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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Register Now: Steal Great Ideas From Great MSPs
Don’t forget to register now for our next MSPmentor Live: CEO Exchange. The managed services webcast is scheduled for September 10 at 2:00 p.m. eastern.
Join MSPmentor At Two Managed Services Events
MSPmentor Editorial Director Joe Panettieri will be answering questions and driving attendee discussions at several upcoming managed services summits, conference and Webcasts.

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