For a smooth exit, here are a few critical steps to follow.

At the managed services software maker’s Empower partner conference today, execs including President John Pagliuca (pictured) outlined plans to add DNS filtering and endpoint analytics now and cloud management functionality later.

Why flexibility, simplicity, and intelligence are key to optimizing hybrid cloud management and preparing for the future.

Private equity firms and larger MSPs are on the prowl, flush with cash and motivated by low interest rates.

On the road again—and loving it—in the Lone Star State, ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner checks in with AnswerConnect, CyberGuard360, and MSP360.

Who needs icing in the middle of their cake when they can enjoy a nice thick layer of raw baking flour instead? Actually, don’t answer that question. Just sit back and listen as Matt, Rich, and their guest host, MSP consultant Ronnie Parisella, mull over Gradient MSP’s freshly launched “data hygiene” product, Axcient’s new online-only file sync and share system, and Augmentt’s latest cloud management solution.

Partners of the security vendor can now deploy and manage the solutions WatchGuard acquired along with Panda Security last year through the same interface they use to administer WatchGuard’s network security and multifactor authentication systems.

Erick and Rich discuss startup Gradient MSP’s first step toward building a channel pro “data intelligence” platform, explain why the best managed services sales pitch involves no selling at all, and ponder an “invisible sculpture” recently bought for 15,000 Euros.

The recently launched startup reports particularly strong interest in its products among two channel segments that see big promise in the budding market for SaaS management services.

As the country starts to open up, the multivendor effort has plans to continue through the year with a shift toward education.