Topic: Managed Services - Page 219

Mounting threat activity has SMBs turning for help to MSPs, who are rolling out separately sold managed security bundles combining firewall, antivirus, email, Wi-Fi, and other services in response, according to MSP channel chief Scott Barlow (pictured).

Currently being piloted, HP Managed Print Flex aims to help businesses with home and office workers adjust print outlays as business conditions in nonstop flux since the start of the coronavirus pandemic continue to change unpredictably.

In an unusual arrangement designed to let channel pros participate in the success their adoption and deployment make possible, the cloud security startup is offering MSPs a chance to invest up to $500,000 in the company.

Currently in beta testing, Ninja Ticketing is designed to boost MSP efficiency by providing seamlessly integrated RMM and service ticket functionality through a single administrative console.

Composed of 12 of the IT community’s MSP members, it’s tasked with developing a framework of guidelines managed service providers can use to protect their clients and themselves from escalating threat activity.

SabinoCompTech develops deep, trust-based customer relationships by wearing its heart on its sleeve and focusing on people over technology.

SASE solutions are selling like hotcakes these days, but the reason why may surprise you. Let Matt, Rich, and guest host Angela Hogaboom, director of assessment services at managed security provider RSI, explain it to you, along with the story behind Datto shipping an Azure Continuity solution, Cytracom buying OmniNet, and Barracuda making three (count ’em) announcements in one busy day.

Erick and Rich ponder the strategic significance of Cytracom buying OmniNet, the importance of not customizing your managed service bundles, and the logic behind a newly developed technique for potty-training cows.

Here’s what to expect on the way to $1 million, $3 million, $10 million, and beyond, and how to get past it.

The deal propels Cytracom past its roots in unified communications into security and connectivity solutions for hybrid workforces and positions the company to eliminate a variety of voice-related security and networking headaches.