As smartphone usage has exploded—up 55% last year in the United States (comScore)—the popularity of push messaging has increased on a parallel track. Messaging gives workers more collaborative power with immediate access to what’s new in their e-mail, contacts, calendar, and social media. Push messaging makes utilizing applications on mobile devices more convenient and consistent—factors that are sure to drive the market even further. But where do MSPs fit into this market trend?
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Posted March 16th, 2010 by Eric Webster
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Running a managed services practice is all about generating recurring revenue. Too many small IT providers get so hung up on the service part of Managed Services that they forget about the other ways to make recurring revenue. Here is my top ten list of ways to generate recurring revenue.
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Intronis Online Backup Plugs Into Managed Services Systems
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Latisys Expands, Eyes Managed Services
Posted June 24th, 2009 by John Moore
Latisys is in growth mode. The Fairfax, Va.-based company, which focuses on data center services, was built on acquisitions and continues to seek deals going forward. Here’s where Latisys is heading next.
Storage Guardian Launches Free 30-Day Online Backup Trial
Posted March 17th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
A quick update involving the online storage market: Storage Guardian is the latest software company to launch an online data backup and business continuity partner program for managed service providers (MSPs) and VARs. The service is designed, in particular, for partners that specialize in Exchange Server, Small Business Server, SharePoint Server and Active Directory customers. You can find a free 30-day trial here.
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Posted September 17th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
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Posted August 21st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
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