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The ChannelPro Weekly Podcast is a weekly audio program for channel professionals, focusing on topics of interest as related to the recent week in news, as well as other information, guest interviews, and more!
Lori Hardtke didn't want to be mired in day-to-day operations of her business, so she made sure to set her team up for success. The Hawaii resident chats with ChannelPro Tech Editor Matt Whitlock a little bit about her latest passion project, the Profit Builder Blueprint business coaching endeavor, practical steps she took to streamline her business operations, the importance of documentation, and more!
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Profit Builder Blueprint website - http://profitfirst4msps.com/
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ChannelPro LIVE: Charlotte on Sept. 9-10 in North Carolina - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-charlotte?utm=cpw
ChannelPro Product Round-up: Achieving Sky High Customer Satisfaction With AI, a virtual event on Sept. 17 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/channelpro-product-round-achieving-sky-high-customer-satisfaction-ai?utm=cpw
ChannelPro LIVE: Dallas on Oct. 9-10 in Texas - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-dallas?utm=cpw
ChannelPro DEFEND West in the L.A. area on Nov. 12-13 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend-west?utm=cpw
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"Chief Nerd" Chris Barber insists that networking is critical to building a successful MSP. It's important to get out there and show them a side of you they won't forget. Like he tells ChannelPro Tech Editor Matt Whitlock, Barber is "kind of a cartoon character," but people remember him. The pair discuss how joining organizations — from local chambers of commerce to groups specific to the industry, like the National Society of IT Service Providers — can be a game changer for MSPs, how these memberships can result in not just new clients but leads for even more, and how these connections can make a difference in buying decisions. There are plenty of insights in this episode that you won't want to miss!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Barber on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjbarber/
How MSPs Can Leverage MDR to Expand Their Security Business - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/18/how-msps-can-leverage-mdr-to-expand-their-security-business/?utm=cpw
5 Creative Ways MSPs Can Uncover New Business Opportunities - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/22/5-creative-ways-msps-can-uncover-new-business-opportunities/?utm=cpw
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ChannelPro DEFEND East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend?utm=cpw
ChannelPro LIVE: Charlotte on Sept. 9-10 in North Carolina - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-charlotte?utm=cpw
ChannelPro Product Round-up: Achieving Sky High Customer Satisfaction With AI, a virtual event on Sept. 17 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/channelpro-product-round-achieving-sky-high-customer-satisfaction-ai?utm=cpw
ChannelPro LIVE: Dallas on Oct. 9-10 in Texas - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-dallas?utm=cpw
ChannelPro DEFEND West in the L.A. area on Nov. 12-13 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend-west?utm=cpw
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What does it take for MSPs to get to good? If you Paco Lebron, it’s all about automation. Join Lebron as he sits down with ChannelPro Tech Editor Matt Whitlock for a rousing discussion on how automation can make a difference for MSPs who are struggling with standardization and repetitive tasks. They also chat about how to get past common challenges when trying to integrate AI and automation, how to enhance cybersecurity measures, and Lebron — who is an established podcaster himself — shares his 1% strategy. Tune in to learn what that’s all about and more!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Paco's MSP Unplugged podcast - https://www.mspunplugged.com/
Lebron on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pacolebron/
TechCon Unplugged - https://techconunplugged.com/
7 Essential Marketing Tips for MSPs to Master Online Success - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/16/7-essential-marketing-tips-for-msps-to-master-online-success/
AI and the MSP: Friend, Foe, or Frenemy? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/16/ai-and-the-msp-friend-foe-or-frenemy/
'Sad and Difficult Decision': Kaspersky to Wind Down U.S. Operations - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/16/kaspersky-to-wind-down-u-s-operations/
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ChannelPro DEFEND East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend?utm=cpw ChannelPro LIVE: Charlotte on Sept. 9-10 in North Carolina - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-charlotte?utm=cpw ChannelPro Product Round-up: Achieving Sky High Customer Satisfaction With AI, a virtual event on Sept. 17 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/channelpro-product-round-achieving-sky-high-customer-satisfaction-ai?utm=cpw ChannelPro LIVE: Dallas on Oct. 9-10 in Texas - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-dallas?utm=cpw ChannelPro DEFEND West is coming to the L.A. area on Nov. 12-13 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend-west?utm=cpw
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Angela Hogaboom doesn't play around when it comes to security. The cybersecurity sentinel joins Tech Editor Matt Whitlock for a spirited conversation about her newest venture, Cyber Compliance Group. Hogaboom — who reveals that she went back to school after winning a bet — talks about her new "sensory-oriented" security firm's white-label partner program and answers three questions in rapid-fire format. Plus, she gives us a preview of the cool hacker standoff she will be part of in the upcoming ChannelPro DEFEND conference. You won't want to miss this episode!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Angela Hogaboom on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahogaboom/ cybercompliancegroup.com - https://www.cybercompliancegroup.com/
5 Tech Companies Aim for Channel Dominance. Read Their Powerful Pitches to MSPs. - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/09/5-tech-companies-aim-for-channel-dominance-read-their-powerful-pitches-to-msps/?utm=cpw
Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent: Locked Out and Left Behind - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/12/next-generation-of-cybersecurity-talent-locked-out-and-left-behind/?utm=cpw
6 Ways MSPs Play a Critical Role in SMB Digital Transformation - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/15/6-ways-msps-play-a-critical-role-in-smb-digital-transformation/?utm=cpw
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ChannelPro DEFEND East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend?utm=cpw
ChannelPro LIVE: Charlotte on Sept. 9-10 in North Carolina - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-charlotte?utm=cpw
ChannelPro Product Round-up: Achieving Sky High Customer Satisfaction With AI, a virtual event on Sept. 17 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/channelpro-product-round-achieving-sky-high-customer-satisfaction-ai?utm=cpw
ChannelPro LIVE: Dallas on Oct. 9-10 in Texas - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-live-dallas?utm=cpw
ChannelPro DEFEND West is coming to the L.A. area on Nov. 12-13. - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend-west?utm=cpw
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Plan, plan, plan! That’s the key when it comes to getting through an M&A unscathed, according to MSP accounting expert Rayanne Buchianico. The M&A maven hangs out with Tech Editor Matt Whitlock to discuss some tips to maximize your valuation, minimize liabilities, and she drops some surprising facts — including that not everyone is motivated by money (who knew?). Plus, she offers tips on how to manage a situation that feels like it’s spiraling into a “business divorce” and answers three questions in rapid-fire format. So, sit down, have a cup of coffee, and soak up some great advice on ensuring your deals don’t go South!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about ABC Solutions
- ChannelPro DEFEND Conference Heads to NJ, Promises to Lift Cybersecurity and Profitability of MSPs
- How Browser Extensions Are Igniting the SaaS Data Protection Problem — and How You Can Take Control of the Situation
- Digital Agility: How MSPs Can Prepare Clients for Future Disruptions
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- ChannelPro Deep Dive: Strategies on Selling Cybersecurity Services on July 17
- ChannelPro Defend East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ
- ChannelPro Defend West, Nov. 12-13, in the Los Angeles area.
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It isn’t often that MSPs WANT to hear from someone described as an “insurance dork” but Joseph Brunsman is the exception. The liability guru and former naval officer joins Tech Editor Matt Whitlock to chat about what MSPs need to do to avoid compliance traps. Brunsman shares what’s happening in the world of MSP regulations right now, shares suggestions on how not to get burned — with the “million-dollar MSP lawsuit” as an example — and he answers three questions in rapid-fire format. And along with all those nuggets of wisdom, he reveals a childhood cringe moment: When his grandmother took him to a matinee show of the first “Austin Powers” movie. In her defense, she had no idea what it was about. “Throw me a friggin’ bone here!”
Links mentioned in this episode:
Brunsman’s most popular YouTube video on the million-dollar MSP lawsuit. - https://youtu.be/7reZYdTmjhs
Brunsman’s YouTube channel, and on LinkedIn. - https://www.youtube.com/@JosephBrunsman/featured, https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephbrunsman/
Brunsman’s books - https://www.amazon.com/Books-Joseph-E-Brunsman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJoseph+E+Brunsman
New Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Aims to Build Stronger Workforce, Provide Key Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/07/01/cybersecurity-center-of-excellence-seeks-to-build-stronger-workforce/?utm=cpw
Tips to Equip SMBs with Effective Cybersecurity Communication Plans - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/06/25/tips-to-equip-smbs-with-effective-cybersecurity-communication-plans/?utm=cpw
Understand Your Audience: How to Build a Community via Organic Social Media - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/06/25/understand-your-audience-how-to-build-a-community-via-organic-social-media/?utm=cpw
CrowdStrike and NinjaOne Executives Weigh In on Why Their Strategic Partnership Is Great News for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/2024/06/21/crowdstrike-and-ninjaone-executives-weigh-in-on-why-their-strategic-partnership-is-great-news-for-msps/?utm=cpw
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ChannelPro Deep Dive: Strategies on Selling Cybersecurity Services on July 17 - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/channelpro-deep-dive-strategies-selling-cybersecurity-services?utm=cpw
ChannelPro Defend East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend?utm=cpw
ChannelPro Defend West, Nov. 12-13, in the Los Angeles area. - https://events.channelpronetwork.com/2024-channelpro-defend-west?utm=cpw
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Curious about “repeatability in AI?” In this latest episode of ChannelPro Weekly, Parisella hangs out with Tech Editor Matt Whitlock. Parisella offers tips on the easy, low-hanging fruit that will lead MSPs to profit from AI, how he’s involved in the first-ever Coney Island ComicCon, and he answers three questions in rapid-fire format. If you’re on the fence about AI, this episode may sway you in the right direction!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Parisella on LinkedIn
- MSP Franchising: How to Determine If It’s Right for You
- Navigating Deepfake Threats: 5 Ways MSPs Can Counter Misuse
- Kaspersky Statement on the U.S. Commerce Department Determination
- TRENDING: 4 Companies Join Pax8 Marketplace, Offering Solutions, Automation, More
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ChannelPro Deep Dive: Strategies on Selling Cybersecurity Services on July 17
ChannelPro Defend East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ
ChannelPro Defend West, Nov. 12-13, in the Los Angeles area.
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Business consumes most MSPs’ thought processes throughout the day, but sometimes you just need to vent — and The Tech Degenerates get that. In this latest episode of ChannelPro Weekly, Tech Editor Matt Whitlock chats with the group’s leaders Henry Timm and Dawn Sizer, both successful MSPs themselves. They share what draws people to the group, some of the topics broached on the Discord groups — ranging from the latest tech gadgets to managing daily stresses to what’s happening in members’ personal lives — and a little bit about themselves. It’s a show any degenerate, uh, tech enthusiast, won’t want to miss.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- The Tech Degenerates
- Sizer on LinkedIn
- Timm on LinkedIn
- Introducing ChannelPro’s Top 20 MSPs for 2024
- ChannelPro’s Top 24 Profit-driving Solutions for MSPs
- Usage-Based Pricing: Pia Introduces New Model for aiDesk in Exclusive Interview
- Midwest MSPs Treated to Personal Stories, Compelling Demos, and More at ChannelPro LIVE: Columbus Show
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ChannelPro Deep Dive: Strategies on Selling Cybersecurity Services on July 17
ChannelPro Defend East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ
ChannelPro Defend West, Nov. 12-13, in the Los Angeles area.
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How many qubits does it take to render all encryption useless? In this latest episode of ChannelPro Weekly, Tech Editor Matt Whitlock is joined by Philip de Souza of Aurora to ponder that very question as they chat about quantum computing - why we need to start having the quantum conversation, where quantum computing is today, where it will be in 5-10 years, and the impact it will have on both security and MSPs. Plus, Philip details a recent trip to India complete with a "pants on fire" moment... and no, he's not a liar!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- OpenText Cybersecurity MSP/MSSP Survey Finds Customers Seek AI-led Comprehensive Security Expertise
- Pax8 Launches New Security Program
- The Human Firewall: How MSPs Can Train Employees to be the 1st Line of Defense
- Rising Demand and Evolving Expectations: Top MSP Trends to Watch
- Deepfakes + Generative AI = Major Problems for Business
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ChannelPro Product Round-up on June 18
ChannelPro Deep Dive: Strategies on Selling Cybersecurity Services on July 17
ChannelPro Live: Charlotte, September 9-10
ALSO
ChannelPro Defend East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ
ChannelPro Defend West, Nov. 12-13, in the Los Angeles area.
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With great power comes great responsibility — except for being good at trivia. In this latest episode of ChannelPro Weekly, Tech Editor Matt Whitlock assembles with Mike Bloomfield, “President Geek” of Staten Island-based Tekie Geek. They discuss how Bloomfield grew Tekie Geek from a solo MSP to a band of “IT Superheroes of Cybersecurity,” along with how the three “Cs” — clients, community, and culture — created a foundation for his company. Plus, Bloomfield shares his top pick for New Jersey dining, a prelude to ChannelPro Defend East this summer, and see how he fares when it comes to geek culture trivia as he impresses with the Sidious Revelation. We can do this all day!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
- ChannelPro LIVE: Baltimore Builds MSP Relationships, AI Wows Them
- Deepfakes + Generative AI = Major Problems for Business
- Verizon’s Strategic Vision for MSPs: A Conversation with Channel Chief Mark Tina
- AI Is Big, and That Means Risk with New Vendors
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ChannelPro LIVE: Columbus on June 5-6
ChannelPro Product Round-up on June 18
ChannelPro Deep Dive: Strategies on Selling Cybersecurity Services on July 17
ALSO
ChannelPro Defend East on Aug. 7-8 in Iselin, NJ
ChannelPro Defend West, coming in November to the Los Angeles area.
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Believe it or not, this is the second straight episode with a reference to popular '80s flick, "The Goonies!" Matt Whitlock sits down with the new members of ChannelPro's editorial team: Jonathan Browning and Anjali Fluker. They talk about their career backgrounds, their vision for ChannelPro, what they've been hearing at big industry events, and have some fun sharing the cartoons they grew up with and favorite 1980s movies. "DuckTales," anyone?
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Index: Guest introductions: 01:12 ChannelPro MSP Advisory Board: 16:45 Part 2: 27:45 News and Events: 39:10
Links mentioned in this episode:
- MSPs React to Comprehensive, Aggressively Priced Kaseya 365
- What to Expect at ChannelPro's Event Next Week
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- ChannelPro LIVE: Baltimore, May 15-16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North Pikesville.
- ChannelPro Deep Dive: Bundling and Pricing Managed Services, a virtual event on May 22.
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Ready for some nautical talk? Author, public speaker and Mr. Culture Manuel Palachuk, who described himself as a "pirate who just turned 60," hangs out with ChannelPro's own Matt Whitlock to share insights on his four cornerstones of culture for all organizations. They also talk about Palachuk's soon-to-be-released second book, and getting his sailboat seaworthy, er, gulfworthy — which even involved him learning how to weld stainless steel. Plus, don't miss Manuel's AI Tip of the Week (Spoiler alert: It makes a connection between leadership, the 1980s cult classic movie "The Goonies," and Marvel warlord Thanos. You get bonus points if you know the connection between those last two things!).
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Look for us in your favorite podcast app. More subscription options here: channelproweekly.libsyn.com. Show Information: Episode: #260 Title: My Condo on Mars Duration: 52:14 File size: 36.4MB Host: Matt Whitlock, technology editor, ChannelPro Guest: Manuel Palachuk, owner/president, Manuel Palachuk InternationalLinks mentioned in this episode: * Palachuk's first book: Getting to the Next Level * The Human Firewall: Cybersecurity's First Line of Defense * Why Culture Means the Most to Waident’s John Ahlberg in Business * Stay Ahead of Competitors Amid Economic Uncertainty by Prioritizing Value-Add Resources and Relationships
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It's true! Your eyes are not deceiving you, loyal listeners and new friends, ChannelPro Weekly is back! After quite a hiatus and some big changes behind the scenes, we are pleased to present our first ChannelPro podcast episode of 2024. Our Tech Guru and host Matt Whitlock is joined by a special guest, podcaster extraordinaire and self-proclaimed news junkie Dave Sobel of MSP Radio fame. Sobel offers advice on how MSPs can filter out the noise and zero in on the news that truly matters to them, what's the deal with all the industry layoffs, and they share their "museum" items — tech pieces worth showing off.
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Episode #: 259 Title: Avalanche of Cash Duration: 44:07 File size: 30.8MB Host: Matt Whitlock, technology editor, ChannelPro Guest: Dave Sobel, owner, MSP Radio
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Copilot for Microsoft 365 is Here, and it's a Golden Opportunity for MSPs
- Why Most MSPs Don’t Grow — and How You Can Change That
- Broadcom-VMware Shakeout: How the Channel Has Been Affected By the Big Industry Acquisition
- Tackling Tech Firms’ Regulatory Hurdles Can Drive a Brighter Future for MSPs
- The Business of Tech
- See more at ChannelProNetwork.com...
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Can it be true? After 16 wonderful years, Rich is stepping down from his day-to-day duties at ChannelPro, and therefore as co-host of this podcast. To mark the occasion, Matt and Rich invite their colleagues Michael Siggins, Colleen Frye, and Joel Zaidspiner to tell you exactly what they REALLY think of Rich, not to mention the many ways he’s impacted ChannelPro. You’ll also learn a little about what the future holds for him and this show. Nothing but seeds of goodness for all concerned!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #001 - Is This Thing On? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-001-thing
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #131 - 3 Versus 5 (includes interview with Christoph Schell, then of HP) - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-131-3-versus-5
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #162 - The ExorRich (includes interview with David Friend of Wasabi) - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-162-exorrich
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #182 - Hostage Video - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-182-hostage-video
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #237 - Casper the Friendly Editor - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-2021-new-years-special
ChannelPro Weekly - 2021 New Year's Special - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-2021-new-years-special
ChannelPro Weekly - 2022 Holiday Special - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-2022-holiday-special
Channelholic, Rich Freeman's Blog on Substack - https://www.channelholic.news/
There’s just no stopping that guy, is there? Sigh. In any event, Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Bob Coppedge, of managed services provider Simplex-IT(link is external), aren’t about to let that prevent them from diving into the new cyber insurance pact between Sophos and Cowbell Cyber, the upgraded endpoint protection solutions Sophos released recently, or the first Dynabook laptops to sport 13th Gen Intel processors.
Then they’re joined by Eric Kokonas, head of MDR product marketing at Sophos, for a look at why MDR adoption is climbing fast and how MSPs should employ it. Great stuff no matter how insistently you-know-who keeps going at it.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Sophos Partners with Cowbell - https://www.sophos.com/en-us/press/press-releases/2023/03/sophos-partners-cowbell-provide-businesses-easier-access-cyber
Sophos Upgrades Endpoint Security Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-upgrades-endpoint-security-solutions
First Dynabook Portege and Tecra Notebooks Now Available with 13th Gen Intel Processors - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/first-dynabook-portege-and-tecra-notebooks-now-available-13th-gen-intel-processors
Simplex-IT Learning Center: https://www.simplex-it.com/learning-center
Juicers easily squeeze out every last drop for your breakfast OJ. Unfortunately, there's no machine for squeezing out every last drop of margin from your solutions, but you'll get some sound ideas on how to do just that when you hear Matt, Colleen Frye, and Reilly Scull of Macktez discuss JumpCloud's solution for identity transformation and tackle what it takes to build an MRR service around smart home sensors. Plus, nominations are open for the fifth annual Cecilia Galvin Scholarship and SANS Institute's new partnership Google to launch the SANS Cloud Diversity Academy (SCDA).
Then stick around for an insightful guest interview with JumpCloud's Antoine Jebara, Co-Founder and General Manager, MSP Channel, as they dive deeper into identity transformation and how an Open Directory Platform helps solve some of the most pressing IT needs - all while squeezing out a few extra dollars in profit.
Big thanks to JumpCloud for sponsoring this special edition episode of ChannelPro Weekly! To learn how to grow your business with an Open Directory Platform, visit https://cloud.jumpcloud.com/ChannelPro-Podcast
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Nominations Open for the Cecilia Galvin Scholarship - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nominations-are-open-fifth-annual-comptia-channelpro-cecilia-galvin-scholarship-award
SANS Institute and Google collaboration to provide training through a new SANS Cloud Diversity Academy (SCDA) - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/sans-institute-partners-google-launch-cloud-diversity-academy
Build an MRR service around smart home sensors - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/building-mrr-service-around-smart-home-sensors
JumpCloud for MSPs - https://cloud.jumpcloud.com/ChannelPro-Podcast
If you’re not behind bars when you see this, things could be worse. But things are about to get better in a hurry once you hear Matt, Rich, and guest host Henry Timm, of Phantom Technology Solutions, discuss two new enterprise-grade firewalls that Sophos says could be right for SMBs too, why Mac management is a profit-booster many MSPs ignore, and ChannelPro’s Vendors on the Vanguard list for 2023.
Then they’re joined by sales and marketing guru and channel legend Janet Schijns, of JS Group, to discuss the secrets to getting better ROI from your vendor relationships. It’s like a get out of jail free card for anyone who’s ever been frustrated by the companies they buy from.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Sophos Ships High-Speed, High-Capacity Firewalls - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-ships-high-speed-high-capacity-firewalls
IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 - https://www.ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence
Addigy Releases 2023 State of Apple Device Management Industry Report for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/addigy-releases-2023-state-apple-device-management-industry-report-msps-0
Meet the 2023 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/meet-2023-channelpro-vendors-vanguard
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
JS Group - https://jsgnow.com/
Phantom Technology Solutions - https://www.phantomts.com/
Oh, Florida Man. Will you ever cease to amuse us with your zany antics? Actually, we know two Florida men who you’re wise to take seriously. One is Matt Rose, co-founder and director of technology services at Tech Rage IT, who joins Matt and Rich this week to talk about ConnectWise’s AI-based automated scripting tool, Kaseya’s forecast for the year ahead, and why cyber liability just might be your new best friend.
The other Florida man you don’t want to miss is the always insightful Jay McBain, chief analyst for global channels at Canalys, who joins the conversation to explain how current economic trends are impacting vendors and their partners, and why everyone in the channel is living in “the decade of the ecosystem.” Crazy!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kiss Tech Rage Goodbye: 8 Myths Debunked to Keep You Sane, by Matt Rose - https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Tech-Rage-Goodbye-Debunked/dp/B098S3ZB7R
ConnectWise Adds ChatGPT-Based Scripting to RMM - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-adds-chatgpt-based-scripting-rmm-solutions
ConnectWise Has More AI-Enhanced Features Coming Soon - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-has-more-ai-enhanced-features-coming-soon
Kaseya Foresees “Ugly” Economy That’s Less Ugly for MSPs and Their Vendors - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-foresees-ugly-economy-s-less-ugly-msps-and-their-vendors
Cyber Liability: Your New Best Friend - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cyber-liability-your-new-best-friend
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
We asked ChatGPT to suggest a show title inspired by Dr. Seuss, and this is what it came up with. Actually, we’re responsible for the name, and its inspiration will become clear enough after you’ve listened to Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Jamison West, of ConnectStrat and TimeZest, discuss the new unified Kaseya and Datto partner program, Rob Rae’s new gig with Pax8, ScalePad’s latest vendor acquisition, and the secrets to identifying and avoiding burnout.
Don’t miss this week’s interview either, in which Emma Werth of Cowbell Cyber provides a look at the cyberinsurance market from an insurer’s point of view. It’s an insightful conversation worth enjoying over a plate of green eggs and ham.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya Expands Unified Partner Program for Datto and Kaseya MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-expands-unified-partner-program-datto-and-kaseya-msps
Rob Rae Joins Pax8 in New Channel Leadership Role - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rob-rae-joins-pax8-new-channel-leadership-role
ScalePad Acquires Managed Services BI Vendor Cognition360 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/scalepad-acquires-managed-services-bi-vendor-cognition360
Avoiding Burnout - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/avoiding-burnout
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Ride ‘em, channel pros! It’s time to join Matt, Rich, and guest host Neil Medwed, of big-time managed services provider Meriplex, as they roundup the lowdown on Datto’s latest network products, Craig Fulton’s departure from ConnectWise, managing Azure environments, and closing the IT skills gap.
Then do NOT miss the interview that follows with David Jordan, Americas CFO of TD SYNNEX, about putting the private equity “playbook” to work for your business without selling to private equity. It’s a fascinating look at sophisticated finance options you may not know about but should. Giddyap!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Datto Rolls Out Four New Cloud-Managed Switches - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-rolls-out-four-new-cloud-managed-switches
ConnectWise Exec Craig Fulton Leaves Company After 16 Years - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-exec-craig-fulton-leaves-company-after-16-years
Azure Management Issues and Answers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/azure-management-issues-and-answers
The MSP’s Role in Solving the IT Skills Gap - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/msp-s-role-solving-it-skills-gap
David Jordan on the PE Playbook - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/4-final-insights-td-synnex-s-2022-communitysolv-conference?page=4#main-content
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you like donuts as much as WE like donuts, you’ll understand why we’re always willing to make a quantum leap for one when they’re nearby. Even if you don’t like donuts that much, however, you’ll love this episode of ChannelPro Weekly, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Dawn Sizer, of 3rd Element Consulting and the Rebel Executives podcast, discuss Pia’s new AI-fueled managed services automation solution and ChannelPro’s forecast for the IT industry in 2023.
Then they’re joined by managed services consultant Allen Edwards, of Eureka Process, to discuss his new book, “Process and the Other ‘P’ Word (Which is Also Process): The Power and Profitability of Process in Your IT Business”. It’s a conversation we think you’ll consider icing on the…donut.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Pia Officially Launches Service Desk Automation Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pia-officially-launches-service-desk-automation-solution
2023 Tech Preview: Channel Pros Defy Trends - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/2023-tech-preview-channel-pros-defy-trends
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you want to sell your business, be prepared to kiss a lot of... jerks. So says Rory Sanchez, formerly of True Digital Security, in an insightful conversation about his exit process with Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Rayanne Buchianico, of ABC Solutions, PSA Impact, and Sell My MSP. Matt, Rich, and Rayanne also have much to say about Intel’s latest data center chips, recently published advice for end users from the U.K. government to treat MSPs as extensions of your attack surface, evidence that AI engine GPT-3 is great at writing phishing emails, and recommendations on managing techs. No jerks whatsoever! We guarantee it.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Intel Launches 4th Gen Xeon Scalable Processors, Max Series CPUs - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/4th-gen-xeon-scalable-processors-max-series-cpus-gpus.html
Using MSPs to administer your cloud services - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/using-msps-to-administer-your-cloud-services
AI-generated texts could increase people’s exposure to threats - https://www.withsecure.com/en/whats-new/pressroom/ai-generated-texts-could-increase-peoples-exposure-to-threats
Tech Management Pro Tips - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/tech-management-pro-tips
Cerberus Sentinel announces acquisition of True Digital Security - https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/01/07/2363112/0/en/Cerberus-Sentinel-announces-acquisition-of-True-Digital-Security.html
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Everyone loves a good buffet, don’t you think? Even raccoons, though they probably don’t fill their plates with the same goodies you and I do. Here’s something everyone will find appetizing, though: a new ChannelPro Weekly episode in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Chad Kempt, of Fast Computers, discuss hardware news from CES and the secrets of cross-selling.
Then your hosts are joined by PR wizard CJ Arlotta, of CJ Media Solutions, for an informative look at how channel pros can use PR to build brand awareness and land new customers. It’s a nutritious and delicious conversation!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
HP’s 2023 CES Product Wave Targets Hybrid Workers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-s-2023-ces-product-wave-targets-hybrid-workers
Lenovo Stresses Flexible Use Modes in Latest Laptops - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-stresses-flexible-use-modes-latest-laptops
Secrets of Cross-Selling - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/secrets-cross-selling
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And Matt and Rich can think of no finer way to celebrate it than by hosting a great big podcast party featuring 24 of this year’s fabulous guest hosts. Actually, this episode is more like four mini-parties in which subsets of those guests discuss security and cloud computing trends from 2022, managed services trends in 2022, and predictions for 2023. ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye is back as well to host a meeting of the ChannelPro Book Club. Grab some eggnog, put on your favorite holiday sweater, and join in the fun!
ChannelPro Weekly is taking next week off but will be back first week of January with an all new episode in an all new year.
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Guest hosts featured on this episode:
- Luis Alvarez, President and CEO, Alvarez Technology Group
- Scott Beck, CEO, BeckTek
- Esteban Blanco, Chief Geek Officer, Blanco I.T.
- Bob Coppedge, CEO, Simplex-IT
- Ed Correia, President and CEO, Sagacent Technologies
- Lawrence Cruciana, President, Corporate Information Technologies
- Michael Goldstein, President and CEO, LAN Infotech
- Lori Hardtke, President, ByteWize
- Paco Lebron, CEO. ProdigyTeks
- Eric Long, President, TeraCloud
- Stanley Louissaint, Principal, Fluid Designs
- Peter Melby, CEO, Greystone Technology
- Paul Nebb, President, Titan Technologies
- Barb Paluszkiewicz, CEO, CDN Technologies
- Ronnie Parisella, IT Professional and Managed Services Consultant
- Ben Pearce, President, ACP Technologies
- Angel Rojas, CEO, DataCorps Technology Solutions
- Andrew Sampson, President, Sampson and Associates
- Dave Seibert, CIO of IT Innovators, CEO of SMB TechFest, and CEO of ProTier Peer Groups
- Lisa Shorr, Co-Owner, Secure Future Tech Solutions and Owner, Shorr Success
- Erick Simpson, Chief Strategist, ErickSimpson.com
- Rick Smith, CEO, Renactus Technology
- Dave Sobel, host of the Business of Tech Podcast
- Vince Tinnirello, CEO, Anchor Network Solutions
ChannelPro Book Club Recommendations:
- From Paco Lebron: The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win, by Gene Kim
- From Luis Alvarez: Upgrade, by Blake Crouch
- From Voince Tinnirello: Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather, By Mark Seal
- From Barb Paluszkiewicz, Milk and Honey, by Rupi Kaur
- From Andrew Sampson: The One Minute Manager, by Kenneth Blanchard
- From Andrew Sampson: Level Up: The Ultimate MSP Roadmap For Security, Operations And Profitability, by Bruce McCully
- From Lori Hardtke: Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases, Dean and Anne Ornish
- From Angel Rojas: The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team, by Patrick Lencioni
- From Ed Correia: Literally: The Book on Customer Success for MSPs, by Marnie Stockman
- From Ed Correia: The MSP Owner's Handbook, by Marnie Stockman and Juan Fernandez
- From Colleen Frye: A Truck Full of Money, by Tracy Kidder
Today, cyber insurance is a headache. In the future, some say, it will be smothered in guacamole and coated with zesty salsa. Or something like that. What we know for sure is that Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Joshua Liberman, of Net Sciences Inc., have plenty to say this week about cyber liability, data encryption, and the vendor community’s predictions for 2023.
Then they’re joined by Mike Semel, of Semel Consulting, for an authoritative look at the latest developments in HIPAA and CMMC, and what they mean for channel pros. Why wait for the future when you can enjoy this tasty treat now?
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Keeping Clear of Cyber Liability - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/keeping-clear-cyber-liability
To Encrypt or Not to Encrypt - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/encrypt-or-not-encrypt
How to Avoid HIPAA Headaches: Lessons From Avoidable, Expensive, Embarrassing, and Career-Killing HIPAA Penalties & Data Breaches, by Mike Semel - https://www.amazon.com/How-Avoid-HIPAA-Headaches-Career-Killing/dp/1521092052
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
No one likes problems, everyone likes money, and the two have a habit of going together. Quite a conundrum, no? You’ll have a much easier time listening to this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Nancy Henriquez, of Synetek Solutions and the Business + Tech = Success podcast, talk about CompTIA’s new Cybersecurity Trustmark, Action1’s RMM threat actor filtering technology, The 20’s latest MSP acquisitions, and the glorious prospect of a post-password future.
Then they’re joined by DEI expert Yvette Steele for a conversation about her new book, Impactful Inclusion Toolkit: 52 Activities to Help You Learn and Practice Inclusion Every Day in the Workplace, which won’t cost you much money and will eliminate a whole bunch of problems for you and your employees.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
CompTIA Introduces Cybersecurity Trustmark - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-introduces-cybersecurity-trustmark
Action1 Adds Threat Actor Filtering to RMM Software - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/action1-adds-threat-actor-filtering-rmm-software
The 20 MSP Buys Two More Channel Pros - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/20-msp-buys-two-more-channel-pros
The Post-Password Future - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/post-password-future
DEI Insider, Yvette Steele's website - https://www.diversityequityandinclusion.net/
Yvette's Champion of Inclusion LinkedIn group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12703656
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Sure, you may think you’re an elite napper, but you’ll never really know until you start collecting and crunching some numbers. But you’ll want to be wide awake for this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Paco Lebron, of ProdigyTeks and the MSP Unplugged podcast, discuss SkyKick’s recently introduced cloud security solution, Datto’s latest State of the MSP survey, and the reasons every channel pro needs a wealth manager in addition to a lawyer and accountant.
Then your hosts are joined by Steve Alexander, president of managed services consultancy MSP-IGNITE, about the power of peer groups and prepping yourself for a strong start in 2023. It’ll do way more to get you charged up for a new year than 20 minutes of afternoon shut eye.
PLUS: Steve has generously offered to give anyone in our audience who mentions ChannelPro 50% off the first six months of their month-to-month membership in one of his peer groups. Offer expires at the end of the month, so get on it now by visiting www.msp-ignite.com or writing Steve directly at stevea@msp-ignite.com.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Registration code for ChannelPro's 2023 events: CPWEEKLY
MSP Unplugged, a bi-weekly podcast featuring Paco Lebron and Rick Smith - https://www.mspunplugged.com/
SkyKick Calls Security Management the Next Dimension of Cloud Management - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/skykick-calls-security-management-next-dimension-cloud-management
Datto Global State of the MSP Report Reveals Biggest Challenges Facing MSPs - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221031005067/en/Datto-Global-State-of-the-MSP-Report-Reveals-Biggest-Challenges-Facing-MSPs
Wealth Management for Tech Managers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/wealth-management-tech-managers
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Do you like pickles? Do you like them enough to reach into a black box supposedly full of them and eat whatever comes out? We recommend re-thinking matters if your answer was yes. We also recommend tuning in to this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Ed Correia, of Sagacent Technologies, discuss Datto’s new EDR solution, some partner services you probably didn’t know you can get from TD SYNNEX, ConnectWise’s startlingly robust IT Nation Secure partner program, and the critical importance of mastering customer experience.
Then do not miss their conversation with managed services consultant extraordinaire Nigel Moore of The Tech Tribe as he talks about the keys to prospering in shaky economic times. Send Nigel an email and he’ll even give you a free copy of his book on the topic, Survive and Thrive: The MSP and ITSP Owners Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Uncertain Times. WAY better than a mystery pickle!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Datto Ships EDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-ships-edr-solution
4 Final Insights from TD SYNNEX’s 2022 CommunitySolv Conference - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/4-final-insights-td-synnex-s-2022-communitysolv-conference
ConnectWise Investing in Partner and Product Security Readiness - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-investing-partner-and-product-security-readiness
How to Deliver Customer Experience Excellence - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/how-deliver-customer-experience-excellence
Email address to get a free book from Nigel Moore: nigel@thetechtribe.com
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Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Red. You know it when you taste it, right folks? You’ll get similarly tasty insights on this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host/former MSP/EOS implementer Zac Cramer discuss the news from ConnectWise’s IT Nation Connect event, Ingram Micro’s ONE conference, and Acronis’s #CyberFit Summit, all of which were visited by Rich and Hurricane Nicole in Florida this week.
Then Kris Blackmon, chief channel officer at consultancy JS Group, joins in to discuss how self-described techies can transform themselves into marketing rainmakers. It’s mm, mm, good stuff!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Signs Distribution Alliance with Arrow Electronics - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-signs-distribution-alliance-arrow-electronics
ConnectWise RMM to Gain Network and SaaS Management Functionality - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-rmm-gain-network-and-saas-management-functionality
Ingram Micro Sees “Recession Proof” Year Ahead for IT - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-sees-recession-proof-year-ahead-it
Acronis Introduces Services Automation and Enhanced RMM Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-introduces-services-automation-and-enhanced-rmm-solutions
Acronis Unveils EDR Addition to Cyber Protect Cloud Suite - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-unveils-edr-addition-cyber-protect-cloud-suite
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Red. You know it when you taste it, right folks? You’ll get similarly tasty insights on this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host/former MSP/EOS implementer Zac Cramer discuss the news from ConnectWise’s IT Nation Connect event, Ingram Micro’s ONE conference, and Acronis’s #CyberFit Summit, all of which were visited by Rich and Hurricane Nicole in Florida this week.
Then Kris Blackmon, chief channel officer at consultancy JS Group, joins in to discuss how self-described techies can transform themselves into marketing rainmakers. It’s mm, mm, good stuff!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Signs Distribution Alliance with Arrow Electronics - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-signs-distribution-alliance-arrow-electronics
ConnectWise RMM to Gain Network and SaaS Management Functionality - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-rmm-gain-network-and-saas-management-functionality
Ingram Micro Sees “Recession Proof” Year Ahead for IT - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-sees-recession-proof-year-ahead-it
Acronis Introduces Services Automation and Enhanced RMM Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-introduces-services-automation-and-enhanced-rmm-solutions
Acronis Unveils EDR Addition to Cyber Protect Cloud Suite - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-unveils-edr-addition-cyber-protect-cloud-suite
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
This week's episode might remind you of that oddly misformed candy that spent a little too much time in your pocket with regular co-host Rich Freeman out on vacation, but is still just as delicious as Matt and guest co-host Erick Simpson take you door-to-door for some ChannelPro trick-or-treating. And what should you expect in your candy-bag when you get home? A sweet and sour discussion on why you should think about firing some customers this quarter, a chocolaty story on using gaming PCs as rendering engines, and a Twix-like look at two very different Dynabook laptops just to name a few.
