IT Channel News.

Sep 23rd, 2021 - Four key elements are required for an effective identity-centric solution, according to Optiv Senior Practice Manager Sagnik Mukherjee. As the world around us changes faster than ever, it’s not only reshaping human behavior but also our very identities. This new paradigm shift focuses on designing products and services around both humans and non-humans (machines, bots, etc.). From a security standpoint the emerging challenge is managing and governing those identities effectively and securely. ... [Read More]

Sep 23rd, 2021 - After recently sitting down as a guest on the SmarterMSP podcast , I got to thinking about how podcasting, and the revolution that is currently taking place all around us, is truly one of the most exciting marketing opportunities I’ve seen come along in years. According to one recent study , about 50 percent of all homes are "podcast fans" – meaning that someone listens to a least one or two episodes a week. If that sounds impressive, it is because it equates to about 60 million homes in ... [Read More]

Sep 23rd, 2021 - Everything U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors & their service providers need to know about the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). The rise in digital technologies utilized by defense contractors to increase efficiency has let to tremendous growth. However, it has also come with its threats. The United States’ Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain is vital to both national security as well as individuals’ protection in the armed forces. Regardless of where ... [Read More]

Sep 22nd, 2021 - Small and deliberate changes will lead to post-pandemic success. For business leaders, few things are more critical to their overall success than nurturing and maintaining a culture of innovation. According to McKinsey’s latest Global Innovation Survey , while more than 80% of executives agree that innovation is an important aspect of their growth strategy, only 6% are anywhere near satisfied with innovation performance. That’s an enormous gap; one that’s become even harder to bridge ... [Read More]

Sep 22nd, 2021 - Almost half of SMBs are getting business software via SaaS and using channel partners and advisors to help with migration and integration. Almost half of SMBs are getting their business software via a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, according to a new study from AppDirect. And 48% of SMBs are getting help with cloud-based software from consultants, channel partners and service providers, the survey found. The survey , commissioned by AppDirect and conducted by Wakefield Research, surveyed ... [Read More]

Sep 22nd, 2021 - Fully 88% of SMBs globally expect to spend as much or more on security this year as they did last year, and 85% say the same of managed services, according to Analysys Mason. Train your gaze at where those two figures meet and it’s no surprise that Sophos is seeing strong interest among MSPs in managed security. “Having the ability to extend beyond simple remote monitoring and management or checking an [antivirus] checkbox and providing that level of more advanced security services was ... [Read More]

Sep 22nd, 2021 - Here are six example MSP pricing models; four pricing considerations for MSPs; and key business continuity & disaster recovery (BCDR) opportunities, according to Unitrends, a Kaseya company. The rise in remote work and dramatic increase in cybercrimes are reshaping the managed IT services market. As per MarketsAndMarkets research, the global managed IT services market will reach $354.8 billion by 2026, up from $242.9 billion in 2021. There is a growing reliance on managed service providers ... [Read More]

Sep 21st, 2021 - MSSPs must balance efficiency and effectiveness to beat today’s ransomware. Cybereason VP Stephan Tallent explains how. Ransomware is everywhere and it is not slowing down. Some major ransomware attacks have dominated the headlines recently. Back in the beginning of May, for instance, the Colonial Pipeline Company suspended its daily transportation of 100 million gallons of fuel between Houston, Texas and New York Harbor following an infection at the hands of the DarkSide ransomware gang. The ... [Read More]

Sep 21st, 2021 - It is estimated that a ransomware attack will take place every 11 seconds in 2021 and the estimated global cost will be $20 billion annually. Ransomware attacks are rampant and no business is immune, not even MSPs. In fact, MSPs make a great target for ransomware attacks because they support a multitude of clients who rely on them to support and protect critical workloads. The United States Secret Service has even raised the alarm about the increased attacks on MSPs. With ... [Read More]

Sep 20th, 2021 - Recurring revenues increased sharply for MSPs during Q2 of 2021, according to a new study released last month by Channel Futures. The second quarterly benchmark survey collected insights from 200 MSPs and MSSPs, in order to get a pulse on the top managed services trends and opportunities in play. The survey revealed signs that the IT channel is starting to bounce back with “cautious optimism,” as many MSPs see increased demand for managed services with businesses continuing to pivot due to ... [Read More]