Why the surging M&A trend for MSPs is hurting many SMB clients-- and what to do about it. Are you an SMB utilizing outsourced IT support through a managed services provider (MSP)? If so, you may have recently received a notification that your MSP partner is ‘growing’ due to a merger or acquisition by another MSP. This notification may…
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MSP Evaluation: Top 10 considerations for evaluating your MSP partner How to find, evaluate, and switch to the right MSP for your SMB- Part 2 As discussed in the previous article, many SMBs are moving to the Managed Service Provider model for their IT needs, and demand is growing. Outsourcing IT functions enables organizations to leverage advanced technology, scale…
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Is your managed service provider delivering the value you need for your SMB? How to find, evaluate, and switch to the right MSP for your business. (Part 1) Business complexities increase the demand for MSP model for SMBs In today’s frenzied business climate, SMBs face hurdles at warp speed. Seismic shifts in the adoption of digital transformation, escalating cybersecurity…
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The Cost of Compliance Small business owners spend at least 20 hours every month and about $12,000 yearly on direct and indirect compliance activities such as audits, workplace upgrades, process changes, and attorney fees. Unlike larger businesses, many SMB owners lack the luxury of a large budget and a dedicated compliance team, thus forcing them to take on the additional…
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Part 2 of a 2-Part Series Tech Staffing Shortages Still Growing As mentioned in Part 1: IT Talent Shortages – What SMBs Need to Know, the world is in the throes of a significant shortage of skilled tech labor. Already underway before the pandemic, the digital transformation went into warp speed during COVID as technology organizations refocused their entire…
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Part 1 of a 2-Part Series Advanced Technology Increases the Demand for Qualified IT Talent The current era is all about technology. Increasingly, organizations are using technology for just about everything from connectivity and productivity to security. Adopting advanced technology is helping many SMBs (small-to-midsize organizations) compete on a more even playing field with their larger counterparts. As…
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If your small to medium-sized business is growing, you might be wondering how your IT systems can support your growth. From managing the IT skills gap to securing the infrastructure to optimizing the technology – will your current IT systems be enough? 7 signs you should consider supplementing your IT support through a Managed Support Provider (MSP) 1. You Experience…
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