Then stick around for a little Halloween fun as Matt and Erick's break out some top scary movie picks to check out while you wait for the next episode. How can you do that?
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
It’s Time To Fire Some Customers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/blog/entry/erick-simpson-s-msp-newsletter-october-2022-it-s-time-fire-some-customers
The Impossible Dream of Cybersecurity - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/impossible-dream-cybersecurity
Gaming PCs as Rendering Engines - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/gaming-pcs-rendering-engines
Dynabook Portege X40-K - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/review/dynabook-portege-x40-k
Dynabook Enters Education Market - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/review/dynabook-e10-s-enters-education-market
A little shame in your life isn’t a problem. Piles of the stuff is a different story. While we ponder how things went this badly wrong, you can enjoy this week’s episode, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host—MSP, security expert, and ChannelPro Peer of the Year Oli Thordarson of Alvaka Networks—discuss the latest enhancement to Sophos MDR, the latest partner resources from D&H, the new partner program from NetApp, and the secrets to successfully onboarding and offboarding managed services clients.
Then they’re joined by Corey Nachreiner, chief security officer at WatchGuard, for a tour through that vendor’s latest Internet Threat Report. Scary yet fun stuff just in time for Halloween, and not the slightest bit shameful.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Sophos Integrates MDR Service with Third-Party Security Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-integrates-mdr-service-third-party-security-solutions
Undeterred by Recession Fears, D&H Is Rolling Out New Partner Resources - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/undeterred-recession-fears-dh-rolling-out-new-partner-resources
NetApp Introduces All-New Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/netapp-introduces-all-new-partner-program
The Art of Onboarding and Offboarding - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/art-onboarding-and-offboarding
WatchGuard Internet Security Report - Q2 2022 - https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-resource-center/security-report-q2-2022
WatchGuard Secplicity site - https://www.secplicity.org/
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Wow, channel pros, you don’t look a day over 39! Just like last year. And the year before that, come to think of it. Sounds like something we need to investigate, which is exactly what we’ll do while you’re listening to Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Andrew Sampson, of SAAI, discuss Auvik’s two latest acquisitions, Beachhead’s new Windows security management feature, what current market conditions look like to the executive team at TD SYNNEX, and the five keys to employee retention.
Then your hosts are joined by Ahsan Siddiqui of Arcserve for a conversation about why scale-our storage is not only an architecturally superior choice for SMB tech providers but a pretty good business opportunity too. Timeless, ageless, advice!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Auvik Buys Saaslio and Boardgent - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/auvik-buys-saaslio-and-boardgent
Beachhead Solutions Adds Windows Security to Remote Device Protection Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/beachhead-solutions-adds-windows-security-remote-device-protection-solution
TD SYNNEX Sees “Enormous Opportunity” in IT Despite Economic Uncertainty - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/td-synnex-sees-enormous-opportunity-it-despite-economic-uncertainty
5 Keys to Employee Retention from N-able - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/5-keys-employee-retention-n-able
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Don’t know what this episode title refers to? Look it up in the FM. And for your listening pleasure while you do so, tune in to this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Lori Hardtke, of ByteWize, discuss all the news from N-able’s Empower partner conference, Kaseya buying ConnectBooster, and ChannelPro’s All-Star award list for 2022.
Then stick around while your hosts are joined by Brad Gross, attorney at law and managed services expert, as he delves into the finer points of MSAs and SLAs. No reading required, in the FM or elsewhere!
Want to hear more from Lori Hardtke? Don't miss her awesome online course, Powerhouse of One: How To Be A Super Successful Solo MSP
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
N-able Previews Cloud Infrastructure Management Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-previews-cloud-infrastructure-management-solution
N-able Execs to MSPs: Manage and Secure Everything - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-execs-msps-manage-and-secure-everything
Kaseya Acquires ConnectBooster - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-acquires-connectbooster
2022 ChannelPro SMB All-Stars - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/awards/2022-channelpro-smb-all-stars
Brad Gross's podcast: The Technology Bradcast - https://bradleygross.podbean.com/
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Get ready, channel pros! Ideas and insights are headed your way like a herd of elephants. Or is it a pack of elephants? A school? While we’re looking that up, settle in as Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Peter Melby, of Greystone Technology and New Charter Technologies, discuss the latest hardware and software from Intel, new security solutions from ESET and BlackPoint Cyber, and a new alerts management solution from Gradient MSP.
Then stick around as managed services expert Karl Palachuk and channel pro Amy Babinchak join in to provide an update on the essential work they and many of their peers are doing at the National Society of IT Service Providers. It’s a conversation that you, like a herd of elephants, will never forget.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Intel Introduces New Desktop Processors and Cross-Platform Integration Software for Windows PCs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/intel-introduces-new-desktop-processors-and-cross-platform-integration-software-windows-pcs
ESET Ships MSP Version of Inspect Cloud XDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/eset-ships-msp-version-inspect-cloud-xdr-solution
BlackPoint Cyber Expands Managed Detection and Response Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/blackpoint-cyber-expands-managed-detection-and-response-solution
Gradient Readies Alerts Management Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/gradient-readies-alerts-management-solution
National Society of IT Service Providers website - https://nsitsp.org/
Rich's ICYMI preview and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you’re like us, you love lobster. And dessert. So why not save time and have them both at once? We’ll let you ponder that question as you listen to Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Dave Sobel (from the Business of Tech and Killing IT podcasts) discuss Lenovo’s recent infrastructure solutions salvo, Nile’s interesting new network-as-a-service offering, making money from environmental sustainability, and perfecting QBRs.
Then keep listening for a conversation with Shannon Murphy, Zomentum’s chief marketer, and Dave Sutton, Wingman Marketing’s managing director, on trends and best practices in sales and marketing for MSPs. It’s a feast for the growth-hungry channel pro!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Lenovo Uncorks Massive Infrastructure Solution Wave - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-uncorks-massive-infrastructure-solution-wave
Nile Aims to Deliver Networking As a Service That’s Truly As a Service - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nile-aims-deliver-networking-service-s-truly-service
Ingram Micro Files Paperwork for IPO - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-files-paperwork-ipo
The Environmental Sustainability Win-Win - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/environmental-sustainability-win-win
Perfecting the QBR - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/perfecting-qbr
Zomentum's MSP Growth Survey - https://www.zomentum.com/blog/msp-growth-survey-results-an-insights-walkthrough-webinar
Pete Matheson (one of Shannon Murphy's favorite sales and marketing gurus) - https://www.notabusinesscoach.com/
Scott Millar (another Shannon Murphy favorite) - https://www.itrockstars.net/
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Though Matt and Rich don’t know exactly what wobblypop is, they both have a strong hunch they’d enjoy it, thanks to input on the topic from this week’s returning guest host, Scott Beck, of BeckTek. Scott’s a Datto partner, so he has plenty of thoughts to share during an in-depth look at this week’s DattoCon event, what was announced there, and how the channel pros in attendance reacted.
Scott’s also a security-first MSP, so he has plenty to contribute during an informative conversation with Matt Brennan, SonicWall’s North American channel chief, about the surprisingly less than totally depressing state of the security landscape per SonicWall’s latest cyber threat report. Cheers!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya Has Investments, Not Cuts, Coming After Datto Purchase - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-has-investments-not-cuts-coming-after-datto-purchase
Optimism and Wariness Among Datto Partners as DattoCon 2022 Concludes - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/optimism-and-wariness-among-datto-partners-dattocon-2022-concludes
Kaseya Finalizing Post-Purchase Integration with Datto - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-finalizing-post-purchase-integration-datto
Datto Has EDR, Managed SOC, and SASE Solutions Arriving Soon - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-has-edr-managed-soc-and-sase-solutions-arriving-soon
Mid-Year Update to the SonicWall 2022 Cyber Threat Report - https://www.sonicwall.com/2022-cyber-threat-report/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Billing customers is exactly like a 3D puzzle involving wooden blocks.
Actually, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard anyone say that, but you’ll understand what we mean after listening to this week’s episode, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Ro Kolakowski, of 6th Street Consulting, discuss ConnectWise getting in the automated managed services payments business, Augmentt rolling out real-time cloud security alerting, Addigy introducing automated policy enrollment for Macs, and a new 17-inch foldable PC from ASUS (pronouced ah-SOOS, we think) that may or may not have a use case.
Then your hosts are joined by Sanjay Mehta, chief cloud officer at Tackle, for an enlightening conversation about the future and importance of cloud marketplaces for channel pros that’s guaranteed not to result in a pile of blocks on the family room table.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Buys Accounting Integration and Payments Processing Vendor Wise-Sync - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-buys-accounting-integration-and-payments-processing-vendor-wise-sync
Augmentt Adds Alerting for Microsoft 365 to Cloud Security Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-adds-alerting-microsoft-365-cloud-security-solution
Addigy Adds Automated Policy Assignment Functionality to Apple Device Management Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/addigy-adds-automated-policy-assignment-functionality-apple-device-management-platform
ASUS Launches Zenbook 17 Fold OLED - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-launches-zenbook-17-fold-oled-301612021.html
The 2023 State of the Channel Survey Is Now Open for Your Insights - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/form/2023-state-channel-survey?utm_source=dedicated&utm_medium=site
Tackle's 2021 State of Cloud Marketplaces Survey - https://tackle.io/resources/reports/state-of-cloud-marketplaces
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a thousand times: Billing customers is exactly like a 3D puzzle involving wooden blocks.
Actually, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard anyone say that, but you’ll understand what we mean after listening to this week’s episode, in which Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Ro Kolakowski, of 6th Street Consulting, discuss ConnectWise getting in the automated managed services payments business, Augmentt rolling out real-time cloud security alerting, Addigy introducing automated policy enrollment for Macs, and a new 17-inch foldable PC from ASUS (pronouced ah-SOOS, we think) that may or may not have a use case.
Then your hosts are joined by Sanjay Mehta, chief cloud officer at Tackle, for an enlightening conversation about the future and importance of cloud marketplaces for channel pros that’s guaranteed not to result in a pile of blocks on the family room table.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Buys Accounting Integration and Payments Processing Vendor Wise-Sync - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-buys-accounting-integration-and-payments-processing-vendor-wise-sync
Augmentt Adds Alerting for Microsoft 365 to Cloud Security Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-adds-alerting-microsoft-365-cloud-security-solution
Addigy Adds Automated Policy Assignment Functionality to Apple Device Management Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/addigy-adds-automated-policy-assignment-functionality-apple-device-management-platform
ASUS Launches Zenbook 17 Fold OLED - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/asus-launches-zenbook-17-fold-oled-301612021.html
The 2023 State of the Channel Survey Is Now Open for Your Insights - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/form/2023-state-channel-survey?utm_source=dedicated&utm_medium=site
Tackle's 2021 State of Cloud Marketplaces Survey - https://tackle.io/resources/reports/state-of-cloud-marketplaces
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Coming to you from the HP Amplify Executive Forum, or maybe the great beyond given how ghost-like he looks, Rich talks with Matt and returning guest host Mile Bloomfield of Tekie Geek about HP's new ink subscription service for SMBs, partner program updates, and hardware for hybrid workers.
Then M&A advisor Abe Garver, of FOCUS Investment Banking, joins in to discuss how—or rather if—inflation, interest rates, and recession fears are affecting the market for MSPs. A heavenly lineup if there ever was one!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
HP Unveils Subscription Ink Replenishment Program and New Printers for SMBs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-unveils-subscription-ink-replenishment-program-and-new-printers-smbs
HP Announces New Partner Enablement Portal and Enhanced Sales Analytics Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-announces-new-partner-enablement-portal-and-enhanced-sales-analytics-platform
HP Introduces Hybrid Work PCs and Peripherals - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-hybrid-work-pcs-and-peripherals
ConnectWise and Channel Program Team Up to Give MSPs a Say in Selecting PitchIT Competition Finalists - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-and-channel-program-team-give-msps-say-selecting-pitchit-competition-finalists
ChannelPro SMB Forums in D.C. and Los Angeles to Offer MSP-Ignite Peer Group Meetings - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-smb-forums-dc-and-los-angeles-offer-msp-ignite-peer-group-meetings
Abe Garver's blog post: Can MSP deals stand up to higher interest rates? - https://focusbankers.com/can-msp-deals-stand-up-to-higher-interest-rates
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Coming to you from the HP Amplify Executive Forum, or maybe the great beyond given how ghost-like he looks, Rich talks with Matt and returning guest host Mile Bloomfield of Tekie Geek about HP's new ink subscription service for SMBs, partner program updates, and hardware for hybrid workers.
Then M&A advisor Abe Garver, of FOCUS Investment Banking, joins in to discuss how—or rather if—inflation, interest rates, and recession fears are affecting the market for MSPs. A heavenly lineup if there ever was one!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
HP Unveils Subscription Ink Replenishment Program and New Printers for SMBs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-unveils-subscription-ink-replenishment-program-and-new-printers-smbs
HP Announces New Partner Enablement Portal and Enhanced Sales Analytics Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-announces-new-partner-enablement-portal-and-enhanced-sales-analytics-platform
HP Introduces Hybrid Work PCs and Peripherals - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-hybrid-work-pcs-and-peripherals
ConnectWise and Channel Program Team Up to Give MSPs a Say in Selecting PitchIT Competition Finalists - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-and-channel-program-team-give-msps-say-selecting-pitchit-competition-finalists
ChannelPro SMB Forums in D.C. and Los Angeles to Offer MSP-Ignite Peer Group Meetings - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-smb-forums-dc-and-los-angeles-offer-msp-ignite-peer-group-meetings
Abe Garver's blog post: Can MSP deals stand up to higher interest rates? - https://focusbankers.com/can-msp-deals-stand-up-to-higher-interest-rates
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Cheerios or starvation? If you’re a breakfast cereal fan, that may not be an easy question. Don’t think it through, though, until you’ve joined Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Antwine Jackson, of Enitech Solutions, as they discuss Kaseya’s new auto-renewal policy, N-able’s new cloud management system, Huntress’s new managed EDR service, and Ingram Micro’s new membership program for ambitious cloud partners, not to mention how, when, and why to fire clients.
Then your hosts are joined by Stephanie Hallford and Michael Nordquist, senior execs at Intel, for a conversation about Intel’s latest vPro chips and conditions in the endpoint market. Tastier than Cheerios for sure!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya, Responding to Partner Complaints, Changes Auto-Renewal Terms - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-responding-partner-complaints-changes-auto-renewal-terms
N-able Introduces First Cloud Management Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-introduces-first-cloud-management-solution
Huntress Rolls Out Managed EDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/huntress-rolls-out-managed-edr-solution
Ingram Micro Launches Membership Program for Growth-Focused Cloud Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-launches-membership-program-growth-focused-cloud-partners
How, When, and Why to Fire Clients - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/how-when-and-why-fire-clients
Intel Introduces vPro Platform for Revolutionary Business Performance - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/vpro-platform-12th-gen-intel-core.html#gs.8z9iag
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
You know what they say in New Hampshire. Live free or die! Or maybe try the skiing and visit the beaches instead. It’s a lovely place. But before you go, please join Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Randolph Carnegie, of Ken-Kor Consulting, as they discuss Augmentt’s new security alerting functionality, the latest winner of the Cecilia Galvin Scholarship, and the results of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards—live from CompTIA’s ChannelCon event!
Then CompTIA analyst Carolyn April and Kevin Bury, N-able’s chief customer officer, join in to discuss new research on the meaning and importance of partner experience. Not sure, but we’re told it has something to do with New Hampshire.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Augmentt Finalizing Real-Time SaaS Security Alerting - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-finalizing-real-time-saas-security-alerting
Newest Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Winner Combines Passion for Tech with Commitment to Diversity - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/newest-cecilia-galvin-scholarship-winner-combines-passion-tech-commitment-diversity
2022 Readers’ Choice Awards - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/awards/2022-readers-choice-awards
CompTIA report: Partner Experience Trends 2022 - https://connect.comptia.org/content/research/partner-experience-trends-2022-research-brief
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
There are stranger things than this week’s ChannelPro Weekly episode, but little else as fun or informative. Joined by security expert and returning guest host Angela Hogaboom, the Cloud Chick herself, Matt and Rich discuss the new Surface for Business hardware at D&H, the new intrusion prevention and container security options from Trend Micro, and the new industry trend data from ConnectWise’s Service Leadership unit.
Then they get a terrifying and utterly fascinating insider’s tour of the topsy-turvy world that is the dark web from Jacob Silutin, head of sales engineering for the Americas at Cyberint. You’ll be glad you live in the Right Side Up!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
D&H Adds Surface for Business Devices to Modern Solutions Unit - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-adds-surface-business-devices-modern-solutions-unit
Trend Micro Centralizes Intrusion Prevention and Container Security for Amazon Web Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/trend-micro-centralizes-intrusion-prevention-and-container-security-amazon-web-services
Businesses Have Miles to Go for Windows 11 Prep - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/businesses-have-miles-go-windows-11-prep
5 Insights from Service Leadership’s 2022 Industry Profitability Report - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/5-insights-service-leadership-s-2022-industry-profitability-report
Cyberint webinar on the dark web with Jacob Silutin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb4iidnz2Sk
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Seems like you can’t trust anyone these days, and ESPECIALLY not zoos, where the “animals” always seem to be “napping.” Really burns us up. While we seethe with outrage, we encourage you to join Matt, Rich, and guest host Rick Smith, of Renactus Technology, the MSP Unplugged podcast, and the Techcon Unplugged IT conference, as they discuss all the news from the Microsoft Inspire partner conference, the where, how, and why of Windows 365, and Matt’s latest, politically-themed roundup of cool hardware from the first half of the year.
Then they’re joined by channel consultant MJ Patent, of Alveo, for a conversation about go-to-market strategy, portfolio strategy, and service portfolio management. If you’re anything less than crystal clear on what all three of those are, you REALLY need to listen to MJ’s sage advice. No kidding, and no scams!
Oh, and by the way, because Rick is such a great guest, he’s provided a discount code for this year’s Techcon Unplugged, September 16-18 in Chicago. Use “channelpro75” at registration to save big!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Incoming Channel Chief Says “There’s Never Been a Better Time To Be a Microsoft Partner” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/incoming-channel-chief-says-there-s-never-been-better-time-be-microsoft-partner
Microsoft Introduces Azure Migration Incentives, Contact Center Solution, and Teams Features - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-introduces-azure-migration-incentives-contact-center-solution-and-teams-features
The Where, How, and Why of Windows 365 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/where-how-and-why-windows-365
The 2022 Business Notebook Primaries - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/2022-business-notebook-primaries
Cast your vote in the business notebook primaries! - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/vote2022
Service Portfolio Management Is Key to Sustainable Revenue Growth - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/service-portfolio-management-key-sustainable-revenue-growth
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you love ice cream as much as we love ice cream it won’t surprise you that ice cream loves ice cream too. Please don’t waste any time making sense of that sentence, though, because there’s too much good stuff in this episode, in which Rich (flying solo while Matt’s on vacation) and returning guest host Eric Long, of Teracloud, examine a new product bundle from N-able for early growth MSPs, new data on cloud security and PC sales, and best practices for conducting employee performance reviews.
Then they’re joined by Jon Murchison, CEO of MDR vendor BlackPoint Cyber, to discuss a scary recent incident in which attackers turned everyday IT management systems into nearly undetectable ransomware delivery tools. Not as sweet as ice cream, but no MSP should miss it.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
N-able Launches Solution Bundle for Growing MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-launches-solution-bundle-growing-msps
New Cloud Security Alliance Survey Finds 67% of Organizations Already Store Sensitive Data in Public Cloud Environments - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220713005142/en/New-Cloud-Security-Alliance-Survey-Finds-67-of-Organizations-Already-Store-Sensitive-Data-in-Public-Cloud-Environments
Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Experienced the Sharpest Decline in Nine Years in Second Quarter of 2022 - https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2022-07-11-gartner-says-worldwide-pc-shipments-experienced-the-sharpest-decline-in-nine-years-in-second-quarter-of-2022
Canalys: Global PC shipments down 15% in Q2 2022 due to Chinese production crunch - https://www.canalys.com/newsroom/worldwide-pc-shipments-Q2-2022
Getting Performance Reviews Right - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/getting-performance-reviews-right
From BlackPoint Cyber: Malware on Trial – Tech Tuesday Blog Post - https://blackpointcyber.com/resources/blog/malware-on-trial
Jon Murchison's The Unfair Fight podcast - https://theunfairfight.libsyn.com/
Rich's quickie preview of the week ahead
Why does so much nautical terminology sound vaguely naughty? While we ponder that vital topic, please enjoy this week’s ChannelPro Weekly, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host/MSP consultant extraordinaire Manuel Palachuk, of Manuel Palachuk International, discuss N-able buying a cloud management vendor, Augmentt offering free cloud management tools, and Acronis integrating with Splashtop.
Then stick around for an important discussion with insurance expert Justin Reinmuth, of Techrug, about risk management for channel pros (hint: there’s a lot more than insurance involved). It’s a boatload of insights, and it’s setting sail now!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
N-able Buys Cloud Management Vendor Spinpanel - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-buys-cloud-management-vendor-spinpanel
Augmentt Launches Free Cloud Security and Management Tools - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-launches-free-cloud-security-and-management-tools
Acronis Integrates Cyber Protect Cloud with Splashtop Remote Access Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-integrates-cyber-protect-cloud-splashtop-remote-access-solution
Techrug - http://www.techrug.com/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
How about that Sven? You do know Sven, right? Everybody knows Sven! Especially Matt, Rich, and their returning guest host for this special episode of ChannelPro Weekly sponsored by Exclusive Networks, Chris Ploessel of RedNight Consulting. When not reminiscing about Sven, they discuss the state of the desktop as a service market, the rise of vertical industry clouds, and the secrets to successful networking (the professional kind, not the IT kind).
Then they’re joined by Mark Leff of Exclusive Networks for a can’t-miss conversation about the authorized Fortinet training services Exclusive now offers, a first among distributors, and more broadly about the importance of security training in attracting employees in a tight labor market, retaining the employees you have, and growing your security business. It’ll change your thinking on a topic you thought you knew all about. Take it from Sven!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
DaaS Gains Ground for Secure Hybrid Work - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/daas-gains-ground-secure-hybrid-work
The Rise of Vertical Industry Clouds - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/rise-vertical-industry-clouds
Working Your Networks - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/working-your-networks
Training from Exclusive Networks - https://training.exclusive-networks.com/en-US
Heads up! There’s a new ChannelPro Weekly coming at you featuring Matt, Rich, guest host Vince Tinnirello of Anchor Network Solutions, and ChannelPro Managing editor Colleen Frye. They’ve all got lots to say about Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s new solution-as-a-service partner program, Dell’s strong but somewhat slower PC sales, documentation pro tips, and the 2022 summer edition of the ChannelPro Book Club.
Then managed services consultant Jennifer Bleam, of MSP Sales Revolution, stops by to discuss her new book, Simplified Cybersecurity Sales for MSPs: The Secret Formula For Closing Cybersecurity Deals Without Feeling Slimy. It’ll spark insights that keep coming back!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
HPE Unveils New Partner Program for As-a-Service Solution Providers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hpe-unveils-new-partner-program-service-solution-providers
Dell’s Stratospheric Client Hardware Revenue is Coming Slowly Back to Earth - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-s-stratospheric-client-hardware-revenue-coming-slowly-back-earth
Documentation Pro Tips - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/documentation-pro-tips
ChannelPro Book Club: Summer Reading List 2022 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/channelpro-book-club-summer-reading-list-2022
Raving Fans : Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service - https://www.amazon.com/Raving-Fans-Revolutionary-Approach-Customer/dp/0006530699
The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey - https://www.amazon.com/One-Minute-Manager-Meets-Monkey/dp/0688103804
Fish: A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results - https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Proven-Morale-Improve-Results/dp/0786866020
A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload - https://www.amazon.com/World-Without-Email-Reimagining-Communication/dp/0525536558
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
Simplified Cybersecurity Sales For MSPs: The Secret Formula For Closing Cybersecurity Deals Without Feeling Slimy - https://www.amazon.com/Simplified-Cybersecurity-Sales-MSPs-Formula/dp/1646492315
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Fear not, channel pros. Matt and Rich will protect you from nosey little talking paper clip icons. And with help from returning guest host Angel Rojas, of DataCorps Technology Solutions, they’ll also discuss Kaseya closing its acquisition of Datto, the new, possibly breakthrough RMM solution Kaseya says it has coming later this year, and the new AI-powered recommendation engine Kaseya just launched that they swear isn’t Clippy. Plus, we’ll dive into the keys to building sticky customer relationships.
All of which is followed by a visit from Managing Editor Colleen Frye for a can’t-miss conversation with David Rose, of Rose Computer Technology Services, about his inspiring contributions in the local community and how you can start making an impact helping people in need too. Try as he might, even Clippy couldn’t spoil this episode!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya Closes Datto Acquisition - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-closes-datto-acquisition
Kaseya CEO on Datto: “We Want to Keep Everything That’s Great” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-ceo-datto-we-want-keep-everything-s-great
Kaseya Rolls Out AI-Powered Recommendation Engine and Previews Next RMM Release at Connect IT Conference - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-rolls-out-ai-powered-recommendation-engine-and-previews-next-rmm-release-connect-it
Getting Sticky with IT - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/getting-sticky-it
Rose Computer Technology Services Champions Community - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/rose-computer-technology-services-champions-community
Colleen Frye's Not-For-Profit column - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/not-profit
Angel's museum pick: Game Boy Color - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/mgp
Matt's tech pick: Steam Deck - https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Remember your first Walkman? No? Then you’re a lot younger than Matt and Rich, who are joined by returning guest host Lisa Shorr, of MSP branding consultancy Shorr Success and Secure Future Tech Solutions, a managed service provider in Rhode Island, to discuss cyber insurance news from Augmentt and ConnectWise, partner program news from Mailprotector and Malwarebytes, and the latest scary threat news from last week’s RSA Conference.
Then all three of your hosts are joined by Splashtop channel chief Justin Windsor to discuss that vendor’s 2022 State of Remote Support Market Trends Report and its disturbing stats on help desk technician burnout. It’s a conversation so interesting you’ll want to hit rewind and then play a few times.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
New Tools from ConnectWise Aim to Simplify Cyber Insurance Application Process - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/new-tools-connectwise-aim-simplify-cyber-insurance-application-process
Augmentt Offers Cyber Insurance Discounts to Cloud Management Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-offers-cyber-insurance-discounts-cloud-management-partners
Mailprotector Launches New Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/mailprotector-launches-new-partner-program
Malwarebytes is Investing Big in Managed Service Providers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/malwarebytes-investing-big-managed-service-providers
7 Threat Trends from the 2022 RSA Conference - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/7-threat-trends-2022-rsa-conference
Splashtop 2022 State of Remote Support Market Trends - https://www.splashtop.com/state-of-remote-support-2022
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Put ‘er there, pal! Or come to think of it, maybe don’t per ‘er there just yet. While we think that through, we invite you to join Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Michael Goldstein, of LAN Infotech, as they discuss the new threat intelligence portal from Kaspersky, former Microsoft channel chief Rodney Clark’s new gig, the current state of play in the hardware market, and whether or not cloud vendors selling direct to end users is a threat to channel pros.
Then stick around for a ChannelPro Weekly first, as Matt and Rich are joined by MSP and business guru Rick Jordan for a simulcast conversation about the tech landscape, the M&A market, and more that will appear both here and in Rick’s ALL IN podcast. Even germaphobes will enjoy it!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaspersky Enhances Threat Intelligence Portal - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaspersky-enhances-threat-intelligence-portal
Johnson Controls Appoints Rodney Clark as Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer - https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/media-center/news/press-releases/2022/05/26/johnson-controls-appoints-rodney-clark-as-vice-president-and-chief-commercial-officer
Ingram Micro Confident It Can Beat Its Largest Competitor—Cloud Vendors Who Sell Direct - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-confident-it-can-beat-its-largest-competitor-cloud-vendors-who-sell-direct
Canalys: Worldwide PC revenue up by more than 15% even as shipments fall 3% in Q1 2022 - https://www.canalys.com/newsroom/worldwide-pc-shipments-Q1-2022
Dell Technologies Delivers Record First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Results - https://investors.delltechnologies.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dell-technologies-delivers-record-first-quarter-fiscal-2023
HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter Results - https://press.hp.com/us/en/press-releases/2022/hp-inc-reports-fiscal-2022-second-quarter-results.html
Worldwide Hardcopy Peripherals Shipments Fell 12.3% Year Over Year in the First Quarter of 2022, According to IDC - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220601006200/en/Worldwide-Hardcopy-Peripherals-Shipments-Fell-12.3-Year-Over-Year-in-the-First-Quarter-of-2022-According-to-IDC
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Think Halloween is the only time you can get a fun-sized Snicker-nugget? At ChannelPro you can get them year round, and there's plenty for everyone with Rich out on vacation. That leaves Matt and guest host Erick Simpson to discuss Bitdefender's new consumption-priced MDR service for MSPs, the latest edition of Ninja One's software suite, how to help SMBs leverage IT to drive growth, and some great tips on optimizing document migrations.
Then stick around to meet Jeff O'Heir, ChannelPro's new Event Content Director and Community Manager. Learn more about his role at our regional events and the work he's doing on ChannelPro's new action councils. It's more fun than a full-size Snickers!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Bitdefender Developing Flexible Consumption-Priced MDR Service for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bitdefender-developing-flexible-consumption-priced-mdr-service-msps
NinjaOne Ships Latest Edition of Growing Managed Services Software Suite - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjaone-ships-latest-edition-growing-managed-services-software-suite
Help SMBs Leverage IT to Drive Growth - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/help-smbs-leverage-it-drive-growth
3 Tips for Understanding and Optimizing Document Migration - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/3-tips-understanding-and-optimizing-document-migration
Dell Expert Network - https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/lp/dell-expert-network
Don’t let those end users stay up past their bedtime, channel pros, and help yourself to any snacks in the cupboard. In the meantime, why not listen in as Matt, Rich, and guest host Frank Bravata, of MSP Cyber Brigade, discuss the news from Ingram Micro’s latest Cloud Summit, channel chief Rodney Clark departing Microsoft, and ChannelPro’s 2022 Vendors on the Vanguard list?
Then stick around while your hosts speak with analyst Bob Takacs of Analysys Mason about the current optimistic mood and tech spending patterns of U.S. SMBs. We won’t tell your parents just this time.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Ingram Micro Launches “Digital Experience” Partner Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-launches-digital-experience-partner-platform
Ingram Micro Spotlights Investments in Partner Success at 2022 Cloud Summit - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-spotlights-investments-partner-success-2022-cloud-summit
Next step for Rodney Clark - https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/next-steps-for-rodney)-clark
Meet the 2022 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/meet-2022-channelpro-vendors-vanguard
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Combine two flavors of ice cream in one cone, and you get a delicious treat. Combine two RMM systems into one and you get…well, that depends, doesn’t it? That’s just one of the mysteries of life that Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Ronnie Parisella chew over this week when not discussing the buzz from the latest TD SYNNEX partner conference, Keeper Security’s remote access solution, a forthcoming managed service from BLOKWORX for Cytracom’s ControlOne secure network connectivity solution, and Datto exec Rob Rae’s take on the pending deal that will make Datto part of Kaseya.
Then your hosts are joined by Juan Fernandez, of The MSP Growth Coalition, for a thoughtful conversation about the past, present, and (especially) future of managed services. Yummy!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Four Facts of Life for the Channel Today, According to TD SYNNEX Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/four-facts-life-channel-today-according-td-synnex-partners
Keeper Security Launches Remote Access Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/keeper-security-launches-remote-access-solution
Datto Exec to Partners: It’s Business as Usual - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-exec-partners-it-s-business-usual
BLOKWORX to Offer Managed Edition of Cytracom Secure Networking Service - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/blokworx-offer-managed-edition-cytracom-secure-networking-service
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Cybersecurity’s tough, but is anything more puzzling than seafood? No really, think about it. Or better yet, don’t think about it and listen to this special edition of ChannelPro Weekly sponsored by Datto instead. Matt and Rich are joined by Datto partner Brian Weiss, of ITECH Solutions, to discuss Pax8 adding AWS to its line card, Dell’s surprisingly strong PC sales two years into the work-from-home era, and the secrets to influencing vendor roadmaps.
Then they’re joined by Ryan Weeks, Datto’s CISO, for a deep dive into the SaaS security landscape. And seafood. No tartar sauce needed!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Pax8 to Offer Solutions from Amazon Web Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pax8-offer-solutions-amazon-web-services
Dell Seeing Continued Demand for Commercial PCs Two Years into Work-From-Home Era - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-seeing-continued-demand-commercial-pcs-two-years-work-home-era
Shaping Vendor Roadmaps - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/shaping-vendor-roadmaps
Eliminate Data Loss. Jumpstart your SaaS Protection - https://datto.com/channelpro
Here’s a thought. Rename the OS drive on your PC the Q drive. Makes about as much sense as the letter you probably use now. Next, tune into this week’s jam-packed episode, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Paul Nebb, of Titan Technologies, discuss Eaton’s move into peripherals, Datto’s new BDR appliances and cloud continuity solution, and a new managed SD-WAN offering from Fortinet, Ingram Micro, and Masergy.
That’s all followed by two (count ‘em) interviews. First, Laurie Mitchell of Wasabi Technologies discusses turning cloud storage from a commodity into a revenue, efficiency, and security opportunity. Then Jason Howell, of SkyAMP, pulls back the veil a bit on his company’s fascinating but mysterious wireless signal boosting technology. We’ll C you there!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Eaton Says Tripp Lite Portfolio Offers “Massive Opportunity” to Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/eaton-says-tripp-lite-portfolio-offers-massive-opportunity-partners
Datto Ships New SIRIS Series and Updated Cloud Continuity Solution for PCs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-ships-new-siris-series-and-updated-cloud-continuity-solution-pcs
Fortinet, Ingram Micro, and Masergy Collaborate on Managed SD-WAN Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/fortinet-ingram-micro-and-masergy-collaborate-managed-sd-wan-solution
Vendor to Watch: SkyAMP - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/vendor-watch-skyamp
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Ransomware just struck your client. Our suggestion? Do NOT place your first call to Ghostbusters. To find out who you should call, listen to this week’s episode, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Ben Pearce, of ACP Technologies, discuss the news from the 2022 Robin Robins IT Sales and Marketing Boot Camp event, the new incident response service from ConnectWise, and the secrets to generating big financial results with small managed services teams.
Then they’re joined by Dave MacKinnon, vice president and CISO of N-able, for an important conversation about a recent N-able research study that turned up some distressing numbers about how often MSPs suffer successful cyberattacks, and how rarely they take basic precautions like implementing MFA. It might just have you calling 9-1-1.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Hitting Home Runs on Business Process Improvements - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/hitting-home-runs-business-process-improvements
Kaseya CEO Takes the Stage at Robin Robins’ Annual Boot Camp - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-ceo-takes-stage-robin-robins-annual-boot-camp
ConnectWise Introduces Incident Response Service - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-introduces-incident-response-service
Small Teams, Big Results - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/small-teams-big-results
More MSPs in Cybercriminals’ Crosshairs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/more-msps-cybercriminals-crosshairs
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Riddle me this, channel pros. What do you get when you combine a Kaseya with a Datto? Still don’t have it? Join the pack that includes Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Josh Weiss, of LA Creative Technologies. They have some details to share via Rich’s exclusive conversation with Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola, however, not to mention additional thoughts on Thoma Bravo selling Barracuda Networks to KKR and Cisco offering a new partner specialization in environmental sustainability. Not satisfied? There’s also an insightful and extremely timely conversation about the big changes coming to Microsoft’s partner program, live from the SMB TechFest conference, with the host of that show, MSP Dave Seibert. Maybe not a $6.2 billion episode, but close!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya Acquiring Datto for $6.2 Billion - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-acquiring-datto-62-billion
ChannelPro Exclusive: Kaseya Addresses Datto Acquisition - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-exclusive-kaseya-addresses-datto-acquisition
Thoma Bravo Sells Barracuda to KKR - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/thoma-bravo-sells-barracuda-kkr
Cisco Introduces Environmental Sustainability Specialization - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/cisco-introduces-environmental-sustainability-specialization
CyberDrain Improved Partner Portal - https://cipp.app/
ImmyBot - https://immy.bot/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
You’ve got to pity those poor accountants. Bad enough they’ve got all those tax returns to complete this time of year. Now they’re getting the cold shoulder from channel pros too.
Ah well, you’ll understand why after you’ve heard Matt, Rich, and guest host Stanley Louissaint, of MSP Fluid Designs, talk about turning QuickBooks and other SMB business applications into a whole new revenue source with Elliot Curtis, of Intuit (which loves accountants). That insightful conversation comes after equally interesting discussions about UCaaS vendor Cytracom’s move into secure networking, Zoom’s new partner program, and the post-merger status of TD SYNNEX. We think you’ll enjoy it no matter what you think of accountants.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Cytracom Unveils Secure Network Connectivity Solution for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/cytracom-unveils-secure-network-connectivity-solution-msps
Zoom Introduces New Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/zoom-introduces-new-partner-program
For TD SYNNEX, Life After Merger is All in the Family - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/td-synnex-life-after-merger-all-family
TD SYNNEX Strikes Upbeat Note at Meeting of Varnex Partner Community - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/td-synnex-strikes-upbeat-note-meeting-varnex-partner-community
New QuickBooks Online reseller commercial model to drive service provider and customer success - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/blog/whats-new/new-quickbooks-online-reseller-commercial-model-to-drive-partner-and-small-business-success
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
It takes all kinds, folks, and you’re welcome to join us at ChannelPro Weekly no matter how much hair you have. Or don’t. Or what color it is. You’re also welcome to join Matt and Rich as they speak with Barbara Paluszkiewicz, of IT consultancy CDN Technologies, about HPE GreenLake’s new Aruba network-as-a-service solutions, taking your cold calling game to the next level, and a fascinating product from a vendor to watch named SkyAMP.
