When creatingstrategic initiatives in the myITprocess Strategic Roadmap, it is common to get pulled in the direction of creatinginitiativesthat reference technology versus plugging into clients’ business initiatives.Recommendationscan and should be a blend of business and technology suggestions, but should always reference a business case as to why the recommendation...
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While there’s much debate over how many verticals an MSP should specialize in, the general consensus among IT professionals seems to be that specializing in one or more verticals is typically a good business decision for MSPs. But for how long should an MSP specialize in a vertical market?...
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I spoke to an MSP a few weeks ago that does about $3 million in revenue, and I would call it low margins. They have been in business for 11 years, and I asked the owner, “What would success look like in three years?” He replied with, “We want...
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Earlier this month, international consulting firm Accenture became the latest target in a string of high-profile ransomware attacks when the LockBit group claimed to have breached the company’s servers and threatened to release its data. According to a CRN report, Accenture confirmed the attack, but downplayed the scope of...
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In any business model, each role needs to do their job to the best of their ability; this has remained a principle of business since the beginning of capitalism. But how have things changed for everyone throughout the course of the pandemic? The Technology Alignment (TAM) role in particular...
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When something’s not working, it’s time to reevaluate what you’re doing. There’s bravery in asking for help. And after you do, you’re oftentimes rewarded. “I went to all of Gary’s breakout sessions at DattoCon 2019,” said Jimmy Huber, president and founder of InfoTech. “His message really resonated with me and made...
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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...
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We are at an historic point in the MSP and SMB landscape. There’s never been more opportunity or risk. I’ve had a consistent message this year: You need to be a professional businessperson as an MSP in order to capitalize on market opportunities that we are now presented with....
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Channel-centric enhancements include new division for high-growth MSPs and compliance-as-a-service content from Kaseya’s Powered Services platform August 17, 2021 — MIAMI — Kaseya®, the leading provider of IT and security management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced the launch of the...
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Have you recently taken a step back to ask yourself: “What am I doing to deliberately demonstrate the value that I work so hard to deliver to customers?” In the MSP world, “we don’t hear from them much” is simply not an acceptable way to explain an overall client...
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