MSP

Tim FitzGerald, vice president of cloud solutions at Avnet Technology Solutions
Cloud

Avnet opens Cloud Marketplace

November 5, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet opens Cloud Marketplace
Avnet Technology Solutions makes its debut in the growing field of distribution cloud marketplaces, offering bundled cloud solutions and self-service Web stores for partners.

Managed Services

There’s a gap in your MSP software stack

November 3, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on There’s a gap in your MSP software stack
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs need to add software to help them up their networking game to meet changing customer needs.

Managed Services

Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level

October 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level
In this video interview, Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff shares research that shows businesses are looking for their MSPs to provide deeper services around the network.

Managed Services

Barracuda to buy Intronis to broaden reach in MSP market

September 29, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda to buy Intronis to broaden reach in MSP market
Details of the integration, such as whether Intronis will be an independent subsidiary, have not been finalized, but Barracuda says they are committed to have a dedicated MSP business, with Intronis at the core of that.

Managed Services

IT Weapons to be Team Canada for Konica Minolta services following acquisition

September 25, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on IT Weapons to be Team Canada for Konica Minolta services following acquisition
The company’s staff was taken by surprise when the news was announced, and concerns were expressed that their laid-back culture would be changed. IT Weapons will however operate as a subsidiary, nothing will change internally, and the big change will be exposure to 18,000 Konica Minolta Canada customers.

Podcasts

Podcast: Avnet’s security, storage and networking business, and Auvik Networks

September 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Avnet’s security, storage and networking business, and Auvik Networks
Avnet’s Cheryl Neal and Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Paul Dippell, CEO of Service Leadership
Managed Services

The road to managed services success is paved with Gold

September 15, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The road to managed services success is paved with Gold
Managed services are best served in a single “top of the line” offering, and MSPs should avoid customers who want anything less than the best.

David Sobel, director of community at LogicNow
Managed Services

LogicNow to MSPs: Time to focus on security

September 14, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on LogicNow to MSPs: Time to focus on security
LogicNow believes more MSPs should be in the managed security game, and offers steps to help managed service providers step up to the plate.

Ryan Morris, principal consultant at Morris Management Partners
Managed Services

The three things that can disrupt managed services businesses

September 10, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The three things that can disrupt managed services businesses
Channel consultant Ryan Morris outlines the three trends that could disrupt managed services delivery, and what MSPs can do to counter them.

Managed Services

Network management report highlights managed network service opportunity for MSPs

September 3, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on Network management report highlights managed network service opportunity for MSPs
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks explains why there’s an opportunity for MSPs to offer customers managed network service.