Then they’re joined by Reed Warren, of M&A consultancy iT Valuations, for an in-depth conversation about when to sell and what to expect when you do. It’s hair-raising stuff!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Barbara's podcasts - https://www.cdntechnologies.com/podcasts/
HPE Adds Aruba Networking-as-a-Service Solutions to GreenLake Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hpe-adds-aruba-networking-service-solutions-greenlake-platform
Cold Calling 201 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cold-calling-201
Vendor to Watch: SkyAMP - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/vendor-watch-skyamp
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Some matchups are competitive. Others not so much. And when it comes to bacon versus, well, anything, Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Brian Weiss, of ITECH Solutions, are in lockstep agreement. They also have a lot to say about why the VAM (as opposed to VAR) business model is a winner, Microsoft’s total partner program rewrite, CompTIA’s decision to give away ISAO access to all its MSP members, Kaseya’s new Compliance Manager release, and the first appearance of desktop management in Augmentt’s cloud management portfolio.
Then they’re joined by Charles Ferland of Lenovo for an insider’s take on channel opportunities in edge computing. It’s a sizzling market! Though not as good as bacon alongside scrambled eggs.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Evolving Microsoft Partner Network programs for partner growth and customer success - https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2022/03/16/evolving-microsoft-partner-network-programs-for-partner-growth-and-customer-success/
CompTIA Offers Free ISAO Access to MSP Members - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-offers-free-isao-access-msp-members
Kaseya Adds Employee Training, Azure Integration, and Customized Standards to Compliance Manager - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-adds-employee-training-azure-integration-and-customized-standards-compliance-manager
Augmentt Builds Desktop App Discovery and Security Alerts into Cloud Management Suite - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-builds-desktop-app-discovery-and-security-alerts-cloud-management-suite
Compliance is for Everyone - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/compliance-everyone
Service Portfolio Management Is Key to Sustainable Revenue Growth - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/service-portfolio-management-key-sustainable-revenue-growth
Nominations Are Open for the Fourth Annual CompTIA ChannelPro Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Award - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/nominations-are-open-fourth-annual-comptia-channelpro-cecilia-galvin-scholarship-award
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It’s dangerous out there, ma. Always use toofah. If you don’t believe me, take it from Matt, Rich and returning guest host Lawrence Cruciana, of Corporate Information Technologies. They and this week’s interview guest—Grayson Milbourne, security intelligence director at Webroot—have plenty to say about ransomware-as-a-service, Log4j threats, and a bunch of other reasons why none of us can have too much toofah these days.
And that conversation comes after some interesting discussion of why Axcient and N-able are seeing such strong momentum around direct-to-cloud BDR, the clever new integration between Trend Micro’s security software and Cowbell Cyber’s insurance platform, a new vendor RFQ tool from the QuoteWerks team, and why good documentation can increase your sale value in an M&A negotiation. Trust us, the whole episode is a winnah.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Axcient Adds Backup Verification to Direct-to-Cloud BDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/axcient-adds-backup-verification-direct-cloud-bdr-solution
N-able Aims to be Synonymous with BDR - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-aims-be-synonymous-bdr
Trend Micro and Cowbell Cyber Partner to Reduce Costs and Save Time on Cyber Insurance - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/trend-micro-and-cowbell-cyber-partner-reduce-costs-and-save-time-cyber-insurance
QuoteWerks Maker Aspire Technologies Ships Real-Time Request for Quote Tool - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/quotewerks-maker-aspire-technologies-ships-real-time-request-quote-tool
IT Documentation: Key to Streamlined, Successful M&As - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/it-documentation-key-streamlined-successful-mas
Lawrence Cruciana's blog - https://www.corp-infotech.com/blog
Infragard webinar featuring Lawrence Cruciana: The State of Security in SLTT & SMB Organizations - https://www.ntinfragard.org/events/the-state-of-security-in-sltt-and-smb-organizations
NCCoE Guide: Data Integrity: Detecting and Responding to Ransomware and Other Destructive
Events - https://www.nccoe.nist.gov/data-integrity-detecting-and-responding-ransomware-and-other-destructive-events
NIST/NCCoE Guide: Improving Cybersecurity of Managed Service Providers - https://www.nccoe.nist.gov/sites/default/files/legacy-files/msp-ic-project-description-draft.pdf
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So maybe mom DOES love us best, but can you blame her? We’ve got Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Luis Alvarez, of leading-edge solution provider Alvarez Technology Group, here to discuss Nerdio’s melding of virtual and physical resource management, ThreatLocker’s innovative new network access control product, Pax8’s network security distribution deal with WatchGuard, and the secrets to thriving in the post-endpoint era of managed services.
Then we’ve got Michael Schwab, co-president of D&H Distributing, with us to share his take on where the money is today in SMB technology and where it will be in the future. Looks like we ARE the boss of you now.
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Nerdio Integrates Azure Management Tool with Microsoft Endpoint Manager - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nerdio-integrates-azure-management-tool-microsoft-endpoint-manager
Nerdio’s Number One Competitor is…You - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nerdio-s-number-one-competitor-you
ThreatLocker Unveils Zero Trust Network Access Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/threatlocker-unveils-zero-trust-network-access-solution
Pax8 Adds Firewall Services from WatchGuard to Security Catalog -
Thriving in Post-Endpoint Managed Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pax8-adds-firewall-services-watchguard-security-catalog
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This show’s going out to all of you who care about managed services, cybersecurity, and working with distributors. Except for YOU, Larry. Jerk.
We trust the rest of you will enjoy hearing Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Bob Coppedge, of Simplex-IT, discuss Gradient MSP’s new integration hub for billing reconciliation, Nodeware’s vulnerability management integration with SOCSoter’s SOC, the joys (er, agonies) of Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience, and the secrets to building a state-of-the-art website. Not to mention the expert insider’s big picture take on the past, present, and future of distribution they get from channel veteran Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC). Even Larry won’t have a bad word to say about this episode.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Gradient MSP Introduces Integration Hub for Vendor Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/gradient-msp-introduces-integration-hub-vendor-partners
IGI CyberLabs Integrates Nodeware Vulnerability Management System with SOCSoter Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/igi-cyberlabs-integrates-nodeware-vulnerability-management-system-socsoter-platform
Get Ready for Microsoft New Commerce Experience - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/get-ready-microsoft-new-commerce-experience
Power Up Your Website - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/power-your-website
Global Technology Distribution Council website - https://gtdc.org/
GTDC report: Looking Beyond the Curve - https://gtdc.org/resource/looking-beyond-the-curve
Bob Coppedge webinar: Co-Managed IT (CoMITs) Services overview for 2022 -
Bob Coppedge video: MSP: Co-Managed IT Options - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdMSQG51oM0
Bob's co-managed IT Facebook group: Co-Managed IT services | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/CoMITs
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If you thought your customers have bigger threats to worry about these days than ladders, you’ll be thinking again by the end of this episode featuring Matt, Rich, and their returning guest host, certified ethical hacker and MSP Michael Cocanower. You’ll also hear their thoughts about the latest revisions to Dell’s partner program, the new security executives at ConnectWise and NinjaOne, the latest developments in ransomware as a service, and the latest headaches associated with cyber insurance.
All that’s followed by a fascinating conversation with Heath Adams, founder of TCM Security and also an ethical hacker, about how channel pros can become ethical hackers themselves and why doing so is worth the effort. And also about why trusting dudes with ladders sometimes ends badly.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
itSynergy home page - http://www.itsynergy.com/
Dell Standardizes Partner Program Rules and Benefits for Solution Provider, Cloud, and OEM Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-standardizes-partner-program-rules-and-benefits-solution-provider-cloud-and-oem-partners
ConnectWise Names New Business Unit Leaders and CISO - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-names-new-business-unit-leaders-and-ciso
NinjaOne Hires Chief Trust Officer - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjaone-hires-chief-trust-officer
N-able Partners Worldwide Say Goodbye to Legacy AV Solutions in Favor of SentinelOne EDR to Protect Over 1 Million Customer Endpoints - https://www.n-able.com/press/press-releases/n-able-partners-worldwide-say-goodbye-to-legacy-av-solutions-in-favor-of-sentinelone-edr-to-protect-over-1-million-customer-endpoints
M&A Today: A First-Person Look at Selling Your Business - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/video/ma-today-first-person-look-selling-your-business
TCM Security Academy - https://academy.tcm-sec.com/
TCM Security Academy course in practical eithical hacking - https://academy.tcm-sec.com/p/practical-ethical-hacking-the-complete-course
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Don’t worry. If you haven’t collected enough box tops to get the coveted ChannelPro Weekly secret decoder ring, you’ll still enjoy this week’s episode, in which Matt and Rich are joined by returning guest host Corey Kirkendoll, of 5K Technical Services. The three of them discuss LogMeIn becoming GoTo and making a push into the channel, Unitrends launching its first small office BDR appliances, and the secrets to picking an MSSP.
Then they’re joined by ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye to congratulate Oli Thordarson, president and CEO of Alvaka Networks and ChannelPro’s just-crowned Peer of the Year for 2022. You won’t need a decoder ring to figure out why he won, either, once you’ve heard him speak about his business.
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LogMeIn Introduces New Name, IT Management Tool, and Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/logmein-introduces-new-name-it-management-tool-and-partner-program
Unitrends Launches Small Office BDR Appliances - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/unitrends-launches-small-office-bdr-appliances
8 Tips for Choosing an MSSP - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/8-tips-choosing-mssp
The ChannelPro Network Announces Annual Peer of the Year Award - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-network-announces-annual-peer-year-award
Building a Rapid Response Brand by Oli Thordarson - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/building-rapid-response-brand
Meet the 2022 Peer of the Year Nominees - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/hub/meet-2022-peer-year-nominees
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Mmmm, nothing beats the intoxicating aroma of good salesmanship. Listen to Matt, Rich, guest host Lisa Shorr (of Secure Future Tech Solutions and Shorr Success) speak with sales expert Keith Lubner (of Sales Gravy), and you’ll see what we mean.
Don’t miss out on the conversation about ID Agent turning its security awareness training tool into a standalone product, Sophos breaking into zero-trust network access, and Lenovo’s high-performance computing-as-a-service offering either, not to mention Lisa’s recent article on running your business with emotional intelligence. Smells like good stuff to us!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Lisa Shorr's Brand Bytes blog - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/blog/lisa-shorr-brand-bytes
Lisa's personal brand training course - https://msp.shorrsuccess.com/personalbrand
ID Agent Turns BullPhish ID Security Training Solution Into Stand-Alone Product - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/id-agent-turns-bullphish-id-security-training-solution-stand-alone-product
Sophos Enters Zero-Trust Network Access Market - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-enters-zero-trust-network-access-market
Lenovo Adds High-Performance Computing to TruScale As-a-Service Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-adds-high-performance-computing-truscale-service-program
"The Five Ways I Use Emotional Intelligence to Keep My MSP Strong Through the Pandemic," by Lisa Shorr - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/blog/entry/five-ways-i-use-emotional-intelligence-keep-my-msp-strong-through-pandemic
Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling, by Jeb Blount - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119144752/ref=redir_mobile_desktop
Sales EQ: How Ultra High Performers Leverage Sales-Specific Emotional Intelligence to Close the Complex Deal, by Jeb Blount -https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119312574/ref=redir_mobile_desktop
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Nothing says old school cool quite like a Rolodex. Just ask Matt, Rich, and guest host Esteban Blanco, of Blanco I.T. But first, ask them about Datto buying EDR vendor Infocyte, the new education PCs from HP, and predictions for IT in 2022, because they have lots to say about all that and more.
Then they’re joined by Rex Frank, vice president of academy at Pax8, to discuss the importance of building plans for what you’ll do after an exit into your exit plan, to avoid emotional and financial stress. If you’re old enough to know what a Rolodex is, or maybe even own one, you need to hear this conversation.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Register for the 2022 ChannelPro SMB Forum in Newark, NJ! Use Promo Code CPVIP - https://cvent.me/N9Mqyn
Datto Buys EDR Vendor Infocyte - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-buys-edr-vendor-infocyte
HP Introduces PCs and Webcams for a New Era of Education - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-pcs-and-webcams-new-era-education
Welcome to the Year of the Predictable - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/welcome-year-predictable
Post-Exit Exit Planning - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/post-exit-exit-planning
The Celebrant Singers - http://www.celebrants.org/
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The forecast for this episode? Continuing business-building insights and information with pockets of fun. That’s courtesy of Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Dave Seibert, of channel pro IT Innovators and the SMB TechFest event series. Together, they discuss leadership changes at Ingram Micro, a first-ever line of network switches from Sophos, new vulnerability management functionality for Log4j from Nodeware, and the secrets of successful social media marketing.
Then they’re joined by Justin Gilbert of Zix for an informative conversation about Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience and its implications for members of the Cloud Solution Provider program. Arguably not the most fun topic, but definitely timely.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Find out what the Microsoft New Commerce Experience (NCE) means for you - https://bit.ly/NCEOpenText
New Ingram CEO to Channel Pros: “We’re Going to Continue to Make Investments Around Helping our Partners” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/new-ingram-ceo-channel-pros-we-re-going-continue-make-investments-around-helping-our-partners
Sophos Adds Switches to Network Appliance Portfolio - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-adds-switches-network-appliance-portfolio
IGI CyberLabs Equips Nodeware Solution to Find Log4j Exposures GitHub post on Log4j - https://github.com/NCSC-NL/log4shell/blob/main/software/README.md
Social Work: Maximizing Social Media for Business Results - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/social-work-maximizing-social-media-business-results
Microsoft’s Upcoming Updates: What to Expect from Changes - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/microsoft-s-upcoming-updates-what-expect-changes
Justin Gilbert's email address: jgilbert@appriver.com
Dave's museum pick: Antique Silicon Wafers
Matt's Tech Pick: Intel Core i7-12700K - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/134594/intel-core-i712700k-processor-25m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz/specifications.html
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Not eager to work in the office again? We know something that might change your mind. We also know that you’ll enjoy listening in as Matt, Rich, and guest host Nancy Sabino, of Synetek Solutions, discuss Nerdio’s new Azure Virtual Desktop continuity features, why AWS users probably wish they had something like that this week, new SD-WAN and SASE services from Aryaka and Aruba, and new email security plans from Barracuda.
That’s all followed by a conversation with Amy De Salvatore, vice president of business development and strategic alliances at security-focused venture capital firm NightDragon, about the security market, the keys to strong relationships between security vendors and security partners, and more. Sweet!
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The Human Condition: Article by Nancy Sabino on trust-based customer relationships - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/human-condition
Nerdio Adds BDR Features for Azure Virtual Desktop to Nerdio Manager - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nerdio-adds-bdr-features-azure-virtual-desktop-nerdio-manager
Aruba Introduces Appliance-Free Networking Solution for Home and Small Offices - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/aruba-introduces-appliance-free-networking-solution-home-and-small-offices
Aryaka Announces Managed SD-WAN and SASE Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/aryaka-announces-managed-sd-wan-and-sase-services
Barracuda Revamps Email Security Plans - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/barracuda-revamps-email-security-plans
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Bring your own…pitchfork? Poodle? Pompadour? You’ll just have to listen to this week’s show to find out. Luckily for you, you’ll also hear Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Rory Sanchez, of True Digital Security, discuss the new stand-alone small business edition of Microsoft Teams, Poly’s desk phone trade-in program, research from Auvik revealing the future of SMB networking, and evidence from Sophos and Trend Micro that security vendors are all-in on cloud.
Then your hosts are joined by Mark Kirstein, vice president of customer success at Cosant Cyber Security, to sort through the government’s recently introduced CMMC 2.0 guidelines. You’ll want to bring your own pen for that part of the show, to take notes.
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Microsoft Launches Stand-Alone Small Business Edition of Teams Collaboration App - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-launches-stand-alone-small-business-edition-teams-collaboration-app
Poly Offering Credit for Office Communication Equipment Upgrades - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/poly-offering-credit-office-communication-equipment-upgrades
The Wireless-First, Cloud-Oriented Network of the Future is Coming into Place, Says Auvik - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/wireless-first-cloud-oriented-network-future-coming-place-says-auvik
Sophos and Trend Micro Agree: Cloud Security is Now a Mandatory Channel Skill - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-and-trend-micro-agree-cloud-security-now-mandatory-channel-skill
DoD Announces Major CMMC Changes - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/blog/entry/dod-announces-major-cmmc-changes
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you’re into tube steak and sports, this is the episode for you. You’ll like it if you’re just into managed services too, because Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Scott Beck, of BeckTek, have plenty to say about the new billing reconciliation solution from Gradient MSP, the new digital maturity scoring and data asset management offerings from ScalePad, and the addition of endpoints to Liongard’s “unified visibility” platform.
Then your hosts are joined by Forrester analyst Jay McBain for a thought-provoking look at the top 10 “uber-trends” affecting the SMB channel. You’ll find it WAY more nourishing than any hot dog you’ve eaten.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Scott Beck's personal website - https://www.becktek.ca/scottbeck
Jay McBain's Forrester blog - https://www.forrester.com/blogs/author/jay_mcbain
Jay McBain's personal website - https://www.jaymcbain.com/
Gradient MSP Launches Billing Reconciliation Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/gradient-msp-launches-billing-reconciliation-solution
ScalePad Acquires Backup Radar, Rolls Out “Digital Maturity” Scores - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/scalepad-acquires-backup-radar-rolls-out-digital-maturity-scores
Liongard Adds Endpoint Data to “Unified Visibility” Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/liongard-adds-endpoint-data-unified-visibility-platform
Service Manager Success Secrets - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/service-manager-success-secrets
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Ready to automate and accelerate as-a-service solutions? Well then, gentlemen (and ladies), you know what to do. So does Ingram Micro, as Matt and Rich discuss with co-host Seana Fippin, of MSP Red Box Business Solutions, who also chimes in on the new platform and RMM solution ConnectWise introduced this week, OpenText buying Zix, and how to hold effective virtual meetings at a hybrid workplace.
Want more? With private equity firms snapping up MSPs left and right, you will not want to miss the conversation Matt and Rich have with Abe Garver of M&A specialist FOCUS Investment Banking and Willis Cantey of MSP Cantey Tech Consulting about where the M&A landscape stands today and what that means for you. Start your engines indeed, channel pros.
Matt and Rich join Seana in dedicating this episode of ChannelPro Weekly to Seana’s sister Chris, who’s battling a serious illness. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you, Chris!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Unveils New Platform and RMM Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-unveils-new-platform-and-rmm-solution
Ingram Micro Highlights Partner Tools and Process Modernization at ONE Conference - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-highlights-partner-tools-and-process-modernization-one-conference
OpenText Buys Zix - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/opentext-buys-zix
How to Hold Successful Virtual Meetings - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/how-hold-successful-virtual-meetings
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
How much money are you making on wiffy these days? I mean, I assume you’re in the wiffy market. It’s huge! Take it from Matt, Rich, and this week’s guest host, Paco Lebron, of MSP ProdigyTeks and the MSP Unplugged podcast. In addition to the world’s burgeoning demand for wiffy, they discuss Atera’s new AI-powered RMM automation functionality, the latest addition to WatchGuard’s centralized cloud management interface, and some research data from MicroAge suggesting a lot of MSPs are doing a poor job of communicating with their clients.
Then your three hosts are joined by MJ Shoer of CompTIA to discuss the role ISAOs, like CompTIA’s cybersecurity ISAO, play in leveling the playing field against threat actors. You’ll thank your wiffy for letting you listen in!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Atera Equips RMM Software with AI-Based Ticketing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/atera-equips-rmm-software-ai-based-ticketing
WatchGuard Adds Wi-Fi Access Points to Cloud Management Portal - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/watchguard-adds-wi-fi-access-points-cloud-management-portal
Nearly Half of Customers Rate MSPs’ State of Modernization as ‘Meh’ - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/nearly-half-customers-rate-msps-state-modernization-meh
MicroAge State of Managed Services Providers Report 2021 - https://microage.com/msp-survey-report/?utm_source=press+release&utm_medium=report&utm_campaign=MSP+report
CompTIA Security Co-op is Hitting its Stride - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-security-co-op-hitting-its-stride
CompTIA ISAO - https://connect.comptia.org/membership/comptia-isao
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Feel free to tackle only simple challenges, channel pros. Just don’t expect to make much at it. Take it from this week’s guest host, podcaster and industry analyst Dave Sobel, it’s the hard stuff that produces big money. Dave, Matt, and Rich have plenty to say about that topic, as well as the news from Acronis’s CyberFit Summit, and Dave has a few thoughts to share about Kaseya’s efforts to harden its software against future breaches too.
Then your three hosts are joined by interview guest Larry Walsh, of Channelnomics, for a can’t-miss conversation about the meaning and importance of customer experience in managed services. It’s a tough but essential thing for MSPs to master, but then you didn’t expect this running an IT business stuff to be easy, did you?
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Dave's Business of Tech Podcast - https://www.businessof.tech/
MSP Radio - https://www.mspradio.com/
Consolidating Vendors and Integrating Solutions Pays Off Big in Cyber Protection, Per Acronis Research - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/consolidating-vendors-and-integrating-solutions-pays-big-cyber-protection-acronis-research
What’s Now and Next from Acronis - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/what-s-now-and-next-acronis
4 Thoughts on the Future of Technology and Security from Serguei Beloussov - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/4-thoughts-future-technology-and-security-serguei-beloussov
Kaseya Investing Millions More on Product Security - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-investing-millions-more-product-security
Dave's museum pick: Dragon's Lair Replicade - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/mgp
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Everyone else is working from home these days. Why not The King? You know who’s not working from home this week? Rich Freeman. He’s in Las Vegas for Kaseya’s ConnectIT conference and has plenty of news from Kaseya to share. He and Matt also discuss HP’s big new collaboration and conferencing portfolio as well as the challenges and pleasures of running a tech business with your spouse.
Then comes the really good stuff: A discussion with managed services legend and consultant Gary Pica, live from the (somewhat noisy) Kaseya ConnectIT expo hall, about how the keys to prospering as an MSP have changed since the start of the pandemic. Thank you, Gary. Thank you very much.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya on VSA Ransomware Attack: It’s Embarrassing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-vsa-ransomware-attack-it-s-embarrassing
Kaseya Has Faster Patching, Cloud Management, and Cloud Security on its Roadmap for the Year Ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-has-faster-patching-cloud-management-and-cloud-security-its-roadmap-year-ahead
HP Unveils Conferencing and Collaboration Portfolio for Hybrid Workforces - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-unveils-conferencing-and-collaboration-portfolio-hybrid-workforces
Married to Your Business ... Partner - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/married-your-business-partner
Gary Pica's blog - https://www.trumethods.com/resources/blog
Matt's museum pick: Western Digital Black2 Dual Drive
Matt's tech pick: Samsung 870 EVO - https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/product/consumer/870evo/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Security takes multiple layers, even when the threat you’re securing against is walking, dead, and hungry for brains. Take it from MSP and security pro Charles Henson, of Nashville Computer, who joins Matt and Rich this week to discuss Datto’s SaaS Defense product, MSP360’s flat-rate Amazon S3 backup storage, takeaways from the recent Bandwidth.com DDoS incident, and how to profit from helping businesses complete security questionnaires.
That’s all followed by expert advice on brand building and lead generation from Jennifer Anaya, Ingram Micro’s senior vice president of marketing. Warning: she’ll make your brain bigger and therefore even more tempting to zombies.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Charles Henson's personal website - https://www.charleshenson.net/
Cyber Crime documentary - https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Crime-10-Leading-Experts/dp/B07VF7FLC2/ref=sr_1_3
Datto Rolls Out Security Solution for Microsoft 365 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-rolls-out-security-solution-microsoft-365
MSP360 Rolls Out Flat-Rate Storage on AWS - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/msp360-rolls-out-flat-rate-storage-aws
Finding Opportunity in the Security Questionnaire - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/finding-opportunity-security-questionnaire
What Channel Pros Need to Know About the Bandwidth.com DDoS Attack - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/what-channel-pros-need-know-about-bandwidthcom-ddos-attack
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If there’s one thing channel pros serious about growth have in common, its killer penguin investigations. At least we think that’s what they’re all tracking on their dashboards. Maybe Ken Pecot, COO of The 20, can set us all straight on that. He certainly shared plenty of valuable insights on operational excellence with Matt, Rich, and guest host Will Foret, a member of The 20 and president of Spot Migration, who also discussed the new cloud/XDR integration from Sophos and the damaging DDoS strike on upstream VoIP carrier Bandwidth.com. There’s nothing cute and penguin-like about that topic, we’re afraid.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Sophos Links Cloud Optix and XDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-links-cloud-optix-and-xdr-solution
What Channel Pros Need to Know About the Bandwidth.com DDoS Attack - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/what-channel-pros-need-know-about-bandwidthcom-ddos-attack
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Crank up the party music, people! Hard as it is to believe, ChannelPro Weekly has turned 200. Episodes, that is, and with them to celebrate with Matt and Rich is guest host Zac Cramer, of managed service provider IT Assurance. Together, the three of them discuss the new ticketing system from NinjaRMM, HP’s customer intelligence platform, and the decision at SaaS Alerts to sell a stake in the company to its MSP partners.
That’s followed by a do-not-miss interview with penetration tester and white-hat hacker James Carroll, of Secure Network Technologies, about the creative (and frankly terrifying) ways that black hats compromise you and your customers.
Last but not least, stay tuned for a celebratory, anniversary-themed game of Five Questions in which former guest hosts ask the questions for a change, and Matt and Rich do the answering. It’s high-volume fun!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
NinjaRMM Adds Ticketing Solution to RMM Software - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-adds-ticketing-solution-rmm-software
HP Launches Collaborative Customer Intelligence Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-launches-collaborative-customer-intelligence-platform
SaaS Alerts Offers Stake in Company to MSP Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/saas-alerts-offers-stake-company-msp-partners
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
SASE solutions are selling like hotcakes these days, but the reason why may surprise you. Let Matt, Rich, and guest host Angela Hogaboom, director of assessment services at managed security provider RSI, explain it to you, along with the story behind Datto shipping an Azure Continuity solution, Cytracom buying OmniNet, and Barracuda making three (count ‘em) announcements in one busy day.
Then listen in as your hosts discuss Datto’s latest Global State of the MSP research with Senior Vice President of Business Development Rob Rae, who as far as we know buys all his own stamps.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Datto Ships Continuity Solution for Microsoft Azure - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-ships-continuity-solution-microsoft-azure
Cytracom Acquires SASE Vendor OmniNet - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/cytracom-acquires-sase-vendor-omninet
Barracuda Announces New SASE, Incident Response, and Data Security Capabilities - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/barracuda-announces-new-sase-incident-response-and-data-security-capabilities
Datto Fifth Annual Global State of the MSP report - https://www.datto.com/c/state-of-the-msp-2021
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
If you’re not familiar with the Levono brand, don’t worry. The same is true for pretty much everyone but this week’s guest host Rayanne Buchianico, of ABC Solutions, the PSA Impact podcast, and M&A consultancy Sell My MSP. We’re guessing you are familiar with Lenovo, though, and will therefore be interested to hear Rayanne, Matt, and Rich discuss that company’s new as-a-service strategy and Windows 11 laptops, not to mention RMM/PSA newcomer SuperOps.ai, Zoom’s surprisingly robust partner program, and the challenges of controlling Teams data sprawl.
Then comes a conversation with Karl Palachuk, executive director of the recently formed National Society of IT Service Providers, about managed services legislation and professional standards for MSPs. He doesn’t endearingly mispronounce the names of any hardware makers like Rayanne’s mom, but he’s well worth listening to anyway.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- The National Society of IT Service Providers
- New Membership Group Aims to Influence Tech Industry Regulations
- Lenovo Makes Entire Portfolio Available as a Service Through TruScale Program
- Lenovo Unveils Windows 11 Laptops
- Startup SuperOps.ai to Add Mac and Linux Support to RMM/PSA Suite
- Zoom Is Calling
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Don’t settle for the small fries, people. Real entrepreneurs, like this week’s guest host, Sitima Fowler of Iconic IT, put in the work to enjoy a large fries lifestyle. You’ll hear all about it on this week’s show, too, along with what she, Matt, and Rich have to say about Ingram Micro’s cloud revenue management tool, Pulseway’s automated self-serve client portal, best practices for social media marketing, and building profitable cloud service bundles.
That’s followed by a conversation with John Pagliuca, president and CEO of N-able, about what that company’s recent spinoff from SolarWinds means for its partners, where it plans to invest going forward (hint: security is a big part of it), and how answering to investors (including big-time private equity firms) will influence it.
Warning: If you like french fries, you’re going to be very hungry by the end of this episode.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Sitima Fowler's Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/sitimafowler/
Ingram Micro Releases CloudBlue Rev Tool in North America - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-releases-cloudblue-rev-tool-north-america
Pulseway Ships Self-Serve Customer Portal - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pulseway-ships-self-serve-customer-portal
5 Ways to Reconnect with Your LinkedIn Audience - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/5-ways-reconnect-your-linkedin-audience
Cloud Bundles Mean Business - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cloud-bundles-mean-business
N-able Completes Spinoff from SolarWinds - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-completes-spinoff-solarwinds
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Famed business consultant Erick Simpson of ErickSimpson.com takes the reigns as guest co-host alongside Matt while Rich gets a little R&R. Together they take a look at Barracuda's newest RMM integration with Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender's apparent penchant for breaking the rules with their partner program, some opportunities for channel pros in CMMC, a new way to look at Microsoft 365 from a security perspective, and the ever expanding importance and responsibilities of help desk.
Then sit back for a little fun while Matt puts Erick's knowledge of IT acronyms to the test... on what they mean in other industries. What's that P in PSU mean, for example? We'll give you a hint. It rhymes with 'mediatric'.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Barracuda Adds Microsoft Defender Antivirus Integration to RMM Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/barracuda-adds-microsoft-defender-antivirus-integration-rmm-solution
Bitdefender Says Rules Are for Breaking - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/bitdefender-says-rules-are-breaking
C-M-M-C Spells Opportunity - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/c-m-m-c-spells-opportunity
Protecting the Newest Endpoint: M365 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/protecting-newest-endpoint-m365
Help Desk Responsibilities, Importance Expand - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/help-desk-responsibilities-importance-expand
Matt's Museum Pick: Microsoft Works
Matt's Tech Pick: Dell Optiplex 5490 - https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/desktops-all-in-one-pcs/optiplex-5490-aio/spd/optiplex-5490-aio?~ck=bt
Your regular hosts are joined this week by marketing-savvy MSP Ed Correia, of Sagacent Technologies, marketing-savvy consultant (and ID Agent founder) Kevin Lancaster, of The Venture Mentor, and marketing expert (and former Kaseya exec) Matt Solomon, of Channel Halo. So you know you’re going to get some rock-solid marketing advice. We won’t spoil their best suggestion, but (hint, hint) it’ll make your feet happy.
You’ll be happy too as you listen in on the conversation about the hiring crunch in IT, ChannelPro’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and the challenges of cold calling. There’s lots of good stuff on social media marketing, presentation skills, and more as well. Just make sure you’re not the last one in the channel to put your logo where athlete’s foot spreads.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Channelfied podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAgOa07oc3CN_IZpuS00wg/featured
CompTIA confirms tech hiring challenges - https://connect.comptia.org/newsroom/press-releases/2021/08/06/new-hiring-continuing-strong-employer-demand-drive-tech-unemployment-rate-to-its-lowest-level-in-two-years-comptia-analysis-reveals
Exclusive Networks Rolls Out Everything-as-a-Service Platform in U.S. - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/exclusive-networks-rolls-out-everything-service-platform-us
2021 Readers' Choice Awards - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/awards/2021-readers-choice-awards
Cold Calling for the Faint (and Not So Faint) of Heart - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cold-calling-faint-and-not-so-faint-heart
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If you like extended detection and response (XDR) solutions, you’ll probably like extra extra extended detection and response solutions even more. You’ll also probably enjoy hearing Matt, Rich, and guest host Bruce McCully, of Galactic Advisors, discuss the new XDR technologies from Sophos, the new file sync and share software from Acronis, and the new reporting and billing reconciliation software from ConnectWise.
Want more to like? There’s also a conversation with George Hope, Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s worldwide channel chief, and a chat about Bruce’s recently published book, Level Up: The Ultimate MSP Roadmap For Security, Operations And Profitability. Just don’t search “XXXDR” on Google, unless you’re prepared from some results you might NOT like.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Level Up: The Ultimate MSP Roadmap For Security, Operations And Profitability - https://www.amazon.com/Level-Up-Ultimate-Operations-Profitability/dp/B097SPL6LY
Biggest Zero-Trust Hurdle: Getting People To Listen - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/biggest-zero-trust-hurdle-getting-people-listen
Sophos is Rapidly Extending its eXtended Detection and Response Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-rapidly-extending-its-extended-detection-and-response-platform
Acronis Adds Advanced File Sync and Share Pack to Cyber Protect Cloud - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-adds-advanced-file-sync-and-share-pack-cyber-protect-cloud
ConnectWise Announces Lightweight Reporting and Cloud Billing Reconciliation Tools - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-announces-lightweight-reporting-and-cloud-billing-reconciliation-tools
Security’s Achilles’ Heel: VPN Vulnerabilities - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/security-s-achilles-heel-vpn-vulnerabilities
Bruce's Museum Pick: Hak5 WiFi Pineapple TETRA
Matt's Tech Pick: Hak5 WiFi Pineapple MarkVII Tactical - https://shop.hak5.org/products/wifi-pineapple?variant=32019576094833
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Want to name some chickens? Here’s your chance, along with an equally enticing opportunity to hear what Matt, Rich, and guest host Eric Long, of TeraCloud, have to say about the new National Society of IT Service Providers and its mission to shape forthcoming MSP regulations, N-able going solo and public, and metrics that matter for IT business owners.
All of that’s in addition to a conversation with ConnectWise’s Arlin Sorensen about peer groups and a visit to Eric’s chicken coop. And no kidding, folks, please suggest names for the youngest additions to the flock.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
New Membership Group Aims to Influence Tech Industry Regulations - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/new-membership-group-aims-influence-tech-industry-regulations
N-able Completes Spinoff from SolarWinds - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-completes-spinoff-solarwinds
Know Your Numbers - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/know-your-numbers
TeraCloud Farms - https://teracloudfarms.com/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Two by two, folks, two by two. It’s the best way to survive both a world-destroying flood and an RMM outage, for reasons that will become clear as Matt, Rich, and guest host Antwine Jackson, of Enitech Solutions, discuss Microsoft’s new Windows 365 product, the latest developments from NinjaRMM, and (especially) the Kaseya VSA breach.
And if you really want to get the inside story on what happened to VSA, don’t miss this week’s interview with Huntress CEO and threat expert extraordinaire Kyle Hanslovan, who shares previously undisclosed details about how attackers compromised that product. It may not be a tale of biblical proportions, but it’s definitely an interesting one.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Microsoft Launches First "Cloud PC" - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-launches-first-cloud-pc
NinjaRMM Ships RMM Update With Documentation Functionality - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-ships-rmm-update-documentation-functionality
NinjaRMM Invests in Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-invests-partner-program
5 Ways Kaseya VSA Users Are Keeping Customers Up, Running, and Satisfied - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/5-ways-kaseya-vsa-users-are-keeping-customers-running-and-satisfied
Huntress advice on what to do if your RMM is compromised - https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/ocxamc/couldnt_sleep_last_night_because_of_this_question/h3xsd6r/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
Huntress video recreation of Kaseya VSA exploit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK4kvZ7n4eM
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Aliens, we hope, come in peace. Cyberinsurance providers? Harder to say, but Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Luis Alvarez, of Alvarez Technology Group, do get plenty of insightful answers to other questions this week from interview guest and cyberinsurance expert Joseph Brunsman, of Brunsman Advisory Group.
Joined by ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye, your hosts also discuss Barracuda buying SKOUT Cybersecurity, N-able’s forthcoming spinoff from SolarWinds as an independent vendor, and the latest selection of reading suggestions from the ChannelPro Book Club. It’s way out there, man!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Barracuda Buys SKOUT Cybersecurity to Enter Red-Hot XDR Market - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/barracuda-buys-skout-cybersecurity-enter-red-hot-xdr-market
It’s Official: N-able Goes Solo on July 12th - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/it-s-official-n-able-goes-solo-july-12th
ChannelPro Book Club: 2021 Summer Reading List - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/channelpro-book-club-2021-summer-reading-list
Videos by Joseph Brunsman - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_OZBxt9Um9zjsp_9qtsWA
Damage Control: Cyber Insurance & Compliance, a free e-book by Joseph Brunsman - https://www.thebrunsgroup.com/book2
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Have you thought deeply—and we mean deeply—about what was in the last box lunch you ate? You will after listening to this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and their returning guest host—MSP and certified ethical hacker Michael Cocanower, of itSynergy—discuss that important topic along with the latest cybersecurity news from ConnectWise and opportunities to take your Azure skills from the 101 to 201 level.
Then stay tuned for further security talk with interview guest Ian Thornton-Trump, of both threat intelligence vendor Cyjax and Octopi Managed Services, in Winnipeg. Way more interesting than the pasta salad you got with that boxed ham sandwich.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Warns MSPs: Get Serious About Security Soon or Else - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-warns-msps-get-serious-about-security-soon-or-else
ConnectWise Reports Progress Made But More Needed in the Fight Against MSP Breaches - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-reports-progress-made-more-needed-fight-against-msp-breaches
ConnectWise Launches Consolidated Management Interface for Third-Party BDR Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-launches-consolidated-management-interface-third-party-bdr-solutions
Now’s the Time to Advance to Azure 201 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/now-s-time-advance-azure-201
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Gosh, puffins are cute. Who doesn’t love a bird in a tuxedo? Or are we thinking of penguins? What’s the difference, anyway? Never mind, we don’t have time for that, because there are way too many other topics for Matt and Rich to discuss on this week’s show with guest host Rob Boles, of managed security service provider BLOKWORX. Like N-able’s latest product roadmap, the latest addition to WatchGuard’s unified cloud management portal, Epson latest high-capacity, low-cost inkjet printer, and four great ways to turn selling hardware from a low-margin burden into a high-profit opportunity.
