How did a parking lot remind me of your Technology Success practice?

Although some people have returned to the office at this point in the pandemic, there are still many people working from home. Of the companies that are still working from home, their office parking lots have not seen nearly the amount of activity that they once did. At one point after TruMethods went to work from home, I drove past an office parking lot in town and noticed mother nature was taking over.

If you have not heard of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) yet, it is not the end of the world. The latest certification requirements were finalized by the Department of Defense (DoD) on January 31st and at the moment they are in the process of approving auditors for the new certification. What does this mean for you as an MSP? Not a whole not unless you and your customers meet specific criteria.

Compliance is top of mind for many MSPs in today’s business climate. While there are industry standards for MSPs to comply with, there are also technology standards for them to consider. What if I told you there’s an efficient way to ensure your clients comply with both?

While MSPs have always focused on customer satisfaction, the COVID-19 crisis is changing the way MSPs are evaluating the services they’re delivering. 

Regulations and compliance are a topic that stirs debate among business owners. Whether it's statutory, regulatory, contractual, or industry best practices, the idea of the government or Nonprofit Organizations (NPO) meddling with profits is often a red flag for business owners. Yet, in some cases, regulations provide a safety blanket for consumers and those affected by products and services today.

2017 has finally come to a close. (Where did the time go?) We all have a lot to look forward to in 2018 (especially TruMethods’ annual Schnizzfest, where our community comes together to collectively overcome our industry’s challenges without the usual conference distractions). Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, though, I want to first answer the following question: What should IT providers be considering as we head into the new year?