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Episode 263September 13, 2023

Is MSP Growth Exaggerated? Ep 263

MSP Growth Exaggerated? Canalys is doing some nice work analyzing managed services. Long overdue. Disproportionate # of MSPs producing revenue. Hardware/software influence (more on this in the next segment) Do MSPs Impact Hardware Sales? I recently saw someone promoting a webinar on the topic of MSPs increasing hardware sales, and it caught my eye. It's not a typical subject we see discussed these days, but it is still a relevant one. Legacy role of MSPs and hardware Modern day MSP and hardware

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MSP Growth Exaggerated?

  • Canalys is doing some nice work analyzing managed services. Long overdue.
  • Disproportionate # of MSPs producing revenue.
  • Hardware/software influence (more on this in the next segment)

Do MSPs Impact Hardware Sales?

I recently saw someone promoting a webinar on the topic of MSPs increasing hardware sales, and it caught my eye. It's not a typical subject we see discussed these days, but it is still a relevant one.

  • Legacy role of MSPs and hardware
  • Modern day MSP and hardware Defensive (prevent encroachment by other MSPs) HaaS
  • MSPs as hardware/software influencers

Co-Managed IT: Is it Possible?

I see a lot of websites promote co-managed services offerings. Given the sheer number of these offerings I assume that co-managed services is enjoying some measure of success these days. However, questions must be presented (and answered) before any MSP ought to proceed with a co-managed services offering.

  • Maturity of the client
  • Customer IT capabilities Technical Controls
  • Participation of client management
  • What does the agreement say?