The MSPAlliance continues to build technology vendor relationships to help managed service providers evaluate software at discounted costs or no initial cost. The latest deal involves N-able, and it arrives a few weeks after the MSPAlliance and AdventNet announced a somewhat similar relationship.
Everon Launches MSP Coach
Posted September 12th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Everon Technology Services LLC, one of our MSPmentor 100 companies, has launched MSP Coach. According to a teaser for the site, Everon has “taken everything we’ve learned and begun creating courses, content, and tools that you can use to help build your MSP business.”
AdventNet Reaches Out to MSPAlliance Members
Posted September 4th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
AdventNet, which develops the ManageEngine managed services platform, has launched a new pricing program designed for MSPAlliance members. Here are some quick details.
15 Tips for Choosing A Managed Services Platform
Posted March 28th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
You’re a VAR, and you’re nervous about betting your business — and the money in your wallet — on a specific managed services platform. Dan Wilson, president of Waypoint Solutions Group, has some advice for you. Already a successful managed service provider himself, Wilson has 15 tips for choosing an MSP platform. Here they are.
Managed Services Events: How to Dominate the Spotlight
Posted March 27th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
A few hundred people will likely pack their bags and head to Atlanta, where a managed services conference kicks off March 31. Some companies “wait” to announce news at events like this. But progressive MSP participants like Waypoint Solutions Group are creating marketing buzz before attendees even arrive for the opening keynote.
Do IT Smarter, ZINFI Partner On Managed Services
Posted March 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Apparently, Do IT Smarter and ZINFI Technologies couldn’t contain their excitement. The duo will officially debut a partnership during next week’s MSP Alliance conference in Atlanta. But Do IT Smarter and ZINFI are already describing their new relationship to the world at large.
Dell’s Vista Strategy: Where Do Silverback Partners Fit In?
Posted March 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Windows Vista has sold more than 100 million licenses as of January 2008, but the operating system hasn’t exactly been a hit in business environments — where many companies are holding strong to Windows XP, and some firms are exploring Windows alternatives.
Autotask CEO Next to Join MSP Alliance Vendor Board
Posted December 5th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
The MSP Alliance continues to build out its Vendor Advisory Board. Next to join is Autotask CEO Bob Godgart (pictured), we hear. The Godgart announcement should come in a few days or so. So, how will MSP Alliance differ from the MSP Partner organization? We received some thoughts from MSP Alliance CEO Charles Weaver. Here’s a look.
N-able CEO Connects With MSP Alliance
Posted December 4th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
Gavin Garbutt, CEO of N-able Technologies, is on a role. Last week, he strolled around N-able’s Ottawa offices displaying an award from Deloitte, ranking N-able among the 500 fastest growing companies in North America. Now, he’s been named the first executive member of the MSP Alliance’s (MSPA) new Vendor Advisory Board. But what does the working relationship between N-able and MSP Alliance mean to other platform providers?
Open Source Meets Managed Services
Posted September 20th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
Sometimes I just can’t let go of a hunch. For a few weeks now, I’ve been asking MSP platform providers if they would ever open source their software. The open source approach, as you likely know, would allow customers and VARs to add incremental value to MSP software components.
