When the third-annual MSPmentor 100 report debuts later today, you’ll notice that the list includes numerous managed services providers outside of North America. More than 25 percent of survey participants represented MSPs from Europe and Australia, among other regions. So, how will we put the spotlight on MSPs outside of North America? Here are some quick thoughts.
The MSPmentor 100: Fast Facts
The third-annual MSPmentor 100 list is now live at www.MSPmentor.net/top-100-msps. A complete PDF report will debut at 9:00 p.m. eastern today. You’ll notice plenty of changes to the top 100 list this year vs. previous editions. No doubt, 2009 was a challenging year for many managed services providers. But there was plenty of good news, too. Here are some quick stats and items to consider from this year’s MSPmentor 100.
Coming Today: The MSPmentor 100
Two things are competing for my time and attention today: A blizzard here in New York, and the launch of the third-annual MSPmentor 100 — which debuts at 2:00 p.m. eastern today during our special webcast. How will I escape from the blizzard to moderate the webcast? Here’s the answer…
MSPmentor 100: Coming February 10
Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 list and report — tracking 100 of the world’s most successful managed service providers — will debut February 10. Check our MSPmentor 100 center for details, or join our special webcast at 2:00 p.m. eastern on February 10. The MSPmentor 100 is a global survey, and we’ll be putting an extra-bright spotlight on international markets such as Europe and Australia this year.
MSPs Discuss Merger and Acquisition Strategies
How can managed services providers formulate merger and acquisition strategies? We’ll find some answers during our next MSPmentor Live webcast, scheduled for February 10. Two CEOs representing top MSPs will discuss their M&A objectives during the webcast. Plus, we’ll unveil the third-annual MSPmentor 100 list during the discussion. Here’s what else we’ll cover.
Thriving MSP Sees Dell, Apple Opportunities
In preparation for next week’s third-annual MSPmentor 100 report, I reached out to PEQ Services + Solutions President and CEO Jason Evans for an update on the company’s 2010 strategy. When we spoke earlier today about PEQ’s managed services growth, Evans offered several key insights — including three anecdotes that surprised me.
MSPs: A Surprising Place to Find New Customers
Where did the top managed services providers find new customers in 2009? The surprising answer: Many of the best performing MSPs secured revenue in 2009 from target customers that had previously said no in 2008. Want more sales and business tips? Join our next MSPmentor live webcast, scheduled for February 10 at 2:00 p.m. eastern. Here’s what we’ll cover.
Top 100 MSPs: Three Trends to Note
We’re set to unveil the third-annual MSPmentor 100 results during our February 10 MSPmentor live webcast. The research identifies 100 of the most progressive, most successful MSPs across the globe. What are some key business trends among those companies? Here are three quick trends culled from the research data.
Last Call: MSPmentor 100 Survey Ends Dec. 11
Are you building a top managed services provider? Prove it: Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey ends on December 11, 2009. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers. Here are some more details about the survey.
Top 100 MSPs: Survey Deadline Approaches
Are you building a top managed services provider? Prove it: Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey is open to participants. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate — but the deadline for submissions is Dec. 11. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
Seven Managed Services Blog Entries We Didn’t Have A Chance to Write: Nov. 25
In the U.S., this is a short work week for many readers because of the Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 25). We’ll continue to update MSPmentor daily for our international readers. But in the meantime — for U.S. readers who are unplugging soon — here are seven managed services blog entries we didn’t have a chance to write for the business week ending Nov. 25.
Are You A Top 100 Managed Service Provider?
Are you building a top managed services provider? Prove it: Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey is now open to participants. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
MSPmentor 100 Survey: Participate Now
Are you building a top managed services provider? Prove it: Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey is now open to participants. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
MSPmentor 100 Survey Attracts Global Response
More proof that the managed services market has gone global: 44 percent of the initial MSPmentor 100 survey participants reside outside the United States. We launched the third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey earlier this week. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
MSPmentor 100 Survey: Participate Now
Our third-annual MSPmentor 100 survey is now open to participants. The survey is free, and managed service providers worldwide can participate. Using the survey results, we will produce the annual MSPmentor 100 report, which tracks the world’s most progressive managed service providers — using a range of financial and business metrics. Here are some more details about the survey.
MSPmentor 100 Webcast: View the Archive Now
In case you missed our MSPmentor Live webcast, you can view the archived managed services event now. The Feb. 11 webcast unveils our MSPmentor 100 companies and features interviews with the following managed services experts…
Top 100 Managed Service Providers: Revenue Trends
We’ve put the final polish on the MSPmentor 100 report — which tracks the world’s top managed service providers. We’ll unveil the free report on February 11. In the meantime, here are some key financial and growth trends for the world’s top 100 MSPs.
Top 100 Managed Service Providers: Setting Expectations
Before we unveil the MSPmentor 100 during a Webcast on February 11, I wanted to set your expectations: The report is more comprehensive this year — covering new topics like Master MSPs. However, quite a few managed service providers that appeared on last year’s list are not on the new list (2008-2009). Here’s why we saw such dramatic changes…
Meet Two of the Top 100 Managed Service Providers
A friendly reminder: We’ll unveil our MSPmentor 100 list and describe key managed services trends on February 11 at 2:00pm eastern. The one-hour Webcast is titled MSPmentor Live: Meet the World’s Top 100 MSPs. Here are some details.
The World’s Top 100 Managed Service Providers: How to Find Them
Who are the world’s top 100 managed service providers — and what can you learn from them? You can find out if you join us on February 11 at 2:00pm eastern for MSPmentor Live: Meet the World’s Top 100 MSPs.
Top 100 Managed Service Providers Grew 60% In 2008
According to the second-annual MSPmentor 100 survey results — which we’ll release in February 2009 — the world’s top 100 managed service providers experienced strong growth in 2008. As a whole, the MSPmentor 100 companies increased their recurring managed services revenue 60 percent in 2008 vs. 2007. But that’s not all.
Available Now: Managed Services Case Studies
Happy New Year a little early from MSPmentor. As you gear up for 2009, you can find dozens of managed services case studies, customer profiles and business strategy documents in the MSPmentor Resource Center (free registration required).
MSPmentor 100: How Are Managed Service Providers Ranked?
Thanks to hundreds of managed service providers who participated in our annual MSPmentor 100 Survey, which closed yesterday (December 18). Dozens of MSPs have emailed me over the past 24 hours, asking me (A) when will the survey results be announced and (B) what metrics do we use to rank MSPs?


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