Autotask continues to build out its online communities, and plans to launch an online store where VARs and managed service providers will be able to license the company’s software, according to Len DiCostanzo, senior VP of professional services at Autotask.
Who Sits At the Center of the MSP Universe?
Posted May 12th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
When ConnectWise and Kaseya announced new cross-company efforts earlier today, it made me wonder: Which managed service platform providers are best positioned to sit at the middle of the MSP universe?
Update: NetEnrich, Level Platforms Reinforce the Master MSP Model
Posted April 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Do IT Smarter is doing it. Ingram Micro Seismic is doing it. The Utility Company is doing it. And now NetEnrich is doing it. I’m referring to the increasingly popular “Master MSP” business model, where VARs leverage software as a service (SaaS), and a third-party partner hosts and coordinates the VAR’s managed services platforms.
N-able Makes Microsoft Partners Free Offer
Posted April 14th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
N-able Technologies wants to win the hearts and minds of Microsoft’s North American partners and managed service providers. Indeed, N-able is offering Microsoft partners a free one-year subscription to a new software as a service (SaaS) platform called N-central Express.
Top 6 Managed Services Trends of 1Q 2008
Posted April 1st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
It was a busy first quarter for the new MSPmentor — and the managed services market as a whole. Overall, we posted more than 150 pieces of content on our Web site in Q1, ranging from news to white papers to the MSPmentor 100.
Nimsoft CEO: No Sign Of A Slowdown Yet
Posted April 1st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Managed service providers can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The first quarter ended yesterday, and MSP platform providers generally sound upbeat about the industry’s health.
MSPAlliance, N-able Promote Managed Services Certification
Posted April 1st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
There’s a new twist to certification in the managed services market. N-able Technologies and the MSPAlliance are jointly promoting certification and accreditation for managed service providers.
The Utility Company: Plugging In MSP Franchises
Posted March 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
When the history of managed services is written, Mark Scott may earn two prominent mentions.
Microsoft and Software as a Service: Boom or Doom for MSPs?
Posted March 21st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I’ve been a big critic of Windows Vista. I’ve complained that Microsoft’s products are too bloated for the Web 2.0 world. But as Microsoft pushes deeper into Software as a Service (SaaS) and managed services, I’m amazed by all the Microsoft partners who are expressing fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) about the effort.
Microsoft, N-able Partner on Managed Services
Posted March 17th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Microsoft. It’s one of the few companies that could potentially change the managed services competitive landscape overnight.
