Global MSP Day 2024: Q&A with our featured speakers
Managed service providers (MSPs) across the globe are feeling the excitement and build-up of Global MSP Day 2024! On June 6th, we’ll be celebrating, networking, and collaborating with MSPs around the world both virtually and in-person. This incredible annual event...
Ask an MSP Expert: Crafting the ultimate MSP website
In the competitive managed service provider (MSP) market, having an effective website is crucial for lead generation. In this edition of Ask an MSP Expert, discover key tips and pointers to make your website stand out. Recently we were joined...
MSPs are on the front lines of fighting deepfakes
Alarm bells went off in board rooms and C-suites across the globe last fall when an executive at a Hong Kong company was duped by deepfakes into wiring $25 million to criminals. According to CNN: A finance worker at a...
AI adoption creates additional cybersecurity opportunities for MSSPs
The adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by organizations continues to rise. Therefore, there is a strong need to make sure the data being shared with these platforms is secure. The National Security Agency (NSA), in collaboration with multiple security...
Sales & Marketing
An MSP’s guide to dealing with ghosting
Virtually every managed service provider (MSP) under the sun has dealt with ghosting from prospects at some point, so today we’re going to shine a light on it so that you don’t have to lose sales opportunities (nor peace of...
Your MSP website doesn’t need to be catchy
IT is one of the most in-demand business services in the world. There are thousands and thousands of managed service providers (MSPs) out there. The struggle in every crowded industry is to stand out. The IT world is no exception....
Obliterating three MSP marketing misconceptions
The marketing industry is a fascinating one. When you look up tips from experts, you’ll see all kinds of misconceptions, myths, and conflicting information. However, this isn’t because the experts don’t know what they are talking about. For one, the...
Security
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Black Basta ransomware surge
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued advisories in response to the widespread of Black Basta ransomware attacks. Review the recommendations detailed in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to defend against ransomware attacks and extortion. What is the threat?...
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical flaws discovered in Cacti framework
This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory breaks down multiple critical vulnerabilities in the Cacti framework, an open-source network monitoring and fault management tool. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise network infrastructure. Continue reading this...
Is EDR, MDR, or XDR the right solution for your MSP?
It’s no secret cyberattacks have grown in both complexity and numbers. New attack types have emerged while familiar ones have evolved, thus creating a critical need for strong cybersecurity solutions in place. MSPs and their customers have an opportunity to...
Better Business
Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th
This year marks the seventh annual Global MSP Day! An event celebrating managed service providers (MSPs) the world over, Barracuda MSP has gone the extra mile for Global MSP Day 2024. It takes place on June 6, at varying times...
IT service providers expect efficiency boost with generative AI
Most managed service providers (MSPs) offer varying degrees of professional services to help organizations. An example of this would be launching a new IT initiative that can be a highly profitable source of revenue. However, competition for the expertise needed...
Minding the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs
We have reported extensively on the cybersecurity talent shortage plaguing the industry. The shortage is more than just a personnel issue though, it represents a serious cybersecurity problem. For instance, a Gartner report says that by 2025, half of all...
Tech Insight
Pioneers in Tech: An Wang, a key player in technology’s core memories
The layperson might not immediately name An Wang as a 20th-century technical giant, but we certainly should. The Chinese American computer engineer invented the magnetic pulse transfer controlling device, which, as you will learn in this edition of Pioneers in...
Tech Time Warp: Voyager’s nearly 47 years of technology brilliance
In this edition of Tech Time Warp, we take a look at how, for almost 47 years, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has transmitted the amazing secrets of the universe back to Earth. Along with that, the news that engineers had...
Survey sees an increase in MSP IT spending
While no one knows for certain what percentage of the trillions of dollars spent on IT might be accounted for by managed service providers (MSPs), recent research suggests MSP IT spending is growing at a significant rate. A survey of...
