MANAGED SERVICES INSIGHTS

• “We Have To Be More Creative” Say Cannabis VARs & ISVs

  The cannabis industry's growth stagnated in 2022 and remains sluggish in 2023, leading VARs and ISVs to reconsider their investments in the sector, as discussed in a recent RSPA Cannabis Community meeting.

• What Do Vendors And ISVs Want From Each Other?

  At a recent RSPA Niche & Startup ISV Community meeting, vendor and distributor executives engaged in a lively one-hour discussion with software executives, exploring what each group wants from the other.

• 5 Key Factors For A Successful Restaurant POS Reseller Business: An In-Depth Look

  The POS market provides an exciting opportunity for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) to carve a niche and succeed. To build your foundation, focus on these five key factors.

• VARs: It's Time To Rethink Your Vendor Partnerships

  Value-added resellers’ (VARs) success has always depended on a network of manufacturing and vendor partnerships. When you plan for 2023, it’s smart to evaluate your vendor partnerships so you can position your business for the greatest success.

• Understanding The Complexity Of Digital Signage Solutions

  When considering digital signage solutions for your client use cases, it’s important to understand not only the key components of a total solution but also the challenges and how to overcome them.

• Addressing The Labor Shortage Through Automation

  It’s nearly impossible to escape news updates about how tumultuous the economy is and its impact on the job market. While baby boomers definitely know a thing or two about how to weather a career-defining economic storm, Generation X, Y, and Z have less experience, respectively. Fortunately for younger generations, their sweet spot is their ability to use their technical prowess to navigate their careers. In comparison, baby boomers are comfortably settled into more manual processes and routines.

• ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On Cyber Insurance

  In our ongoing quest to provide you with the best business advice possible, we’ve partnered with The ASCII Group and their members who are going to share their thoughts on timely topics or best business practices. In this article, ASCII members answered our questions about cyber insurance.

• ASCII Insight: MSPs Share Their Thoughts On Expanding Their Client Base

  In our ongoing quest to provide you with the best business advice possible, we’ve partnered with The ASCII Group and their members who are going to share their thoughts on timely topics or best business practices. In this article, the following ASCII member answered our questions about servicing clients outside of their geographic area.

• XaaS Channel Optimization Benchmarking Report

  The industry transformation to XaaS is having an impact on all facets of an organization. Technology vendors are being challenged to learn how to evolve their channel programs to meet the growing demands of the industry. TSIA’s industry-leading benchmark program will enable vendors to objectively assess how they compare against the industry, peer groups, and pacesetters.

• The State Of XAAS Partner Channel Optimization: 2022

  This report gives practical steps and advice based on TSIA’s research to help partners drive successful XaaS transformations.

• The Rise Of OPEX And “as a Service” Selling Means More Deals Won And Greater Value To Your Customers

  Digital disruption is never just about shifts in technology. Just as important (if not more so) are purchasing trends and the customer expectations that come with them, which MSPs must always recognize if they’re to succeed. And one of the biggest trends in this category is the shift from traditional ownership to pure utilization.

• What Are The Best Ways I Can Incorporate Automation Into My Online Business?

  A core part of running a flourishing online business is keeping up with technological innovations. This isn’t to say that you need to live on the cutting edge, admittedly: you can leave that to the startups with nothing to lose or the enterprise corporations with massive budgets. But you do need to ensure that you don’t fall too far behind the curve. If you let your operation grow too antiquated, you’ll soon struggle to compete.

• The Six Layers Of An IoT Solution

  When people think of the internet of things (IoT), they think of a smart device or sensor, but if you want to build an IoT solution, there are six layers that must be considered. Each layer has its own requirements and considerations as well as security ramifications to achieve successful business outcomes and ensure data privacy and compliance. 

• How To Ensure The Security Of An Enterprise B2B Portal

  In today's business reality, developing a portal often becomes a natural step for any B2B enterprise moving toward digital transformation. Business web portals allow companies to connect customers and partners, help provide all parties with relevant information and enable customer self-service.