Then stay tuned for a fascinating tour through the threatscape with Corey Nachreiner, WatchGuard’s chief security officer. He’s not as cuddly as a puffin but way more insightful.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
N-able Outlines Near-Term and Long-Term Product Roadmap Plans - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/n-able-outlines-near-term-and-long-term-product-roadmap-plans
WatchGuard Rolls Endpoint Security Products Into Cloud Management Portal - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/watchguard-rolls-endpoint-security-products-cloud-management-portal
Epson Unveils High-Capacity, Low-Cost A3 Supertank Color MFP - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/epson-unveils-high-capacity-low-cost-a3-supertank-color-mfp
Prospering in Hardware - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/prospering-hardware
Secplicity - https://www.secplicity.org/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Who needs icing in the middle of their cake when they can enjoy a nice thick layer of raw baking flour instead? Actually, don’t answer that question. Just sit back and listen as Matt, Rich, and their guest host, MSP consultant Ronnie Parisella, mull over Gradient MSP’s freshly launched “data hygiene” product, Axcient’s new online-only file sync and share system, and Augmentt’s latest cloud management solution.
Then stick around for an interesting conversation about the present status and future prospects of the esports market (not to mention favorite and least favorite Star Trek series) with Chris Geiser and Bubba Gaeddert, two members of the leadership team at D&H’s recently formed Components and Gaming Business Unit. Not saying much, we know, but you’ll find it way tastier than a flour-frosted cake.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Gradient MSP Ships Solution for Cleansing PSA Data - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/gradient-msp-ships-solution-cleansing-psa-data
Axcient Introduces Online-Only File Sync and Share Software - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/axcient-introduces-online-only-file-sync-and-share-software
Augmentt Says Large MSPs and SaaS Specialists Are Out in Front on Cloud Management - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/augmentt-says-large-msps-and-saas-specialists-are-out-front-cloud-management
ASCII's Alan Weinberger: MSPs are the Cure to Cybersecurity Ills - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/asciis-alan-weinberger-msps-are-cure-cybersecurity-ills
D&H Forms Components and Gaming Business Unit - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-investing-big-partner-resources
Matt's Ronnie's Museum Pick: The Amazing Spider-Man (1991 video game)
Matt's Tech Pick: iCUE 5000D RGB Hydro X Edition Mid-Tower ATX PC Case https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Cases/Mid-Tower-ATX-Cases/iCUE-5000D-RGB-Hydro-X-Edition-Mid-Tower-ATX-PC-Case/p/CC-9011228-WW
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There are lots of good reasons to be a channel pro. If golf isn’t one of yours, you need to listen to this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Andrew Sampson, of solution and managed service provider SAAI, discuss forthcoming partner resources from D&H, rising hardware prices, a new automated management solution from Extreme Networks, and ChannelPro’s latest Vendors on the Vanguard list.
That’s all followed by a timely interview with Ian McChord, CEO of Zorus Inc., about their employee productivity monitoring solution and work-from-home productivity more generally, plus embarrassing favorite TV shows. And yes, that last topic is a bit odd, but par for the course with ChannelPro Weekly, wouldn’t you say?
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
D&H is Investing Big in Partner Resources - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-investing-big-partner-resources
Extreme Networks Introduces Automated Network Management Assistant - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/extreme-networks-introduces-automated-network-management-assistant
Meet the 2021 Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/meet-2021-vendors-vanguard
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Matt flies solo with guest host Manuel Palachuk, business coach and author of Getting to the Next Level: A Blueprint for Taking You and Your Business to the Top, this week, who somehow manages to turn the show into a drinking game. Matt and Manuel take a look at the ramifications of adding voice assistant control over your client's infrastructure, as well as Manuel's advice on strategic partnerships and incident response. Then Matt challenges Manuel to a fun new game that tests his knowledge of popular IT acronyms, but on what they mean in other industries. Thank goodness they weren't playing Monopoly... it may have brought yet another family to blows.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Pulseway Adds Siri Voice Commands to RMM Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pulseway-adds-siri-voice-commands-rmm-solution
Robin Robins Announces New Member Service at IT Sales and Marketing Boot Camp Event - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/robin-robins-announces-new-member-service-it-sales-and-marketing-boot-camp-event
Breaking into New Technology with Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/breaking-new-technology-partners
Incident Response Management - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/incident-response-management
Meet the 2021 Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/meet-2021-vendors-vanguard
Matt's Museum Pick: AT&T 8525, aka HTC TyTN 100 (Hermes)
LG Wing 5G - https://www.lg.com/global/lgwing
Get ready for a sucker punch of IT news, views, and insights. Joined by guest host Vince Tinnirello, of Anchor Network Solutions, Matt and Rich chew over IT Glue buying TruMethods, Pax8 buying Sea-Level Operations, Sophos entering the XDR market, and Cytracom adding team texting to its UCaaS solution. Then your hosts catch up with Darren Gottesmann of Ingram Micro for a look at the crazy year behind us and the “golden age” we may be entering now. Just be sure to duck if you see a fist headed your way.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
IT Glue Buys MSP Consultancy TruMethods - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/it-glue-buys-msp-consultancy-trumethods
Pax8 Buys Sea-Level Operations to Expand Partner Enablement Resources - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pax8-buys-sea-level-operations-expand-partner-enablement-resources
Sophos Introduces XDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-introduces-xdr-solution
Cytracom Adds Business Team Texting to UCaaS Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/cytracom-adds-business-team-texting-ucaas-solution
Ticket Management Pro Tips - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/ticket-management-pro-tips
Biggest Zero-Trust Hurdle: Getting People To Listen - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/biggest-zero-trust-hurdle-getting-people-listen
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Hungry for IT insights? Good, because Matt, Rich, and guest host Ro Kolakowski, founder of 6th Street Consulting, have a heaping helping for you on this episode, spanning from D&H’s new esports and gaming business unit to Intel’s outlook on the year ahead, BitTitan’s emerging “data synchronization as a service” plans, and the characteristics that make great MSPs great, according to Service Leadership’s Paul Dippell.
Then they’re joined by SaaS Alerts CEO Jim Lippie for a tour of the cloud security landscape and a return visit to the thoughts about MSP consolidation that Lippie shared last year. Dig in, folks!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
D&H Forms Components and Gaming Business Unit - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-forms-components-and-gaming-business-unit
Intel Talks Demand, Supply, Roadmap, and Partner Program in the Year Ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/intel-talks-demand-supply-roadmap-and-partner-program-year-ahead
BitTitan Buys ServiceNow Data Synchronization Specialist Perspectium - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bittitan-buys-servicenow-data-synchronization-specialist-perspectium
What Makes Great MSPs Great? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/what-makes-great-msps-great
Kaseya Exec Sees Coronavirus Economy Producing Buyer’s Market for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-exec-sees-coronavirus-economy-producing-buyer-s-market-msps
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Actually, SCSI is an interface. Not sure who this bear is. Neither are Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Dave Seibert of managed service provider IT Innovators and the SMB TechFest event series. They do, however, have plenty to say about the change of channel chief at Microsoft, the latest firewalls from Sophos, the pending SYNNEX/Tech Data merger, and work-from-home security stacks. Two of your hosts then go on to interview Joe Contreras of Epson America, who wasn’t fuzzy when it came to describing the printer market before, during, and after COVID-19, was he?
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
New Microsoft Channel Chief - https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/microsoft-channel-chief-transition/
Sophos Ships Firewalls with High-Performance TLS Inspection - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-ships-firewalls-high-performance-tls-inspection
Partner Benefits From Tech Data Merger Boil to One Word, Says SYNNEX: More - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/partner-benefits-tech-data-merger-boil-one-word-says-synnex-more
Building the Ultimate Work-From-Home Security Stack - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/building-ultimate-work-home-security-stack
Matt's Dave's Museum Pick: Tecmar Data Vault
Matt's Tech Pick: Synology DiskStation 1520+ - https://www.synology.com/en-global/products/DS1520+
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Proof of life! Matt’s back after a three-week absence, but Rich is apparently being held for ransom. That’s how it looks on video towards the end of the show, anyway. Before then, he, Matt, and guest host Amy Babinchak of Harbor Computer Services and Third Tier discuss Microsoft’s new channel chief, Datto’s new commerce solution, the challenges of virtual sales calls, and the future of healthcare IT.
Then they’re joined by Bob Stegner, senior vice president of North American marketing at SYNNEX, for a look at the big Tech Data merger, SMB market conditions, and the benefits of joining distributor communities like Varnex. It’s a conversation that will hold your attention hostage.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
New Microsoft Channel Chief - https://blogs.partner.microsoft.com/mpn/microsoft-channel-chief-transition/
Datto Launches Quoting and Procurement Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-launches-quoting-and-procurement-solution
Mastering Virtual Sales Calls - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/mastering-virtual-sales-calls
Healthcare IT in the COVID and Post-COVID Era - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/healthcare-it-covid-and-post-covid-era
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If it feels like an obstacle course out there these days, you’re not alone. With Matt on vacation this week, Rich is hosting the show solo for the first time ever. Wonder how he’ll do? While the suspense builds, you’ll hear Rich and returning guest host Michael Goldstein, of LAN Infotech, discuss Ingram Micro buying a PSA vendor, Acronis introducing an innovative licensing model, and business tips from two superstar providers of cloud and managed services. Then they’re joined by Matt Richards, Datto’s chief marketing officer, and Mike Gelerter, owner of managed services provider OC Tech Dr., for an interesting and timely look at a coronavirus-related networking case study. Go the distance, people! It’s worth the trip.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Ingram Micro Buys Harmony Business Systems, Adds PSA Solution to CloudBlue Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-buys-harmony-business-systems-adds-psa-solution-cloudblue-platform
Acronis Revises Licensing Model for Cyber Protect Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/acronis-revises-licensing-model-cyber-protect-platform
9 Questions for 2 Channel Superstars - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/9-questions-2-channel-superstars
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Who knew? Turns out Sith Lords have hobbies too. And at least one Sith shares a hobby with Matt and Rich’s guest host this week, Chris Ploessel, president of cloud specialist RedNight Consulting. Listen in as your three hosts discuss the epic merger between SYNNEX and Tech Data, reactions to that deal from Ingram Micro and D&H, and the ins and outs of security outsourcing for MSPs. Then stick around for an interview with Ted Roller of sales automation platform Zomentum about sales and marketing best practices for MSPs. It’s a deep dive on an important topic!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
SYNNEX and Tech Data Merge to Form Distribution Goliath - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/synnex-and-tech-data-merge-form-distribution-goliath
Ingram Micro Is “Looking Forward” to Competing with SYNNEX and Tech Data Combo - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-looking-forward-competing-synnex-and-tech-data-combo
D&H to Stay the Course Following SYNNEX/Tech Data Merger - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-stay-course-following-synnextech-data-merger
You and What Army? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/you-and-what-army
Matt's Museum Pick: Creative Labs RW8439E
Matt's Tech Pick: LG WH16NS60 - https://www.lg.com/us/burners-drives/lg-WH16NS60
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Thanks to some last-minute complimacations, Matt and Rich have no guest host this week and no guest interview. But that doesn’t stop them from discussing Datto’s interesmating backup deletion defense and Azure continuity solutions, plus AMD’s latest server processors and the implimacations of last year’s PPP and EIDL loans for your tax bill.
Don’t recognize a few of those words? Technically, that’s because they’re not words. They just should be.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Datto Unveils Backup Deletion Defense Functionality - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-unveils-backup-deletion-defense-functionality
Datto Has Azure Continuity Solution Coming - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-has-azure-continuity-solution-coming
AMD Launches 3rd Gen EPYC Server Processors - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/amd-launches-3rd-gen-epyc-server-processors
A Double-Check on Pandemic Tax Implications - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/double-check-pandemic-tax-implications
Matt's Museum pick: Acer Veriton N282G
Matt's tech pick: Acer Veriton N 4660G (VN4660G) - https://www.acer.com/ac/en/IN/content/professional-model/UX.VQVSI.H83
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Going a little stir crazy these days? Thinking about cybersecurity a lot? Matt, Rich, and guest host Brian Weiss, of ITECH Solutions, certainly are. More specifically, they’re thinking about Datto’s acquisition of threat detection vendor BitDam and its implications for the vendor’s security plans, not to mention the latest SMB-friendly enhancements to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s GreenLake platform and Schneider Electric’s managed power partner program.
Then it’s back to security in a free-flowing conversation with Dmitriy Ayrapetov, vice president of platform architecture at SonicWall, about the latest threat trends and mitigation strategies. It’s the next best thing to talking to your clothing!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/what-doesn-t-kill-you-makes-you-stronger
Datto Acquires BitDam in Biggest Move Yet into Security Market - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-acquires-bitdam-biggest-move-yet-security-market
HPE Adds Bare Metal and SMB-Friendly Purchasing Options to GreenLake Platform-as-a-Service Offering - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hpe-adds-bare-metal-and-smb-friendly-purchasing-options-greenlake-platform-service-offering
Schneider Electric Launches Managed Power Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/schneider-electric-launches-managed-power-partner-program
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Get ready for an episode filled with cloud computing, cybersecurity, M&A, and flapjacks from spaaaaaace. Joined by channel pro and speed demon Oli Thordarson, of Alvaka Networks, Matt and Rich discuss Kaseya buying RocketCyber, Arcserve merging with StorageCraft, and D&H introducing new video wall kits. Then they’re joined by Joseph Landes, chief revenue officer of Nerdio, for a front-line take on the market for Microsoft Azure generally and Windows Virtual Desktop in particular. Pretty sweet!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Two cockpit view videos of Oli Thordarson racing! -
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6iUkeEv6M
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_6iUkeEv6M
Building a Rapid Response Brand - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/building-rapid-response-brand
Kaseya Acquires Managed SOC Provider RocketCyber - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-acquires-managed-soc-provider-rocketcyber
D&H Introduces Video Wall Kits and Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-introduces-video-wall-kits-and-services
Arcserve and StorageCraft Merge to Form Global Data Protection Leader - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/arcserve-and-storagecraft-merge-form-global-data-protection-leader
Nerdio Ships Multitenant Management and Optimization Solution for Microsoft Cloud - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nerdio-ships-multitenant-management-and-optimization-solution-microsoft-cloud
Matt's Museum Pick: Microsoft Internet Keyboard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/mgp
Matt's Tech Pick: Logitech K740 keyboard - https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/keyboards/k740-backlit-illuminated.920-000914.html
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Seeing nothing but ones and zeros right about now? You’re a perfect candidate to listen in as Matt, Rich, guest host Joanna Sobran, of MSP and solution provider MXOtech, and ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye discuss Lenovo’s new data center hardware purchasing program for MSPs, the latest update to WatchGuard’s cloud management console, and the secrets of cloud security.
You’ll also get to witness the passing of the torch as Joanna, ChannelPro’s first ever Peer of the Year award winner, celebrates the naming of this year’s winner, Corey Kirkendoll, of 5K Technical Services. Just remember that it is not the spoon that bends. It is only yourself.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Lenovo Has Data Center Purchasing Program for MSPs Coming in April - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-has-data-center-purchasing-program-msps-coming-april
WatchGuard Updates MSP Cloud Management Console - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/watchguard-updates-msp-cloud-management-console
Secrets of Cloud Security - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/secrets-cloud-security
Key Soft Skill for 2021: Empathy - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/blog/entry/key-soft-skill-2021-empathy
The ChannelPro Network Announces its Inaugural Peer of the Year Award - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-network-announces-its-inaugural-peer-year-award
The ChannelPro Network Announces its Annual Peer of the Year Award - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-network-announces-its-annual-peer-year-award
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Like numbers you can sink your teeth into? So do Matt, Rich, and guest host/channel pro Lisa Shorr, of Secure Future Tech Solutions and Shorr Success. That’s not all they chew over in this episode, either. There are also discussions about ConnectWise buying Service Leadership, Microsoft’s new “employee experience” solution, Trend Micro’s newly expanded XDR solution, and ChannelPro's 2021 State of the Channel report. Then they’re joined by Jerry Koutavas, president of member community The ASCII Group, for a look at what’s now and next in the SMB channel.
Special treat: Lisa has a thirty-year-old palm PC to show and tell as well. Dig in!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Buys Managed Services Consultancy Service Leadership - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-buys-managed-services-consultancy-service-leadership
Microsoft Launches “Employee Experience” Solution for the Work-From-Home Era - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-launches-employee-experience-solution-work-home-era
Trend Micro Expands XDR Solution into “Threat Defense Platform” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/trend-micro-expands-xdr-solution-threat-defense-platform
2021 State of the Channel: Bruised but Roaring Back - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/2021-state-channel-bruised-roaring-back
Lisa's museum pick: HP 100XL Palmtop PC
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Everyone keeps talking about working from home, but who are they kidding? That home of yours is a branch office these days, and family and pets aside it has a total workforce population of…you. This week, Matt, Rich, ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye, and guest host Joshua Liberman, of MSP Net Sciences, discuss the implications of that fact for listeners trying to manage a remote team during a pandemic, plus new security solutions from Fortinet and Huntress and a new Azure management solution from Nerdio.
Then stick around for a conversation with Jeff Valentine, CTO of CloudCheckr, about cloud management and snow shoes. You’ll gain valuable insights about both!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Nerdio Ships Multitenant Management and Optimization Solution for Microsoft Cloud - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/nerdio-ships-multitenant-management-and-optimization-solution-microsoft-cloud
Fortinet Rolls Out AI-Powered XDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/fortinet-rolls-out-ai-powered-xdr-solution
Huntress Launches Managed Antivirus for Microsoft Defender - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/huntress-launches-managed-antivirus-microsoft-defender
Managing ‘Branches of One’ - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/managing-branches-one
Matt's museum pick: Intel Pentium II processor cartridge
Matt's tech pick: Intel Core i9 10940X X-Series processor - https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-15-laptop/spd/xps-15-7590-laptop
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Matt, Rich, and guest host Peter Melby, of MSP Greystone Technology, may not be ghosts but they have cooked up a great show for you this week. It begins with a behind-the-scenes look at Peter’s recent decision to become part of private equity-funded New Charter Technologies, proceeds to a look at Kaseya’s new Unified RMM framework and ChannelPro’s annual tech industry preview for 2021, and then moves on to a conversation with Rieva Lesonsky, president and CEO of SmallBizDaily.com, for a finger-to-the-pulse take on the SMB economy today. No dish washing or ghost busting required!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Greystone Technology Joins New Charter Technologies, Bringing Enhanced Value and Capabilities for Clients and Employees - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/greystone-technology-joins-new-charter-technologies-bringing-enhanced-value-and-capabilities-for-clients-and-employees-301176179.html
Kaseya Unveils Framework for Adding Cloud, Mobile, and IoT Management to RMM Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-unveils-framework-adding-cloud-mobile-and-iot-management-rmm-solution
Mission Impossible: Forecasting Tech in 2021 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/mission-impossible-forecasting-tech-2021
SmallBizDaily.com - https://www.smallbizdaily.com/
Matt's museum pick: Dell XPS M1530 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/mgp
Matt's tech pick: Dell XPS 15 - https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/xps-15-laptop/spd/xps-15-7590-laptop
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
What does DC Comics archvillain Bane have to do with this year’s CES, not to mention this episode of ChannelPro Weekly? We simply don’t have time to tell you here, so listen in to find out. You’ll also hear what Matt, Rich, and guest host Jeff Halash, of TechNut Computer Repair and the MSP Unplugged podcast, have to say about all the latest gear from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and AMD. If you keep listening, you’ll also hear an interview with Stephanie Hallford, vice president in the Client Computing Group and general manager of business client platforms at Intel, about that company’s new 11th Gen Intel Core vPro and Evo vPro technology. It all adds up to an episode that breaks the bat!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Dell Introduces Commercial PCs and Monitors for Work from Anywhere Users - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-introduces-commercial-pcs-and-monitors-work-anywhere-users
Lenovo’s Latest ThinkPads Aim to Ease Online Collaboration - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-s-latest-thinkpads-aim-ease-online-collaboration
Lenovo Adds Four ThinkBook Notebooks for SMBs and Students - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-adds-four-thinkbook-notebooks-smbs-and-students
HP at CES 2021: The Future of PC Innovation is Now - https://press.hp.com/us/en/press-releases/2020/hp-ces-2021-powering-experiences.html
AMD Announces World’s Best Mobile Processors¹ In CES 2021 Keynote - https://www.amd.com/en/press-releases/2021-01-12-amd-announces-world-s-best-mobile-processors-ces-2021-keynote
CES 2021: Intel Announces Four New Processor Families - https://newsroom.intel.com/news-releases/ces-2021-intel-announces-four-new-processor-families
Intel Partner Alliance - https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/partner-alliance/overview.html
Razer Project Hazel - https://www.razer.com/concepts/razer-project-hazel
Rich's tech pick: ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i - https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/thinkbook-introduces-new-models-mobile-professionals-remote-revolution
Matt's tech pick: LG Rollable phone - https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/01/lg-claims-its-rollable-screen-smartphone-is-coming-early-this-year
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Sharing we like. Oversharing, not so much. And sometimes the kindest thing you can do for others is close up that kimono of yours. Or so say Matt, Rich, and their guest host, cloud consultant and entrepreneur Jamison West. They also have some things to say about SolarWinds MSP’s soon-to-be new name and the security landscape in 2021, not to mention cloud management, a topic they discuss with RMM pioneer and now cloud identity management CEO Peter Sandiford, of Zerotek (http://www.zerotek.com/).
There’s also a quick look at an antique from Jamison’s tech museum that’s less than a year old. It looks like a desk phone. Because it is.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Jamison West's businesses: ConnectStrat (http://www.connectstrat.com/), SmileBack (http://www.smileback.com/) TimeZest (http://www.timezest.com/)
SolarWinds MSP picks new name - https://www.solarwindsmsp.com/enabling-your-success-in-2021
7 Security Vendor Predictions for 2021 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/7-security-vendor-predictions-2021
January 12th PPP 2021 Update webinar, with Karl Palachuk, Rayanne Buchianico, and Rich Freeman - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/blog/entry/special-webinar-ppp-2021-update-rayanne
2021 ChannelPro-SMB Special Survey: Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/form/2021-channelpro-smb-special-survey-vendors-vanguard
RMM Innovator Peter Sandiford Returns as CEO of Cloud Management Startup - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rmm-innovator-peter-sandiford-returns-ceo-cloud-management-startup
Jamison's museum pick: Poly desk phone
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
2021 is here, and not a moment too soon. To celebrate that happy occasion, we invited 22 (count ‘em) of our guest hosts from 2020 back on the show for a series of group chats about top IT industry story lines from last year and predictions for next year, plus the latest can’t-miss reading recommendations from the ChannelPro Book Club. Heck, we even managed to get in a super fun round of museum picks from five former co-hosts, and a bonus pick from Matt that he’s been saving up for weeks. What better way to ride out that New Year’s Day hangover of yours than to settle into your comfy pants and have a listen?
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Guest hosts featured on this episode:
Luis Alvarez, President and CEO, Alvarez Technology Group - https://www.alvareztg.com/
Scott Beck, CEO, BeckTek - https://www.becktek.ca/
Mike Bloomfield, President Geek, Tekie Geek - https://www.tekiegeek.com/
Robert Boles, President, BLOKWORX - https://www.blokworx.com/
Rayanne Buchianico, Owner, ABC Solutions - https://abcsolutionsfl.com/
Ed Correia, President and CEO, Sagacent Technologies - https://www.sagacent.com/
Lawrence Cruciana, President, Corporate Information Technologies - https://www.corp-infotech.com/
Michael Goldstein, President and CEO, LAN Infotech - https://www.laninfotech.com/
Jeff Halash, Owner, TechNut Computer Repair (https://technutpc.com/) and host of the MSP Unplugged podcast (http://www.mspunplugged.com/)
Chad Kempt, Owner, Fast Computers - https://www.fastcomputers.ca/
Corey Kirkendoll, President and CEO, 5K Technical Services - https://www.5ktech.com/
Joshua Liberman, President, Net Sciences - https://www.netsciences.com/
Eric Long, President, TeraCloud - https://teracloudmanageditservices.com/
Bruce McCully, MSP and Chief Security Officer, Galactic Advisors - https://www.galacticadvisors.com/
Ronnie Parisella, Founder and Consultant, MSP Foundry - http://www.mspfoundry.com/
Rory Sanchez, CEO, True Digital Security - https://truedigitalsecurity.com/
Dave Seibert, CIO of IT Innovators (https://www.itinnovators.com/), CEO of SMB TechFest (https://www.smbtechfest.com/), and CEO of ProTier Peer Groups (https://www.smbtechfest.com/peergroups.asp)
Mike Semel, CEO, Semel Consulting - https://www.semelconsulting.com/
Erick Simpson, Chief Strategist, ErickSimpson.com - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/ericksimpson.com
Dave Sobel, host of the Business of Tech Podcast - https://www.mspradio.com/show/business-of-tech
Vince Tinnirello, CEO, Anchor Network Solutions - https://www.anchornetworksolutions.com/
Josh Weiss, President and Virtual CIO, L.A. Creative Technologies - https://www.lacreativetech.com/
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Ronnie Parisella’s beard sponsor: Royal Beard Club - https://royalbeardclub.com/
ChannelPro Book Club Recommendations:
From Luis Alvarez: The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek
From Scott Beck: No Try Only Do: Building A Business On Purpose, Alignment, And Accountability, by Andy Bailey
From Joshua Liberman: TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, by Chris Anderson
From Bruce McCully: Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill
From Vince Tinnirello:
-Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
-The Dichotomy of Leadership: Balancing the Challenges of Extreme Ownership to Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
From Josh Weiss: Attack Surface, by Cory Doctorow
From Colleen Frye: Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder
From Rich Freeman: Package, Price, Profit: The Essential Guide to Packaging and Pricing Your MSP Plans, by Nigel Moore
From Matt Whitlock: Hyperion, by Dan Simmons
This week's museum picks
Ah, the power of euphemisms. They can turn what might otherwise be called a smashup and make it sound far more appealing. That’s just one of the useful facts you’ll learn this week from Matt, Rich, and guest host Angel Rojas, president and CEO of DataCorps. They’ve also got input for you on SolarWinds getting hacked, Datto’s plans for the future, D&H betting big on professional services, and the challenges of cloud management.
Don’t miss this week’s interview with Stephanie Hallford, vice president in the Client Computing Group and general manager of business client platforms at Intel, on trends in hardware this year and next. No need for euphemisms when we tell you it’s both insightful and fun.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Datto Outlines Plans for Putting its IPO Bounty to Work - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/datto-outlines-plans-putting-its-ipo-bounty-work
D&H Betting Big on Outsourced Professional Services - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-betting-big-outsourced-professional-services
Cloud Management Pain and Relief - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cloud-management-pain-and-relief
Stephanie Hallford's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-hallford-ba90732) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/steph_hallford) pages
Datto RMM Gains Out-of-Band Endpoint Management Through New Intel Integration - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-rmm-gains-out-band-endpoint-management-through-new-intel-integration
Matt's Museum pick: SUNON KD1209PTB2 120mm Desktop Fan
Matt's Tech Pick: Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM - https://noctua.at/en/products/fan/nf-a12x25-pwm
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Some things can only be accomplished by “boots on the ground,” as the saying goes. And if you’re Barbara Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies, host of the KnowTechTalk podcast, and guest host of this week’s episode, those boots will probably have very pointy heels.
That’s one of several interesting topics Matt and Rich cover with Paluszkiewicz, along with Ingram Micro’s acquisition by Platinum Equity, SolarWinds’s new CEO, and BVoIP’s new Teams integration. Joined by Alex Hoff, chief product officer of Auvik Networks, they also discuss the trends uncovered in that vendor’s latest network diversity report. Interesting stuff, but watch your toes!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Ingram Micro Acquired by Platinum Equity - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-acquired-platinum-equity
SolarWinds Names New CEO and Files with SEC for Possible SolarWinds MSP Sale - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-names-new-ceo-and-files-sec-possible-solarwinds-msp-sale
BVoIP Rolls Out Teams Integration, New Management Tool, and New Pricing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bvoip-rolls-out-teams-integration-new-management-tool-and-new-pricing
Make a Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19! - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/video/make-difference-fight-against-covid-19
Auvik Networks 2020 Network Diversity Report - https://www.auvik.com/vendordiversity20
Wouldn’t embracing zero-trust security be easier if Fox Mulder popped up on your PC every time you were about to click a bad link? Matt and Rich think so, as does their guest host, security expert Angela Hogaboom of RSI, Cloud Girls, and the Colorado chapter of Women in CyberSecurity.
The three of them also swap thoughts on Salesforce buying Slack; the latest security stats from Datto, Sophos, and Kaspersky; and the importance of professional mentoring before being joined by Brian Babineau and Neal Bradbury of Barracuda MSP for a deep dive on how coronavirus security trends have shaken up the managed security landscape. The truth is out there, people, and this episode is as good a place as any to start tracking it down.
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Salesforce Buys Slack - https://www.salesforce.com/news/press-releases/2020/12/01/salesforce-definitive-agreement-update/
Surprise! There’s a Whole Lot of Ransomware Out There - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/surprise-there-s-whole-lot-ransomware-out-there
Kaspersky Finds SMBs That Proactively Disclose Breaches Experience 40% Less
Financial Damage - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201130005702/en
Mentoring 101 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/mentoring-101
PPP and the IRS: Understanding the Tax Implications of Your PPP Loan While
There's Still Time - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/video/ppp-and-irs-understanding-tax-implications-your-ppp-loan-while-theres-still-time
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Here at ChannelPro, we like our biscuits with a good hard crux. Or make that crust. The crux should be soft. Or should it? While we figure that out, grab a seat and listen in as Matt, Rich, and guest host Paco Lebron, of ProdigyTeks and the MSP Unplugged podcast, discuss channel investments from SYNNEX, a new cloud management tool from Pax8, and the new white-label NUC notebook from Intel.
Then they talk managed security with Bob Layton, chief revenue officer of Digital Defense, and Tommy Wald, managed services consultant and author of The MSP CEO: Your Guide to Building a Successful MSP Business. In case all that biscuit talk hasn’t made you hungry, by the way, you’ve got gumbo and cheeseburgers coming your way in this episode too.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Pandemic or No Pandemic, SYNNEX is Investing in Partners - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/pandemic-or-no-pandemic-synnex-investing-partners
Pax8 Introduces Cloud Management Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pax8-introduces-cloud-management-solution
Intel's NUC Notebook - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pax8-introduces-cloud-management-solution
Matt's Museum Pick: Slingbox Two beta
Matt's Tech Pick: HDHomeRun - https://www.silicondust.com/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/unified-intel-partner-program-debut-january
ProdigyTeks - https://www.prodigyteks.com/
MSP Unplugged podcast - http://www.mspunplugged.com/
Digital Defense - https://www.digitaldefense.com/
The MSP CEO: Your Guide to Building a Successful MSP Business - https://www.amazon.com/MSP-CEO-Building-Successful-Business/dp/1733945121
Dude, silos of chaos ROCK! Unless you’re an MSP, in which case they’re a pain. Or so says ConnectWise, whose acquisition of Perch Security and StratoZen is among the topics discussed this week by Matt, Rich, and guest host Chad Kempt, of Fast Computers. Listen in as they chat about former Level Platforms CEO Peter Sandiford’s new cloud identity management venture and the winners of this year’s ChannelPro SMB All-Star Awards too.
Then stick around for a conversation with IT consultant and Compassionate Geek author Don Crawley on stress management for channel pros, a timely topic amid stressful times. You’ll bang your head in appreciation!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
RMM Innovator Peter Sandiford Returns as CEO of Cloud Management Startup - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rmm-innovator-peter-sandiford-returns-ceo-cloud-management-startup
ConnectWise Buys Perch Security and StratoZen - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-buys-perch-security-and-stratozen
2020 ChannelPro SMB All-Stars - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/awards/2020-channelpro-smb-all-stars
Information about Don Crawley - https://www.doncrawley.com/
Books by Don Crawley - https://www.amazon.com/Don-R-Crawley/e/B003YR4XPY
Email Don Crawley for information about a free education course - Don@doncrawley.com
Matt's Museum Pick: Very old mouse pad
Matt's Tech Pick: ROG Balteus Qi gaming mouse pad - https://rog.asus.com/us/Mice-Mouse-pads/Mouse-Pads/ROG-Balteus-Qi-Model/
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
There’s nothing quite like a socially-distanced social gathering, is there? You’ll hear all about it on this week’s show, in which Matt and Rich are joined by co-host Corey Kirkendoll, of 5K Technical Services(link is external), as well as their ChannelPro teammate Joel Zaidspiner, who has the inside scoop on the latest Channel Strong road tour of America.
You’ll also hear about a new incident response service from Sophos, learn about the new cloud management and container storage solutions from NetApp, and get a top five list of best practices for managed services dispatchers from MSP consultant Josh Peterson, of Bering McKinley(link is external). Best of all, you can enjoy all of that great content without getting anywhere near it.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Channel Strong Tour Hits the Road Again - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channel-strong-tour-hits-road-again
Sophos Introduces Incident Response Service - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-introduces-incident-response-service
NetApp Introduces Cloud Management, Container Optimization, and Managed VDI Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/netapp-introduces-cloud-management-container-optimization-and-managed-vdi-solutions
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Sure, you haven’t been swarmed by hordes of rabid raccoons yet, people, but give it time. 2020 isn’t over yet. While you wait, listen in as Matt, Rich, and guest host Lawrence Cruciana, of Corporate Information Technologies, discuss Intel’s new partner program, SkyKick’s new cloud management solution, Datto’s new IPO, and SolarWinds MSP’s likely forthcoming IPO. Then stick around for an incisive discussion of security best practices for the “new different” we’re living in with Tim Brown, vice president of security at SolarWinds.
And yes, we mean new different, not new normal. There’s nothing normal about this year. Just ask the next rabid racoon you see.
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Unified Intel Partner Program to Debut in January - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/unified-intel-partner-program-debut-january
SkyKick Launches Automated Cloud Administration Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/skykick-launches-automated-cloud-administration-solution
SolarWinds MSP Discusses IPOs, Integrations, and Customer Success Investments - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/solarwinds-msp-discusses-ipos-integrations-and-customer-success-investments
Datto Goes Public. What Comes Next? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-goes-public-what-comes-next
Matt's Lawrence's Museum Pick: Vintage oscilloscope
Matt's Tech Pick: Lenovo Yoga 9i - https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/yoga/yoga-2-in-1-series/Yoga-9-15IMH5/p/88YGC901503
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Looking for the SaaS app no business can resist? Matt, Rich, and guest host Sitima Fowler, of MSP Iconic IT, have it for you. They also have a great interview with Gavin Garbutt, founder of RMM pioneer N-able and now chairman of SaaS management pioneer Augmentt, plus thoughts to share on Axcient’s direct-to-cloud BDR product, the addition of cost optimization functionality to Sophos’s cloud security system, and Warranty Master’s decision to re-name itself ScalePad after adding software asset management to its platform. Go ahead and try not to listen.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
4 MSPs Combine to Launch Iconic IT - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/4-msps-combine-launch-iconic-it
Axcient Adds Direct-to-Cloud Component to BDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/axcient-adds-direct-cloud-component-bdr-solution
Sophos Adds Cost Optimization to Cloud Optix Security Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-adds-cost-optimization-cloud-optix-security-solution
Warranty Master Extends Hardware Asset Management Platform to Software, Adopts New Name - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/warranty-master-extends-hardware-asset-management-platform-software-adopts-new-name
Former N-able Execs Launch Management Software Maker for Cloud-Era MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/former-n-able-execs-launch-management-software-maker-cloud-era-msps
Matt's Museum Pick: Jensen RF Modulator
Matt's Tech Pick: Radeon Pro WX 7100 Graphics - https://www.amd.com/en/products/professional-graphics/radeon-pro-wx-7100%20
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
When Rich gets his hands on an interesting story, he’s like a man possessed. No, really, you’ll see what we mean a little ways into this week’s episode, which features a guest hosting appearance by Josh Weiss, president and virtual CIO of L.A. Creative Technologies, plus an interview with the consistently fascinating David Friend, president and CEO of cloud storage innovator Wasabi Technologies.
You’ll also hear what your three hosts have to say about where ConnectWise is in its onboarding of Continuum one year after acquiring that company, a new cloud management solution from Linksys, and some new laptops from Lenovo. All that plus Rich’s head spinning around 360 degrees. You won’t want to miss it!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Linksys Announces Cloud-Native Edition of Wi-Fi Access Point Management Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/linksys-announces-cloud-native-edition-wi-fi-access-point-management-platform
ConnectWise COO Says Integration, Consistency, and Growth Are All Up Ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/connectwise-coo-says-integration-consistency-and-growth-are-all-ahead
Lenovo Announces First Foldable PC and Lightest ThinkPad Ever - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-announces-first-foldable-pc-and-lightest-thinkpad-ever
Lenovo Expands ThinkBook Laptop Line and Introduces Videoconferencing-Friendly Display - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-expands-thinkbook-laptop-line-and-introduces-videoconferencing-friendly-display
ChannelPro Taking Nominations for the 2nd Annual Peer of the Year Award - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/channelpro-taking-nominations-2nd-annual-peer-year-award
Wasabi: Fast, Cheap, and Growing Out of Control - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/wasabi-fast-cheap-and-growing-out-control
Matt's Museum Pick: NETGEAR HD1000 Digital Entertainer Live (Beta)
Matt's Tech Pick: Roku Ultra - https://www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Sometimes it pays to sweat the small stuff, and you’ll learn about one of those times when Matt explains why he has a fat lip this week. Onboarding a company you’ve just acquired is another good example, as you’ll see when Matt and Rich discuss a recent article on that topic with ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye, their guest host for this special edition of ChannelPro Weekly, sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric.
