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10 Effects of the Global Pandemic on the Channel

The report breaks down why some partners struggled and others had a strong year

10 Effects of the Global Pandemic on the Channel

The report breaks down why some partners struggled and others had a strong year

2020 MSP 501 Full Report

An in-depth analysis of the managed services industry based on the world’s largest survey of MSPs, the MSP 501

2020 MSP 501 Full Report

An in-depth analysis of the managed services industry based on the world’s largest survey of MSPs, the MSP 501

2021 MSP 501 Rankings

See who made our prestigious list this year, and all in one place!

2021 MSP 501 Rankings

See who made our prestigious list this year, and all in one place!

2022 Channel Influencers: Our Picks for the Top 50 Channel Leaders

Honorees come from across the entire channel -- vendors, technology solutions brokerages and tech distributors

2022 Channel Influencers: Our Picks for the Top 50 Channel Leaders

Honorees come from across the entire channel -- vendors, technology solutions brokerages and tech distributors

Brexit's Impact on the IT Channel

After years of uncertainty, the U.K. has left the EU. How is Brexit impacting channel partners?

Brexit's Impact on the IT Channel

After years of uncertainty, the U.K. has left the EU. How is Brexit impacting channel partners?

Channel Futures MSP 501 2021 Report

An in-depth analysis of the managed services industry based on the world’s largest survey of MSPs, the MSP 501

Channel Futures MSP 501 2021 Report

An in-depth analysis of the managed services industry based on the world’s largest survey of MSPs, the MSP 501

Channel Leadership Summit Digital Show Planner

The Event For Current and Emerging Channel Leaders

Channel Leadership Summit Digital Show Planner

The Event For Current and Emerging Channel Leaders

Cybersecurity M&A: Creating Rough Seas in the Channel

As with every other technology segment in the ICT channel, cybersecurity is setting records for M&A.

Cybersecurity M&A: Creating Rough Seas in the Channel

As with every other technology segment in the ICT channel, cybersecurity is setting records for M&A.

EMEA Predictions for 2022: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

EMEA channel leaders are focused on moving from COVID responses to long-term planning for the new hybrid workforce

EMEA Predictions for 2022: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

EMEA channel leaders are focused on moving from COVID responses to long-term planning for the new hybrid workforce

MSP Predictions for 2022: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Three major areas of focus stood out: staffing, cybersecurity and supply chain issues.

MSP Predictions for 2022: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Three major areas of focus stood out: staffing, cybersecurity and supply chain issues.

Opportunities Ripe for Smaller MSPs: MSP 501 SMB Report

Our data show that opportunity is particularly strong in security and cloud

Opportunities Ripe for Smaller MSPs: MSP 501 SMB Report

Our data show that opportunity is particularly strong in security and cloud

Outfit Your Clients for the Hybrid Workplace

Setting up a hybrid workplace creates many challenges for businesses -- and many opportunities for the channel.

Outfit Your Clients for the Hybrid Workplace

Setting up a hybrid workplace creates many challenges for businesses -- and many opportunities for the channel.

Partner Predictions for 2022: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Cybersecurity is top of mind for both partners and their customers.

Partner Predictions for 2022: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Cybersecurity is top of mind for both partners and their customers.

Private Equity Funding in Technology: What's the Impact on the Channel?

Private equity funding in the tech industry continues apace -- but is it a good thing for the channel?

Private Equity Funding in Technology: What's the Impact on the Channel?

Private equity funding in the tech industry continues apace -- but is it a good thing for the channel?

Sustainability Poised to Take Center Stage in the Channel

Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” for channel partners -- in fact, it may soon be a requirement

Sustainability Poised to Take Center Stage in the Channel

Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” for channel partners -- in fact, it may soon be a requirement

The 501 Top Managed Service Providers in the World

The MSP 501 is the world’s first, largest and most comprehensive survey and ranking list in the IT channel.

The 501 Top Managed Service Providers in the World

The MSP 501 is the world’s first, largest and most comprehensive survey and ranking list in the IT channel.

The Era of the Super MSP Is Here

Market dynamics have changed. As the result of unprecedented rates of M&A in the channel, "super MSPs" are now appearing. What are they? And are they the future of managed services?

The Era of the Super MSP Is Here

Market dynamics have changed. As the result of unprecedented rates of M&A in the channel, "super MSPs" are now appearing. What are they? And are they the future of managed services?

The Future of Mergers & Acquisitions in the Channel

The flurry of mergers and acquisitions impacting the channel recently has been no more evident than among the vendors with which managed service providers work. Look no further than Kaseya's headline-grabbing announcement in April that it would buy Datto. It's probably the biggest MSP-related M&A news since investment firm Thoma Bravo bought IT management software provider ConnectWise in 2019.

