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Auvik
Live Auvik Demo
Fast-track your evaluation of Auvik’s network monitoring and management software at our next live group demo. 30 mins or less | Hosted by Technology Advocate Steve Petryschuk | Listen in on Q&As from your IT peers.
Auvik
Webinar: Are you really keeping your SaaS ecosystem safe?
Are you confident you're doing everything you can to protect your clients? With the increasing reliance on SaaS applications in today's…
Trends, forecasts & research
Beyond 6: What’s Next for Wi-Fi?
Somewhere lost in the noise of ‘faster’ and ‘better’ marketing messaging around Wi-Fi in the last few years,…
Network management
The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 4: Solutions for End-Users
This is the fourth in a four-part series focusing on the findings from our 2023 annual Field Report for IT Management. We surveyed 4500…
Network management
The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 3: Extending Your Reach
This is the third in a four-part series focusing on the findings from our 2023 annual Field Report for IT Management. We surveyed 4500 IT…
Trends, forecasts & research
The 2023 Network IT Management Report Part 2: Confidence and Automation
This is the second in a four-part series focusing on the findings from our 2023 annual Field Report for IT Management. We surveyed 4500…
Trends, forecasts & research
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.
Auvik
Live Webinar Registration
Fast-track your evaluation of Auvik’s network monitoring and management software at our next live group demo. 30 mins or less | Hosted…
Tech industry
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…
Auvik
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…
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime Trends and the Economy
It’s no secret that there is a lot of money involved in cybercrime. With McAfee estimating the annual global cost of cybercrime at just…
Auvik
Time to Log Out of Auvik
How It Started Alex Hoff, David Yach, and I share a running joke about the origin of Auvik. While we all agree on HOW it happened — a…
Tech industry
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…
Network monitoring
The Future of the Network is End User Experience. Are you Ready?
Don’t get me wrong—the world still absolutely needs all of the physical network devices, cabling, access points, etc. that connect us…
Tech industry
8 Secret Struggles Today’s MSPs Are Dealing With
While MSPs are willing to share industry trends they’re taking advantage of, they’re not always willing to talk about the ones…
Events
15 Business-Boosting Conferences for MSPs in 2022 & 2023
Attending conferences is a small investment that can yield huge results for your MSP. Which events should you attend in 2020? We’ve…
Network management
What Does SASE Mean (for VPN)?
The basic idea is great: all your security and network services are on one platform. The problem comes when you get into the specifics.…
Tech industry
IT Asset Disposition: An MSP Opportunity That’s Anything But Trash
Managing old gear is the bane of many an MSP’s existence. But why not turn that problem into a revenue stream by offering end-of-life…
Cloud
Sustainable Technology: Can Clouds Save The Planet?
Sustainable technology has become a hot topic in the tech world over the past few years. From the escalating environmental impact of heat…
Tech industry
The Big -aaS List of As-a-Service Offerings
If your head is spinning with all those cloud acronyms, don’t worry—you’re not the only one. To help, we’ve pulled together a…
Managing an MSP
The 5 Levels of MSP Operational Maturity
In this interview with Paul Dippell of Service Leadership Inc., we walk through the levels of operational maturity for MSPs, how those…
Trends, forecasts & research
Are We In a New Age of MSPs?
As automation, cloud, data, and integration continue to affect every industry, the value and capabilities of MSPs are shifting as well.…
Tech industry
Data Sovereignty: Everything You Need to Know
“What’s data sovereignty? Is it the same thing as data privacy? What about data sovereignty vs data residency?” These are questions…
Network protocols
What’s next for the Internet of Things?