Then you’ll hear Colleen’s interview with APC exec Larry Hann about how channel pros can use APC’s EcoStruxure IT for Partners offering to support customers and generate recurring revenue, and view some APC products old and new during Matt’s museum pick and tech pick segments. It’s the kind of show that can only happen when you get the little things right!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
M&A the Right Way Part 3: Onboarding - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/ma-right-way-part-3-onboarding-success-tips%20
M&A the Right Way Part 2:Evaluating M&A Candidates - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/ma-right-way-part-2-evaluating-ma-candidates
M&A the Right Way Part 1:Your Pre-Sale Checklist - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/ma-right-way-part-1-your-pre-sale-checklist
APC by Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT for Partners - https://ecostruxureit.com/for-partners
Matt's Museum Pick: APC Back-UPS Pro 280
Matt's Tech Pick: APC Smart-UPS 1500VA SMT1500RM2UC - https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/APC-Smart-UPS-1500VA-Rack-Mount-LCD-120V-with-SmartConnect-Port/P-SMT1500RM2UC
What do Back to the Future and the Star Wars saga have in common? The answer is in this week’s show title. As for the show itself, it features Matt, Rich, and guest host Eric Long, of cloud solution provider TeraCloud, discussing a new co-managed IT offering from Beachhead Solutions, ConnectWise’s new bug bounty program, and the secrets to success in work-from-home security.
That’s all followed by an interview with Tim FitzGerald, vice president of cloud channel sales for the Americas at Ingram Micro, on how the coronavirus craziness of the last half year has impacted the cloud market, and what the future holds in store. It’s almost as good as watching Baby Yoda drive a sports car time machine!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Beachhead Solutions Adds Co-Managed IT Capabilities to SimplySecure - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/beachhead-solutions-adds-co-managed-it-capabilities-simplysecure
ConnectWise Introduces Bug Bounty Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-introduces-bug-bounty-program
Making Work-From-Home Security Work - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/making-work-home-security-work
Risky Behavior on Work Devices Rising - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/risky-behavior-work-devices-rising
Ingram Micro's Cloud Technology: The State of the Channel report - https://go.ingrammicrocloud.com/more-channel
Matt's Museum Pick: HP Vectra VL
Matt's Tech Pick: Lenovo M90s SFF
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Remember Groucho Marx’s joke about not joining a club that would have him as a member? This isn’t that kind of club. This is the club founded by Matt, Rich, and guest host Juan Fernandez, of ImageNet Consulting, that we think you’ll love to join. If nothing else, you’ll get to hear their thoughts on HP’s new hardware and services bundles for SMBs and their new work-from-home PCs and monitors, plus top strategies smaller MSPs can use to compete with much bigger ones.
Then stick around for an insightful conversation about SD-WAN and security with Yishay Yovel, chief marketing officer of Cato Networks, and a look at two items from Juan’s tech museum, including a possibly one-of-a-kind internet directory from back when every website in existence could be listed in a roughly 300-page book. And if you remember those days, you’re eligible for membership in the No Spring Chicken club.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
HP Introduces Subscription Hardware and Services Program for SMBs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-subscription-hardware-and-services-program-smbs
HP Showcases PCs and Printers for the Age of Work-From-Home Computing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-showcases-pcs-and-printers-age-work-home-computing
Go Big or Go Home - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/go-big-or-go-home
Juan's Museum Pick: HP DV-4000, Webster's Internet Dictionary
Matt's Tech Pick: EliteDesk 805 G6 SFF
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Mmm, there’s nothing like the taste of farm fresh CloudBerry. Just ask Matt, Rich, and guest host Randolph Carnegie, managing director of Chicago-based IT provider Ken-Kor Consulting. In addition to that topic, they discuss the first big step toward building a managed services tool suite by MSP360 (formerly CloudBerry Lab), Lenovo’s newest hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, and IT By Design’s intriguing move from outsourcing and staffing into partner education and consulting.
Then stick around for the timely interview on the often latest, often surprising trends in ransomware with Dan Schiappa, chief product officer of Sophos, and Chester Wisniewski, the company’s principal research scientist. It’s about the only thing we can think of scary enough to ruin all those delicious CloudBerries you’re about to eat.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Lenovo Unveils Hyperconverged Infrastructure Solutions for “the New, Smarter Normal” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-unveils-hyperconverged-infrastructure-solutions-new-smarter-normal
IT By Design Introduces Partner Enablement and Operational Improvement Resources - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/it-design-introduces-partner-enablement-and-operational-improvement-resources
MSP360 Making Headway on Path from Backup Vendor to Managed Services Suite Maker - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/msp360-making-headway-path-backup-vendor-managed-services-suite-maker
Sophos realities of ransomware blog series - https://news.sophos.com/en-us/tag/the-realities-of-ransomware
Matt's Museum Pick: NES Satellite
Matt's Tech Pick: Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Wondering how dangerous the cybersecurity landscape is lately? Don’t count malware variants. Count hoodie sales. After all, hackers wear hoodies, so more hoodies means more hackers. It’s simple! Just ask Matt, Rich, and guest host Rory Sanchez, CEO of True Digital Security, who also have thoughts on Kaseya’s new phishing defense solution and pending IPO, RocketCyber’s new managed SOC service, and a new cloud management vendor from the founders of N-able.
Then stick around for their conversation with Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president for industry relations at CompTIA, which includes a look at CompTIA’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, its recently launched security information sharing and analysis organization, and its initial take on the future of government regulations for MSPs. Interesting stuff no matter what you’re wearing.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Kaseya Buys Phishing Defense Vendor Graphus - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-buys-phishing-defense-vendor-graphus
Kaseya Eyeing IPO for Early Next Year - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-eyeing-ipo-early-next-year
RocketCyber Launches Managed SOC Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rocketcyber-launches-managed-soc-solution
Former N-able Execs Launch Management Software Maker for Cloud-Era MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/former-n-able-execs-launch-management-software-maker-cloud-era-msps
CompTIA Launches Security Information Sharing and Analysis Organization - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-launches-security-information-sharing-and-analysis-organization
Matt's Museum Pick: Radio Shack 21-1589 40-Channel Emergency CB Radio
Matt's Tech Pick: LG Velvet
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
You think M&As were hard before? Try the new kind involving bears and elk. Matt, Rich, and guest host Bruce McCully, chief security officer of MSSP Galactic Advisors, discuss that topic and others this week with Linda Rose of M&A consultancy RoseBiz. That comes after the three of them chat about NinjaRMM’s new data protection solution, SonicWall’s seventh generation security products, lessons learned by the vendor road warriors on the Channel Strong tour of local MSPs, digital signage solutions for the COVID-19 era, and the big but surprisingly light LG Gram for Business 17 laptop. Don’t worry, folks. Your hosts may be untamed but they don’t bite!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
NinjaRMM Launches Backup Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-launches-backup-solution
SonicWall Ships High-Speed Firewalls for SMB and Branch Office Environments - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sonicwall-ships-high-speed-firewalls-smb-and-branch-office-environments
4 Lessons Learned By the Channel Strong Road Warriors - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/4-lessons-learned-channel-strong-road-warriors
LG Gram for Business 17 (2020): Big Reasons to Like It - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/review/lg-gram-business-17-2020-big-reasons-it
Signs for the Times: Digital Signage Evolves to Address COVID-19 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/signs-times-digital-signage-evolves-address-covid-19
Channel pro quizzes from RoseBiz: How prepared are you to sell your company? and Which buyer type is ideal for your company? https://rosebizinc.com/buy-sell-quiz | https://rosebizinc.com/ideal-buyer-type
Matt's Museum Pick: PS/2 to Serial Adapter
Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com PEX1S553LP
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Can’t be too safe out there these days, people. Mask those shoes! Then sit back and enjoy this week’s show, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Carrie Simpson, of MSP marketing service Managed Sales Pros, discuss CompTIA’s new security threat intelligence sharing group, ChannelPro’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards, and the tricks of the trade for rolling trucks to client sites safely in the era of COVID-19.
You’ll also hear Carrie’s observations on best and worst marketing practices for MSPs and an extended interview with managed services consulting legend Gary Pica, recorded live at a recent ChannelPro SMB Forum event, in which he discusses business building best practices to adopt during the pandemic and (especially) after its end. Good news! No shoe booties required.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
CompTIA Launches Security Information Sharing and Analysis Organization - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-launches-security-information-sharing-and-analysis-organization
2020 Readers' Choice Awards - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/awards/2020-readers-choice-awards
Rolling Trucks Safely - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/rolling-trucks-safely
Matt's Museum Pick: ULTRA media dashboard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/mgp
Matt's Tech Pick: Aerocool Cooltouch-R
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Bleach! It keeps both your socks and your SOCs clean, if Matt and Rich are to be believed. And that’s just one of the hot topics they discuss this week with guest host and channel pro Michael Cocanower, of itSynergy. There’s also SonicWall’s latest security research, Bitdefender’s new managed detection and response service, Tech Data’s new Americas president, and Windows 10’s fifth birthday.
Want more? We’ve also got an interview with Christoph Schell, HP’s chief commercial officer, about that company’s all-new partner program. And cooking. And video games. It’s the kind of executive interview that only happens on ChannelPro Weekly, and it’s springtime fresh to boot!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
SonicWall Charts COVID-19’s Impact on Security Landscape - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/sonicwall-charts-covid-19-s-impact-security-landscape
Bitdefender Introduces Managed Detection and Response Service - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bitdefender-introduces-managed-detection-and-response-service
Tech Data’s New Americas President Has One Word on His Mind: Acceleration - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/tech-data-s-new-americas-president-has-one-word-his-mind-acceleration
Windows 10 and Windows 7 market share - https://netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx
HP Introduces All-New Global Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-all-new-global-partner-program
Matt's Museum Pick: USB to PS/2 connector
Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com USBPS2PC PS/2 keyboard and mouse adapter - https://www.startech.com/Cables/USB-2.0/USB-Adapters/USB-to-PS2-Adapter-Keyboard-and-Mouse~USBPS2PC
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Nothing ill-gotten here, folks. Just interesting talk by Matt, Rich, and guest host Erick Simpson about Microsoft’s Inspire partner conference, Lenovo’s Microsoft 365 managed services, BitTitan’s “IT toolbox” solution for technicians, and SolarWinds MSP’s RMM integration with Microsoft Intune. You’ll also get some fresh takes on the year’s best new hardware from ChannelPro’s resident hardware doctor (who looks and sounds a lot like Matt) and learn a few of the rules for service delivery success straight from managed services consultant Karl Palachuk. It’s a beaut(y) of an episode!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ChannelPro 5 Minute Roundup - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/5-minute-roundup
Karl Palachuk's bookstore - https://store.smallbizthoughts.com/
Karl Palachuk's Small Biz Thoughts Community - https://www.smallbizthoughts.org/
Lenovo Introduces Microsoft 365 Managed Services for SMBs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-introduces-microsoft-365-managed-services-smbs
Microsoft Keeps Partner Program Changes to a Minimum at Inspire 2020 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-keeps-partner-program-changes-minimum-inspire-2020
Microsoft Adds Security and Productivity Upgrades to SaaS Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-adds-security-and-productivity-upgrades-saas-solutions
BitTitan Ships "IT Toolbox" for Cloud Management - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bittitan-ships-it-toolbox-cloud-management
SolarWinds MSP Integrates RMM Solutions with Microsoft Intune - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-integrates-rmm-solutions-microsoft-intune
The Hardware Doctor Is In - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/hardware-doctor
Matt's Museum Pick: Qualcomm QCP-1960
Matt's Tech Pick: LG V60 ThinQ
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Is there a cash bath in Datto’s near future? Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Sobel from the Business of Tech podcast discuss that prospect, plus an all-new partner program from HP, a new cloud assessment solution from RapidFire Tools, and a new “human risk analytics” feature from Bitdefender, not to mention a new MSP regulation in Louisiana with industry-shaking implications and must-read advice on avoiding a lawsuit from managed services expert Mike Semel.
Need more? You’ll get an insider’s take on the coronavirus-era hardware market from Lenovo exec Sanjeev Menon and a look at a computer game from Dave’s tech museum that’s only slightly younger than Pong. You’re on your own if you wish to enjoy it all while soaking in $20s.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Dave Sobel's website - http://www.mspradio.com/
HP Introduces All-New Global Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-all-new-global-partner-program
RapidFire Tools Adds Microsoft Cloud Assessment Tool to Network Detective - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rapidfire-tools-adds-microsoft-cloud-assessment-tool-network-detective
Bitdefender Adds “Human Risk Analytics” to GravityZone Endpoint Security Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bitdefender-adds-human-risk-analytics-gravityzone-endpoint-security-platform
Datto Files for IPO - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-14/vista-backed-software-maker-datto-is-said-to-file-for-ipo
Dave Sobel on Louisiana's New MSP Law - https://www.mspradio.com/podcast/msp-regulation-is-here-now-who-will-lead
MSP Sued! Are You Ready? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/msp-sued-are-you-ready
Dave's Museum Pick: Telegames Pinball Breakaway
Matt's Tech Pick: Alienware M15 R3
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Need one more reason to be excited about 5G? It’s 100% coronavirus-free! Or so say Matt and Rich as they discuss the HTTPS-based privacy safeguard Webroot has added to its DNS filtering product, IT Glue’s latest wave of product enhancements, the completion of Tech Data’s acquisition by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, and Tech Data’s read on hot coronavirus-era solution opportunities.
That’s all followed by a conversation with SolarWinds MSP President John Pagliuca about why MSPs have become truly essential workers and where the managed services market is headed next. It’s interesting, informative, and disinfected by default!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Webroot Adds DNS-over-HTTPS to DNS Filtering Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/webroot-adds-dns-over-https-dns-filtering-solution
IT Glue Rolls Out Security and Network Visibility Updates - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/it-glue-rolls-out-security-and-network-visibility-updates
Apollo Global Management Finalizes Acquisition of Tech Data - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/apollo-global-management-finalizes-acquisition-tech-data
Tech Data Sees Continued Demand for Next-Generation Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/tech-data-sees-continued-demand-next-generation-solutions
SolarWinds MSP to Partners: “You Have Become Essential” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-partners-you-have-become-essential
SolarWinds MSP Introduces New Customer Success Resources - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-introduces-new-customer-success-resources
Matt's Museum Pick: ThinkPad Tablet 2
Matt's Tech Pick: ThinkPad Tablet 10
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Review - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/review/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-2-review
Lenovo's 64-bit ThinkPad Tablet 10 Unveiled at Accelerate; First Impressions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovos-64-bit-thinkpad-tablet-10-unveiled-accelerate-first-impressions
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Cybersecurity. It’s delicious, nutritious, and a big part of this week’s episode, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Luis Alvarez, of Alvarez Technology Group, discuss the security-heavy news from this week’s ConnectWise IT Nation Explore event and the two new security products from Huntress Labs, plus Axcient’s unified BDR solution and Pulseway’s stand-alone patch management system.
Then they explore the rise of managed IT as an essential service, during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond, and dive into the enormous market for cloud-based “modern workplace” solutions encompassing virtual desktops, online storage, backup, and more with JD Helms of NetApp. It’s everything you need for a healthy breakfast!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ConnectWise Announces SaaS Security Solution and Vulnerability Scanning Tool - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-announces-saas-security-solution-and-vulnerability-scanning-tool
ConnectWise Introduces MSP-Specific Cybersecurity Framework and Security Partner Community - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-introduces-msp-specific-cybersecurity-framework-and-security-partner-community
Axcient Launches Unified BDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/axcient-launches-unified-bdr-solution
Huntress Labs Expands Security Solution into Multi-Solution Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/huntress-labs-expands-security-solution-multi-solution-platform
Pulseway Launches Stand-Alone Patch Management Tool - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pulseway-launches-stand-alone-patch-management-tool
SolarWinds MSP to Partners: “You Have Become Essential” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-partners-you-have-become-essential
Veeam Sees Promise in the Coronavirus-Fueled Shift to Cloud Computing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/veeam-sees-promise-coronavirus-fueled-shift-cloud-computing
NetApp Buys Cloud Desktop Vendor CloudJumper - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/netapp-buys-cloud-desktop-vendor-cloudjumper
NetApp Cloud Central - https://cloud.netapp.com/home
Is there anything more refreshing on a summer day than a cool glass of sharkleberry fin juice? Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Seibert would tell you if they knew what the heck a sharkleberry fin is. What they can tell you about is the addition of Salesforce Essentials to Ingram’s cloud marketplace, the surprising resilience of Ingram’s U.S. SMB business, and NinjaRMM’s latest update. They’ve also got a thought-provoking conversation about the could be, maybe, someday password-less future of authentication with Keeper Security CEO Darren Guccione. Drink up! It’s good for you.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Dave Seibert's SMB TechFest event series - http://www.smbtechfest.com/
Ingram Adds Salesforce Essentials to Cloud Solutions Portfolio - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-adds-salesforce-essentials-cloud-solutions-portfolio
Ingram Micro Reports “Very Strong” SMB Sales Growth Despite Coronavirus Recession -https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-reports-very-strong-smb-sales-growth-despite-coronavirus-recession
NinjaRMM Releases Version 4.6 of its RMM Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-releases-version-46-its-rmm-solution
Microsoft to Partners: Benefit Cutbacks Couldn't Be Avoided - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-partners-benefit-cutbacks-couldn-t-be-avoided
Microsoft Revokes IUR and Competency Requirement Changes - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-revokes-iur-and-competency-requirement-changes
Matt's Museum Pick: Sound Blaster SBS38
Matt's Tech Pick: Sound Blaster X Kratos S3
Start buying house plants, channel pros. There’s at least a small chance it could get you federal grant money, according to guest host and channel finance expert Rayanne Buchianico, of ABC Solutions. She’s also got thoughts to share about the new security solutions from Sophos and SonicWall, the new integration platform and partner program from Cytracom, and the latest set of summer reading recommendations from the ChannelPro Book Club.
You’ll also hear a surprisingly upbeat take on current market conditions from Darren Gottesmann, Ingram Micro’s SMB sales director for the U.S. Looks like it’s a good time to be a channel pro despite the coronavirus—even if you’re not a ficus farmer too.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Rayanne Buchianico's PSAImpact podcast - https://psaimpact.libsyn.com/
Sophos Adds Threat Hunting and Remediation to EDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sophos-adds-threat-hunting-and-remediation-edr-solution
SonicWall Introduces Software-Defined Branch Office Networking Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sonicwall-introduces-software-defined-branch-office-networking-solution
Cytracom Rolls Out Third-Party Integration Platform and Revamped Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/cytracom-rolls-out-third-party-integration-platform-and-revamped-partner-program
ChannelPro Book Club: Summer 2020 Edition - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/channelpro-book-club-summer-2020-edition
Ingram Micro Reports “Very Strong” SMB Sales Growth Despite Coronavirus Recession - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-reports-very-strong-smb-sales-growth-despite-coronavirus-recession
Matt's Museum Pick: Kodak CX4200
Matt's Tech Pick: Canon EOS M200
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Matt and Rich have a fever, channel pros, and the only prescription is this episode. Joined by MSP, author, and improv comic Bob Coppedge, of Simplex-IT, your hosts discuss co-managed IT, Dell’s attempt to “democratize” artificial intelligence, a new managed services suite from Pulseway inspired by the coronavirus pandemic work-from-home phenomenon, and the 20th birthday of ConnectWise’s IT Nation Evolve organization, formerly known as HTG Peer Groups.
Then Jack Kudale, CEO of insurance firm Cowbell Cyber, will give you the inside story on why too few SMBs have cyber-insurance and why too many SMBs with cyber-insurance are inadequately protected. You’ll be wanting more for sure!
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Books by Bob Coppedge:
- The MSP’S Survival Guide To Co-Managed IT Services: A Crotchety Old Geek’s Road Map on Marketing, Selling and Providing Managed Services to Organizations with Existing IT Staff (CoMITs) - https://www.amazon.com/MSPS-Survival-Guide-Co-Managed-Services/dp/1733004807
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I Dont Want Your Job: Is Co-Managed IT servIces the rIght fIt for You? - https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Want-Your-Job-Co-Managed/dp/1733004823
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A CEO's Survival Guide to Information Technology - https://www.amazon.com/CEOs-Survival-Guide-Information-Technology/dp/069205538X
Dell Announces Solutions Designed to Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Adoption - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-announces-solutions-designed-accelerate-artificial-intelligence-adoption
Pulseway Creates Coronavirus-Inspired Remote Support Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pulseway-creates-coronavirus-inspired-remote-support-solution
IT Nation Evolve Peer Groups Turn 20 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/it-nation-evolve-peer-groups-turn-20
Wall Street Journal (subscription required): Cyber Insurers Get Tough on Risk Assessments Amid Coronavirus Pandemic - https://www.wsj.com/articles/cyber-insurers-get-tough-on-risk-assessments-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-11589794201
Bob's Museum Picks: Google Glass and Atari 400
Matt's Tech Pick: Magic Leap VR goggles
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
It’s hard to put a price tag on good health and a good job these days. A good sandwich, though? That’s worth a cool million. Just ask Michael Goldstein, president and CEO of LAN Infotech and this week’s guest host. He has thoughts to share with Matt and Rich on other topics too, like the cross-platform “cyber resilience” functionality coming soon to Carbonite and Webroot, the many reasons veterans make good IT employees, and Kaseya’s latest product integrations.
Speaking of Kaseya, we’ve got an exclusive interview for you with that company’s CEO, Fred Voccola, as well. Unfortunately, your hosts forgot to ask how much he’d pay for a good sub.
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First Fruits of Carbonite/Webroot Integration Coming Soon - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/first-fruits-carbonitewebroot-integration-coming-soon
ChannelPro Recognizes Vets in the Channel - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/channelpro-recognizes-vets-channel
Kaseya Showcases Portfolio-Wide Upgrades and Integrations - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-showcases-portfolio-wide-upgrades-and-integrations
Kaseya Sees Peril and Prosperity Ahead for MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-sees-peril-and-prosperity-ahead-msps
Matt's Museum Pick: Radio Shack Voice Activated Telephone Control/Recorder
Matt's Tech Pick: TR600 Landline Telephone Call Recorder - https://recordergear.com/product/tr600-landline-phone-call-recorder-for-analog-ip-digital-lines
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Hips don’t lie, folks. Neither do Matt, Rich, or their guest host this week, MSP extraordinaire and former IT Glue exec Luis Giraldo of Ook Enterprises. Listen in as they discuss Tin Can, Luis’s interesting new cooperative services venture, plus Dell’s latest commercial laptops, stats about ransomware, and ChannelPro’s 2020 Vendors on the Vanguard list. Then keep listening for a timely and insightful conversation with Cisco advisory CISO Wolfgang Goerlich about SMB security and its surprising parallels with enterprise security. We’d be lying if we said Shakira shows up too, but then again she has that effect on people.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Dell Unveils Smaller, More Powerful Commercial PCs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-unveils-smaller-more-powerful-commercial-pcs
3 Facts About Ransomware in Honor of Anti-Ransomware Day - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/3-facts-about-ransomware-honor-anti-ransomware-day
Meet the 2020 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/meet-2020-channelpro-vendors-vanguard
Cisco security study: Big Security in a Small Business World - https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/security/2020-smb-cybersecurity-series-may-2020.pdf?CCID=cc000160&DTID=odicdc000509&OID=rptsc021237
Matt's Museum Pick: The Smart Split-Key Keyboard
Matt's Tech Pick: Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-ergonomic-keyboard/93841NGDWR1H
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Only you can prevent breaches. Just ask the security marmoset! Don’t know who he is? You will after spending a little time with Matt, Rich, and guest host Karl Bickmore, of managed service provider Snap Tech IT. You’ll also hear their thoughts about the latest consumer PCs from Dell, Datto’s plan for coping with coronavirus, and the giant opportunity in managed security.
Speaking of giant opportunities, there’s also an interview with cloud VP Jason Bystrak, of D&H, about recent trends in cloud computing and how to build a successful cloud solutions practice. If the cloud had a mascot, we’re sure he’d approve.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Dell Updates and Expands Premium XPS Laptop Family - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-updates-and-expands-premium-xps-laptop-family
Dell Unveils Fresh Salvo of Gaming PCs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dell-unveils-fresh-salvo-gaming-pcs
Datto’s Coronavirus Plan is to Be “More Datto Every Day” - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-s-coronavirus-plan-be-more-datto-every-day
When Security and Managed Services Meet - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/when-security-and-managed-services-meet
Matt's Museum Pick: The generic, pack-in desktop microphone
Matt's Tech Pick: Blue Snowball iCE microphone
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Think COVID-19 can’t make things much worse? Wait until people without access to a barber start showing up in big 70s-style mustaches again. That’s just one of the dangers Matt and Rich discuss this week with their guest host, cloud entrepreneur and consultant Jamison West. In an interview with Forrester analyst Jay McBain, they also explore the sobering potential impact of the coronavirus recession on the channel’s long-term future.
That comes after a look at NetApp’s acquisition of CloudJumper, RapidFire Tools’ new work-from-home security assessment solution, and Tech Data’s bullish outlook on endpoint solutions, and before a discussion about the advantages of providing cloud solutions versus selling cloud products. Take a listen! And then, if you’re growing a mustache, please shave it off.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Jamison West's businesses: ConnectStrat, SmileBack, TimeZest - http://www.connectstrat.com/ | http://www.smileback.com/ | http://www.timezest.com/
NetApp Buys Cloud Desktop Vendor CloudJumper - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/netapp-buys-cloud-desktop-vendor-cloudjumper
RapidFire Tools Adds Work-From-Home Hardware Assessments to Network Detective - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rapidfire-tools-adds-work-home-hardware-assessments-network-detective
Tech Data Bullish on Endpoint Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/tech-data-bullish-endpoint-solutions
The Cloud Solution Recipe for Cyberspace Success - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cloud-solution-recipe-cyberspace-success
Jay McBain's blog post: Quantifying Coronavirus (COVID-19) For The Technology Channel - https://go.forrester.com/blogs/quantifying-coronavirus-covid-19-for-the-tech-channel
Matt's Museum Pick: Dell pack-in PS/2 mouse
Matt's Tech Pick: CHERRY MW 2310 2.0 - https://cherryamericas.com/cherry-mw-2310-2-0.html
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Matt’s from Chicago. Guest host Mike Bloomfield, of MSP Tekie Geek, is from New York. They have firm opinions about hot dogs. Rich, who is from Seattle (where they like their hot dogs slathered in cream cheese) wisely steers clear of this debate, but joins in the conversation about ID Agent’s new identity and access management solution and ConnectWise’s strategy for weathering the COVID-19 crisis, not to mention interviews with Peter Melby of Greystone Technology about the MSP stimulus pledge initiative he’s spearheading and IoT Playbook podcast host Mark Smith about opportunities in the Internet of Things.
Matt’s museum pick, by the way, is a brick with keys that was apparently once considered a laptop. No debate that it’s neither thin nor light.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ID Agent Introduces Identity and Access Management Solution with Built-In Dark Web Features
- ConnectWise Optimistic Despite Tough Times Ahead
- MSP Stimulus Pledge
- IoT Playbook podcast
- Matt's Museum Pick: IBM ThinkPad 755CDV
- Matt's Tech Pick: Lenovo P43s
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
E-cycling. Coaching. If you’re doing them the way Matt, Rich, and guest host Scott Beck, of Canadian MSP BeckTek, recommend there should be no sweating involved and no one in a track suit barking at you. Tune in to this week’s episode to get the lowdown not just on e-cycling used hardware and Tech Data’s free professional coaching program, but the latest financing offers from D&H and a new cloud/security suite from Zix and AppRiver.
You’ll also hear a conversation with Dan Schiappa, chief product officer at security vendor Sophos, about coronavirus-inspired threat trends and the dangerous implications of TLS-encrypted malware. Don’t you dare miss a minute of it, or we’ll make you drop and give us 20.
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D&H Extends Financing Terms in Response to Coronavirus Cash Crunch - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/dh-extends-financing-terms-response-coronavirus-cash-crunch
Tech Data Launches Free Online Coaching Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/tech-data-launches-free-online-coaching-program
Zix Introduces Integrated Cloud Productivity, Security, and Compliance Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/zix-introduces-integrated-cloud-productivity-security-and-compliance-platform
E-Cycling for Charity - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/e-cycling-charity
Matt's Museum Pick: Radio Shack TAD-1000
Matt's Tech Pick: Jabra Evolve2 65
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
It’s a whole new world, folks, and it just might be a great one too if you’re willing to rethink everything. This week’s guest host, Vertical Axion President Herman Pool, has some thoughts to share on that, plus the other topics Matt and Rich cover on this show: StorageCraft’s new affordably-priced BDR appliance, the new AI-powered proactive management tool from Unitrends, the importance for MSPs of delegating responsibility to techs rather than abdicating it, and the suddenly compelling use cases for Jabra’s Pana-Cast huddle room web cam.
Then settle in for a thought-provoking conversation with Philip Vorobeychik, of Vertica Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in growth-stage software companies. That’s right, listeners, we finally get a chance to discuss private equity with someone who works in the field, and believe the result adds clarity to a timely subject.
There’s also some talk about how hard connecting PCs to TVs used to be without special tech. If that sounds strange to you, you’re much younger than your hosts.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- One Hour Marketing: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Simple Effective Marketing, by Herman Pool
- StorageCraft Launches OneXafe Solo BDR Appliance for the “S” in SMB
- Unitrends Ships Automated Backup Error Monitoring and Remediation Tool
- Delegate, Don’t Abdicate
- Jabra PanaCast Review - Get Your Huddle On
- Kaseya Exec Sees Coronavirus Economy Producing Buyer’s Market for MSPs
- Vertica Capital Partners
- Matt's Museum Pick: TView Gold
- Matt's Tech Pick: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER XC
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Ah, pie. Could there be a better treat in stressful times? We won’t claim it’s a substitute, but this week’s episode featuring guest host and MSP Ed Correia of Sagacent Technologies is a close-ish second. Grab a seat and listen in as Ed talks with Matt and Rich about what his company is doing to support customers during the coronavirus pandemic and prepare for tough economic times.
He’ll also join in the conversation about recent “partner stimulus” measures from Lenovo and HP, Lenovo’s new data center partner program, and the new dark web monitoring option for Spanning’s Office 365 backup solution. Don’t miss the interview segment with consultant Rex Frank of Sea-Level Operations about grooming your next generation of leaders either. It’s smart advice a la mode! (Guess we're still stuck on pie).
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Lenovo Announces “Partner Stimulus Package” to Ease Coronavirus Cash Flow Challenges
- HP Unveils Partner and Customer Relief Initiatives
- Lenovo Revamps Data Center Partner Program
- Spanning Adds Optional Dark Web Monitoring to Office 365 Backup Solution
- 6 Strategies for Surviving the Coming Economic Storm
- 6 Tenets for Developing Your Next Generation of Leaders
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Stuck at home these days? Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Sobel, a former MSP and vendor exec who is now host of the Business of Tech podcast, have some stimulating infotainment for you about Ingram Micro’s new coronavirus-inspired finance programs, D&H’s behind-the-scenes efforts to help channel pros triage urgent client needs, and some interesting new security software and printers from HP.
Then comes a thought-provoking conversation about the developing effort in Louisiana to regulate MSPs and MSSPs and what it portends for the industry as a whole, and a guest interview with attorney Bradley Gross about important legal issues to consider as you help your clients cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
As for the steak and valium, you’ve earned both by now, but they’re actually meant for the neighbor’s dog. You’ll understand why after you listen.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Ingram Micro Adds Financing Programs for Partners Weathering Coronavirus Cash Flow Challenges
- D&H Hustling to Connect Resellers with Suppliers
- HP Announces Advanced Security Solutions for SMBs
- HP Unveils High-Capacity, Low-Cost Laser Printers for “Micro-Businesses”
- Dave Sobel's interview with Louisana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin
- Contact information for Bradley Gross
- Matt's Museum Pick: Nintendo Power Glove
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Hmm, wonder what topic Matt, Rich, and guest host Mike Semel, of Semel Consulting, will talk about this week. Surprise! It’s the Coronavirus outbreak, and the challenges of coping with remote work generally and security specifically these days, a subject they get into in detail with interview guest Richard Stiennon, of security consultancy IT-Harvest. They also discuss the pros and cons of rotating passwords, getting your business right for a sale, and Kaseya Compliance Manager’s new no-wait cyber insurance integration.
Hat tip on that last story to Ned Ryerson! Remember folks, if you have cyber insurance, you could always use a little more. Am I right or am I right?
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- In the Age of COVID-19, Paul Nebb is an “IT First Responder”
- Tekie Geek Taking a Proactive Approach to COVID-19 for Customers
- Kaseya Adds No-Wait Cyber Insurance to Compliance Manager
- Letting Password Expirations Expire
- M&A the Right Way, Part 1: Your Pre-Sale Checklist
- Richard Stiennon's Security Yearbook 2020
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Breakfast! It’s the most important meal of the day. Especially if you’re Matt and Rich, and you’ve got plenty of hot IT topics to discuss with guest host Bob Nitrio, CEO of Ranvest Associates. Items on the menu today include HPE’s compact new micro-server for SMBs, Nerdio’s new Windows Virtual Desktop deployment and administration system, WatchGuard’s acquisition of Panda Security, and Axcient’s new backup protection technology. There’s also some talk about Kaseya’s campaign to drive awareness of its IT Complete suite for MSPs and the trend toward security vendors using two-S MSSPs as a distribution vehicle for reaching one-S MSP.
Don’t miss Bob’s story about the famous drummer he played with in high school either. Like the rest of the show, it’s crunchy goodness from start to finish!
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
HPE Unveils Compact Micro Server for SMBs and Small Business Solutions
Nerdio Launches Windows Virtual Desktop Deployment and Management Tool
WatchGuard Buys Panda Security
Axcient Unveils Backup Protection Technology
Kaseya Investing in “IT Complete” as Name to Know in Managed Services Software
Security Vendors Eye MSSPs as Key Route to Landing MSPs
Matt's Museum Pick: Lucent Fw323-04
Matt's Tech Pick: ASRock Thunderbolt 3 AIC R2.0
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Not easy to get clients to read your emails, is it? Maybe referencing this week’s episode will do the trick. It includes a discussion by Matt, Rich, and guest host Joshua Liberman about plans for a unified Carbonite/Webroot partner program, the new NIST Cyber Security Framework module for Kaseya Compliance Manager, and the out-of-band management capabilities for Intel vPro devices recently added to Datto RMM.
Not enough? There’s also a conversation between Rich and WatchGuard CTO Corey Nachreiner about security, recorded during a pedicab ride at this week’s RSA Conference in San Francisco, and an interview with Jim Lippie of Kaseya about what the rise of regional and national MSPs means for smaller providers. Still not enough? I suppose there’s always bikinis and bullet points.
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Related Links Mentioned:
OpenText to Roll Out Combined Carbonite/Webroot Partner Program This Summer - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/opentext-roll-out-combined-carbonitewebroot-partner-program-summer
Kaseya Adds NIST Cyber Security Framework Solution to Compliance Management Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-adds-nist-cyber-security-framework-solution-compliance-management-platform
Datto RMM Gains Out-of-Band Endpoint Management Through New Intel Integration - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/datto-rmm-gains-out-band-endpoint-management-through-new-intel-integration
Riding the MSP M&A Wave - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/riding-msp-ma-wave
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week
Easily distracted by the latest…anything, channel pros? Join the crowd. As guest host and MSP Vince Tinnirello of Anchor Network Solutions observes, IT providers have a tendency to glom onto whatever’s new, bright, and shiny. You’ll also hear him join in the conversation about cloud exec Renee Bergeron leaving Ingram Micro, Sophos and Untangle introducing new next-gen firewalls, the ChannelPro 2020 State of the Channel survey, and the benefits as well as challenges of offering co-managed IT services.
And all of that is in addition to an in-depth interview with Alex Hoff, chief product officer of Auvik, about the increasing diversity of network vendors that MSPs must support these days, how it affects their bottom line, and what they should do about it. It’s an important topic that you’ll…hey, look. A squirrel!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Renee Bergeron to Leave Ingram Micro
Sophos Adds High-Speed TLS Traffic Inspection to XG Firewall
Untangle Ships Updated NG Firewall with Threat Prevention Functionality
2020 State of the Channel: Cloud and Managed Services Are All Grown Up
Putting the ‘Co’ into Managed Services
Auvik's 2019 Network Diversity Report
Matt's Museum Pick: Nintendo Game Boy
Matt's Tech Pick: Raspberry Pi 3
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Hmm, what to do with $8 million of venture capital? ChannelPro Weekly regulars Matt and Rich, plus special guest host and MSSP Rob Boles of BLOKWORX, have an idea for the first million. They also have thoughts about cloud vendor Nerdio’s plans for the $8 million it raised this week, Dell’s plans for its partner program this year, and the opportunity to do what’s right for the web while impressing customers by embracing ethical computing.
Then comes an interview with Kyle Hanslovan, CEO of Huntress Labs, about the hacker he helped bring down recently and what that story says about today’s increased threat activity against MSPs. It’s must-hear stuff and available to you for way less than an overpriced coffeemaker.
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
ChannelPro 5 Minute Roundup from Poplar Grove, Ill.
Nerdio Raises Venture Capital to Ride Microsoft Azure Adoption Wave
Dell Promises Simplicity and Consistency for Partners in 2020
Take a Stand Against ‘Digital Dystopia’
Early Progress but Much More to Do for Managed Services Security Cooperative
Datto and Huntress Labs Collaborate to Counter Theft of MSP Credentials
Matt's Museum Pick: Motorola RAZR
Matt's Tech Pick: Motorola RAZR
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Interested to know how you can profit from workplace optimization solutions? You’re in luck, because Matt and Rich have an interview for you this week with Chris Thorson of Poly on that very topic.
