Take a look at the key features of solutions that keep data safe, always accessible, and always optimized at-a-glance. Data protection and management through ShadowXafe and OneXafe Solo, and cloud services and backup, see what these solutions can offer you for business continuity.

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As a qualified expert with an arsenal of offsite data protection options, you need to have the expertise to build an intelligent, cloud-based disaster recovery platform that offers your customers total business continuity. A disaster recovery cloud can provide 99.999+ percent uptime for customers, which is a number they will surely appreciate. Take a closer look at four key areas in this white paper to become a recovery cloud expert.

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All MSPs say they’re proactive. But often, once you dig a little deeper, their roles, processes, and results tell a different story. The core of being truly proactive is centered around standards and compliance. n this ebook, find out how to develop and maintain a standards library and review how to build a high-value vCIO process using standards and alignment as a foundation.

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Have Teams, will travel. Virtually, that is. Though still grounded, ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner checks in on the latest news from CloudOak, Nerdio, and Tigerpaw.

Julian Lee of eChannelNews interviews ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner about how the coronavirus pandemic and associated economic contraction are impacting MSPs and VARs.

Matt and Rich have a fever, channel pros, and the only prescription is this episode. Joined by MSP, author, and improv comic Bob Coppedge, of Simplex-IT, your hosts discuss co-managed IT, Dell’s attempt to “democratize” artificial intelligence, a new managed services suite from Pulseway inspired by the coronavirus pandemic work-from-home phenomenon, and the 20th birthday of ConnectWise’s IT Nation Evolve organization, formerly known as HTG Peer Groups.

Erick and Rich take a few moments at a tense time to celebrate the 20th birthday of ConnectWise’s IT Nation Evolve peer groups (formerly known as HTG Peer Groups), extol finding moments of calm, and point you to a brief video sure to bring a smile to your face. Just Google “teddy bear roller coaster”!

The stories of ransomware attacks have unfortunately become more common, especially among municipalities. But, when the Town of Colonie, in the greater Albany, NY region, became the latest to fall prey to a ransomware attempt, the outcome was different than many others thanks to protection from Carbonite. Find out how Colonie avoided the outcome of so many other ransomware victims in this case study.

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In honor of Memorial Day, Erick and Rich discuss why veterans make great IT employees, why now’s the time to finalize your back-to-the-office plans with clients, and why the latest scheme to make empty sports arenas feel less empty during games is as weird as all the others.

It’s hard to put a price tag on good health and a good job these days. A good sandwich, though? That’s worth a cool million. Just ask Michael Goldstein, president and CEO of LAN Infotech and this week’s guest host. He has thoughts to share with Matt and Rich on other topics too, like the cross-platform “cyber resilience” functionality coming soon to Carbonite and Webroot, the many reasons veterans make good IT employees, and Kaseya’s latest product integrations.

With Karl Palachuk and Caroline Smith.

Catching up from afar again, our own Joel Zaidspiner checks in with Liongard, SOCSoter, and The Sky’s The Limit Consulting on what’s new and next in SMB tech.

Off the road but back on the air, our own Joel Zaidspiner returns with remotely recorded updates from AvePoint, BVoIP, and SiteLock.

From deep within their continuing stay-at-home blur, Erick and Rich discuss Kaseya’s software integration strategy, the merits of attending virtual events, and a well-intentioned attempt to simulate a pro sports crowd gone horribly awry.

Hips don’t lie, folks. Neither do Matt, Rich, or their guest host this week, MSP extraordinaire and former IT Glue exec Luis Giraldo of Ook Enterprises. Listen in as they discuss Tin Can, Luis’s interesting new cooperative services venture, plus Dell’s latest commercial laptops, stats about ransomware, and ChannelPro‘s 2020 Vendors on the Vanguard list.

Erick and Rich chat about the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on hardware sales, surveying your clients about when they’ll return to the office (if ever), and the recent spike in people who say they’re locked down at home with a ghost.

In this issue: Vendors on the Vanguard; Low-Code App Dev; Partnering with Drone Companies; Managed Security Opportunity; Legacy Systems and IoT Benefits

Only you can prevent breaches. Just ask the security marmoset! Don’t know who he is? You will after spending a little time with Matt, Rich, and guest host Karl Bickmore, of managed service provider Snap Tech IT. You’ll also hear their thoughts about the latest consumer PCs from Dell, Datto’s plan for coping with coronavirus, and the giant opportunity in managed security.

Security is a hot market, with businesses of all sizes gaining ever-more understanding of the need to protect their IT infrastructure and digital assets. IT solution providers can capitalize on this trend by adding managed security services to their portfolio. This Expert Guide explores how to launch a managed security practice and issues to consider when building out a security stack, as well as dealing with customer resistance and cybersecurity talent shortages, plus some in’s and out’s of cyber insurance.

Erick and Rich dive into the launch of Acronis Cyber Protect, why you should host a virtual all hands meeting with your employees ASAP, and evidence that there may be less stress eating going on in the world than we thought.

Cloud partners are steadily diversifying beyond low-margin offerings like Office 365 licensing into more demanding – and profitable – online opportunities requiring deeper expertise. This Expert Guide covers how to get your business ready for Cloud 2.0, the ins and outs of custom cloud application development, and the benefits of building custom cloud solutions, plus it takes a look at a hybrid future.

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Think COVID-19 can’t make things much worse? Wait until people without access to a barber start showing up in big 70s-style mustaches again. That’s just one of the dangers Matt and Rich discuss this week with their guest host, cloud entrepreneur and consultant Jamison West. In an interview with Forrester analyst Jay McBain, they also explore the sobering potential impact of the coronavirus recession on the channel’s long-term future.†

Erick and Rich (who are both wearing pants, we think) chew over NetApp buying CloudJumper, the coronavirus-fueled opportunity to sell managed services to midsize businesses, and why eating more french fries has become every Belgian’s patriotic duty.

Many IT service providers have moved, or are in the process of moving, their customers to Microsoft Office 365. Carbonite Backup for Office 365 backup represents another potential opportunity for IT service providers. However, you may need to educate customers about its importance. In this document you’ll learn about the benefits of Office 365 backup, how to discuss it with your customers, and potential go-to-market strategies.

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In yet another bid to avoid going stir crazy, Erick and Rich discuss ID Agent’s new identity and access management solution, four priorities every MSP should set now to get through the COVID-19 crisis, and a long-distance runner whose indoor marathon encapsulates what all of us are feeling.