MSPAlliance Perspectives
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Outcome-based contracts: Be careful what you wish for
Outcome-based contracting has gained momentum in the IT services market, but Charles Weaver cautions against its use by managed service providers. Continue Reading
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MSPs must rise to regulatory compliance challenges
Data laws and requirements have made regulatory compliance a fact of life for every MSP. Here's why that's a good thing for the industry. Continue Reading
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Why 2020 may have changed the MSP industry forever
Managed service providers will come to view 2020 as the year their industry finally received the recognition and legitimacy they have long sought. Continue Reading
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Understanding the MSP regulation debate and what MSPs can do
The MSP industry should consider implementing certification and insurance standards before more states follow in Louisiana's stead and begin to pass MSP regulation laws. Continue Reading
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Will break/fix IT services play a role in the future?
Charles Weaver sees diminished use for break/fix IT services by companies because reactive IT not providing better security, privacy or automation. Continue Reading
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3 ways managed service providers can still succeed in 2020
MSPs that can best adapt to the changes 2020 has brought to the market are poised to survive the year and be in an excellent position to lead the way in 2021. Continue Reading
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Forecasting M&As for MSPs beyond COVID-19
COVID-19 has cooled M&As for managed service providers, but opportunities still exist. This forecast examines M&As for MSPs and provides a prescription for MSPs to stay healthy. Continue Reading