Curious to find out how well Rich knows his Groundhog Day trivia and why ice cream trucks always stop appearing right when your loyalty punch card qualifies you for something free? You’re really in luck, because answers to those weighty questions await you here too, along with a look at how Datto and Huntress Labs busted a hacker trying to sell stolen MSP credentials on the dark web, the new cloud security apps from RocketCyber, and how customer experience differs from customer satisfaction.
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Episode #: 133
Title: The Ice Cream Truck Conspiracy
Duration: 1:49:26
File size: 50.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Datto and Huntress Labs Collaborate to Counter Theft of MSP Credentials
RocketCyber Ships Security Apps for Office 365
5G Raises Security Concerns
Customer Experience Is the Next Big Thing
Poly's Perils of the Open Office site
Poly Studio X family
Matt's Museum Pick: Pogoplug
Matt's Tech Pick: Buffalo LinkStation 210
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Heard of the Jerk Tax? It’s from the same people who brought you the “moron fee”, as in “let me add a little more-on your bill, Mr. Managed Services Customer, for being such a jerk.”
It’s also one of many topics that Matt and Rich discuss in this episode with their guest host, solution provider and former managed services consultant Ronnie Parisella, along with what Microsoft’s latest quarterly financials tell us about the state of the cloud computing market, what the latest data from Gartner and IDC tell us about where the money is in IT these days, and how to get strategic planning right.
All that’s followed by a tip-laden conversation on social media marketing for MSPs with digital marketing expert Chris Wiser, of The Wiser Agency. And no tax for you on any of it, because ChannelPro Weekly thinks you’re great!
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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
Information about Macktez, the solution provider Ronnie Parisella works for: www.macktez.com
Scenes from the 2019 Coney Island Beard and Moustache Competition
ChannelPro SMB Forum events for 2020
Microsoft Q2 FY2020 earnings press release
Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Reach $3.9 Trillion in 2020
Traditional PC Volumes Close Out an Impressive 2019 with Fourth Quarter Growth of 4.8%, According to IDC
The Elephant in the Room: Your 2020 Focus on Business Strategy
Matt's Museum Pick: HP MediaSmart Server
Matt's Tech Pick: Dell EMC PowerEdge T140
Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Vote for your favorite Vendor on the Vanguard!
Don’t fear numbers, people. They’re good for you. Security holes in remote control and RMM systems, on the other hand, are less good for you, as Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Seibert discuss on this week’s show. While they’re at it, they also chew over Kaseya’s forthcoming security vendor acquisitions and IPO, Pulseway’s new patch management upgrade, and the future of Chromebook Enterprise.
All of that comes before the truly can’t-miss part of the show: our exclusive interview with Christoph Schell, HP’s chief commercial officer, who shares his thoughts on the company’s new sales organization, what partners can look forward to this year, and (because this is ChannelPro Weekly, after all) The Mandalorian and mustard.
Oh, and about that 3 versus 5 thing: Let’s split the difference and say 4.
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Show Information: Episode #: 131
Title: 3 Versus 5
Duration: 2:11:14
File size: 60.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Guest Host: Dave Seibert
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #131 - 3 Versus 5 Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Information about guest host Dave Seibert: www.daveseibert.com and www.smbtechfest.com
- Huntress Labs on the ConnectWise Control vulnerabilities reported by Bishop Fox
- Kaseya Has Automation, Security, and an IPO in Store for 2020
- Pulseway Rolls Out Patch Management for Custom and Niche Applications
- Chromebook Enterprise: Breakthrough or Bust?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Presto Printing Mailbox
- Matt's Tech Pick: HP Tango X
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Watch your step! It turns out many things in life end in P. Just ask Matt, Rich, and guest host Erick Simpson. In this week’s episode they discuss network management vendor Auvik’s product roadmap, its integration partnership with Liongard, and ChannelPro’s annual predictions roundup for 2020, not to mention a new mobile security app from Sophos.
Then, joined by ChannelPro Managing Editor Colleen Frye, they interview Joanna Sobran, CEO of MXOtech in Chicago and winner of our first-ever Peer of the Year award. The whole thing is so good that someone sent a helicopter for a closer look about midway through the show. Maybe you should watch your head too!
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Show Information: Episode #: 130
Title: All Things That End in P
Duration: 1:41:48
File size: 46.6MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #130 - All Things That End in P Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Auvik Has IoT Device Identification and Troubleshooting Prowess on its Roadmap
- Auvik Sees Friends Rather Than Foes Among Managed Services Suite Makers
- Liongard Adds Integration with Auvik
- Sophos Ships Edition of Intercept X for Mobile Devices
- 2020 Predictions. 20/20 Hindsight.
- The ChannelPro Network Announces Its Inaugural Peer of the Year Award
- Hiring to Take Your Business Higher
- Matt's Museum Pick: Sega Game Gear
- Matt's Tech Pick: Nintendo Switch Lite
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Seems like the last episode of ChannelPro Weekly arrived a long time ago in a pre-holiday time that’s now far, far away. But Matt and Rich are back and better than ever for 2020! Joined by guest host Jeff Halash, channel pro extraordinaire and host of the MSP Unplugged podcast, they’ve got thoughts about Veeam’s $5 billion sale to private equity, highlights from CES, and a timely interview with Campbell Hutcheson, Datto’s chief compliance officer, about the recently enacted California Consumer Privacy Act.
There’s also a look at a very old gaming console and some even older—and rarer—Star Wars action figures. The Force is strong with these three!
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Show Information: Episode #: 129
Title: Star Wars Weekly
Duration: 2:21:49
File size: 65.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #129 - Star Wars Weekly Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- MSP Unplugged podcast
- Insight Partners Buys Data Protection Leader Veeam
- HP Introduces Eco-Friendly PCs, Monitors, and Accessories at CES 2020
- Lenovo Showcases New Smart Office and ThinkPad Products for CES
- Lenovo Adds new ThinkBook, Consumer PCs, and Chromebooks to CES 2020 Haul
- Acer Showcases New Creator PCs and Updated Notebooks at CES 2020
- Acer Unveils Massive Predator Gaming Monitors - Go Big or Go Home
- Vendor to Watch: Blancco Technology Group
- Securing the Security Resistant
- Matt's Museum Pick: Sega Genesis
- Matt's Tech Pick: Sega Genesis Mini
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Psst. Don’t tell Rich, but contrary to his belief he’s not actually streaming TV at home from a pizzeria. Fortunately, he’s less confused about the new Office 365 backup solution from SolarWinds, the new additions to Sophos’ MSP partner program, and the security-related predictions for 2020 that he discusses with Matt this episode.
He’s also more or less on top of things during the insightful conversation he and Matt have with dynamic duo Terry and Andra Hedden, of Marketopia, about New Year’s marketing resolutions every MSP should make.
Speaking of New Year’s resolutions, listen in if you want to know what your co-hosts have committed to for 2020. We’re hoping Rich’s plans include replacing the empty pizza box and set of rabbit ears he currently uses to watch Netflix.
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Show Information: Episode #: 128
Title: Deep Dish TV
Duration: 1:49:53
File size: 50.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #128 - Deep Dish TV Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SolarWinds Introduces Cloud-to-Cloud Backup for Office 365
- Sophos Makes Two More Products and Deeper RMM/PSA Integrations Available to MSPs
- 7 New Year’s Security Predictions from Top Vendors
- Matt's Museum Pick: Roku Streaming Device
- Matt's Tech Pick: Roku Streaming Stick
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Here’s a question for Lisa Shorr, MSP, channel pro image consultant, and guest host for this episode: What’s that in your cup? Because if it’s what we think it is, there may be financing available for it.
Actually, financing for hardware from HP is one of the news stories Lisa discusses with Matt and Rich, along with the latest security enhancement to Barracuda’s Managed Workplace RMM solution, Scale Computing’s newest edge computing device, and Pulseway’s new cloud backup solution.
That’s followed by a look at the past, present, and future of distribution courtesy of interview guest Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the Global Technology Distribution Council, plus a visit with some hardware from Lisa’s tech museum dating all the way back to 1982. Cheers, everyone!
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Show Information: Episode #: 127
Title: Finance Your Bar Tab
Duration: 1:49:53
File size: 50.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #127 - Finance Your Bar Tab Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Lisa Shorr's businesses: Secure Future Tech Solutions and Shorr Success
- Barracuda Integrates Managed Workplace RMM Platform with Content Shield Web Filtering Solution
- Scale Computing Introduces Intel-Based Edge Computing Appliance
- Pulseway Launches Direct-to-Cloud Endpoint Backup Solution
- HP Expands Financing Options in Bid to Help Partners Embrace Services-Led Business Models
- GTDC's Tech Distribution 2025 report
- Matt's Lisa's Museum Pick: Sony Watchman and Palm TX
- Matt's Tech Pick: Motorola G7 and G7 Play
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Back after the holiday break, Matt and Rich discuss the new hybrid IT management portal for HPE’s GreenLake platform, Intel’s new solutions marketplace, SonicWall’s forthcoming management tool and pricing program for MSSPs, and D&H’s recent $21.5 million “credit infusion.” There’s also a look at lessons learned from the recent ransomware wave in Texas, courtesy of Beachhead Solutions, and a frank discussion about the difficulties—and necessity—of achieving work/life balance.
This being ChannelPro Weekly, you’re also in for extended conversations about Thanksgiving leftovers and mustard. Find us another podcast that tackles managed security and sandwich spreads in the same episode and we’ll pay you the contents of Matt’s pant pockets. Hint: those contents are described in the title of this episode.
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Show Information: Episode #: 126
Title: Pockets Full of Lint
Duration: 1:49:53
File size: 50.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #126 - Pockets Full of Lint Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- HPE Unveils Hybrid IT Management Portal for GreenLake IT-as-a-Service Solution
- Intel Launches Multi-Channel Solutions Marketplace
- SonicWall Announces Management Dashboard and Pricing for MSSPs
- D&H Grants Over $21 Million in Supplemental End-of-Year Financing
- 3 Pieces of Security Advice for MSPs—From MSPs—After the Texas Ransomware Attack
- How to Achieve Work/Life Balance
- Matt's Museum Pick: D-Link DGS-2205
- Matt's Tech Pick: NETGEAR GS305
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
What would it cost to get you up first thing in the morning to do a podcast? Matt, Rich, and special guest host Eric Long, of TeraCloud, can apparently be bought cheap, and not just for talking. But talk they do about a range of topics, including all the news from Ingram Micro’s ONE conference, the swelling wave of M&A activity among MSPs, the ever-terrifying security threatscape, getting an IoT practice off the ground, LCD monitors, and sandwiches.
Yep, you read that last part right. Rich and Eric are in the Mile High City for this episode, after all. Munchies are to be expected.
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Show Information: Episode #: 125
Title: Anything for a Quarter
Duration: 1:49:53
File size: 50.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #125 - Anything for a Quarter Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Ingram Micro Adds Credit Options for Managed Services and Annuity-Based Software
- Aruba Names Ingram Micro an Authorized Federal Distributor
- Riding the MSP M&A Wave
- Be Afraid: An Expert Tour of the Security Threat Landscape
- Hiring to Take Your Business Higher
- Matt's Museum Pick: KDS Radius S-3F
- Matt's Tech Pick: LG 38BK95C-W 38" UltraWide monitor
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Sweet, compact, and nutritious. Is it any wonder blueberries are the currency of the future?
Not convinced they are? Please listen in anyway as Matt, Rich, and guest host Rory Sanchez of True Digital Security chew over Tech Data getting acquired by private equity and opening up a “cyber range”, Carbonite getting acquired by OpenText, Dell going everything-as-a-service, and CloudOak introducing a business continuity planning tool.
There’s even a little chatter about opportunities in the legalized cannabis biz (that’s where the blueberries come in—don’t ask) and establishing partnerships with businesses outside IT. Tastes good and good for you!
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Show Information: Episode #: 124
Title: Pay Me in Blueberries
Duration: 1:44:17
File size: 48.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #124 - Pay Me in Blueberries Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tech Data Agrees to be Acquired by Private Equity Investor Apollo Global Management
- Tech Data’s Bauerlein: We’re Off the 90-Day Shot Clock
- Tech Data Cuts Ribbon on “Cyber Range” Training and Demo Facility
- Take a Tour of the Tech Data Cyber Range
- OpenText Buys Carbonite
- Dell Technologies Rolls Out Sweeping As-a-Service Purchasing Program
- CloudOak Launches Business Continuity Planning and Orchestration Solution
- Cannabusiness Is Big Business
- Partnering with Unconventional Partners
Broadcasting from deep within this week’s IT Nation Connect conference, and stymied by balky hotel Wi-Fi at every turn, Rich and special guest host Dave Sobel share their thoughts about ConnectWise’s blockbuster acquisition of Continuum and ITBOOST, not to mention Axcient's brand new unified data protection platform, Cytracom’s bold plan to take on Microsoft in team collaboration, and Tech Data’s bid to get deeper into public sector opportunities by purchasing DLT Solutions.
Wait, DLT? As in donut, lettuce, and tomato? If you’re on the go at a conference where lots of news is breaking, that practically qualifies as a balanced meal.
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Show Information: Episode #: 123
Title: Donut, Lettuce, and Tomato
Duration: 1:12:34
File size: 33.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #123 - Donuts, Lettuce, & Tomato Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Dave Sobel's MSP Radio podcasts
- ConnectWise Buys Continuum and ITBOOST
- ConnectWise Introduces Partner Relationship Management Solution
- Axcient Launches Converged Business Availability Platform
- Cytracom Adds Text-Based Messaging and Collaboration to Unified Communications Solution
- Tech Data Buys Government Aggregator DLT Solutions
- Matt's Museum Pick: Belkin F1B028-E Data Switch
- Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com ST1030USBM 10 Port USB 3.0 Hub
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Ah, dot matrix printers. Remember them? Remember what they sound like when they’re printing something? Matt, Rich, and guest host Manuel Palachuk do, and it’s not pretty. Good thing there’s plenty to distract them, like Intel’s new partner program, Intermedia’s new contact center-as-a-service solution, Kaspersky’s new antidrone solution, and D&H’s push into the print market. There’s also some conversation about the connection between SLAs and operational maturity for MSPs, plus Manuel’s favorite way to eat eggs. And the whole thing sounds better than robots having sex. We promise!
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Show Information: Episode #: 122
Title: Like Robots Having Sex
Duration: 2:03:28
File size: 57.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #122 - Like Robots Having Sex Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Getting to the Next Level: A Blueprint for Taking You and Your Business to the Top, by Manuel Palachuk
- Intel Launches New Training Portal and Shares Details on Revamped Partner Program
- D&H Announces Push into Print Solutions
- Intermedia Ships Contact Center-as-a-Service Suite
- Kaspersky Introduces Antidrone Security Solution
- SMBs Lack IT Operations Maturity
- Solid-Gold Marketing Campaigns
- Matt's Manuel's Museum Pick: RS-232 Break Out Box
- Matt's Tech Pick: DSD TECH USB to TTL Serial Adapter
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
If you’re not a fan of milk-fed podcasts, you’ll love this thoroughly unvealed episode in which Matt and Rich discuss the big new cyber protection offering from Acronis, Sophos going to private equity, Vade Secure’s AI-powered computer vision technology, Supermicro’s updated partner program, and more.
And by more we mean an interview with Aidan Kehoe, CEO of SKOUT CYBERSECURITY, about the security dangers MSPs increasingly face and a look at the secrets to The ASCII Group’s 35-year success. Meaty stuff! Just no veal.
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Show Information: Episode #: 121
Title: Unvealed
Duration: 2:03:28
File size: 57.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #121 - Unvealed Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Acronis Unveils Cyber Protection Portfolio for Edge and Endpoint Workloads
- Simplicity, Affordability, and Reliability Are Keys to Acronis’s Cyber Protection Strategy
- Six Final Notes from the 2019 Acronis Global Cyber Summit
- Thoma Bravo Places Bid to Buy Sophos
- Vade Secure Arms Email Security Solutions with AI-Based Computer Vision Engine
- Supermicro Updates Partner Program
- The ASCII Group’s 35-Year Balancing Act
- NIST for IoT
- Interview: Aidan Kehoe, CEO, SKOUT Cybersecurity - @skout_cyber
- Matt's Museum Pick: Archer Video Computer RF Modulator
- Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com ST121WHD2
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Fancy a little Akamai sauce on your sushi? Matt and Rich have pouring stuff over food on their minds, but somehow manage to discuss recent news from SYNNEX, Tech Data, and WatchGuard anyway and chat with Nerdio CEO Vadim Vladimirskiy about the huge coming impact of Microsoft’s recently launched Windows Virtual Desktop service.
Not enough? They also sift through a few winners of ChannelPro’s 2019 All-Star Awards, share employee retention best practices from IT By Design, and explain why digital marketing agencies are both a short-term partnering opportunity and long-term competitive threat. Dip in!
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Show Information: Episode #: 120
Title: Pour Me Over Something
Duration: 1:42:59
File size: 47.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #120 - Pour Me Over Something Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SYNNEX Launches Outsourced Managed Security Program
- SYNNEX Opens AR Device from Google to Channel Partners
- WatchGuard Unveils Ruggedized Firewall for Industrial Internet of Things Solutions
- Tech Data Adds Carbon Black to Security Catalog
- Tech Data Adds Akamai to Security Line Card
- 2019 ChannelPro SMB All-Stars
- Digital Marketing Agencies: The Latest Co-opetition?
- Four Ideas for Retaining Your Top People
- Interview: Vadim Vladimirskiy, CEO, Nerdio
- Matt's Museum Pick: NETGEAR Wi-Fi Finder
- Matt's Tech Pick: NETGEAR AC1900 Nighthawk WiFi Access Point
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
The show must go on! And thanks to special guest host Dave Seibert filling in for Rich, ChannelPro Weekly isn't skipping a beat! Of course, Matt and Dave settle in for some lively (and often humorous) discussion surrounding Sophos' entry into the security services market, WatchGuard's DNSWatchGo service, Avast Business' new cloud-based firewall, and Buffalo's new storage line with built-in snapshotting. Dave passes on some great insights using BTAs in the sales process... with a little bit of James Bond mixed in.
Speaking of which, do you know what Dave's favorite Bond movie is? You'll find that out and lot more interesting things when Matt plays "5 Questions" with Mr. Seibert. And while you're thinking about ways to reach out and help someone, you can always toss them a link to ChannelPro Weekly. Just sayin'.
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Show Information: Episode #: 119
Title: Reach Out and Help Someone
Duration: 1:46:32
File size: 49.2MB
Regulars: Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Dave Seibert - CIO for IT Innovators, and CEO for SMB TechFest and Pro Tier Peer Groups
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #119 - Reach Out and Help Someone Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Sophos Enters Security Services Market with Managed Threat Offering
- WatchGuard Ships DNS Security Product for Mobile Users
- Avast Business Launches Cloud-Based, As-a-Service Alternative to Onsite Firewalls
- Buffalo Americas Ships NAS Storage Line with Built-In Snapshotting
- Crack the Sales Code with Business Technology Assessments
- 2019 ChannelPro SMB All-Stars
- Q&A with Dave Seibert
- Matt's Dave's Museum Pick: Apple II motherboard
- Matt's Tech Pick: Apple Mac Pro
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Recognize this name? If you’ve ever been the victim of cybercrime, you know this guy better than you’d probably like to. Matt and Rich have some things to say about him, as well as the data protection alliance between Arcserve and Sophos, Microsoft’s latest Dynamics 365 updates, Liongard’s new multi-tenant reporting capabilities, and a couple of coming-soon Thunderbolt 3 docks from Belkin.
They also spend a little time chatting about Acer’s skinny TravelMate X5 laptop and Apple’s pricey iPhone 11 Pro smartphone. There’s even some talk in there about cyber-insurers who refuse to pay legitimate claims. Sounds like Mr. Hole has a day job.
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Show Information: Episode #: 118
Title: Nefarious A. Hole
Duration: 1:54:06
File size: 52.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #118 - Nefarious A. Hole Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Arcserve and Sophos Ally on Data Security and Protection
- Microsoft Builds AI and IoT Into Dynamics 365 Solutions for Retailers
- Liongard Builds Multi-Tenant Metrics Reporting into Automated Documentation Tool
- Belkin Unveils Thunderbolt 3 Docks for Shared Workspaces
- Lenovo's Laptop Throwback
- Acer TravelMate X5 Business Notebook
- When Cyber Insurance Doesn’t Pay
- Matt's Museum Pick: ThinkPad Dock
- Matt's Tech Pick: Apple iPhone Pro 11
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
How do you like your eggs, people? Take your time pondering that important question while Matt and Rich chat about IT Glue’s short- and long-term product roadmap, the $147 (million) that Goldman Sachs just invested in Acronis, a new RMM release from Barracuda, a new augmented reality tool from TeamViewer, and Pax8’s alliance with CloudJumper. Plus opportunities in vertical markets, why you should be charging for assessments, the Delta Airlines partner program, Star Trek, and yes, dutch babies.
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Show Information: Episode #: 117
Title: Those Sticky Dutch Babies
Duration: 1:57:05
File size: 54.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #117 - Those Sticky Dutch Babies Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- IT Glue Outlines Password Management, Mobile App, and Other Product Enhancements
- Integration and Automation Dominate IT Glue’s Roadmap
- Acronis Collects $147 Investment from Goldman Sachs
- TeamViewer Builds Smart Glasses Functionality into Remote Support Solution
- Barracuda Updates Managed Workplace RMM Solution
- Pax8 Adds Cloud Workspace Software from CloudJumper to Solution Catalog
- Profit Fuel, Part 3: Vertical Industry Solutions
- Assessments: More Than a Foot in the Door
- Matt's Museum Pick: Ode to the db25
- Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com 6ft USB to db25 adapter
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
We’ve got you covered A to Z on this episode of ChannelPro Weekly, from Axcient’s new lead generation program to…well, nothing involving a Z, actually. But your hosts do have thoughts to share on C-related topics, like bvoip’s new Canadian data centers, Carbonite’s new Webroot-heavy senior leadership team, ConnectWise’s security information sharing initiative, Ingram Micro’s mass IoT hardware customization offering, the new change management functionality in Liongard’s automated documentation platform. Plus, for fans of letters other than C, there’s lots of hardware news from the 2019 IFA conference. Check it out!
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Show Information: Episode #: 116
Title: C is for Consortium
Duration: 1:35:00
File size: 43.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #116 - C is for Consortium Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Axcient Announces Lead Generation Program
- Bvoip Opens First Data Centers in Canada
- Ingram Micro Signs Custom IoT Device Manufacturing Pact with CoreKinect
- Carbonite Names Webroot-Heavy Executive Team
- ConnectWise Launches Security Information Sharing Consortium for Managed Services Vendors
- Liongard Adds Change Management to Automated Documentation Solution
- More Than a Birthday Party for the IAMCP’s Southern California Chapter
- Matt's Tech Pick: Lenovo ThinkPad X270
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Business tip! Stealing from your customers is a bad idea. Want a better idea? How about enjoying the banter between Matt and Rich as they discuss the latest news from Tech Data, D&H, Acronis, Dell, Pulseway, ADTRAN, and more. There’s also a very old item from Matt’s tech museum to enjoy and a look at a very new Wi-Fi card from Intel. Grab it all and run!
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Show Information:
Episode #: 115
Title: The Five Finger Discount
Duration: 1:43:20
File size: 47.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #115 - The Five Finger Discount Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tech Data Launches Partner-to-Partner Government Contract Exchange Program
- Acronis Introduces Security Assessment, Awareness Training, and Incident Response Services
- Dell Ships Business-Ready Latitude Chromebooks and a VMware-based SD-WAN Solution
- Pulseway Enhances Two-Factor Authentication and Will Make Using It Mandatory
- ADTRAN Unveils Network Switch Line for VoIP, Wireless, and Video Surveillance
- Tech Data Switching from Transform to Perform
- D&H Has a Little Swagger in its Step
- Why the Right Workspace Lends to Better Ideas
- Matt's museum pick: Prodigy 1.1 Online Installation Disk
- Matt's tech pick: Intel Desktop AX200 Wifi Card WiFi6 2.4Gbps 802.11AX Bluetooth 5.0 PCI-E adapter
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quick preview of the week ahead
So many selections, so little time. Nibble along with Matt and Rich as they work their way through tasty news items from Axcient, ServiceTree, Harmony Business Systems, MSP360 (formerly Cloudberry Lab), and SKOUT CYBERSECURITY, followed by lip-smacking insights on opportunities in the K-12 market, the secrets of becoming a hypergrowth MSP, and the six things vendors should do differently about partner marketing. By the time you’re done you’ll be stuffed (with information and entertainment) for sure.
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Episode #: 114
Title: The Channel Buffet
Duration: 1:05:50
File size: 30.6MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Axcient Unveils Unlimited Backup Storage, Faster RTOs, and Appliances with Hot Swappable Drives
- Harmony and ServiceTree Are Taking a Slow and Steady Approach to the PSA Market
- New Names Signal New Ambitions for CloudBerry Lab and Skout
- A+ Opportunities in K-12 Education
- Mastering the Secrets of Hypergrowth
- 6 Ways Vendors Can Help Partners Get Better at Marketing
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Anyone can do continuous improvement. It takes Matt and Rich, with some help from a lot of misbehaving podcast technology, to perfect continuous degradation. Listen in as your hosts manage to conduct a reasonably intelligent conversation about news from CompTIA’s ChannelCon event featuring The ASCII Group, Pax8, Axcient, and Buffalo Americas, plus a look at some interesting winners of this year’s ChannelPro Readers’ Choice Awards. Then place your bets on when the next technical difficulty occurs!
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Show Information: Episode #: 113
Title: Continuous Degradation
Duration: 1:24:34
File size: 39.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #113 - Continuous Degradation Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- CompTIA Honors Second Annual Advancing Women in IT Award Winners
- ASCII Group Adds Peer Groups to Member Benefit Roster
- Pax8 Rolls Out Three Cloud Marketplace Upgrades
- Axcient Unveils All-New Marketing Portal
- Buffalo Americas Announces Remote Management Tool for NAS Devices
- 2019 Readers' Choice Awards
- Cloud Repatriation: Myth or Reality?
- Matt's Museum Pick: ASUS AX800PRO
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
You know what’s big? Elephants. You know what’s small? This week’s episode. It’s a little shorter than usual, anyway, even though Matt and Rich have plenty to say about StorageCraft’s new continuity solution for small businesses, Dell’s partner-like program for non-partner MSPs, Tech Data’s new identity as a solutions aggregator, who owns who in managed services after all the recent vendor M&A activity, and what channel pros are doing differently in the wake of Intel’s recent processor shortage.
Matt also shares fond memories of a recently deceased GPS device and discusses a hot new desktop chip from AMD. Just like Gertude the elephant, you’ll never forget the whole thing!
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Show Information: Episode #: 112
Title: An Elephant Named Gertrude
Duration: 1:29:27
File size: 41.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #112 - An Elephant Named Gertrude Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- StorageCraft Unveils Simple Business Continuity Solution for Small Businesses
- Dell Offers Partner-Like Benefits to Non-Partner MSPs
- Tech Data Is Not a Distributor
- Who Owns Who in Managed Services?
- Lessons Learned from the Intel Processor Shortage
- Matt's Museum Pick: Garmin Nuvi 660
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Didn’t make it to Microsoft Inspire this year? Neither did Rich, technically speaking, but he was very nearby and met with a lot of Microsoft partners. Hear him discuss the latest from Barracuda, BitTitan, Tech Data, CloudJumper, and Pax8 with Matt.
For you hardware fans, meanwhile, we’ve got a look at some new switches from Zyxel designed for video surveillance solutions, an introduction to Matt’s safari-themed roundup of this year’s most notable devices, and Matt’s take (inspired by his latest museum pick) on the strange, regrettable failure of the HD DVD standard. It may not be in the cloud, but this episode is a factory full of fun!
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Show Information: Episode #: 111
Title: Factories in the Cloud
Duration: 1:32:46
File size: 42.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #111 - Factories in the Cloud Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Barracuda Ships Security Solutions for Microsoft Cloud
- BitTitan Ships Security Assessment and Cloud Cost Optimization Solution
- Tech Data Expands Cloud Solution Factory and Practice Builder Program
- CloudJumper Announces Azure-Friendly Software and Alliances
- Pax8 Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Strategic Push into Telco Market
- Zyxel Ships Switches for Use With IP Surveillance Solutions
- Into the Wild Hardware Safari
- Profit Fuel, Part 2: CRM/ERP Services
- Matt's Museum Pick: Xbox 360 HD DVD Player
- Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead
Here comes another marathon episode of ChannelPro Weekly. Not! Pressed for time, Matt, Rich, and special guest host Dave Seibert discuss Microsoft’s widely criticized and ultimately revoked partner program changes, as well as some newly introduced updates to Teams, its chat-based collaboration tool. Good stuff to explore just before Microsoft’s annual partner conference next week. No fooling!
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Show Information: Episode #: 110
Title: Microsoft Cuts Benefits … PSYCH!
Duration: 1:00:50
File size: 28.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #110 - Microsoft Cuts Benefits … PSYCH! Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Microsoft to Partners: Benefit Cutbacks Couldn’t Be Avoided
- Microsoft Revokes IUR and Competency Requirement Changes
- Microsoft Updates Teams Collaboration System
- Information about Dave Seibert's SMB TechFest events
You’re in good hands with Matt and Rich this week, because they’ve got all the details for you on Bitdefender’s new MSP partner program, Breach Secure Now’s Security-as-a-Service bundle, a new outsourced security vendor called inSOC, and Deep Instinct’s new endpoint security coverage for Chrome OS devices. There’s also a tour through the ChannelPro book club’s annual summer reading list and a look at some super cool joystick controllers from years back and the present day. File a claim if you don’t believe us, people, but this is premium content and you’re the beneficiary!
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Show Information: Episode #: 109
Title: Deep Insurance
Duration: 1:51:47
File size: 51.6MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #109 - Deep Insurance Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- 2019 ChannelPro Cybersecurity Online Summit
- 2019 ChannelPro All-Stars Nomination
- Bitdefender Rolls Out MSP Partner Program
- Breach Secure Now! Introduces SMB Security-as-a-Service Solution
- inSOC Calls Turnkey, Holistic Security its Competitive Edge
- Deep Instinct Adds Protection for Google Chrome OS to Deep Learning-Based Security Solution
- ChannelPro Book Club: Summer Edition
- Opportunities in Next-Gen Markets
- Matt's Museum Pick: Logitech Wingman Attack J-YB11
- Matt's Tech Pick: Logitech G X52 PROFESSIONAL
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news of the week to come
Can’t decide which variety of artisanal salt to put on your popcorn? Take a break from that puzzler and listen in as Matt and Rich discuss all the news from ConnectWise, Datto, and HPE at their recent events, six services from Ingram Micro that you’re probably not using but should be, and a brilliant home IoT solution from Brilliant. Plus, all the reasons why you shouldn’t waste your time taking pictures the next time you unexpectedly find yourself at a Snoop Dogg concert.
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Show Information: Episode #: 108
Title: Less Salt, More Brilliance
Duration: 1:36:50
File size: 44.4MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #108 - Less Salt, More Brilliance Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- 7 Answers to Burning Questions About ConnectWise
- Security Remains a Top Priority for ConnectWise in Product Development Practices and Portfolio Strategy
- Datto Updates and Expands BDR Portfolio
- Datto Ships Quarterly RMM and PSA Updates
- Datto Adds Layer 3 Switches and MSP Management Tool to its Networking Portfolio
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Extends GreenLake Flex Capacity Program Deeper into Mid-Market
- 6 Resources Ingram Micro Really, Truly Wishes More Partners Used
- Q&A: Optimizing VoIP
- It’s Time to Get Brilliant!
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news of the week to come
It’s tangy, tasty, and back! ChannelPro Weekly returns from an extended hiatus with a catsup catchup episode dedicated to the biggest news stories since the last show. You’ll also hear co-hosts Matt and Rich weigh the merits of partnering with Facebook on cloud productivity software, chat about some of this year’s Vendors on the Vanguard, and explore an old Audiovox phone and a new moto one. Oh, the anticipation!
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Show Information: Episode #: 107
Title: Catchup and Other Condiments
Duration: 1:51:32
File size: 51.5MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode 101 Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ConnectWise Acquired by Private Equity Investor Thoma Bravo
- Kaseya Raises Half a Billion Dollars of Fresh Capital
- Kaseya Buys ID Agent
- SolarWinds Buys Passportal to Add Password Management and Documentation to its MSP Software Suite
- Facebook Wants to Friend the Channel
- Meet the 2019 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard
- Matt's Museum Pick: Audiovox CDM-3000
- Matt's Tech Pick: moto g7 power
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
You knew Clippy was annoying. Did you know he’s evil too? That’s one of many things you’ll learn in this episode of ChannelPro Weekly, featuring guest host Ed Correia of Sagacent Technologies. There’s also plenty of talk about Carbonite buying Webroot, Eaton updating its partner program, Continuum launching a new security assessment solution, StorageCraft introducing a new healthcare storage offering, workplace culture, and more.
Plus, Matt experiences some fairly persistent microphone problems. You can guess who we blame.
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Show Information: Episode #: 106
Title: Clippy Joins the Dark Side
Duration: 1:35:52
File size: 44.3MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode 106 Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Carbonite Buys Webroot in Bid to Become Comprehensive Data Protection Leader
- The Carbonite-Webroot Deal All Boils Down to One Word
- Eaton Rolls Out Updated Partner Program
- Four Glimpses into the Future from Eaton
- Continuum Launches Security Assessment and Dark Web Monitoring Service
- StorageCraft Introduces Healthcare Data Solution
- Auvik Releases Integrations with BrightGauge, IT Glue, Passportal, and Warranty Master
- Matt's Museum Pick: Toastmaster TMMGW
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Which do you prefer? Suites like Office 365 or sweets like SQL suckers? Which are candies. That don’t actually exist. But should.
No need to choose if you listen to this episode of ChannelPro Weekly, which discusses a security incident involving ConnectWise and Kaseya, Barracuda’s new alliance with Avast Business, Microsoft’s cloud momentum, managed services software from an industry newcomer called ServiceTree, Datto’s possible security ambitions, and more. It’s all tasty and not the slightest bit fattening!
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Show Information: Episode #: 105
Title: The SQL Sucker
Duration: 1:06:29
File size: 30.8MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #105 - The SQL Sucker Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Cyberthieves Target ConnectWise Plugin for Kaseya VSA
- Barracuda Buys RMM Solution From Avast Business in Bid for Managed Security Riches
- For Avast Business After Barracuda Deal, It’s All Security All the Time
- Australian Startup ServiceTree Introduces Automated Managed Services Platform
- Microsoft’s Partner Co-Selling Program Is Gathering Steam
- 4 Business Development Predictions for MSPs in 2019
- Microsoft Shakes Up VDI
- Matt's Museum Pick: Old School PC Microphone
- Matt's tech pick: Blue Yeti Microphone
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
You know Diehard is a movie. Did you know it’s a verb too? It is according to Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Seibert, anyway, and they say this two-hour, break-free, insight-packed episode is a perfect example of what it means. See if you agree as you listen to the three of them chat about Dave’s visit to CES 2019, Kaseya’s new Unitrends commission plan, Lexmark’s latest SMB printers, HP’s super-sized sales incentives for displays and accessories, Datto’s freshly-shipped RMM update, and Intel’s partner roadmap for 2019. Yippee ki yay, channel pros!
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Show Information: Episode #: 104
Title: Dieharding IT
Duration: 1:49:22
File size: 50.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Dave Seibert
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #104 - Dieharding IT Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Information about Dave
- Kaseya Pumps Up Margins for Unitrends Resellers
- Lexmark Launches Entry-Level SMB Printer Family
- Intel Sees Opportunity and Simplicity Ahead for 2019
- HP Doubles Sales Incentives on Displays and Accessories
- Datto Ships RMM Update with Third-Party Patch Management Functionality
- Matt's Dave's Museum Pick: Apple 2 Motherboard
- Matt's Tech Pick: ???????????
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Rich thinks it’s a big deal when he contributes his portion of ChannelPro Weekly from a hotel room somewhere. This week, special guest host Eric Long, of cloud and managed service provider TeraCloud, one-ups him by recording his part of the show from an RV. In a trailer park. With better Wi-Fi than some of you in our audience enjoy.
See if you agree as Rich, Matt, and Eric chew over Kaseya’s plans for 2019, new hardware from Acer and Epson, ChannelPro’s annual tech preview story for 2019, tips for optimizing managed service bundles, and more. It’s a trash-free, insight-packed conversation!
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Show Information: Episode #: 103
Title: Live from the Trailer Park
Duration: 1:39:05
File size: 45.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #103 - Live from the Trailer Park Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- What’s Now and What’s Next for Kaseya, According to CEO Fred Voccola
- Acer Debuts 12-Inch Chromebooks and 14-Inch PC for Classroom Use
- Epson Introduces Two Color Workgroup Scanners
- 2019 Tech Preview: Surprise! Edition
- Optimizing Managed Services Bundles
- Bonus Plans Can ‘Magically’ Spur Operational Excellence
- Matt's Museum Pick: Creative Labs Notebook Webcam
- Matt's Tech Pick: Razer Kiyo
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Your hosts were looking forward to speaking with MSP, conference impresario, and guest host Dave Seibert about his latest SMB TechFest event, not to mention the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show, which Dave attended. But thanks to a last-minute technical glitch, Dave couldn’t connect to the show.
Ah well, he was with Matt and Rich in spirit as they discussed Lenovo’s CES product dump and partner program, Continuum buying BrightGuage, RapidFire Tools adding HIPAA compliance support, and more. And fear not, once that connection roadblock’s out of the way, Dave will be back on the show for sure!
And remember, you can watch this episode of ChannelPro Weekly on video too.
