Archive for Michael Siggins
RIP Blue Screen of Death: Microsoft Changes Color, Tech World Mourns
[Just for laughs] Microsoft has officially retired the infamous Blue Screen of Death, promptly triggering widespread grief among IT pros.
AI, Platforms, and the Future of MSPs: Exclusive Look Inside Channel Program’s 2025 IT Management Software Report
AI is reshaping tools, staff, vendor strategies—and the entire MSP value proposition
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Step by Step Guide: Managing the Critical First 5 Minutes of a Client Crisis
Every MSP faces a client crisis. Explore ten scenarios and learn how to be prepared to handle these situations wisely.
Ingram Micro Teams with Alvaka to Offer Emergency Ransomware Recovery to Partners
Ingram Micro has launched a strategic partnership with Alvaka to offer its U.S. channel partners direct access to “break the glass” for ransomware remediation services.
Jukebox Heroes: MSP Lessons From Classic Rock Songs
What can classic rock teach MSPs about setting healthy boundaries, being realistic with your capabilities, and ensuring your team has the support they need to thrive?
Famous Failures: Extremely Important Lessons for MSPs
We’re finding insight from historical disasters, infamous debacles, and product flops. We’ll give you our spin on each noteworthy failure and connect it to a valuable lesson for MSPs.
What if Darth Vader Ran an MSP?
What if iconic leaders like Darth Vader, Iron Man, or Ellen Ripley from Alien ran your MSP? Explore the strengths and pitfalls of leading with force, innovation, ego, and grit.
Pop Culture Meets IT: What MSPs Can Learn About Stellar Customer Service from Movies, TV, and Taylor Swift
Level up your customer service with lessons from The Avengers, Tay Tay, and “Schitt’s Creek.”
At Trust X Alliance Unplugged, It All Comes Down to One Word: Connection
Inside Trust X Alliance Unplugged 2025, where Ingram Micro united MSPs, vendors, and partners to spotlight the power of human connection, strategic growth, and community in the channel.