Upbeat forecasts about the managed services market continue. Small and midsize businesses will increase their managed services spending to $14.3 billion in 2009, up 9.2 percent from 2008, according to Techaisle. But MSPmentor continues to caution readers: Not all managed service providers are succeeding.
Last Call: MSPmentor 250 Nominations
Posted July 9th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Time is running out to submit nominations for our MSPmentor 250 survey — a comprehensive report that will highlight the world’s top managed services experts, executives and entrepreneurs. The deadline for survey submissions is Friday, July 10. Act now before you forget. Here’s some more background on the MSPmentor 250 and a link to the survey.
MSPmentor 250 Survey Deadline Is July 10
Posted June 30th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Tick… tick… tick. Time is running out to submit nominations for our MSPmentor 250 survey — a comprehensive report that will highlight the world’s top managed services experts, executives and entrepreneurs. The deadline for survey submissions is July 10. Act now before you forget. Here’s some more background on the MSPmentor 250 and a link to the survey.
MSPmentor 250 Survey: July 10 Deadline
Posted June 22nd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Are you a managed services industry guru — or do you know one? If so, participate in our MSPmentor 250 survey — a comprehensive report that will highlight the world’s top managed services experts, executives and entrepreneurs. The deadline for survey submissions is July 10. Act now before you forget. Here’s some more background on the MSPmentor 250 and a link to the survey.
Managed Services Marketing: Got Research?
Posted June 10th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Face it: People love data. They love statistics. And they embrace research. One of the fastest ways for managed service providers (MSP) to generate marketing buzz is to publish a research report that’s full of key statistics. The report can also serve as a key sales tool. Consider, for instance, a recent research effort by The Planet, a major hosting provider.
CompTIA Releases Managed Services Research Results
Posted May 19th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Numerous anecdotes suggest that managed service providers (MSPs) are holding up better than traditional resellers in the recession. Now, CompTIA (the Computing Technology Industry Association) is backing up those assumptions with research. Here’s a look at some of CompTIA’s latest findings about the MSP industry.
Managed Services: The Best Are Getting Better
Posted March 4th, 2009 by Jim Hamilton
Despite the falling economy, business is looking up for top managed service providers. Indeed, top MSPs are generating better margins and more revenue per customer than ever according to the latest MSP Partners/Institute for Partner Education and Development (IPED) research into the state of the managed services market. Check out these highlights.
China: 16 Percent of VARs Offer Managed Security Services
Posted February 19th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
The managed services wave has reached China, where 16 percent of VARs now offer managed security services to their customers, according to research from AMI Partners. But that’s not all. Several other North American IT trends are taking hold in China. Here’s a look.
Research Firm Cuts Managed Services Spending Forecast
Posted February 5th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Finally, a healthy dose of reality from a market research firm. While many pundits evangelize managed services as recession proof, Insight Research has adjusted its annual managed services forecast downward. In other words, Insight says the managed services market is growing — but not as quickly as previously expected. Just like you, MSPmentor wants to see this market thrive. But I also welcome responsible research. Take a look.
Top 100 Managed Service Providers Grew 60% In 2008
Posted January 13th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
According to the second-annual MSPmentor 100 survey results — which we’ll release in February 2009 — the world’s top 100 managed service providers experienced strong growth in 2008. As a whole, the MSPmentor 100 companies increased their recurring managed services revenue 60 percent in 2008 vs. 2007. But that’s not all.
Research: Managed Services Meets Mobile Industry
Posted December 18th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
A quick heads up: I just spotted a 148-page managed services research report and market forecast covering 2008 through 2013. I think the primary audience is mobile and cellular carriers, but there’s also a section that describes how managed service and hosting providers can leverage the mobile industry.
Forrester Research: Managed Services March Forward
Posted November 12th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Despite the economic turbulence around us, Forrester Research says demand for managed services continues to rise. The research firm offers a few key data points about mid-market customers — an area that MSPmentor plans to cover more closely in the weeks ahead.
More Than 40 Managed Services Case Studies
Posted October 10th, 2008 by MSPMentor
Check out more than 40 managed services case studies and white papers, and MSPmentor’s own annual research. It’s all free from the MSPmentor Resource Center (registration required).
The Ultimate Managed Services Research Report?
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
A comprehensive managed services research report just hit my desktop. It’s from Techaisle. I’m not very familiar with Techaisle’s history or research methods. However, the company claims they surveyed 6,827 small businesses to pinpoint managed services spending trends across the globe.
Do 62% of Small Businesses Really Use Managed IT Services?
Posted August 28th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Sixty-two percent of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) now use managed IT and telecom services, according to the firm Research and Markets. That sounds impressive, but I’m always a little wary of such big claims about the managed services market. Here’s why.
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