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Show Information: Episode #: 102
Title: Seibert in Spirit
Duration: 1:21:47
File size: 37.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode #102 - Seibert in Spirit Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Lenovo's CES 2019 Hardware Roundup
- Lenovo Channel Chief: “We’re Running White Hot Right Now”
- Why Continuum Bought BrightGauge
- RapidFire Tools Adds HIPAA Support to Audit Guru
- Joining the Salesforce Economy
- Matt's Museum Pick: The Never Obsolete Computer
- Matt's Tech Picks: ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One 27
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Happy New Year! And what better way to celebrate the impending arrival of 2019 than to take a stroll with Captain Serious himself (aka Rich Freeman) through a compendium of gloomy security-related predictions for the new year from leading vendors.
Fortunately, Rich, Matt, and special guest host/marketing expert Herman Pool have less depressing things to talk about too, like Kaseya buying IT Glue and The ASCII Group introducing a security awareness training toolkit. There’s even a live interview with Michael Fraser of cloud automation and orchestration startup Refactr to wipe the sour taste of that bad news sandwich out of your mouth once and for all.
And remember, you can watch this episode of ChannelPro Weekly on video too.
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Show Information: Episode #: 101
Title: The Bad News Sandwich
Duration: 1:42:33
File size: 47.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly Episode 101 Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Information about Herman Pool:
- His personal webpage
- Vertical Axion
- The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
- One Hour Marketing: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Simple Effective Marketing
- Kaseya Buys Documentation Leader IT Glue in Latest Expansion of IT Complete Platform
- ASCII Group and InfoSec Institute Partner on Security Awareness Training Toolkit
- The Year Ahead in Security: A Roundup of Vendor Predictions
- The Year Ahead in Managed Services: A Roundup of Vendor Predictions
- Refactr Officially Launches Cloud Orchestration, Automation, and Integration Solution
- Matt's Museum Pick: D-Link DUB-H7
- Matt's Tech Picks: TP-Link UH720
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
It’s quite possible that neither Matt nor Rich has ever done anything successfully 100 times before, but somehow or other they’ve managed to record 100 episodes of this podcast without inspiring any lawsuits. Worth a celebration, wouldn’t you say?
Then tune in to the recorded audio version of what from here on out will be a live video podcast as well (details here). You’ll hear your hosts discuss recent news from ConnectWise, WatchGuard, and Proofpoint, reminisce about episode 001, discuss a couple of Logitech mice, and more.
Wanna see the video version of this show, recorded live in Matt’s kitchen? Just click right here!
NOTE: Rich and I were recording together from the same location and inadvertently had two open microphones for some portions of the show. The audio for these sections is a echoey and occasionally difficult to listen to. We sincerely apologize for the technical error. Future episodes will not have this issue.
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Show Information: Episode #: 100
Title: Lights, Camera, Action!
Duration: 1:38:26
File size: 45.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Video of ChannelPro Weekly #100 Livestream - Lights, Camera, Action Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ConnectWise Acquires Security Services Vendor to Provide Partner Training and Education
- WatchGuard Ships Updated Firewall OS with Built-In SD-WAN Support
- Proofpoint Launches People-Centric Attack Index to Identify Most Targeted Users
- ChannelPro Weekly's very first episode!
- Matt's Museum Pick: Logitech MX Revolution
- Matt's Tech Pick: Logitech MX Master 2s
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Joined by MSP Vince Tinnirello, of Anchor Network Solutions, Matt and Rich dive deep into the Datto-Autotask merger one year later, operational efficiency best practices, and marketing fundamentals. All of that’s preceded by a quick trip through some news from Zyxel, ID Agent, Lenovo, Scale Computing, and Schneider Electric, and accompanied by some shade-throwing at the folks—some might call them bottom feeders—who whine about vendors on Reddit all day. You know who you are.
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Show Information: Episode #: 096
Title: For the Bottom Feeders
Duration: 1:52:16
File size: 51.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Vince Tinnirello
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro Exclusive: Zyxel Aims to Disrupt SD-WAN Market with Affordably-Priced Service for SMBs
- ID Agent Integrates with Autotask PSA Solution
- Lenovo and Scale Computing Partner on Edge Computing Platform
- Schneider Electric Launches Cloud Solution Resale Program
- IT Glue Revises Pricing Structure
- Operational Efficiency Pro Tips
- Marketing Plan 101
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
What a difference a couple of letters can make! When this week’s guest host, Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden, invites Matt to step away from the computer bench for a while and go spearfishing, he’s talking about the kind that involves spears and fish, not ransomware.
Terry had plenty of observations to share on other topics too, including HPE’s latest edge computing and storage products, Sophos’s updated XG Firewall, Epson's new print-as-a-service program, and CloudJumper’s thoughts on why Microsoft’s recently introduced Windows VDI solution could be the biggest thing to hit the cloud since Office 365.
You’ll also learn a bit about what Matt and Rich have in store for their 100th episode (hint: it involves video). Grab a seat—and a spear—and enjoy!
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Show Information: Episode #: 099
Title: A Future in Spearfishing
Duration: 2:09:28
File size: 59.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- HPE Ships Edge Computing Products for IT/OT Solutions
- HPE Announces Intelligence-Powered, High-Speed Storage Products
- Sophos Adds Lateral Movement Protection to XG Firewall
- Epson Introduces Print-as-a-Service Program
- Nerdio Adds Toolset for Creation of Fully Customizable Azure Plans
- Optimize Your Event Experience
- Managed Services By the Numbers
- Matt's museum pick: Linksys LNEPCI2 Combo EtherPCI LAN Card II
- Matt's Tech Pick: Intel EXPI9301CT
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
In this episode, Matt and Rich chew over the news from Tech Data’s latest partner conference, two “office-in-a-box” solutions from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a new EDR offering from Sophos, and an alliance agreement between D&H and SaaSMAX before sharing an interview segment with Cytracom CEO Zane Conkle about “voice continuity.” Swipe right if you like it!
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Show Information: Episode #: 095
Title: Tinder for Business
Duration: 1:48:49
File size: 49.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tech Data Extends Tech-as-a-Service Program to Data Center Products
- Tech Data and Cisco Partner on Pre-Assembled Small Office Solutions
- Tech Data Introduces Free Online Edition of Cloud Practice Builder Program
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Rolls Out Hybrid Cloud Solutions for SMBs
- Sophos Adds EDR Functionality to Intercept X
- D&H Allies with SaaSMAX on Cloud Computing
- Cytracom Rolls Out Active Intelligence Monitoring for VoIP
- Refactr Officially Launches Cloud Orchestration, Automation, and Integration Solution
- Matt's Tech Pick: JD-0800EU Wired Desktop Set
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Joined by consultant extraordinaire and MSP Foundry chief Ronnie Parisella, Matt and Rich dive into the news about Kaseya buying Spanning, Hewlett Packard Enterprise refreshing its secondary storage portfolio, Microsoft refreshing its hardware lineup and Windows OS, best practices for selecting RMM platforms, and more. They also introduce you to some guy named Alfred Applebaum. And no, we’ve never heard of him either.
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Show Information: Episode #: 094
Title: Meet Alfred Applebaum
Duration: 2:01:35
File size: 55.6MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Kaseya Acquires Cloud-to-Cloud Backup Vendor Spanning
- HPE Updates its Secondary Storage and Copy Data Management Portfolio
- What Managed Service Providers Should Look for In Remote Monitoring and Management
- Meet Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones
- Find out what’s new in Windows and Office in October
- Bringing mixed reality and Dynamics 365 together
- Matt's Museum Pick: Western Digital Caviar 22100
- Matt's Tech Pick: USB 3.0 to SATA or IDE Hard Drive Adapter / Converter – USB3SSATAIDE
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
What makes an all-star shine? Think about that a little while Matt and Rich chew over ConnectWise’s big security push, Kaseya’s bold move to hand its partners “done deals,” new software from SolarWinds, and more. Then listen in as your hosts explain exactly what makes an all-star an All-Star, as in a winner of the ChannelPro 2018 All-Star awards.
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Show Information: Episode #: 098
Title: What's in an All-Star?
Duration: 1:38:37
File size: 45.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ConnectWise Outlines Massive Managed Security Enablement Campaign
- ConnectWise Has Peer Groups for M&A Participants and VARs Coming Soon
- Kaseya Delivers BDR Clients to MSP Partners
- SolarWinds Launches Access Rights Management Solution
- 2018 All-Stars
- What MSPs Don’t Know (and May Never Learn) About Selling Cybersecurity
- Passphrases Increase Security through Simplicity
- Matt's Museum Pick: SanDisk Sansa Clip
- Matt's Tech Pick: SanDisk Clip Sport Plus
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Don’t try and fool us. We know you haven’t attained donut-level status in the ChannelPro Weekly partner program yet. We’ll let you listen in anyway, though, as Matt, Rich, and guest host Karl Palachuk discuss Continuum’s analysis of the managed services market, Microsoft’s new VDI solution, StorageCraft’s new partner program, CloudJumper’s single-server WaaS solution, USB extenders old and new, and more. Consider it our enticement to get you bought into pursuing unobtanium status.
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Show Information: Episode #: 093
Title: For Donut Level Partners Only
Duration: 1:25:01
File size: 38.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Karl Palachuk
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Continuum Rolls Out Compliance Management Tool and Security for Office 365
- Continuum Previews Cloud Management and Backup Functionality
- Enablement and Integration Are Next Steps for Continuum’s Security Strategy
- Continuum to MSPs: Security + Scale or Specialization = Success
- Microsoft Showcases New VDI and Security Solutions at Ignite 2018
- StorageCraft Launches All-New Partner Program
- CloudJumper Ships Single Server Version of Cloud Workspace Management Suite
- Datto Updates Autotask PSA Solution
- Matt's Museum Pick: Ultra USB 1.1 Over Cat 5 Extender
- Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech 1 Port USB 2.0 over Cat5 / Cat6 Ethernet Extender
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
What an irony! The week Matt and Rich invite managed security provider Rory Sanchez to join them as guest host there’s no security news to discuss. There is, however, a bunch of news from Ingram Micro to talk about, not to mention a big shakeup atop Datto, a big year for D&H, and holiday decorations for the geek in your life. Plus, it turns out Rory does a pretty decent Mr. T impression. Bonus!
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Show Information: Episode #: 097
Title: I Pity the (IoT) Fool
Duration: 1:46:22
File size: 48.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Ingram Micro Unveils Partner Sales and Renewal Management Tools
- Ingram Micro Arms Resellers with New Digital Demand Generation Program
- Ingram Micro Previews Plans to Bring Up-and-Coming SaaS Solutions to Market
- Ingram Micro Partners with CenturyLink, HPE, and VMware on Hosted Private Cloud Solution
- IoT’s Time Has Come at Last for Ingram Micro
- Five Things We Learned About Ingram Micro This Week
- Austin McChord Steps Down as Datto CEO
- ChannelPro Exclusive: Datto’s Rob Rae on the Departure of Austin McChord as CEO
- Partners Speak Out on CEO Switch at Datto
- D&H Fall Tech Conference: Execs’ Retrospective and Look Ahead
- High Tech Holiday Decorations
- Matt's Museum Pick: RS EC-389 Personal Data Directory
- Matt's Tech Pick: Lenovo M820z AiO
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
What kind of sandwich do you see when you look in the mirror? Something to ponder while you listen to Matt, Rich, and guest host Joshua Liberman rap about the news from IT Glue’s GlueCon event, SolarWinds MSP’s outsourced SOC offering, a new cloud management platform from Linksys, a review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Generation), and more.
Oh, and the correct answer is “foot-long Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt.” Not sure why, but it is.
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Show Information: Episode #: 092
Title: What Sandwich Are YOU?
Duration: 2:06:34
File size: 57.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- IT Glue Adds Integrations, Document Storage, and Training Resources
- Six Things We Learned About Chris Day at GlueCon 2018
- SolarWinds MSP Launches Threat Monitoring Service Program
- Linksys Introduces Free Cloud Networking Management Platform
- RapidFire Tools Adds Dark Web Scanning from ID Agent to Network Detective
- Pulseway Ships New RMM Release for Growing MSPs
- Living Up to a Tall Reputation: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Generation)
- Matt's Museum Pick: NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT
- Matt's Tech Pick: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
What’s your retirement dream? Does it involve bathing on the beach in a big bowl of bright red gelatin? If you answered yes, you have something in common with Manuel Palachuk, managed services expert extraordinaire and Matt and Rich’s guest co-host this week. Listen in as the three of them discuss Kaseya’s blockbuster acquisition of RapidFire Tools, a new IoT solution from Ingram Micro, new SMB storage arrays from Dell EMC, a free forthcoming data retrieval service from Buffalo Americas, Manuel’s “agile service delivery” methodology for MSPs, and more.
The “more” part includes soaking in Jello on the beach, by the way. We’d say it made sense at the time, but frankly we’re less than sure it did.
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Show Information: Episode #: 091
Title: Sitting in a Bowl of Jello
Duration: 1:57:01
File size: 53.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Manuel Palachuk
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Kaseya Buys RapidFire Tools, Introduces Compliance Management Solution
- Ingram Micro Partners with Sprint and myDevices on Internet of Things Solution
- Dell EMC Unveils Entry-Level Storage Line for SMBs
- Buffalo Americas Readies Free Data Recovery Service
- GMS Live Expert and Inbay Join Forces on NOC and Help Desk Service Delivery
- Agile Service Delivery: Taking a Page from DevOps
- The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
- Manuel Palachuk's Getting Agile Workshop
- The 20 Goes to War
- Matt's Museum Pick: Ultra U12-40715 KVM
- Matt's Tech Pick: Belkin Secure Flip 2-Port
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Joined by veteran channel pro and all-around industry expert Dave Seibert, Matt and Rich chew over the news about Kaseya’s acquisition plans, Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s partner program updates, Dell’s new IoT surveillance solution, a documentation product from RapidFire Tools, and Microsoft’s new rules for Cloud Solution Provider program members who bill direct.
Then your three hosts pay a visit to Dave’s tech museum, instead of Matt’s, for a reunion with a classic Silicon Graphics O2 workstation and discuss Matt’s tech pick for the week: HP Inc.’s Z6 workstation.
Somewhere in there, Rich and Dave explain to Matt that GreenLake only sounds like a body of water. It’s actually a cloud platform. Please make a note of it.
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Show Information: Episode #: 090
Title: GreenLake Is Not For Boating
Duration: 1:35:08
File size: 43.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Dave Seibert's businesses:
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- IT Innovators
- SMB TechFest
- Kaseya Has Two Vendor Acquisitions Coming Soon
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Retools Partner Program to Promote Sales in Strategic Markets
- Dell Technologies Introduces IoT Surveillance System and Partner Solution Bundles
- RapidFire Tools Enters Documentation Market
- Matt's Dave's Museum Pick: Silicon Graphics O2
- Matt's Tech Pick: HP Inc. Z6
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
This week, Matt and Captain Serious Rich are joined by Continuum CEO Michael George for a live discussion about the “M&A frenzy” sweeping the managed services market and why delivering security services will be the difference between success and extinction for MSPs in the years ahead.
Plus, your hosts have news for you about StorageCraft’s latest solutions, Arcserve’s updated partner program, an enhanced dark web scanning tool from Breach Secure Now!, a composable infrastructure solution from Dell EMC, and more. Listen up if you don’t want to wind up as obsolete as one of those mimeograph contraptions.
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Show Information: Episode #: 089
Title: Mimeographs Are Extinct. Are You?
Duration: 1:57:28
File size: 53.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Michael George
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- StorageCraft Ships Next-Generation Data Protection and Storage Platforms
- Arcserve Launches New Partner Program
- Breach Secure Now! Adds Stolen Credentials to Dark Web Scanning Solution
- Dell EMC Introduces Composable Infrastructure Solution for Evolving Workloads
- Xerox Has SMBs in Its Sights
- 5 Voice Strategies to Get Your Contract Signed, Not Declined
- Maximize Your Exit: Capitalizing on M&A Opportunities in 2018
- Matt's Museum Pick: Game Genie
- Matt's Tech Pick: SonicWall 01-SSC-0212 TZ500 Wireless-AC Gen 6 Firewall
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Two’s company, but three’s…even better company! Matt and Rich are joined this week by guest co-host and managed services guru extraordinaire Erick Simpson, of SPC International, for a look at Carbonite’s evolving partner strategy; the secrets to building an IT business capable of thriving for decades; clauses every MSP should have in their contracts; how to select small business storage technologies; new products from Lenovo and Intel; and…wait a minute, what exactly is happening in that photo? Your hosts have theories, but could use your help.
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Show Information: Episode #: 088
Title: What Is That Guy DOING?
Duration: 2:02:54
File size: 56.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Less is More for Carbonite’s Partner Program
- The Channel Pro Fountain of Youth
- Contract Clauses Every Channel Pro Should Consider
- Rethinking Small Business Storage
- Lenovo Launches ThinkPad Mobile Workstations
- Intel Introduced New NUC Devices
- Matt's Museum Pick: Hawking Technologies 10/100M
- Matt's Tech Pick: VAVA USB-C
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Sure, Matt and Rich have plenty to say about CompTIA’s 2018 ChannelCon show; the latest news from ConnectWise, Axcient/eFolder, Pax8, and D&H the importance of ecosystems in the Internet of Things; and the value of gamification as an employee motivation tool. But they also have a great new as-a-service market opportunity for you (hint: it involves Nerf guns) and a brand-new word of their own invention to share (hint: it’s “aggregatastic,” and we don’t know what it means either).
But the real reason you simply can’t miss this episode of ChannelPro Weekly is the interview segment with recent high school graduate and budding hardware designer Sarah Johnson, winner of the first Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Award. Meeting her will make putting up with the usual nonsense from Matt and Rich well worthwhile.
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Show Information: Episode #: 087
Title: NGaaS is Aggregatastic!
Duration: 1:38:03
File size: 45.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- CompTIA Tackles Tough Issues of Our Time
- ConnectWise Launches New IT Nation-Branded Partner Community Organization
- Axcient/eFolder Forms Distribution Pact with Pax8
- D&H Launches Digital Signage and Audio-Visual Solutions Initiative
- It’s All About Ecosystems in the Internet of Things
- Gamification: The Secret to Motivating Your Employees
- CompTIA Names Winners of New Women in IT Awards
- Matt's Museum Pick: RayCom RIS-100
- Matt's Tech Pick: Siig M.2 PCIe adapter
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Ready for a red-hot episode of ChannelPro Weekly? Like 56K modem hot? Then settle in as Matt and Rich discuss WatchGuard’s new multifactor authentication solution, The 20’s adoption of Deep Instinct’s endpoint protection software, Chargifi’s intriguing wireless device charging solution, and two new port-packed switches from NETGEAR.
That’s followed by an update on the latest at Tech Data from its Americas president, a recorded interview segment with The 20’s Tim Conkle on what it means to be a “managed IT department,” and some thoughts on old and new modems from Matt.
Yeah, that’s right, modems. 56K modems. As good as it gets, folks!
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Show Information: Episode #: 086
Title: It'll Never Be Better than 56K
Duration: 1:32:04
File size: 44.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- WatchGuard Introduces Multifactor Authentication Product
- The 20 Adopts Software from Deep Instinct as Endpoint Protection Standard
- Chargifi Signs Distribution Agreement with Ingram Micro
- NETGEAR Introduces 52-Port Insight Managed Smart Cloud Switches
- Tech Data’s Americas President Talks CEOs, Solutions, and Differentiators
- Matt's Museum Pick: U.S. Robotics 5699B
- Matt's Tech Pick: U.S. Robotics USR5638
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Did you attend this year’s Microsoft Inspire partner conference? Bet you didn’t eat as many chicken fingers there as Rich did. Find out what else he snacked on during meetings, not to mention what he and Matt have to say about Microsoft’s slow but steady progress toward the big partner program and sales process changes it announced last year.
Then stick around for discussions about the latest news from IT Glue, Sophos, BitTitan, and Pax8, Intel’s 50th birthday, the merits of integrated managed services suites, and hard drives old and new. It’ll be one more item off your checklist!
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Show Information: Episode #: 085
Title: Behold! Checklists and Chicken Fingers
Duration: 1:39:34
File size: 45.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Microsoft Adds Partner Solutions and Services to Cloud Solution Provider Product Catalog
- Vendors Say Microsoft’s Partner Program Overhaul Remains a Work in Progress
- IT Glue Adds Documentation Checklist Feature
- Sophos Ships New Edition of Intercept X Security Product for Servers
- BitTitan Adds Library of Automated Azure Management Procedures to MSPComplete
- Pax8 Introduces Professional Services for Infrastructure as a Service
- Intel by the Numbers
- Matt's Museum Pick: Maxtor Basics 160GB HDD
- Matt's Tech Pick: TowerRAID TR4UTBPN
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
If you like industry news you’ll love this week’s episode of ChannelPro Weekly, in which Matt and Rich explore announcements from Microsoft on the eve of its annual partner conference, Lenovo’s recently launched “channel transformation” initiative, a new threat detection solution from SolarWinds, some affordable wide-format printers from Epson, and more.
They also discuss Matt’s picks for the year’s top hardware products, each of which he likens to a summer blockbuster movie, and the enduring appeal of the IDE storage standard. It’s a big show that we trust will leave everyone shouting hooray! Except anti-hooray curmudgeon Matt, that is.
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Show Information: Episode #: 084
Title: Hooray for Titles! I Guess.
Duration: 1:27:30
File size: 40.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Microsoft Launches Azure MSP Program
- Microsoft Introduces Free Version of Teams, Enhancements to Microsoft 365 Suite
- Lenovo Looks to Fuel a Return to Growth Through “Channel Transformation”
- SolarWinds Introduces Cloud-Based Threat Detection Solution
- Epson Ships Entry-Level CAD Desktop Printers
- AT&T to Acquire AlienVault
- Managed Services Co-Op The 20 Inks Alliance Agreement with CloudJumper
- D&H Partners with ASCII Group on Advisory Committee
- Blockbuster Hardware (aka Hooray for Hardware)
- Matt's Museum Pick: 50 shades of IDE
- Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech 1 Port PCI Express IDE Controller Adapter Card
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
What kind of name is MMRMM? Exactly the kind ChannelPro’s resident marketing genius Matt Whitlock would have choosen for the RMM system actually named Pulseway if he had had the chance.
Alas, this episode of ChannelPro Weekly is the only place you’ll ever hear that can’t-miss idea, not to mention your hosts’ thoughts on SonicWall’s big push into the mid-tier enterprise, Tech Data’s new family of niche security services, the winners of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards, and more. Unlike this week’s show title, moreover, all that interesting discussion includes plenty of vowels.
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Show Information: Episode #: 083
Title: MMRMM
Duration: 1:50:30
File size: 50.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SonicWall Introduces Mid-Tier Enterprise Security Portfolio
- Tech Data Expands RECON Security Service Portfolio
- Pulseway Integrates its RMM Platform with IT Glue's Documentation System
- KnowBe4 Announces New Breached Password Test
- SkyKick Updates its Office 365 Backup Suite
- ChannelPro SMB Forum events
- The 2018 ChannelPro Readers' Choice Awards
- Matt's Museum Pick: Motorola RAZR
- Matt's Tech Pick: Motorola moto z3 play
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Bet you didn’t how to turn rubber ducks into money-makers, did you? Well, you will after you’ve heard ChannelPro managing editor Colleen Frye chat with Matt and Rich about her recent profile of marketing guru Robin Robins. And that comes after a recap of everything important from this week’s ConnectWise Automation Nation show, Datto’s DattoCon 2018 event, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Discover conference. Listen in! It’ll make bath time lots of fun.
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Show Information: Episode #: 082
Title: Rubber Ducky, You're the One
Duration: 1:36:21
File size: 44.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ConnectWise Has Versions of its Unite Solution for Security and BDR in Development
- Five Forthcoming Stories from ConnectWise
- Datto Announces New Name for RMM System, New BDR Capabilities at DattoCon18
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Makes GreenLake Flex Capacity Program Available to Partners
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise to Drop $4 Billion in the Intelligent Edge
- The Robin Robins Effect
- Matt's Tech Pick: HPE Edgeline EL1000 and EL4000
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Games. Heard of ‘em? Neither has Rich, who’s a stranger to this whole fun thing. Matt, on the other hand, knows all about games and has a rundown of all the cool ones just announced at this year’s E3 gaming conference. He and Rich also have thoughts to share about Continuum’s blockbuster acquisition of CARVIR, Tigerpaw’s all-new UI, Sophos’s first cloud-based email security system, and more. Listening in may not be as fun as a bracing round of Fallout 4, but you’ll probably enjoy it just the same.
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Show Information: Episode #: 081
Title: A Phenomenon Called Fun
Duration: 1:18:09
File size: 35.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Continuum Buys CARVIR
- Tigerpaw Puts Updated PSA Release with Entirely New UI into Public Beta
- Sophos Launches New Cloud-Based Email Security Solution
- Built to Scale: Taking the Cloud to New Heights
- The Robin Robins Effect
- Matt's Museum Pick: NES-101
- Matt's Tech Pick: Razer Naga Trinity
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Mmm, chips. Tasty, tasty chips. Matt and Rich have plenty to say about them this week as they discuss the 40th birthday of Intel’s 8086 processor, which though greying around the temples a bit remains a silicon legend just the same.
You’ll also hear their thoughts about the forthcoming SolarWinds IPO, Barracuda’s new security awareness training solution for midsize businesses, Symantec’s ongoing push into cloud security for SMBs, and a new model for pricing managed services, not to mention an interview with Bitdefender’s VP of worldwide channel development on the latest opportunities in security.
And if you were born before the Intel 8086, don’t worry. You’re not getting older. You’re getting better!
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Show Information: Episode #: 080
Title: Middle-Aged Processing
Duration: 1:32:13
File size: 42.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Nomination page for the first annual Cecilia Galvin Scholarship Award
- SolarWinds files for IPO
- Barracuda Rolls Out Anti-Phishing Software for Midsize Businesses
- Tech Data Adds Symantec Security Solutions to Its StreamOne Cloud Marketplace
- Intel's "new" 8086 processor
- Lenovo's Laptop Throwback
- Get Your Literary Motor Running
- Simplify Managed Service Sales with Per-Customer Pricing
- Matt's Museum Pick: AMD Athlon 64X2
- Matt's Tech Pick: Intel Core i7-8086K
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Gone but never forgotten, former ChannelPro executive editor and one-time ChannelPro Weekly co-host Cecilia Galvin is back on the podcast again, in a manner of speaking. Only this time, it’s because Matt and Rich want the world to know about the scholarship named in her honor that CompTIA will bestow later this year to help a deserving young woman launch a career in IT. (Get your nominations in here by June 15th folks!)
Your hosts then discuss Tech Data’s new online Cisco ordering tool and CloudJumper’s new application streaming service, listen to Rich’s conversation with Eric Jewett of SkyKick about GDPR readiness, and chat about docking stations. Need even more? Stick around to the end of the show to find out how Matt bought his wife a meat smoker for Mothers Day, and got thanked for it.
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Show Information: Episode #: 079
Title: Cecilia Gives Again
Duration: 1:19:29
File size: 36.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- CompTIA Opens Nominating Process for New Women in IT Awards
- Tech Data Rolls Out End-to-End Cisco Ordering Tool
- CloudJumper Adds Streaming Applications to Cloud Workspace Solution
- The 'Other' Networking
- SkyKick Announces GDPR Compliance Ahead of Deadline; Provides Critical Path for IT Solution Partners on Upcoming Privacy Regulations
- Matt's Museum Pick: IBM ThinkPad notebook dock
- Matt's tech pick: StarTech.com USB3DOCKHDPC and MST30C2HHPD
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Matt and Rich are joined this week by special guest and managed services consultant extraordinaire Manuel Palachuk to explore “agile service delivery” and its benefits for MSPs. That’s followed by discussions of today’s complex, sometimes confusing security product landscape, the possibility that GDPR might not be as big a problem for U.S.-based channel pros as we thought, and Lenovo’s new leadership team and future direction.
Then be sure to stick around as Matt discusses the vintage ASUS motherboard in his tech museum and the cool new ASUS motherboard he plans to use in the custom gaming rig he’s building with his niece. Plus dolphins. And Dance, Dance Revolution. And...well, maybe it's best to just tune in and enjoy.
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Show Information: Episode #: 078
Title: Do Dolphins Press A?
Duration: 1:40:04
File size: 45.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Getting to the Next Level: A Blueprint for Taking You and Your Business to the Top, by Manuel Palachuk
- Manuel Palachuk on agile service delivery
- Sifting Through Security Solutions
- MSPs and the GDPR: Don’t Panic
- Meet the New Leaders of Lenovo’s PC Business
- Lenovo’s Data Center Group Needs Channel Help to Increase Brand Awareness
- Matt's Museum Pick: ASUS P4T motherboard
- Matt's tech pick: ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING motherboard
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
There’s more than one thing to like about this episode, which covers more than one topic. In fact, it’s the one show to listen to for information about the latest solutions from Kaseya, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Secure Now!; Tech Data’s investments in next-generation technologies; the pros and cons of IT franchising versus master MSPs; and much more.
Just don’t get Matt started about products that have “one” in their name. He’s really, really had enough of it.
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Show Information: Episode #: 077
Title: One is Done
Duration: 1:18:40
File size: 36.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Kaseya Unveils Consolidated Administrative Interface
- Kaseya Adds Network Monitoring and Documentation to VSA Remote Monitoring and Management Solution
- Secure Now! Adds Employee Vulnerability Assessments to Security Awareness Solution
- HPE Refreshes Nimble Storage Lineup and Introduces Storage Efficiency Guarantee
- Tech Data Is Investing in Next-Generation Technologies and Digital Transformation
- Are You a Fit for Franchising?
- Let’s Talk Social Media and MSPs
- Matt's Museum Pick: NETGEAR FS116 10/100 Ethernet Switch
- Matt's tech pick: Linksys LGS116P
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Get some ChannelPro editors in here, stat! We need them to discuss the Kaseya-Unitrends merger and the launch of Ingram Micro’s new cloud commerce platform, plus mesh networking, the differentiating attributes of top-tier cloud computing resellers, and the amazing things you can do with USB pluggable devices (hint: they include sustaining life). It’s just what the doctor ordered!
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Show Information: Episode #: 076
Title: Code Blue!
Duration: 1:07:12
File size: 30.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Kaseya Merges with Unitrends
- Ingram Micro Launches New Cloud Commerce Platform Division
- Ingram and Microsoft Announce Cloud Commerce Alliance
- When Simplicity and Opportunity Mesh
- 5 Things Elite Cloud Resellers Do That You Should Too, According to Ingram Micro
- Matt's Museum Pick: USB fan
- Matt's tech pick: USB Stuff!
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- Compact paper shredder
- Desktop mini fish tank
- Ultrasonic vibration washing machine
- Self-destruct USB hub
- LED cooling flashing clock
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Grab a seat as Matt and Rich yak about Star Wars, Star Trek, and Ozzy Osbourne. And while you’re at it, stick around for their discussion of Datto’s first managed power product, Nerdio’s new IT-as-a-service bundles, Samsung overtaking Intel in the semiconductor leadership stakes, email marketing, Datto’s latest State of the MSP Report, desktop PCs, and more.
And with so many weighty matters on their minds, we trust you’ll forgive your hosts for knowing very little about what the products they talk about cost, except that money is involved.
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Show Information: Episode #: 075
Title: For the Low, Low Price of Currency
Duration: 1:42:05
File size: 46.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Datto Launches First Managed Power Product
- Nerdio Introduces Pre-Packaged Bundles for its IT-as-a-Service Solution
- Samsung Overtakes Intel in Semiconductors
- Breaking Through the Email Noise
- Finding a Winning Formula with WLAN in the SMB Market
- Datto's 2018 State of the MSP Report
- Matt's Museum Pick: Micron M55HIPLUS2
- Matt's tech pick: HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Tower PC
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
The 2018 RSA Conference was a feast for anyone interested in security, and Rich just couldn’t resist gorging on news, views, and insights from the industry’s leading vendors. Listen in as he and Matt discuss the significance of the week’s top product announcements and threat updates, and then hear about the very latest trends in zero days and cryptomining directly from two top experts at WatchGuard. Your hosts also have thoughts for you on the launch of the ConnectWise Unite cloud management solution, Open Mesh’s first router, maximizing profitability in managed print servies, and the reasons why SSDs based on the PCIe standard are so much faster these days than SATA drives. Tasty stuff, and it’s all you can eat!
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Show Information: Episode #: 074
Title: The Security Buffet
Duration: 1:41:07
File size: 46.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Cisco Adds Integration with ConnectWise Manage
- ConnectWise Launches Unite, Its New Cloud Management Portal
- Untangle Launches Public Cloud Edition of NG Firewall
- Trend Micro Uses AI to Block Business Email Compromise Scams
- Open Mesh Ships First Router, New Access Point and Switch
- Profitability Pro Tips for Print
- Vendor to Watch: Addigy Inc.
- Matt's Museum Pick: Nintendo 64
- Matt's tech pick: XPG GAMMIX S11 PCIe
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Kids today. No manners! Sadly, the same often goes for channel pros too, as you’ll discover in the live interview Matt and Rich conduct with MSP and “personal branding” expert Lisa Shorr, who explains why the way you dress, act, and talk is a vital part of building a successful business.
You’ll also learn all about the latest news from SonicWall, Kaseya, and D&H, not to mention ChannelPro’s newest “Vendors on the Vanguard” list, and hear some thoughts on wireless charging. So sit up straight, tuck in your shirt, and pay attention for a change.
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Show Information: Episode #: 073
Title: Remember Etiquette?
Duration: 1:26:54
File size: 39.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SonicWall Launches New Firewalls and Cloud Security Platform
- Kaseya Announces Cloud-to-Cloud Office 365 Backup Solution
- D&H Joins the Device-as-a-Service Club
- Meet the 2018 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard
- When to Fire... Yourself!
- Content on ChannelPro by Lisa Shorr
- Matt's Museum Pick: Nokia DT-910
- Matt's tech pick: 3-Coil Wireless charger : Wood Wireless Charger : Dual Wireless Charger : Lots more wireless chargers! : Source your own or go through a distributor to make $$$!
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Wondering how many different senses of “partner” we can fit in a single sentence? No? Well listen in anyway as Matt and Rich discuss a new MSSP partner program from SonicWall, a video archiving solution for law enforcement from StorageCraft, Epson’s cool digital signage projector, selling out to private equity, hiring older workers, and laptop-friendly monitors.
Oh, and the answer to the question is “three.” We think.
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Show Information: Episode #: 072
Title: Partnered with a Partner's Partner
Duration: 1:28:46
File size: 40.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SonicWall Adds MSSP Specialization to SecureFirst Partner Program
- StorageCraft Unveils Storage Solution for Law Enforcement
- Epson Introduces Compact Digital Signage Projector
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- Retail use case concept video
- Immersive healthcare use case concept video
- Interactive bar experience use case concept video
- Ingram Micro to Look Beyond SaaS at 2018 Cloud Summit
- Private Equity: Not Just for Vendors Anymore
- Oldies but Goodies: Hiring Older Tech Workers
- Matt's Museum Pick: Acer X163WL 15.6 inch monitor
- Matt's tech pick(s): Viewsonic TD2230 and ASUS VT168H
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Rallying after a humiliating interview recording mistake (you’ll have to listen for the unfortunate details), Matt and Rich explore Kaseya’s big integration announcement with IT Glue, the free money SYNNEX is handing out for mobile activations, SolarWinds MSP’s new single sign-on functionality, D&H’s plan for century number two, an if-it-ain’t-broke-don’t-fix-it USB hub from D-Link, and more.
They also have a lot of trouble—even with the assistance of a calculator—trying to translate zettabytes into petabytes and terabytes. Math, apparently, isn’t their strong suit.
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Show Information: Episode #: 071
Title: Count Those Zeroes!
Duration: 1:08:22
File size: 31.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Kaseya Announces Integration Pact with IT Glue
- SYNNEX to SMB Partners: Cash in on Mobile Activations
- SolarWinds MSP Announces Enhanced Single-Sign-On Login
- Data Center Traffic Expected to Be Nearly All Cloud by 2021
- When Arnie Met Arlin: What’s Next for ConnectWise and HTG?
- D&H Enters Second Century with New Mission
- Matt's Museum Pick: D-Link DUB-H7
- Matt's tech pick: D-Link DUB-H7 and StarTech ST7300USB3B
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
No news is good news, right? Find out for yourself in this more or less news-free edition of ChannelPro Weekly, in which your hosts spend their time discussing best practices for scaling a managed services practice, cashing in on infrastructure as a service, a GDPR security solution from RapidFire Tools, gaming joysticks old and new, and much more. It may not be quite as good as coating yourself in maple syrup, but it’s close.
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Show Information: Episode #: 070
Title: Bathing in Maple Syrup
Duration: 1:18:37
File size: 36.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Scaling Your Way to Profitability
- Say Hello to Your Next Big Cloud Opportunity: Infrastructure as a Service
- Vendor to Watch: Diverse Technology Solutions
- Heroes Among Us
- RapidFire Tools Ships GDPR Compliance Auditing Tool
- Matt's Museum Pick: Logitech Wingman Attack
- Matt's tech pick: Logitech X52 H.O.T.A.S.
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Matt and Rich were just itching to share the excitement at the recent ChannelPro SMB Forum event in Dallas, so they recorded an interview with Marketopia CEO Terry Hedden live and on-site at the show. They’d play it for you, too, but can't thanks to an on-site techical glitch. Don't worry, they'll try again in May! In the meantime, they still have a full show for you, including discussions of Kaseya’s new appliance-based BDR solution, Cisco’s alliances with D&H and Tech Data, HP’s hardware for healthcare, Secure Now! CEO Art Gross’s take on changing state data breach laws, and HPE’s take on IoT edge computing, among other things.
And no, you don’t have to be a channel ninja to keep up with it all, but really, would it hurt?
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Show Information: Episode #: 069
Title: Channel Ninjas!
