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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.
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tech industry
What’s the Deal With Digital Transformation – FMSP 021
Techaisle CEO Anurag Agrawal explains the true meaning of digital transformation and how MSPs can profit from it. Richard Tubb and Karl…
Tech industry
What Artificial Intelligence Means for MSPs
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic these days. If it’s starting to seem like something you can’t get away from, there’s a…
Tech industry
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…
MSP efficiency
The Biggest Operational Efficiency Leaks for MSPs – FMSP 017
CompTIA analyst Carolyn April shares findings from her newest report on who in the channel is most efficient and where most MSPs are…
Tech industry
How ‘Born in the Cloud’ Is Changing the MSP Business Model – FMSP 015
Channel analyst Jay McBain explains the ‘born in the cloud’ trend along with other parts of the shadow channel, and what these new…
Tech industry
Yes, You Can Predict the Future…Accurately – FMSP011
Futurist & NY Times bestselling author Daniel Burrus shares his framework for accurately predicting where technology and industry will go…
Tech industry
Is Amazon an MSP Threat or Opportunity? – FMSP 002
Larry Walsh of The 2112 Group offers insight into Amazon’s market moves and what they mean for managed service providers.
Tech industry
Threat or Gold Mine? What Lies Ahead for Managed Services
“This is the shift that will dominate the future of IT services,” says Arnie Bellini, CEO of ConnectWise. Are you ready?
Tech industry
As Network Value Skyrockets, Network Managers Become Increasingly Essential
Networks have become an indispensable part of life in the 21st century. Just how much is a network worth? And how much does that make…
Trends, forecasts & research
Network Management Megatrends for MSPs to Know About
A new report from EMA looks at network management “megatrends” for 2016. It reveals some very interesting stats for MSPs to pay…
Tech industry
22 Network Industry Statistics to Use and Share
Sometimes a few numbers come in handy: A well-placed stat can give a client presentation, blog post, or business plan greater power. They…
Trends, forecasts & research
Why Good Network Management Is More Important Than Ever
Network management tops the list of plans and concerns for IT administrators in 2015, a new survey from TechTarget reveals. Here’s why.
Network management
8 Networking Trends to Watch in 2015
What networking trends will we see come to life in 2015? Think security, speed, and cloud.