The Future of Mergers & Acquisitions in the Channel

The flurry of mergers and acquisitions impacting the channel recently has been no more evident than among the vendors with which managed service providers work. Look no further than Kaseya's headline-grabbing announcement in April that it would buy Datto. It's probably the biggest MSP-related M&A news since investment firm Thoma Bravo bought IT management software provider ConnectWise in 2019.

The Future of the Channel: 101 Top Managed Service Providers to Watch

Each year, the Channel Futures NextGen 101 honors industry-leading managed services and technology providers that are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the tech channel via the groundbreaking solutions they deliver for their customers.

The Future of the Channel: 101 Top Managed Service Providers to Watch

Each year, the Channel Futures NextGen 101 honors industry-leading managed services and technology providers that are driving a new wave of growth and innovation for the tech channel via the groundbreaking solutions they deliver for their customers.

The Master Agent Model Is Taking Off in Europe

The last 12 months in particular have seen rapid growth. What’s causing it and how far will it go?

The Master Agent Model Is Taking Off in Europe

The last 12 months in particular have seen rapid growth. What’s causing it and how far will it go?

What to Expect at Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2023

The largest independent channel event returns to the Venetian in Las Vegas, May 1-4, 2023. Take a look at our interactive, digital event brochure to learn about the event, including what topics you'll hear about, exhibitors you'll meet, who attends the event, and much more!

What to Expect at Channel Partners Conference & Expo 2023

The largest independent channel event returns to the Venetian in Las Vegas, May 1-4, 2023. Take a look at our interactive, digital event brochure to learn about the event, including what topics you'll hear about, exhibitors you'll meet, who attends the event, and much more!

How Hackers Plan Their Attack & How to Defend Against Them

The costs of cybercrime reach far beyond the ransoms paid. It encompasses the costs of the damage and destruction of data, lost productivity, theft of intellectual property, theft of personal and financial data, and not to mention reputational harm.

How Hackers Plan Their Attack & How to Defend Against Them

The costs of cybercrime reach far beyond the ransoms paid. It encompasses the costs of the damage and destruction of data, lost productivity, theft of intellectual property, theft of personal and financial data, and not to mention reputational harm.

Sales Made MSPeasy

If selling isn’t your favourite part of being a managed service provider (MSP), you’re not alone

Sales Made MSPeasy

If selling isn’t your favourite part of being a managed service provider (MSP), you’re not alone

The All-Inclusive Guide to Malicious Evasion Techniques

Online data hacking is increasing; it is important to spot the signs of a possible hack and the ways to prevent them

The All-Inclusive Guide to Malicious Evasion Techniques

Online data hacking is increasing; it is important to spot the signs of a possible hack and the ways to prevent them

The MSP's Guide to Building a Better Cloud Practice: Tips from MSPs for MSPs

The continuing shift of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) moving to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure is creating an opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs can build a strong cloud practice as they support their clients’ on-premises and cloud environments, creating new revenue streams along the way.

The MSP's Guide to Building a Better Cloud Practice: Tips from MSPs for MSPs

The continuing shift of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) moving to a hybrid-cloud infrastructure is creating an opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs). MSPs can build a strong cloud practice as they support their clients’ on-premises and cloud environments, creating new revenue streams along the way.

The MSP's Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery on Azure

Cloud adoption is on the rise among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Microsoft Azure is consistently attracting new SMB customers, which means managed service providers (MSPs) must be ready to protect Azure data and applications. We created this guide to business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) on Azure to help MSPs prepare.

The MSP's Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery on Azure

Cloud adoption is on the rise among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Microsoft Azure is consistently attracting new SMB customers, which means managed service providers (MSPs) must be ready to protect Azure data and applications. We created this guide to business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) on Azure to help MSPs prepare.

The MSP's Guide to Co-Managed IT

As advisors for all-things IT to small and medium businesses (SMBs), managed service providers (MSPs) are consistently looking for ways to best serve their clientele. MSPs looking for new revenue streams and offerings for SMBs should consider co-managed IT, which enables MSPs to reach into new markets with businesses that have their own internal IT teams.

The MSP's Guide to Co-Managed IT

As advisors for all-things IT to small and medium businesses (SMBs), managed service providers (MSPs) are consistently looking for ways to best serve their clientele. MSPs looking for new revenue streams and offerings for SMBs should consider co-managed IT, which enables MSPs to reach into new markets with businesses that have their own internal IT teams.

What MSPs Should Look for in DRaaS Offerings

Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is a critical offering for managed service providers (MSPs) to support their clients and grow their bottom line

What MSPs Should Look for in DRaaS Offerings

Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) is a critical offering for managed service providers (MSPs) to support their clients and grow their bottom line

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