partners: CEOs and Executives Weigh In
Posted September 30th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
CompTIA CEO Todd Thibodeaux (pictured) is calling for ‘coopetition’ in the managed services education market. Even as CompTIA acquires MSP Partners today, the organization plans to continue working closely with MSP University, MSP Services Network and other industry leaders. Plus, Thibodeaux says he’ll continue to “extend a hand” to the MSPAlliance to seek out common ground for potential work together. Here are more thoughts from Thibodeaux plus observations from industry executives.
CompTIA Acquires MSP Partners: Here’s the Impact
Posted September 30th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
After several months of quiet discussions, CompTIA has acquired MSP Partners. The deal could have broad implications for managed services providers, vendors, VARs and rival associations like the MSPAlliance. But there’s a bigger story here: CompTIA plans to connect the dots between managed service providers and end-customers. Here’s why MSPs should care.
Most Read Managed Services Stories, First Half 2009
Posted July 3rd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Now that we’ve reached the mid-point of 2009, let’s take a moment to review the 10 MSPmentor blog entries you read most during the first half of 2009.
MSP Partners Launches Managed Services Exam
Posted May 26th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
MSP Partners is set to debut MSP Pro — an online exam that allows managed service providers to “demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of Managed Services Best Practices,” according to a press release that will hit the wires May 26.
MSPAlliance Responds to MSP Partners’ Managed Services Accreditation
Posted April 16th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
I’ll avoid the temptation to call it a managed services war or a battle. But there is a clear difference of opinion between the MSPAlliance and MSP Partners regarding managed services accreditation. And the story (actually non-story, I believe) reached new heights a few hours ago. Pull up a chair and take a seat. This is a long blog entry.
CompTIA Explores Managed Services Education
Posted October 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
During CompTIA’s Managed Services Summit in Miami, Fla., the non-profit organization is listening closely to attendees and evaluating new programs to assist VARs with the transition to managed services.
MSPAlliance, Microsoft Working Together To Promote Managed Services Accreditation
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
The MSPAlliance and Microsoft are working together on a reciprocal relationship, reports Redmond Channel Partner. As part of the relationship, Microsoft will promote the MSPAlliance’s Accreditation exam to channel partners worldwide. Likewise, companies that hold a Microsoft IT certification will receive credit for that expertise if/when they take the MSPAlliance’s Accreditation exam, according to the report.
