If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. After hosting a successful 2009 managed services partner summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, the N-able conference will return to the same location in 2010. I think the agenda is still pending, but the N-able Partner Summit is confirmed for October 20-22, according to the company’s blog. We’ll be back with more details once the agenda comes into focus.
Our Next Managed Services Webcast
Posted May 21st, 2009 by MSPMentor
Our next MSPmentor Live webcast, scheduled for June 10, focuses on Hardware at Your Service. We’ll welcome your managed services questions throughout the one-hour event. We’ll focus on the following mix of Technology and Business topics.
Last Call: Ask Dell Your Managed Services Questions
Posted March 18th, 2009 by MSPMentor
Join Nine Lives Media Inc. for MSPmentor Live: Hot Seat edition on Wednesday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. During the webcast, Dell will answer at least 30 attendee questions about the company’s managed services strategy. Feel free to pose questions about MSP certifications, training, sales, go-to-market strategies, and so on. Dell will also provide some clues about the company’s forthcoming managed print services initiative. Register now. Full disclosure: Dell is sponsoring the event but taking attendee questions throughout.
CompTIA Plans Managed IT Services Summit
Posted January 9th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, plans to host a Managed IT Services Summit in Palos Verdes, Calif., from Oct. 6 to 8, MSPmentor has learned. It’s the second major MSP-focused conference announced this week.
MSPAlliance Announces MSPWorld
Posted January 7th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
The MSPAlliance is applying some polish to its managed services summit brand. Earlier this week MSPAlliance President Charles Weaver informed me the association was planning summits in multiple cities. Now comes word that Weaver (pictured) has re-branded the events as MSPWorld. And I have to admit: I like the move.
MSPAlliance Schedules April Managed Services Summit
Posted January 6th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
The MSPAlliance is preparing a range of managed services summits and conferences for 2009. While some event details are pending, MSPAlliance President Charles Weaver says managed service providers can start to plan for the following conferences:
Top Eight Managed Services Summits for 2009
Posted December 16th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Yes, travel budgets are under extreme pressure for 2009. But if you plan carefully and book early, you can stretch your dollar and attend some worthwhile managed services summits.
Managed Service Providers: Still Optimistic About 2009
Posted December 11th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Despite the recession, the vast majority of managed service providers expect their recurring revenue to rise dramatically in 2009, according to a real-time poll conducted during today’s MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange Webcast.
Managed Services Webcast: Join Us Today
Posted December 11th, 2008 by MSPMentor
Two top managed service providers have agreed to share their expertise with you during our final MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange Webcast of 2008, scheduled for today (December 11 at 2:00 p.m. eastern).
Learn From Two Top Managed Service Providers
Posted December 2nd, 2008 by MSPMentor
Two top managed service providers have agreed to share their expertise with you during our final MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange Webcast of 2008, scheduled for Dec. 11 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. Here are the details.
Join Us Today: Managed Services Webcast
Posted November 6th, 2008 by MSPMentor
The next MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange — a managed services webcast — is today (November 6) at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
Register Now: November 6 Managed Services Webcast
Posted November 5th, 2008 by MSPMentor
The next MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange — a managed services webcast — is November 6, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Register now to hear how Gary Pica (general manager of mindSHIFT Technologies, a top managed service provider) and William MacLeod (CIO of Accu-Sort Systems, a top mindSHIFT customer) are strengthening their business relationship during these turbulent economic times.
Join MSPmentor for Australia Managed Services Summits
Posted October 24th, 2008 by MSPMentor
MSPmentor Editorial Director Joe Panettieri will be a guest speaker at the Managed Services International Seminar Series, which are half-day summits in Australia and New Zealand.
Register Now: Managed Services Webcast
Posted October 21st, 2008 by MSPMentor
The next MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange — a managed services webcast — is November 6, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. Register now to hear how Gary Pica (general manager of mindSHIFT Technologies, a top managed service provider) and William MacLeod (CIO of Accu-Sort Systems, a top mindSHIFT customer) are strengthening their business relationship during these turbulent economic times.
How to Get Acquired In A Bad Economy
Posted October 17th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
When I speak with managed service providers and VARs, the conversations often involve so-called “exit strategies.” How can an MSP get acquired? What are the secrets to attracting a buyer? I asked Gary Pica, general managed of mindSHIFT Technologies, those very questions this morning.
Encore: View Our Oct. 2 Managed Services Webcast
Posted October 3rd, 2008 by MSPMentor
During our October 2 Webcast, we explored network operation center (NOC) development and outsourcing strategies. If you missed the MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange broadcast, you can view and listen to the archived event now.
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.
Should You Build Your Own Network Operation Center?
Posted September 22nd, 2008 by MSPMentor
It’s a key question MSPmentor hears more and more: Should managed service providers build their own network operation centers (NOCs)? Or should they look across the market and leverage a partner’s NOC?
Join Today’s Webcast, MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange
Posted September 10th, 2008 by MSPMentor
Don’t forget to register now for today’s MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange. The managed services webcast — “Steal Great Ideas From Great MSPs” is scheduled for September 10 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. A recording of the webcast will be available Sept. 12 from www.mspmentor.net/events.
Meet MSPmentor At ConnectWise Partner Summit
Posted September 9th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
If you’re a managed service provider heading to the ConnectWise Partner Summit in Orlando, Florida (Sept. 17-19) and would like to meet, please email me (joe [at] ninelivesmediainc.com).
Recap: MSP Revolution Managed Services Summit
Posted September 8th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
In case you weren’t able to attend this past weekend’s MSP Revolution managed services summit in Chicago, you can find several recaps on the Web.
- Day 1 recap from Erick Simpson, VP and CIO of MSP University
- Viva la Revolucion from Karl Palachuk
- MSP Revolution Provides New and Spectacular Content from Karl Palachuk
Amy Luby, the event organizer, apparently fulfilled her mission to move beyond “101″ managed services conferences, and do a deeper dive to help MSPs maximize their business success, noted Palachuk.
Update: MSP Revolution Pre-Event Meeting
Posted August 28th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
If you’re heading to the MSP Revolution managed services summit in Chicago on September 4, you might want to arrive a little early. Stuart Selbst (from Secure My Company) and Matt Makowitz (author, A Guide to Selling Managed Services) are holding a pre-event session titled “How to Add $100k (Or More) In Revenue In the Next 6 Months.” The session runs 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 4. Find details here.
Join MSPmentor September 4 In Chicago
Posted August 26th, 2008 by MSPMentor
MSPmentor Editorial Director Joe Panettieri will be among the guest speakers at MSP Revolution, a managed services summit scheduled for Sept. 4-7 in Chicago. If you’re a managed service provider seeking information about the summit, visit www.MSPrevolution.com.
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