IoT devices seem to be ubiquitous, but the truth is we’re not nearly there yet. In fact, IoT Analytics continues to predict steady…
Education
Trends in Education Networking
The EdTech space is evolving at a rapid pace. In addition to a drastic increase in remote learning, a wide range of new technologies and…
Trends, forecasts & research
3 MSP Trends on the Rise in 2022
For smaller independent MSPs to survive, it’s time to take advantage of scale. Employing a network monitoring and management system…
Trends, forecasts & research
10 Best Network Monitoring Tools, Compared
There are plenty of options for network monitoring tools today, and that can make it hard to pick the right one for you. Here, we’ll…
Tech industry
Free Remote Work Software for Teams During COVID-19
By now you’ve likely been flooded with dozens of requests to set up employees up to work remotely. While it sounds like a simple…
Cybersecurity
To Protect and Secure: Selling Cybersecurity as a Service (Webinar)
A new year brings new threats, new exploits—and new MSP opportunities in cybersecurity. Understanding global technology trends and…
Tech industry
How to Build a More Effective Service Desk (Webinar)
Patrick Albert, AVP of product management at Auvik, hosts business coach Rex Frank, CEO of Sea-Level Operations, to show you how to…
Trends, forecasts & research
Network Automation: What It Is, Where It’s Heading, and How to Start Planning
Auvik’s Director of Product Strategy Steve Petryshuck digs into the state of network automation planning: where we’re at, where we…
Auvik
The 2021 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…
Tech industry
The Little Cable That Could: The Surprising History of the Serial Cable
The lowly serial cable. It’s been around forever, and despite what you might think, it might be around a for a long time to come. But…
Tech industry
Top 5 Tips to Help Relieve IT Pro Job Stress
Whether you’re feeling stressed out right now, or you’re just looking to start healthy habits before the stress sets in, do your…
Tech industry
What’s in a Name? “Network Specialist” vs. “Network Engineer”
Network engineers design networks, while network specialists or technicians maintain these networks. Learn more about these IT roles &…
Tech industry
Careers at a Crossroad: Staying Technical vs. Heading into Management
Trying to decide between staying in a technical IT role, or moving into a management position? There might be value in either path. Let's…
Trends, forecasts & research
The Top Networking Certifications Guide for 2021
There’s no denying that networking certifications can help you land the right job, or accelerate your career path. There’s a lot of…
Tech industry
The Future of IT Events: Conferences in a Post-Pandemic World
Is this the new future for conferences? Will conferences ever go back to normal? Is normal even a fair question? Given another year of…
Trends, forecasts & research
Machine Learning & AI Need to Be Part of Your Tech Strategy in 2021 – FIT 081
Now’s the time to add artificial intelligence & machine learning to your organization. The benefits are huge but the costs don’t have…
Trends, forecasts & research
Networks at Risk Due to Widespread Gaps in Basic Network Management Activities: Report
The Network Field Report 2021, a new study from Auvik Networks, reveals how in-house IT administrators manage their networks.
Tech industry
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.
Trends, forecasts & research
How COVID-19 Changed Our Internet Habits
COVID-19 has us all spending more time in front of screens & has changed the way we use networks and the internet. Here's what it means…
Trends, forecasts & research
SD-WAN in the Age of WFH – FIT 075
With more people working from home permanently, will we see SD-WAN become a viable solution for private residences? Experts say we’re…
Auvik
3 Key Trends From the 2020 Network Vendor Diversity Report
In the 2020 Network Vendor Diversity report, we analyzed a sample of 30,000 networks, compared the data to previous years & identified 3…
Tech industry
7 Creative Ways IT Teams Are Helping Companies With the COVID-19 Crisis
During COVID-19, IT teams are stepping up to help users adapt to how we live and work. Here are some stories to make you proud to be in IT.
Tech industry
How IT Pros Will Help the World Come Out Stronger After COVID-19
With the upheaval of COVID-19, we depend on networks, and the IT pros who keep them running, more than ever. Here's how they're making an…
Managing an MSP
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…
Tech industry
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…
Events
Candy, Keynotes, and Costumes: IT Nation Connect 2019 Photo Recap
Last week, nine members of the Auvik team flew to Orlando, Florida to take part in the 15th annual IT Nation Connect event. Here are some…
Cybersecurity
Continuum Navigate East 2019: 4 Cybersecurity Takeaways
With recent MSP-targeted ransomware attacks fresh in the minds of all attendees, cybersecurity took Continuum Navigate East 2019 by…
Cybersecurity
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…
Auvik
4 Key Takeaways From the 2019 Managing Network Vendor Diversity Report
The managed services industry has experienced a lot of change: tech trends are evolving, new products are being released, and client…
Trends, forecasts & research
What Current Network Hardware Trends Mean for MSPs – Webinar (On Demand)
There are hundreds of network hardware vendors competing for market share on today’s managed networks. The 2019 Managing Network Vendor…
Tech industry
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…
MSP efficiency
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…
Managing an MSP
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…
Tech industry
Digital Transformation Is Top IT Priority in 2019, TechTarget Reports
Nearly 70% of businesses have digital transformation as their top IT priority in 2019, according to the 2019 TechTarget IT Priorities…
Tech industry
How to Make the Most of Attending MSP Conferences
Attending MSP conferences is a great way for you to grow. Going to conferences also gives you time away from your business that you can…
Managing an MSP
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…
Managing an MSP
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…
Managing an MSP
MSP Hyperspecialization: Building Your Niche Offering
So you get the business benefits of hyperspecializing your MSP to serve a particular business niche, and you understand the five criteria…
Tech industry
MSP Hyperspecialization: A High Margin Opportunity
Jay McBain, an IT channel analyst at Forrester, says the MSP industry won’t die any time soon, but the opportunity to generate revenue…
Tech industry
Managing Hardware Vendor Diversity in an MSP – FMSP 027
A new industry report reveals the scope of vendor diversity in an MSP and the challenges you face trying to manage it all. Richard Tubb…
Tech industry
Managing Network Vendor Diversity: The MSP Challenge
As an MSP that may manage anywhere from a handful of client networks to more than 100, you face a big challenge: high diversity in the…
