Minimizing risks, Cognizant hit with ransomware, and more chatter from MSPs on Reddit
It’s another roundup of discussions happening this week on the MSP subreddit.
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CompTIA takes its certification exams online amid COVID-19 pandemic
CompTIA, the global provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications and training for information technology (IT) professionals, yesterday launched…
Only 30% of SMBs outsource IT in the U.S., says Datto report
Only 30 per cent of SMBs in the United States outsource their IT, according to a new report from Datto, and managed services providers carry a Net Promoter Score of 18, which puts them near the bottom of comparable industries.
This week on Reddit, MSPs talk about mental health, shadow IT, and more
This week, there was a lot of focus on how MSPs cope with the late-night calls and frantic customers during a crisis such as this one, a school has no idea how to transition to remote work, and more.
eSentire strengthens its security services with CrowdStrike
eSentire and CrowdStrike join forces to beat data breaches.
Dell updates its as-a-service offerings, debuts Dell Technologies On Demand
Dell Technologies is doubling down on the pay-per-use pricing model, and this morning, announced a set of as-a-service offerings across its infrastructure portfolio.
Comcast Business expands its managed broadband services to Canada
Comcast Business is bringing its managed broadband services for U.S.-based enterprises to Canada after signing an agreement with Canadian telecom company iTels Networks
Time for channel partners to ride the XaaS wave, says Deloitte
A new Deloitte study is providing some insight into how OEMs and channel partners can help each ride the Everything-as-a-Service wave.
Avaya announces strategic partnership with RingCentral
While it didn’t get acquired like many were anticipating, the unified communications and contact center solutions provider today announced a strategic partnership with RingCentral.
MSPs helping VARs get their heads in the cloud
The adoption of cloud is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean it comes easy.
Addressing Canada’s long wait times with OpenShift
By Catherine Morin Canadian patients often have to wait in pain for hours before being seen. The…
From spinning disks to flash, world’s largest steel company says Pure Storage’s Evergreen program is the real deal
The world’s largest steel company talks about its experience with Pure Storage’s Evergreen program.
D&H Canada adds HP’s LaserJet 400 series to its lineup
Canadian VARs and other channel partners can now get their hands on HP’s LaserJet 400 series printers.
Municipalities often struggle with backup and recovery, MSP says, but tiny Alberta township sets the right example
A small township in Alberta recently experienced something few townships talk about openly – hardware failure.
Healthcare the new top industry targeted by Canadian MSPs, according to Datto report
Nearly half of the 150-plus MSPs surveyed – which is less than last year’s 250 – said they’re specializing their services for a particular industry.
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