MSP business strategy

News and features on all aspects of running a service provider business, from executing an MSP business model to automating operations.

MicroScope

2024 review: Main themes in the channel
MicroScope takes a look back at some of the main themes that affected the channel over the past 12 months
What does 2025 have in store for the channel?
In a look ahead to what next year will hold, Billy MacInnes asks some of the channel’s great and good for their forecasts for Q1
SoftwareOne and Crayon announce tie-up
SoftwareOne’s purchase of Crayon will create a significant-sized European software and cloud provider and Microsoft specialist

Search Security

Risk & Repeat: The state of ransomware in 2024
Ransomware made major headlines in 2024, from the massive Change Healthcare attack to the creative takedown of the notorious ...
10 of the biggest cybersecurity stories of 2024
Some of the biggest stories of the year include a massive IT outage, a record-setting ransom payment and devastating breaches at ...
Identity and access management tools and features for 2025
The IAM tool marketplace is complex and ever-changing. Learn about key features and how to discern what your organization needs ...

Search Storage

5 data storage and infrastructure megatrends to watch in 2025
2025 looks to pick up where 2024 left off in the storage and infrastructure departments, with potential advancements in AI, ...
Understand your storage infrastructure management
Emerging technology, such as AI and software-based storage management systems, have simplified how IT manages its infrastructure....
2024 data storage conference lineup spotlights AI, memory
The 2024 storage conference calendar featured several high-profile events. Vendors released product updates at these shows while ...

Compare 7 network automation tools and their capabilities
Network automation tools automate repetitive tasks, provision devices and manage configurations. Evaluate seven tools to discover...
Network design principles for effective architectures
It's important for network architects to consider several factors for an effective network design. Top principles include ...
The business case for AI-driven network orchestration
Organizations that are considering AI-driven network orchestration will find it has many business cases -- chief among them are ...

4 popular machine learning certificates to get in 2025
AWS, Google, IBM and Microsoft offer machine learning certifications that can further your career. Learn what to expect from each...
How to transition to the cloud: 7 best practices
Cloud migration provides numerous benefits, but there are pitfalls. Following these best practices builds a solid foundation for ...
Cloud TCO: How to calculate cloud total cost of ownership
Unsure what it will cost to run workloads in the cloud? Learn the variables you need to compare on-premises deployment to cloud ...

Surging AI development will heighten focus on data in 2025
Without proper training, models and applications will fail. As a result, enterprises will pay increased attention to the ...
Boomi's Rivery acquisition aimed at AI, real-time analysis
With the purchase, the data integration specialist adds change data capture capabilities for AI and real-time analytics.
Record funding round reflects Databricks' differentiation
Based on its AI development and expansion within data management, the record $10 billion the vendor raised shows it is viewed ...

6 trends that shaped data management, analytics in 2024
The transformation of data platforms into AI development platforms and the rise of agentic AI were the top developments in data ...
How to get a job as a data scientist: It starts with skills
Data science offers many professional opportunities in data-driven organizations. Balance education and experience to present ...
20 top business intelligence tools to know about in 2025
To help you find the right BI software for your analytics needs, here's a look at 20 top tools and the key features that ...

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