The Business Solutions Network

Invaluable Lessons From An MSP-Turned-VAR
Recognizing the unique skillsets between project-based IT and managed services is key to this IT solutions provider’s projected double-digit growth.  Continue Reading..
Prepare Now For The Upcoming IoT Market Disruption
A wireless, bar code, and mobility systems integrator is banking on continued double-digit growth coming from investments in training and marketing focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) trend.  Continue Reading..
  • Confessions Of A Managed Services Convert
    6/16/2015

    Since changing its stance against managed services, this VAR-turned-MSP experienced 40-percent+ revenue growth for the past two years in a row.

  • Sell The Real Advantages Of Virtual Recovery
    6/16/2015

    A systems integrator wins a $150,000 BDR (backup and disaster recovery) project with a large gaming company by demonstrating the benefits of virtual recovery.

  • All We Are Saying Is Give MPS A Chance
    6/16/2015

    Not only is selling managed print services (MPS) a good way to earn incremental recurring revenue, but also it’s one of the best ways to keep competitors away from your customers.

  • The Number One MDM Practice You Can’t Afford To Get Wrong
    5/22/2015

    Some VARs and MSPs opt to take a hands off approach when it comes to bring your own device (BYOD) and mobile device management (MDM) opportunities. But, savvy resellers recognize three facts: First, your customers are going to use their personal mobile devices at work whether end users have corporate policies and solutions in place or not. And second, by not doing anything, your customers are at a greater risk of a data breach. And, finally, there’s money to be made in mobility.

  • Give SMB Customers An Enterprise Experience
    5/16/2015

    Providing certified engineers, 24/7 NOC (network operations center) support, and service level agreements (SLAs) are ways this IT solutions provider meets SMBs’ business needs and achieves year-over-year 30 percent revenue growth.

  • Expand Your IP Video Sales Focus Beyond LP
    5/16/2015

    A physical security integrator’s ability to influence decision makers outside of loss prevention (LP) departments led to record revenue gains — and profitability — last year.

  • Solving The Enterprise Vs. SMB BDR Sales Dilemma
    5/16/2015

    Four BDR (backup and disaster recovery) experts weigh in on where IT solutions providers should be focusing their sales efforts.

  • The Smart Way To Land A $100,000 Managed Services Sale
    5/16/2015

    Conducting a network assessment and providing RMM (remote monitoring and management) services were keys to this MSP’s (managed services provider) big IT project win, which included monthly recurring revenue and ongoing upsell opportunities.