One of the managed services industry’s best-known Master MSPs is moving to a new software platform. Specifically, MSP Services Network (MSPSN) has migrated to itControl Suite.
MSP Services Network Migrates to itControl Suite
Top Eight Managed Services Summits for 2009

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.
Autotask Plans First Global Customer Conference
Autotask has confirmed plans to host its first worldwide customer conference, March 29-31, 2009 at the Nashville Gaylord Opryland (pictured) in Tennessee. According to a press release, the event — titled Autoask Community Live! — will be open to all Autotask Customers and technology partners.
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.
MSPs Leverage BNI for Sales Leads
During a dinner discussion at MSP Revolution, a managed services summit in Chicago, several attendees mentioned that they participate in BNI (Business Network International) to help generate new sales leads. Here’s how BNI works.
The MSP Revolution Continues In Chicago
Sorry about a headline laced with some hype. But I’m pleased to be in Chicago today and portions of Friday for MSP Revolution, a managed services summit that should stir plenty of educational dialog. If you’re here at the conference, please reach out to me during today’s pre-conference session or during this evening’s opening session.
Where to Hang Out With 1,000 Managed Service Providers
Managed service provider partner summits are becoming quite the rage. In addition to industry summits hosted by CompTIA, MSPAlliance and MSPSN, the list of vendor-hosted events (ConnectWise Partner Summit, N-able Partner Summit) continues to grow. Do some quick math, and more than 1,000 managed service providers will be attending partner and vendor events this fall.
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.
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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