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Leveraging Google Business Listings and Reviews to Grow Your MSP

In today’s business environment, much of the success of any MSP relies heavily on their online presence and reputation. This is because the vast majority of business consumers use the internet as their first port of call to discover, research, and select service providers. In this blog, I’m going to look at the pivotal role Google Business Listings can play in this process and how getting reviews for your MSP businesses can help to foster growth and enhance credibility.

Shadow IT: A Drag On Business You Should Manage

By its very nature, shadow IT is often unseen by IT security teams. This oversight routinely risks organizations violating data privacy laws, distorting IT budgets, and being exposed to nefarious actors. In a remote work environment, shadow IT poses a new threat that must be actively managed. → Download your free Shadow IT Report.

How, and why, we applied machine learning to Cove Continuity, part 1

Over the next three blogs, I want to explain how we used machine learning to increase Cove Continuity boot-check accuracy to 99%. Cove Continuity offers the ability to restore source (protected) servers/workstations to virtual machines (VMs) in Hyper-V, ESXi, or Azure. After a VM is restored, Cove performs a boot-check test to prove that the system was properly restored.

What Is Credential Management? Definition & Best Practices

Credential management is a security practice that secures and protects all types of credentials (such as passwords, certificates, and keys) within an organization. It identifies and authenticates users who can access specific information, ensuring that sensitive and mission-critical data are always protected.

MSP pricing: Which pricing model is right for you?

MSP pricing is a topic we frequently get questions about. What pricing models should be considered? How much should Managed Service Providers (MSPs) be charging per user? In this post, we’ll answer those questions by digging into how MSPs can make their own calculations using various tools, such as an MSP pricing calculator and sample MSP services template, to ensure their managed services agreements stay profitable over time.

Hitting the Right Notes: Luis Giraldo's Path to Advocating for MSPs

In this revealing episode of "Now That's IT," Luis Giraldo, Chief Experience Officer at ScalePad, shares his unique journey from a world-class musician to a revered MSP advocate, discussing cthe pivotal transitions and decisions that shaped his career and how his background in music provided a rhythmic foundation for his innovative approach to MSP advocacy.

PSA, ITSM, or ESM: Choosing the Right Platform for MSPs

Choosing the right management platform is crucial to Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that need to scale their business and improve service delivery. But with options like PSA, ITSM, and ESM available, how do you know which is right for your particular maturity level? In this blog, I want to quickly help you find your level when it comes to service delivery, by breaking things down into three simple stages: Ealy, Developing, and Mature.

Top Vulnerabilities and the Power of Patch Management

The cybersecurity landscape in 2023 was increasingly complex, marked by sophisticated types of cyber threats such as ransomware and cyber espionage. Over half of the high-risk vulnerabilities were exploited by threat actors, with ransomware payouts averaging a significant $1,542,333, up from $812,380 in 2022. Phishing attacks dominated, accounting for over 80% of incidents, and 57% of organizations experienced frequent phishing attempts. Additionally, 4,000 ransomware attacks occurred daily since 2016.

What is Early Launch Anti Malware? An Overview

In an era dominated by digital advancements, cybersecurity has become the cornerstone of technological integrity and trust. The pivotal role of cybersecurity in today’s digital landscape is exemplified by the exponential rise in cyber threats—ranging from ransomware to sophisticated phishing attacks—that demand increasingly robust defensive mechanisms.