Assuming Congress really does approve a Wall Street bailout in the next few hours, Software as a Service stocks (and other stocks) could get a lift when US markets open on September 29. However, there’s no denying that SaaS stocks have had a miserable year so far.
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Software as a Service Stocks: Painful 2008
Posted September 28th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
How to Prove You’re a Top Managed Service Provider
Posted September 19th, 2008 by MSPMentor
Do you think your company ranks among the world’s top managed service providers? Now’s your chance to prove it. Participate in our new MSPmentor 100 survey (2008-2009 edition). The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. Please note: Even if you’re a small MSP you should fill out the survey. Since we measure a range of metrics, even small MSPs can successfully appear on the list.
Kenexa Drags Down Software as a Service Stocks
Posted September 14th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
MSPmentor’s SaaS 20 Stock Index declined 1.47% for the week ended September 12, dragged down by bad financial news at Kenexa Corp., which specializes in HR-related on-demand applications. It was the fourth consecutive week that our index, which tracks software as a service (SaaS) stocks, declined. Here’s what’s going wrong — and right — with SaaS stocks.
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).
Software as a Service Stocks Fall 3.41% for Week Ended Sept. 5
Posted September 7th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Software as a Service stocks, like the broader US markets, continue to struggle. MSPmentor’s SaaS 20 Stock Index fell 3.41% for the week ended September 5 — marking the third consecutive week that the index has declined.
Bracing for Hurricane Gustav
Posted August 31st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
As we all keep our eyes on Hurricane Gustav, our first thoughts turn to the safety and well-being of everyone caught in the storm’s path. In the days ahead, MSPmentor will write about contingency planning, managed services and cloud computing — and their potential role in disaster recovery efforts. But ultimately, we’ll strive not to lose sight of the fact that millions of Americans have been displaced by Gustav.
Send Your Questions for Dell Channel Chief Greg Davis
Posted August 25th, 2008 by MSPMentor
MSPmentor and its sister site, The VAR Guy, are scheduled to record a podcast August 26 with Greg Davis, vice president and general manager of Dell Inc.’s Americas Channel Group. Davis leads Dell’s PartnerDirect channel initiative. If you have questions or comments for Davis, please send them to our editorial director, Joe Panettieri (joe [at] ninelivesmediainc.com).
MSPmentor Interviews Kaseya CEO Gerald Blackie
Posted August 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I spent some time at Kaseya’s User Conference in Las Vegas. Here is a poolside video interview featuring Kaseya CEO Gerald Blackie.
Why Are SaaS Stocks Climbing Higher?
Posted August 10th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
As I mentioned August 8, software as a service (SaaS) stocks have been moving higher lately. In fact, MSPmentor’s SaaS 20 Stock Index has climbed four consecutive weeks.
SaaS 20 Stock Index Rises 6.98% for Week Ended August 8
Posted August 8th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
MSPmentor’s SaaS 20 Stock Index rose a record 6.98% for the week ended August 8, marking the fourth consecutive week that the index, which tracks software as a service (SaaS) companies, has climbed.
