ChannelPro 5 Minute Roundup for the Week of March 29th, 2021
Join Erick and Rich as they ponder the significance of Ingram Micro buying a PSA vendor, advise you to take a fresh look at your mission, vision, and values, and marvel at the guy who donated some old sweaters and $42,000 in cash to Goodwill.
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #181 – Spartan Run
If it feels like an obstacle course out there these days, you’re not alone. With Matt on vacation this week, Rich is hosting the show solo for the first time ever. Wonder how he’ll do? While the suspense builds, you’ll hear Rich and returning guest host Michael Goldstein, of LAN Infotech, discuss Ingram Micro buying a PSA vendor, Acronis introducing an innovative licensing model, and business tips from two superstar providers of cloud and managed services.
Schneider Electric Modifies Advanced Solutions Partner Program
The changes are designed to encourage electrical contractors, consultants, and engineering firms on the one hand and IT partners on the other to collaborate in pursuit of burgeoning opportunities in the data center and edge computing markets.
Don’t Let Cybersecurity Create Revenue Friction
When SMBs have to address cybersecurity to close their own sales, the direct tie between cybersecurity and revenue is a pain point MSPs can solve.
Lockdown Lessons: Start Your Cyber Resilience Strategy
Effective cyber resilience starts with people and is bolstered by technology. A layered approach of user education and cybersecurity solutions is the strongest way to secure your business and customers. Learn more about the framework for achieving cyber resilience and how people and technologies should work together to protect businesses from end to end.
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NinjaRMM Updates Remote Monitoring and Management Solution
Version 5.1 adds a fully native iPad app and provides enhanced integration with Datto’s Autotask PSA and Splashtop’s remote control system.
CMMC Explained—and What It Means for MSPs
The new cybersecurity framework will be phased in through 2025, but MSPs can help defense contractors get new contracts now by bringing them into compliance with the DFARS interim rule.
Ingram Micro Buys Harmony Business Systems, Adds PSA Solution to CloudBlue Platform
The transaction positions Ingram, the company says, to provide an end-to-end set of tightly integrated master MSP services to its cloud computing partners.
The Journey of Crypto-Ransomware: Detection, Response, and Prevention
Ransomware variants have become more sophisticated and destructive. Some variants encrypt not just the files on the infected device, but also the contents of shared or networked drives, externally attached storage media devices, and cloud storage services that are mapped to infected computers. Stay on top of what you need to need to know to detect, respond to, and prevent this especially destructive variant of ransomware to protect end users.
How MSPs Can Show Their Value to Clients and Prospects
Managed service providers (MSPs) often find that their clients and prospects – small and medium businesses (SMBs) of all kinds – don’t understand why they should hire an MSP. It’s not always easy for them to see the value that an MSP can bring to their business. Learn more on the tactics MSPs can use to boost revenue and sales by leveraging the value of their expertise.









