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Articles related to tech industry

The Retro Computing Challenge: What Can Lawrence Live Without?

Could I survive an entire week relying solely on outdated technology to replace all the modern-day conveniences we take for granted? As someone who gr

Auvik Named One of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2023!

Auvik has been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers for 2023. Our Chief Human Resources Officer talks about why culture is so importan

Next Play 2023 – A New Stage of Leadership at Auvik

We’ve made some big changes to our leadership team as we continue to help our customers overcome the challenges of the ever-changing tech landscape.

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 2: Confidence and Automation

How confident are you in your network? Our survey of 4,500 IT pros has an answer that might surprise you.

The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 1: Network Management Needs

In part one, we’ll detail the overarching needs network professions across all industries have in common.

5 Networking Trends IT Admins Need to Know for 2023

A new year can only mean one thing: it’s time to break out the lingo bingo cards and take a look at networking trends in the year to come!

Auvik’s Top Ten Blog Posts of 2022

We published a finger-aching 73 articles this year, with topics ranging from Networking 101,to Navigating to IT career, to how to play DOOM in our own

The 2022 Auvik Holiday Gift Guide for IT Pros!

It’s that time of year. We’ve scoured the internet, and plumbed the depths of our company Slack channels, to bring you a round-up of gift suggestions

Network Nightmares, Vol. 2

The time has come, friends… We asked you for your most frightening tales of networks gone amok! Of cabling that keeps you awake at night! Of mysteri

IT Asset Lifecycle Management: Why Is It Important?

IT assets are a crucial part of any organization, and IT asset lifecycle management of performance and efficacy throughout helps ensure smooth operati

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The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage? It Doesn’t Exist – FIT 078

We don’t lack qualified cybersecurity & IT pros, says Spirion CIO Gabe Gumbs. The real problem is technology.

Frankly MSP Is Taking a Summer Break

The Frankly MSP podcast will be paused on new episodes for two months but we’ll be back later in the year with more great content.

11 MSP Ideas to Start 2020 in High Gear – FMSP 057

All the greatest bits and bites from 2019, rounded up on one delicious episode. Start here for ideas and inspiration to make positive changes in your

The New TSP-ISAO and Why It Matters – FMSP 056

MJ Shoer, executive director of the new TSP-ISAO, tells us what the ISAO is, who’s behind it, how it works, and why you as an MSP absolutely need to j

Fight Back: What You Can Do About MSP-Targeted Ransomware – FMSP 051

Wes Spencer of Perch Security reviews the practical steps you can take to protect yourselves, your clients, and the managed services industry from ran

Small Island, Big Tech: Why Jamaica Is So Hot Right Now – FMSP 048

Chris Reckord, CEO of the only pure-play MSP in Jamaica, talks about what’s happening in tech on the island, a few of the successes and challenges his

Growing Your MSP’s Profitability With a Hidden Gem – FMSP 042

Todd McQuilkin of Air IT shares how the Service Desk Institute has helped his MSP grow its efficiency and profitability. Aaron Marks of ArcSource Cons

Survey Says! Managed Security Isn’t Optional – FMSP 041

Lynn Souza of Kyber Security shares why she chose to leave behind 30 years of branding to shift from MSP to MSSP, the pains and challenges of that shi

10 Tips From Past Podcasts to Start the New Year Right – FMSP 034

Use these Frankly MSP highlights as a quick-start guide to making positive changes in your MSP business in 2019. We’ve pulled together key insights fr

MSP Opportunities and Challenges in IoT – FMSP 033

How do you build an IoT service? Luis Alvarez of Alvarez Technology Group shares how his MSP did it, including tips for getting started and pitfalls t

Webinars and Events

Upcoming and previous presentations from worldwide experts in networking

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To Protect and Secure: Selling Cybersecurity as a Service

A new year brings new threats, new exploits—and new MSP opportunities in cybersecurity. Understanding global technology trends and cyberthreats like r
Author: Patrick Albert
VP Product Management
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How to Build a More Effective Service Desk

Patrick Albert, AVP of product management at Auvik, hosts business coach Rex Frank, CEO of Sea-Level Operations, to show you how to optimize your serv
Author: Paul Green
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Metrics That Matter: A New Era for ITSPs – Webinar (On Demand)

Join us as we review the newest Metrics That Matter™report from Autotask and discuss what the numbers will mean for IT service providers in 2018. Len
Author: Ryan LaFlamme
Senior Content Manager

Demystify Network Topology

Boost Your Troubleshooting Skills and Maintain a Resilient Network with Our Network Topology Insights.
You will learn:
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