We’re excited to introduce MSP360 Managed Backup 7.0, with the new Backup Storage Browser feature, the ability to seamlessly add network shares to the backup plan source directly from the management console, Windows Server restore directly to cloud-based virtual machines, an Overdue status for endpoints on the Computers page, and the ability to authorize computers in a single user flow with a new Authorize group action. Continue reading
Data Archiving 101: Methods and Storage to Use
Archives serve the dual purposes of long-term retention and space management. Archive data consists of older data that remains important to the organization or must be retained for future reference or regulatory compliance reasons. This article explains how to perform data archiving and what storage to use. Continue reading
MSP Website That Works — 4 Key Points
Managed service providers (MSPs) often find themselves at a crossroads at some point in the company’s growth trajectory.
Sure, they have amassed clients along the way but gaining new ones appears more challenging than ever. This is the point where they must look inward rather than outward, especially the company website. Continue reading
News You Might’ve Missed. 20 – 24 July
What’s in the news this week for MSPs?
More security features coming to Gmail and G Suite; Orange S.A. suffers ransomware attack with data stolen; Emotet botnet rapidly spreading QuakBot malware; Netwalker ransomware strikes Lorien Health Services; GEDmatch the DNA matching service suffers a data breach; and hackers compromise Twilio’s TaskRouter JS SDK. Let’s see what it’s all about.
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3 Reasons Why Efficient IT Is the Key to Business Survival
In uncertain times, only the most efficient businesses will survive. In 2020, it’s obvious that efficiency is based on flawless and streamlined operations that are, in most cases, based on IT solutions. However, this is not obvious to everyone. Sometimes the corporate decision makers fail to see the perspective of robust IT infrastructure and solutions. In this article, we will reveal why exactly your business should invest in IT.
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Follow the Data to Build Your MSP Strategy
It was not that long ago that a thought leader had to earn their reputation. These days, just about anyone can set themselves up as a thought leader and share their opinions on a global platform.
They need not have experience or expertise. They just require the ability to market themselves effectively to a wide audience. This helps to seal their reputation and reach “influencer” status. Continue reading
Efficient Backup Strategy in 3 Steps
According to the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C., 93% of companies that experienced a data loss resulting in downtime of over 10 days filed for bankruptcy within a year of the disaster. Half of these did so immediately.
News You Might’ve Missed. 13-17 July
What’s new this week in the news for MSPs? Google launches data analyzer BigQuery Omni; Assured Workloads for Government by Google Started; Confidential VMs Available from Google; GoldenHelper malware in official Chinese tax software; AgeLocker ransomware discovered to use Google encryption tool; and Collabera hit in Maze ransomware attack.
Sam Bocetta: The Evolution of Cyberwarfare
Back in late April, with the world’s media distracted by the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses desperately trying to improve their remote desktop security, a number of cyberattacks in the Middle East showed us what the future of cyberwarfare might be. Continue reading
ITSM for MSPs: Guide to IT Service Management
IT service management, or ITSM for short, is a strategic approach to optimizing and improving IT service company strategy, goals, objectives, and processes to maximize the quality of the service provided to the customer. This approach is popular among managed service providers who target bigger clients with more advanced IT needs and demands, or those whose aim is to build a flawless and streamlined service.
News You Might’ve Missed. 6 – 10 July
What’s new this week in the news for MSPs?
Amazon launches AWS Outposts support for its Relational Database Service; ransomware used by hackers to attack and threaten victims for GDPR breaches is targeting MongoDB users; MSP Xchanging suffers ransomware attack; Office 365 users hit by phishing attacks through OAuth apps; and more. Let’s see what it’s all about.
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How Important Are Linux Skills for MSPs Today?
As an MSP, you should always be on the lookout for ways to align your managed service offerings more closely with customer demand. Expanding your knowledge of Linux and related platforms may be a good way to do this. Continue reading