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ChannelPro Exclusive: Bob Godgart Blesses Autotask Datto Merger
The former Autotask CEO sees upside in the blockbuster deal for the two companies involved and the MSPs they do business with, but wonders how long their commitment to openness and integration with third parties will last.
You Are Being Watched! Exercise These 3 Positive Leadership Behaviors
A leader’s actions—good and bad—impact the energy of an entire business.
Microsoft 365 Business Enters General Availability
The new solution, which combines the Business Premium edition of Microsoft Office 365 with specially-developed security, mobile device management, and administration tools, is now Microsoft’s recommended lead offer to SMBs.
Microsoft Ships Cloud-Based Marketing and Billing Apps
The three new systems, which are designed to help SMBs run marketing campaigns, manage their social media presence, and generate invoices, are now included with both Microsoft 365 Business and Office 365 Business Premium.
SolarWinds MSP’s Roadmap Emphasizes User Experience, Automation, and Security
In meetings with ChannelPro at last week’s Empower MSP conference in Orlando, company executives including Dave Sobel (pictured) described plans to switch from device-centric to user-centric management, equip its RMM systems to make technicians more efficient, and roll out new security solutions.
ASCII Group Awards ASCII Cup, Wraps Up 2017 Success Summit
Datto took home the coveted ASCII Cup at the conclusion of the two-day event, and the last leg of the 2017 tour, held in our nation’s capital.
D&H Gives Enablement, Rather Than Products, Center Stage at Fall Mid-Atlantic Conference
Seeking to position itself as a trusted advisor to its partners, rather than mere “pick, pack, and ship” distributor, the company offered show attendees an expanded lineup of instructional content on emerging and underappreciated revenue opportunities.
SolarWinds MSP Outlines Vision for MSPs
At Empower MSP Orlando, a two-day user conference, company executives detailed a product direction that includes a unified platform and a shift from device-centric to user-centric monitoring and management of cloud services.
Datto and Autotask Merge to Form Managed Services Giant
According to Datto executive Rob Rae (pictured) in an exclusive interview, the newly combined company will offer everything from RMM and PSA software to solutions for BDR, file sync and share, networking, power management, and beyond.
Sophos Ships XG Firewall That Spots Unknown Applications
Working in coordination with Sophos endpoint security software, the system scrutinizes network traffic streams in real time for previously unidentified and potentially dangerous software, so technicians can classify and block it if necessary.