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Episode Synopsis
MSP Growth Exaggerated?
Canalys is doing some great work in analyzing managed services. Long overdue.
Disproportionate # of MSPs actually producing revenue.
Hardware/software influence (more on this in the next segment)
Do MSPs Impact Hardware Sales?
I recently saw someone promoting a webinar on the topic of MSPs increasing hardware sales, and it caught my eye. It's not a typical subject we see discussed these days, but it is still a relevant one.
Legacy role of MSPs and hardware
Modern day MSP and hardware Defensive (prevent encroachment by other MSPs)
HaaS
MSPs as hardware/software influencers
Co-Managed IT: Is it Possible?
I see a lot of websites promote co-managed services offerings. Given the sheer number of these offerings I assume that co-managed services is enjoying some measure of success these days. However, questions must be presented (and answered) before any MSP ought to proceed with a co-managed services offering.
Maturity of the client
Customer IT capabilitiesTechnical
Controls
Participation of client management
What does the agreement say?
Canalys is doing some great work in analyzing managed services. Long overdue.
Disproportionate # of MSPs actually producing revenue.
Hardware/software influence (more on this in the next segment)
Do MSPs Impact Hardware Sales?
I recently saw someone promoting a webinar on the topic of MSPs increasing hardware sales, and it caught my eye. It's not a typical subject we see discussed these days, but it is still a relevant one.
Legacy role of MSPs and hardware
Modern day MSP and hardware Defensive (prevent encroachment by other MSPs)
HaaS
MSPs as hardware/software influencers
Co-Managed IT: Is it Possible?
I see a lot of websites promote co-managed services offerings. Given the sheer number of these offerings I assume that co-managed services is enjoying some measure of success these days. However, questions must be presented (and answered) before any MSP ought to proceed with a co-managed services offering.
Maturity of the client
Customer IT capabilitiesTechnical
Controls
Participation of client management
What does the agreement say?
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