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RTO vs. RPO: What's the Difference?

It’s common for an MSP to question the value of Microsoft Intune when it comes to managing their customers. There are a few common concerns that tend to come up, including the pricing structure and the lack of multi-tenancy. It’s also something new that the MSP and their staff may need to learn. With that said, is MS Intune bringing value to the MSP’s table? Is there some potential to be leveraged out of using Microsoft’s MDM as a managed service provider?

Partnering to Build the Right Foundation for Your MSP

When RediTech installed their first RM tool, they hardly looked back, moving too fast to innovate on the up and running platform. But, time caught up to them, and so did all the manual work. That's when they reached out to N-able N-hanced Services to revisit their foundations and build the right use cases for their remote monitoring and managing to best support their partners and grow their business.

Managed IT Services Guide for 2022

Insight reports that 55% of small to medium business (SMB) owners feel that the tech tools and solutions they use are getting in the way of them progressing and using newer IT tools. Unfortunately, a lot of these organizations definitely feel stuck because they lack the knowledge of how to advance their tech. What if you didn’t have to be the one to oversee all the tech in your business?

What is Ransomware?

According to Veeam’s 2022 Ransomware Trends Report, less than 69% of data stolen during ransomware attacks in 2021 was ever recovered. Ransomware is big business for bad actors. In 2021, the average ransom demand was $247,000, up 45% higher than the previous year. Considering that 76% of the victim organizations surveyed admitted to paying the ransom, it’s likely that the total cost of ransomware to businesses globally was in the billions.

Going to In-Person Events as an MSP - Tips and Ideas

For the last couple of years, most of us have been working from home. Pandemic has changed the world of networking and events. Events went virtual because of lockdowns. Now they’re becoming in-person again. These events are a great way to drive new business. Exhibiting at shows can be expensive, but you can achieve a lot as an attendee. You’ve probably spent quite some time building your digital presence in the last couple of years.

IT Horror Stories: How Unpatched Software Hurts Businesses

Leaving software unpatched is one of the most basic, unforced errors an executive can make, but companies large and small keep learning this the hard way. Keeping software up-to-date is harder than it seems, so even when execs are aware of the importance of patching, the sheer volume of needed fixes and the high error rate mean that not every company stays protected.

How Your Organization Can Leverage Tech to Accelerate Growth

Business owners face a lot of challenges. One of the biggest is staying up to date with the latest technology and using it to improve their business. It can be difficult to know where to start, but luckily, there are some great resources available. In this article, we will discuss how your organization can leverage tech to accelerate growth. We'll cover a few different topics, such as how to use technology for marketing purposes, how to improve communication within your company, and how to make your workflow more efficient.

What is an MSP Service Level Agreement (SLA)?

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are instrumental to the modern MSP business. Establishing expectations with clients is the first step to delivering valuable services and maintaining a positive client experience. In this article, we’ll discuss the key metrics to include in an SLA document as well as best practices for SLAs. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create the most comprehensive SLAs in 2022 and beyond.