Duration: 59:15
File size: 27.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Kaseya Rolls Out Integrated Appliance-Based BDR Solution
- D&H Introduces Cisco Meraki Enablement Program
- Tech Data Adds Cisco Spark and Cisco Umbrella Cloud Solutions to StreamOne Cloud Marketplace
- HP Announces Healthcare Hardware Portfolio
- IoT and Edge Computing: Two Hot Technologies that Go Hand in Hand
- New State Data Breach Laws Open Doors for MSPs
- Matt's Museum Pick: HP Photosmart Premium c309
- Matt's tech pick: Epson WorkForce ET-16500 EcoTank
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Hyperconverged! Hyperscale! Doesn’t everything sound better with “hyper” in front of it?
Ponder that thought while listening to Matt and Rich discuss HP’s hyper-unexpected decision to become an Apple distributor, Cytracom’s hyper-interesting addition of analytics and automation capabilities to its VoIP platform, and TeamViewer’s hyper-first Americas partner program. Then settle in for a conversation about a guy suing Microsoft for $600 million over a bad Windows upgrade, a review of a (hyper)cool laptop docking station, an interview excerpt with Microsoft IoT exec Rodney Clark, and visits with Matt’s latest museum pick (the HP MediaSmart Receiver) and tech pick (the Google Chromecast).
Oh, and by the way: Hyper, hyper, hyper, hyper.
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Show Information: Episode #: 068
Title: Hyper Makes Everything Better
Duration: 1:32:37
File size: 42.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- HP Adds Apple Products and Virtual Reality Hardware to Device as a Service Program
- Cytracom Adds Free Analytics and Automation Service to its VoIP Platform
- TeamViewer Launches Partner Program for the Americas
- Man sues Microsoft for $600M after a forced Windows upgrade destroyed his PC
- ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #063 - Our Gross-est Show Yet!
- StarTech.com Triple-4K Monitor USB-C Docking Station for Laptops
- Hearts and Minds of IT Buyers
- Smart Manufacturing Is Smart Business
- Custom Hyperconverged Infrastructure Solutions Offer Scalability and Cost Savings
- Matt's Museum Pick: HP MediaSmart Receiver
- Matt's tech pick: Google Chromecast
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
- ChannelPro's Dallas 2018 SMB Forum Event
Surely you jest! Matt and Rich are talking about SonicWall’s innovative new zero-day defense, Intermedia’s new UCaaS solution, VIPRE getting acquired by J2 Global, and the ChannelPro 2018 State of the Channel Survey? And they have an interview with Herve Tardy of Eaton and a storage system tech pick from Lenovo on top of that?
Yes, and don’t call me Shirley.
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Show Information: Episode #: 067
Title: Putting Your Business in Shirley's Hands
Duration: 1:14:07
File size: 34.0MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SonicWall Reveals New Defense Against Zero-Days
- Intermedia Launches New UCaaS Solution
- J2 Global Buys VIPRE Security
- 2018 State of the Channel Survey: Stepping Toward the Future of IT
- ChannelPro Book Club Ch. 3: What Your Successful Peers Are Reading
- Interview with Luke Coughey from Recovery Force
- Matt's tech pick: Lenovo Storage DX8200
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
It’s getting crazy out there, folks, and Matt and Rich can prove it. See what we mean as they guide you through the latest from ConnectWise and its newly acquired HTG unit; SonicWall and its newly expanded firewall lineup; Sophos and its newly updated Intercept X product; Kaseya and its newly patched security vulnerability; and Windows 10’s newly achieved status in place of Windows 7 atop the desktop OS heap.
Then stick around for a chat about IT ethics, a visit with what’s arguably the goofiest PDA in Matt’s tech museum, and a look at why the Raspberry Pi is every maker’s friend. We’re sure you’ll find the whole thing a welcome distraction from all that mass hysteria you’re enduring.
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Show Information: Episode #: 066
Title: Dogs and Cats Living Together
Duration: 1:32:19
File size: 42.3MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ConnectWise Re-Tools Automation Nation and IT Nation Events, Opens Doors to Competitors
- SonicWall Previews New Wave of Forthcoming Security Products
- Sophos Rolls Out Major Update of Next-Gen Endpoint Security Solution
- Kaseya VSA Vulnerability Exploited by Cryptocurrency Mining Attack
- Windows 10 finally overtakes Windows 7
- Doing the Right Thing
- 5 Minute Roundup
- Matt's Museum Pick: Royal Vista
- Matt's tech pick: Rapsberry Pi
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
ChannelPro Weekly is back for season two, and it’s bigger and better than ever! No, really, take it from Matt and Rich. They’ll tell you so themselves. Then they’ll chew over IBM’s big push into the SMB space, a new IoT management solution from TeamViewer, and ConnectWise’s acquisition earlier this month of HTG Peer Groups.
That’s followed by chatter about ChannelPro’s 2018 tech industry preview article, an interesting new security vendor named ID Agent, some portable scanners, excerpts from an exclusive interview Rich conducted last December with Datto CEO Austin McChord, and a peek at a keyboard drawer, safely preserved in Matt’s tech museum, that dates to the dawn of the PC era.
All that plus a lively discussion about donuts. Do you know what a bismark is? Neither do Matt and Rich.
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Show Information: Episode #: 065
Title: Dollars to Donuts
Duration: 1:36:50
File size: 44.4MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- IBM Unveils Major Partner-Led Effort to Boost Cloud and SMB Sales
- TeamViewer Launches IoT Remote Access and Monitoring Tool
- ConnectWise Acquires HTG
- Tech Preview 2018: IT as It Is and Ought to Be
- Vendor to Watch: ID Agent
- A Tale of Two Scanners: Epson DS-320 and Visioneer RoadWarrior 4D
- ChannelPro Exclusive: Austin McChord on What’s Next for Datto and Autotask, Part 1
- ChannelPro Exclusive: Austin McChord on What’s Next for Datto and Autotask, Part 2
- Matt's Museum Pick: Keyboard SpaceSaver
- Matt's tech pick: Designer Suites DeskReady Keyboard Drawer
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Joined on air for the very first time by ChannelPro managing editor Colleen Frye, Matt and Rich explore what the appearance of the first Windows 10 laptops bearing ARM-based Qualcomm processors means for Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Intel alike before exploring some selections from avid bibliophile Colleen’s recently created ChannelPro Book Club.
That’s followed by a discussion of why carefully setting customer expectations matters so much, a holiday-themed look at how “bundle stuffers” can help MSPs boost their top and bottom lines, and a nostalgic visit with an (is it live or is it) Memorex MiniDisc from Matt’s tech museum.
Oh yes, there’s also an operating system joke from Matt greeted by silence from Rich and Colleen, proving once and for all that whatever this podcast is, it is not a Linux distro.
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Show Information: Episode #: 064
Title: Absolutely NOT a Linux Distro
Duration: 1:27:01
File size: 39.9MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor, Colleen Frye - Managing Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:The HP ENVY x2 Ushers in Next Generation of Always Connected PCs
- The HP ENVY x2 Ushers in Next Generation of Always Connected PCs
- ASUS Announces NovaGo with Qualcomm and Microsoft
- Blending Speed and Affordability with Hybrid Storage Solutions
- ChannelPro Book Club: What Your Successful Peers Are Reading
- ChannelPro Book Club Ch. 2: What Your Successful Peers Are Reading
- Are You Setting Realistic Customer Expectations?
- A Cybersecurity Guide to Purchasing IoT Devices This Holiday Season
- Cash in on Managed Services Bundle Stuffers
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Memorex MiniDisc
- Matt's tech pick: Quantum SuperLoader 3
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
It’s All-Stars time! As in time to meet the winners of this year’s ChannelPro All-Star awards. Matt and Rich will introduce you to them, too, but only after walking you through news items involving Ingram Micro and Barracuda Networks.
Then it’s on to a stimulating and sobering conversation about the security-related rules of the road every MSP should know about with business technology attorney and recently added ChannelPro blogger Bradley Gross. He calls them The Three Gross Commandments of Cybersecurity, and the sooner you commit them to memory, the better. Unless, of course, you’re fond of depositions and court dates.
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Show Information: Episode #: 063
Title: Our Gross-est Show Yet!
Duration: 1:15:46
File size: 34.8MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Ingram Micro Launches Outsourcing and Training Offers to Speed Partner Business Transformation
- Ingram Micro is Putting Financial Muscle Behind its Partner Transformation Drive
- Ingram Micro Self-Serve Cloud Vendor Onboarding Initiative Makes Progress
- Thoma Bravo Buys Barracuda Networks
- 2017 ChannelPro SMB All-Stars
- The Three Gross Commandments of Cybersecurity
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's tech pick: CORSAIR Hydro Series H50 120mm Quiet CPU Cooler
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
With just hours to go until Turkey Day, Matt and Rich fill your plate with meaty discussions about VMware on Azure, ISL Online’s affordable remote access solution, opportunities in the industrial Internet of Things, the merits of inkjet printers, and more.
Then it’s on to dessert in the form of a recorded interview with SolarWinds MSP’s Dave Sobel about some “beyond the roadmap” innovations that may—or may not—be headed to an RMM platform near you some day. We’d call the whole thing a holiday conflabulation you don’t want to miss... except we don’t actually know what a conflabulation is.
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Show Information: Episode #: 062
Title: Thanksgiving Conflabulation
Duration: 1:29:16
File size: 39.6MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Microsoft adds support for VMware stack on bare metal Azure
- ISL Online Brings its Remote Access Software to North American MSPs
- Q&A Corner: MSPs and the Internet of Things (IoT)
- 60 Second Guru: Hiring the Right Tech at the Right Price
- Finding a Business Opportunity in Balance
- Inkjet Printers: The Business World’s Quiet Conquerors
- 7 “Beyond the Roadmap” Platform Additions from SolarWinds MSP
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: LG Quantum smartphone
- Matt's tech pick: Apple iPhone X
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Back after a three-week hiatus, Matt and Rich get caught up on what happened while they were away, like Datto and Autotask merging, ConnectWise rolling out its new Unite solution, and SolarWinds MSP rolling out a new email security product, cutting the price of its file backup product, and introducing its first “user experience” product.
Then they discuss disaster preparedness lessons learned by channel pros during Hurricane Irma, listen to an interview with ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini, and explain why Sim City is still the best game EVER. They also fill your head with the dizzying thought that single pane of glass management portals are becoming reminiscent of your TV's picture-in-picture feature.
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Show Information: Episode #: 061
Title: Portal-in-Portal
Duration: 1:34:47
File size: 43.5MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Datto and Autotask Merge to Form Managed Services Giant
- SolarWinds MSP Launches Cloud-Based Malware Protection and Spam Filtering Solution
- SolarWinds MSP Cuts Price of Backup Documents Product to $1 Per User a Month
- SolarWinds MSP’s Roadmap Emphasizes User Experience, Automation, and Security
- ConnectWise Aims to Unite Everything MSPs Support
- Disaster Preparedness: Learning from Hurricane Irma
- ELO Ships ELOoffice 11 and Customized Solution Service
- Ooma Says Its New Channel Program Opens Doors for Partners
- AMD Drafts a New EPYC for the Data Center
- WatchGuard Integrates with Autotask and Rolls Out Three New Firebox Appliances
- ChannelPro Book Club: What Your Successful Peers Are Reading
- Demystifying the Cloud Master Agent
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Sim City 4 Deluxe Edition
- Matt's tech pick: Cities: Skylines
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Matt and Rich are just itching to tell you all about BitTitan’s latest solution update and managed services vision; a detachable workstation from HP that may or may not have a reason for being; the long-awaited return of Microsoft’s Intellimouse; the just announced debut of the new Surface Precision Mouse; a thin, fast, stylish notebook from ASUS; and some recently published research from CompTIA about SaaS channel partners.
Not enough? How about some solid gold, can’t miss suggestions on how to make money partnering with insurance brokers and launching a MSSPMHSP practice. Trust us, it’ll all make sense when you listen.
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Show Information: Episode #: 060
Title: Welcome to the Uber Uber MSSPMHSP Insurance Era
Duration: 1:43:48
File size: 47.6MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- BitTitan Adds Process Automation and Benchmarking to MSPComplete
- BitTitan Urges MSPs to Get Modern
- HP Ships Detachable Workstation for Creative Professionals
- Microsoft Teases Intellimouse Return
- Make Reduced Insurance Premiums Part of Your Security Sales Pitch
- ASUSPRO B9440: Thin, Fast, and Stylish
- CompTIA research on the SaaS Channel
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Radio Shack Mouse Cleaning Kit
- Matt's tech pick: Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Back from their globe-trotting adventures in Tokyo, Las Vegas, and Greenville, S.C., Matt and Rich discuss last week’s security product news from Continuum, SYNNEX’s solution-based growth strategy, and some wacky-but-real software error messages. Matt also gives us a glimpse of the exclusive behind-the-scenes look he recently got of the astonishingly harsh testing regimen Lenovo subjects its ThinkPads to, and discusses the new 25th anniversary throwback ThinkPad Lenovo unveiled last week.
All of that, however, follows a getting-to-know-you visit with new ChannelPro contributor Lisa Hendrickson, impresario of the Call That Girl blog. Read that last sentence very carefully, people. Sometimes word order matters a lot.
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Show Information: Episode #: 059
Title: Meet Call That Girl...Not That Call Girl
Duration: 1:26:32
File size: 39.7MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Marketing & SEO Tips for Business Owners
- Continuum CEO: Our Year Ahead Is All About Security
- Continuum Enters Managed Security Market with Multi-Product Offering
- SYNNEX is Building a Future for Itself and its Partners in Solutions
- 5 Horrifying Tests Lenovo ThinkPads Must Face
- Funny Error Messages
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's tech pick: Lenovo ThinkPad 25
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
With Matt now returned from his restful family vacation at Disney World, he and Rich are back on the podcast beat with a look at some giant product launches from SonicWall and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, plus the hardware beauty pageant Matt hosts in ChannelPro’s October issue.
You’ll also enjoy hear a behind-the-scenes editorial planning session for Matt’s big trip to Japan to celebrate the ThinkPad’s 25th anniversary, followed by a reunion with a very old ThinkPad from Matt’s tech museum and a chat about the fairly new Lenovo Yoga 720.
And at some point in all that you’ll learn why Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, needs to wear one of those medical alert necklaces too.
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Show Information: Episode #: 058
Title: Alexa's Fallen and She Can't Get Up
Duration: 1:28:04
File size: 40.4MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- SonicWall Uncorks Gusher of Network Security Solutions
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Extends ProLiant Gen10 Server Family into SMB Market
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Seeks to Bring Flash Storage to SMBs with New Products
- Battle for the Crown
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Mueum pick: IBM ThinkPad X30
- Matt's tech pick: Lenovo Yoga 720
- ChannelPro 2017 All-Star Awards Nomination form
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Back after an unscheduled hiatus and glowing with pride over their just-completed SMB Forum event in Long Beach, Calif., Matt and Rich preview ChannelPro's forthcoming October issue and catch up on the latest news from Avast Business and HP before discussing Matt's thoughts on building pint-sized workstations and the channel's laudable efforts to help victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
That's followed by an appreciative take by Matt on a new keyboard from Logitech and a dip into our listener mailbag, during which we all get to hear Rich duck, dodge, and parry his way around a question about the now legendary iguanas lolling around his condo as you read this. It's a deeply personal topic, people.
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Show Information: Episode #: 057
Title: Iguanas in the Ghost Shell
Duration: 1:16:27
File size: 35.1MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Executive Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Avast Introduces Business-Focused Brand, Partner Program, and Endpoint Security Suite
- HP announces new premium commercial notebooks and all-in-one powered by Windows 10
- HP Delivers Enhanced Device-as-a-Service Offering at Annual Partner Event
- Let’s Build: A Pint-Size Xeon Workstation!
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's tech pick: Logitech Craft Keyboard
- ChannelPro 2017 All-Star Awards Nomination form
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Freshly returned from vacation, Rich is tanned, rested, and ready, not to mention back on the show to discuss news from Webroot, ADTRAN, and Epson with Matt. Your two hosts then dive into some highlights from ChannelPro’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards, some vertical solution insights from Ingram Micro, and some lesser-known but valuable business metrics for MSPs.
All of that is followed by a thought-provoking interview with Neal Bradbury of Intronis on the state of the North American managed services market and preceded by a speculative, conspiratorial thought or two from Rich about where all of the recent stories involving data protection vendor eFolder might be headed. If you’re like him, you’ll want to wear a tinfoil hat while listening to that part of the podcast to ward off the mind control rays from Planet Zeebs. Whatever that is.
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Show Information: Episode #: 056
Title: Plan 9 from Planet Zeebs
Duration: 1:40:04
File size: 45.9MB
Regulars: Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Webroot Acquires Securecast to Enter Security Awareness Training Market
- ADTRAN Adds Comprehensive Firewall Solution to ProCloud Managed Service Family
- Epson Introduces New PowerLite 1200-Series Wireless and Portable Projectors
- The ChannelPro 2017 Readers' Choice Awards
- Ingram Micro to Resellers: Go Vertical
- Metrics That Matter
- Intronis North American Managed Services Market Study
- One Hour Marketing: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Simple Effective Marketing, by Herman Pool (not "One Minute Marketing," like that dingbat Rich said during the show, btw)
- Joel Zaidspiner playing arcade games with Herman Pool
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum pick: D-Link DWL810+
- Matt's tech pick: TRENDnet TEW-647GA
- ChannelPro 2017 All-Star Awards Nomination form
- Rich's ICYMI preview and peek ahead at the news week to come
Never fear! With Rich on vacation you'd think Matt would be left to talking to himself into a padded room, but instead managed to rope a special guest for Episode 55! Dave Seibert of ITInnovators, Microsoft MVP, and a whole lot of other things is a long time contributor and friend to the magazine, and often appears on-stage at our live ChannelPro Events.
Matt starts by introducing Dave with a little Q&A (like only Matt can give). After a week hiatus, Matt and Dave dive through a whole bunch of missed headlines, talking in-depth about CompTIA's new association for non-channel technicians, the big Axcient and eFolder merger news, and some new functionality in AVG Managed Workplace. Later Matt gets Dave's thoughts on some recent studies, then dive into Part 3 for DAVE'S museum and tech picks! As for the title, you'll just have to listen.
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Show Information: Episode #: 055
Title: Space Seibert 1999
Duration: 1:36:43
File size: 44.3MB
Regulars: Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Dave Seibert
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tech Data Adds Mobility Management and Cisco Training Solutions
- Tech Data Adds Four New Service Providers to its Cloud Portfolio
- itopia Unveils Free Cost Calculator for MSPs Evaluating Google Cloud
- SolarWinds MSP Launches Automated Workstation Backup Solution
- Carbonite Unveils Revamped Partner Programs
- VIPRE Revamps Partner Portal, Website
- HP Ships New Point-of-Sale System
- CompTIA Formally Launches New Association for Non-Channel Technicians
- eFolder Appoints ConnectWise Veteran Adam Sluskin its Chief Revenue Officer
- Axcient and eFolder Merge to Form Data Protection Giant
- Avast Rolls Out AVG Managed Workplace Update with Security Site Assessment Functionality
- 2017 Readers' Choice Awards
- 6 Revealing Security, BDR, and Cloud Insights from Webroot, Intronis, and Ingram Micro
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Building Computers Efficiently
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DAVE's Museum pick: Jaz Drive
- DAVE's tech pick: Samsung 850 Pro
Join your faithful hosts as they discuss Microsoft’s new pay-per-second Azure container service, a significant milestone in the adoption history of Windows 10, and some easy ways to increase the size of your Office 365 deals—before engaging in an extended rant about the sorry state of humanity and near certain doom that awaits us all inspired by a chilling new white paper from Sophos about ransomware-as-a-service.
If you haven’t lost all hope for the future by this point, you’ll also hear the fascinating details about that study straight from senior Sophos exec Dan Schiappa in a recorded interview segment, get a look at Dell laptops old (from Matt’s tech museum) and new, and find out who won our listener contest. And if none of that cheers you up, just keep repeating “unicorns, leprechauns, and rainbows” to yourself until you feel better. It worked for us.
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Show Information: Episode #: 054
Title: Unicorns, Leprechauns, and Rainbows
Duration: 1:34:59
File size: 43.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Fast and Easy Containers: Azure Container Instances
- Study Reveals 60 Percent of Organizations Have Adopted Windows 10
- Six Easy Add-On Services for Office 365 Resellers
- Meet Your Next Security Nightmare: Ransomware on Demand
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum pick: Dell Inspiron 8500/8600
- Matt's tech pick: Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
- Rich's ICYMI preview
After a quick look at the week’s top headlines, Rich shares some thoughts about his visit last week to the annual meeting of managed services co-op The 20 and Matt shares some thoughts of his own about why QWERTY keyboards are likely to remain the preferred means of getting text into computers indefinitely.
That’s followed by a visit to a venerable IBM keyboard from years gone by in Matt’s tech museum, a quick peek at a “clicky but quiet” present day keyboard from CHERRY, and a discussion of how cultivating application development skills can help channel pros strengthen margins and differentiate themselves from a sea of indistinguishable cloud resellers.
Somewhere in there, Rich suggests an absolutely brilliant new name for an artificial intelligence solution too. Trademark it fast before he does!
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Show Information: Episode #: 053
Title: An AI Named Smartypants
Duration: 1:29:44
File size: 41.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- eFolder Appoints Matt Nachtrab CEO
- dinCloud Introduces New Quality Assurance Virtual Robot
- Let Your Fingers Do the Talking
- Application Development for Fun and (Mostly) Profit
- Voice of the Vendor: Microsoft's New Partner Strategy
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum pick: IBM Model M keyboard
- Matt's tech pick: CHERRY MX Board Silent keyboard
- Rich's ICYMI preview
Rich was in our nation’s capital for Microsoft’s Inspire partner conference this week, and he’s got lots (and lots and lots…) to say about the sweeping changes Microsoft has made to its sales and partner organizations, not to mention the new Microsoft 365 software-as-a-service suite. And in case that’s not enough Microsoft chatter for you, you’ll also hear two top executives from cloud-based workflow automation vendor (and big-league Azure partner) Nintex provide an insider’s perspective on the importance of Microsoft’s new Azure partner co-sales initiative.
There’s more too, including a look at a story from ChannelPro’s July issue in which Joshua Liberman, of solution provider Net Sciences Inc., provides a detailed, step-by-step recipe for building an on-premises private cloud like the one he constructed for a client, and a trip to Matt’s tech museum to see something called “DOS,” whatever that is, that resides on something called “floppy disks,” whatever those are.
And yes, it's true: your hosts just like to pretend they're too young to remember that stuff.
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Show Information: Episode #: 052
Title: Mr. Rich Goes to Washington
Duration: 1:29:44
File size: 41.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Microsoft Launches New Unified Partner Organization
- Microsoft Outlines Dramatically Revamped Sales and Partner Strategy
- Microsoft Admits Past Mistakes as a Partner and Describes Future Corrections
- Microsoft Introduces New Bundled Online Productivity, Management, and Security Solution
- Tech Data Integrates Microsoft 365 with its Small Business Cloud Server
- ‘Premises Cloud’ Networking for SMBs
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: DOS 6.22
- Rich's ICYMI preview
Despite the fiercest of odds, Matt and Rich somehow keep things interesting for you during one of the slowest news weeks of the IT year, starting with a discussion of some new VDI products from Dell, proceeding to a look at the benefits of selling leased phone systems and unlocked smartphones, and continuing to a review of a new video surveillance recorder from TRENDnet. Then you’ll hear ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini describe his company’s ambitious, Lego-inspired architectural vision in his own recorded words, and hear Matt explain why Voltron is a better metaphor for what ConnectWise is attempting than Legos.
You do know about Voltron, right?
Either way, stick around for a visit with a laptop-sized hard drive from Matt’s tech museum and a look at some big, affordable present-day laptop drives from Seagate.
And don’t forget our 50th episode giveaway either! Email your favorite moment from ChannelPro Weekly’s first 50 episodes or a burning question for its hosts to podcast@channelpronetwork.com, or just tweet or retweet anything with the hashtag #channelproweekly for a chance to win a free Intel Compute Stick!
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Show Information: Episode #: 051
Title: Activate Interlock!
Duration: 1:16:05
File size: 34.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Dell Unveils New VDI Hardware and Software for SMBs
- 6 Reasons to Offer Phone System Leasing
- Profiting from Unlocked Phones
- TRENDnet TV-NVR208D2 Review: A Budget-friendly Network Video Recorder for Surveillance
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Travelstar 2.5" Notebook Drive
- Matt's Tech Pick: Seagate FireCuda
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
It’s a golden anniversary 50th episode party, and you’re invited! Activities include a look at new products from Barracuda Networks and Continuum, a discussion of what the market-leading “MSP of tomorrow” should be thinking about today, a cautionary note about the security risks associated with PowerShell, and a review of ChannelPro’s summer reading list. All of that’s followed by an interview with Darren Gottesmann of Ingram Micro, plus a visit with some 72-pin memory modules from Matt’s tech museum and a hot new DDR4 module from CORSAIR with glowing multicolored lights.
Stick around for the whole show, moreover, and you’ll find out how to win a free Intel Compute Stick and hear Matt finally fess up about the secret plot to take over the world that you just knew he’s been harboring all along.
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Show Information: Episode #: 050
Title: Today ChannelPro, Tomorrow the World
Duration: 1:38:07
File size: 45.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Barracuda Launches Comprehensive Anti-Spear Phishing Solution
- Continuum Adds Low-Cost Archive Service to its BDR Product
- Building the Managed Services Practice of Tomorrow
- Using PowerShell Safely
- The Channel Pro's Guide to Summer Reading
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: 72-pin SIMMs
- Matt's Tech Pick: CORSAIR Vengeance LED memory
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Now, sadly, a duo instead of part of a trio, Matt and Rich blitz through several weeks of news, including the launch of Datto’s managed power product and partner marketing platform; the much-discussed demo of a Datto VDI solution at DattoCon 2017; Continuum’s acquisition by Thoma Bravo, the same private equity firm that owns competitor SolarWinds MSP; and ConnectWise’s ambitious plan to build a Lego-like customizable management platform for multiple kinds of technology solution provider.
Then Matt takes a look at some gaming hardware and software news from the E3 show, Datto CEO Austin McChord discusses IP cameras and IPOs in a recorded interview segment, and Matt showcases a failed Nintendo virtual reality product from his tech museum and some successful HP gaming notebooks. Listen closely, and you’ll also learn why getting lead generation assistance from Bill and Ed is a bad idea. Be excellent to each other, listeners!
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Show Information: Episode #: 049
Title: Bill & Ed's Excellent Adventure
Duration: 1:38:05
File size: 44.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Datto Adding Power Distribution Unit and RMM Integration to its Networking Product Line
- The Surprise Hit of DattoCon 2017 is a Product that Doesn’t Even Exist
- Datto Offers Free Marketing Automation Tool to its Partners
- Continuum CEO: Acceleration and Acquisitions Are Up Ahead
- ConnectWise’s Strategic Vision Is All About Legos
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Nintendo VirtualBoy
- Matt's Tech Pick: HP OMEN Laptop
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
In this special edition of ChannelPro Weekly, Matt, Rich, and ChannelPro publisher Michael Siggins celebrate the meticulous professionalism, boundless generosity, and infectious laugh of their dear and now painfully absent friend Cecilia Galvin. Find out through stories and memories from three of the people who knew her best and worked with her closest exactly what made Cecilia such a special editor and special person.
Then hear a mere sampling of the many people from across the worlds of IT and publishing who loved and admired Cecilia share their own thoughts about her, plus a “greatest hits” reel of Cecilia’s most delightfully characteristic moments from this podcast.
Cecilia was a remarkable colleague and talent who had a bigger impact on more people than even she herself probably realized. Listen to this week’s episode, and we’re pretty sure you’ll agree.
Interested in paying your own tribute to Cecilia? Send us your recorded thoughts or make a donation in her name to:
St. Jude's Research Hospital
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Show Information: Episode #: 048
Title: For Cecilia
Duration: 1:56:01
File size: 53.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Specail Guest: Michael Siggins - Publisher
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro Mourns the Passing of Cecilia Galvin
- Goodbye Cecilia Galvin
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Reunited once more now that Rich is back from vacation, the ChannelPro Weekly crew explore Ingram Micro’s expanded subscription-based purchasing program, Acronis’s blockchain-equipped data protection platform, and the ins and outs of getting started in social media marketing.
That’s followed by a discussion of easy add-on revenue opportunities in dictation and voice recognition solutions with Mike Whalen of eDist Business, a look back at a gizmo from Matt’s tech museum that every would-be big shot once wanted you to see them using, and a chat about Microsoft’s eye-catching new Surface Laptop.
Plus, we finally provide the once thing ChannelPro Weekly has been missing until now: Barnyard animal impersonations. One more reason this episode is finger licking good!
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Show Information: Episode #: 047
Title: Clan of the Chicken
Duration: 1:22:45
File size: 37.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Ingram Micro Expands Subscription-Based Financing Program
- Acronis Adds Anti-Ransomware and Blockchain Features to Business Data Protection Platform
- Adar Launches Azure-Based Edition of its Nerdio IT-as-a-Service Solution
- Getting Started with Social Media Marketing
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Motorola Bravo beeper
- Matt's Tech Pick: Microsoft Surface Laptop
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Matt and Cecilia take their best shot holding down the fort while Rich enjoys a long overdue vacation, roping in special guest and author Manuel Palachuk. Rich Jr. (played my Matt) takes a stab at going through a trio of news stories from eFolder, HP Enterprise, and NETGEAR. Then in part 2, Manuel (a.k.a. Manny) Palachuk joins the show for an insightful and interesting conversation about his winding career, leading to a new book and online portal that can help take any business to the next level.
After parting ways with Manuel, the dynamic duo discuss an interesting solution for dealing with license dongles in heavy VM enviornments, as well as a story detailing opportunities in MFPs. Plus, Matt manages to scrounge up an extra geeky museum pick that Cecilia was able to identify(!), as well as a tech pick from Microsemi Adaptec.
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Show Information: Episode #: 046
Title: A Man of 'Manny' Talents
Duration: 1:28:15
File size: 40.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Manuel Palachuk
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Reader's Choice Awards - Vote Now!
- eFolder Launches Comprehensive All-Flash and Hybrid-Flash BDR Appliances
- HPE Delivers Broad and Deep Flash Storage Portfolio for Hybrid IT
- NETGEAR Launches New Desktop Storage Powered by Latest ReadyNAS OS
- Special Guest: Manuel Palachuk
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- The Book on GreatLittleBook.com or Amazon.com
- The Getting To The Next Level strategy collaboration portal
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- Login: guest
- password: guest
- Visit Manuel's Website
- Virtual Machines, Physical USB License Dongles
- MFPs Spell Opportunity
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Parallel ATA - An Ode to the Ribbon
- Matt's Tech Pick: Microsemi Adaptec 8405 RAID Adapter
The ChannelPro Weekly team had to keep things moving this episode so Coach Matt could get to his daughter’s little league softball game, yet your trio of hosts managed to squeeze in a discussion of Veeam’s ambitious plan for conquering the business continuity market, a belated look at the news from last week’s Microsoft Build conference, and an introduction to this year’s ChannelPro Visionaries list.
That was followed by an exploration of the forces driving increased interest in self-serve help desks and an interview with Larry Meador of ChannelOnline, which makes a solution that includes self-serve hardware and software ordering. Plus, Matt shared not one but two tech picks, both of which happen to be firewalls from WatchGuard.
Finally, and contrary to what you’ll hear during this week’s show, we would prefer it if you don’t hit Rich with a stick should you run into him on the street somewhere.
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Show Information: Episode #: 045
Title: Rich, the Marked Man
Duration: 1:28:03
File size: 40.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Veeam to Add Support for Physical Devices to Next Release of its Availability Suite
- Veeam Unveils First API for its Availability Platform
- Introducing the 2017 ChannelPro Visionaries: Our Picks for This Year's Channel Thought Leaders
- Getting to the Next Level: A Blueprint for Taking You and Your Business to the Top, by 2017 ChannelPro Visionary Manuel Palachuk
- Two Minute Drill: ChannelOnline
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick: The WatchGuard T50 and M300
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Extra! Extra! ChannelPro has exclusive news about Kaseya, and Matt, Cecilia, and Rich are all over it. They also have plenty to say about SYNNEX becoming the exclusive North American distributor of HP’s 3D printing system, the “A” that Tech Data gave itself for onboarding the former Avnet Technology Solutions rapidly, a high-speed, high-volume scanner from Kodak, the difference between “managed” and “smart” switches, and the ransomware-related explosion in security training investments.
Somehow after all that they also find time for an interview with the CEO of Adar Inc., which makes the all-inclusive, all-online Nerdio SMB network solution, and a look at both a very old Logitech webcam from Matt’s museum and a very new Logitech webcam that’s Matt’s tech pick of the week. And did you know that iguanas love Animal Planet? You will after listening to this week’s show!
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Show Information: Episode #: 044
Title: Iguanas Give Themselves an "A"
Duration: 1:30:16
File size: 41.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro Exclusive: Kaseya Adds Multi-Tenant Functionality to its PSA and RMM Platforms
- Kaseya Acquires Cloud Management Vendor Unigma
- Vendor to Watch: Unigma LLC
- SYNNEX Named Exclusive Distributor of HP 3D Printing Solution
- Tech Data Grades Itself “A” on Avnet Technology Solutions Integration
- DYK Switches? Managed vs. Smart
- Kodak Alaris i3500 Review: Fast Sheet Scanner, Fine Output
- IT Companies Increasingly Invest in Security Training
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Logitech QuickCam Messenger
- Matt's Tech Pick: Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
After exchanging virtual high fives in the wake of a delightfully successful ChannelPro SMB Forum event in Chicago, your trio of hosts moves on to discuss Eaton’s strategy for generating sustained growth in a rapidly evolving power protection market, TRENDnet’s new DVR surveillance kits, how to make your move into print services, and why 1080p displays are finally about to lose their king-of-the-hill stature. Then they revisit a great Microsoft mouse from years gone by in Matt’s tech museum and a new Microsoft mouse worth checking out if you’re a member of the more-buttons-is-better crowd.
Plus, somewhere in there they briefly liken distributors to the mafia without actually meaning to, before quickly veering back to sanity. It's one more reason why listening to this week’s show is an offer you can’t refuse!
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Show Information: Episode #: 043
Title: You Gotta Know a Guy
Duration: 1:03:55
File size: 29.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- 9 Insights from Eaton’s 2017 Partner Summit
- TRENDnet Launches New Line of DVR Surveillance Kits
- How To Break into Print Services
- The Death of 1080p?
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Microsoft Wheel Mouse Optical
- Matt's Tech Pick: Microsoft Comfort Mouse 4500
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Rich is back from his visit to the Ingram Micro Cloud Summit and itchin’ to talk about it, along with the newly released free edition of ConnectWise’s remote access solution and the secret to HTG Peer Groups’ success. Matt, meanwhile, has plenty of insights to share from his visit to Lenovo’s partner conference, not to mention recorded interviews with North American channel chief Sammy Kinlaw and president of Lenovo North America Emilio Ghilardi.
There’s also a fond look back at a Motorola flip phone from Matt’s tech museum, an admiring peek at Motorola’s newest handset, and for reasons that will make at least a little sense when you listen, lots of talk about America’s favorite movies, music, and TV shows from the year 2000. Has it really been that long since Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon came out?
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Show Information: Episode #: 042
Title: The Y2K Trivia Edition
Duration: 1:45:47
File size: 48.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- A Big Picture Look at Ingram Micro’s Cloud Strategy
- ConnectWise Introduces Free Edition of its Remote Access Solution
- Lenovo Renews Focus on PCs and Trains New Attention on Services
- Live Blog: Lenovo Accelerate 2017 Keynote
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Motorola StarTAC
- Matt's Tech Pick: Motorola Moto Z
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Join our very first Rich-free podcast, who couldn't make it this week due to travel or as revenge for being called "Chuckles" last week (or a bit of both). Matt and Cecilia do their best to steer the ship in his absence, covering some product introductions from Epson as well as the new Windows 10 Creator's Update. Later, Cecilia discusses two very interesting stories that every CEO would be wise to check out, like can you (should you) leave your business to your children and knowing when business owners need to get out of the way of their team. Plus, Matt discusses an ancient Toshiba notebook for his museum pick, and contrasts it with a new one to highlight the stark differences.
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Show Information: Episode #: 041
Title: Going Rich Free, Man!
Duration: 1:09:53
File size: 32.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Epson Announces 3 New Workgroup Document Scanners
- Epson Introduces Compact, High-Speed WorkForce Pro All-in-One Printers
- Windows 10 Creator's Update
- Keeping a Business in the Family
- A Lesson in When to Get Out of the Way
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Toshiba Satellite Pro 400CS
- Matt's Tech Pick: Toshiba Portégé® Z30
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Epson Announces 3 New Workgroup Document Scanners
Join your now fully healthy ChannelPro Weekly hosts as they peruse some all too easily overlooked announcements about Altaro’s virtual machine backup solution, ADTRAN’s managed Wi-Fi service, and a bunch of new products unveiled at the Channel Partners show in Las Vegas.
That’s followed by Matt’s take on what the rise of cloud-based gaming PCs could mean for makers of high-end physical machines, a look at SaaS adoption trends, and an interview with Steve Grady of Equus Compute Solutions about how one of the biggest names in system building is adapting to changed market conditions.
Enjoy! But heed this warning too: You do not want Rich Freeman to catch you calling him “Chuckles.”
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Show Information: Episode #: 040
Title: Chuckles for the Channel
Duration: 1:21:26
File size: 37.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Altaro Updates its Hyper-V and VMware Backup Solution
- ADTRAN Expands ProCloud Service to Include Unified Communications, Security, and Analytics
- It's Showtime in Vegas for Cloud and Communication Vendors
- Vote for your favorites in the 2017 ChannelPro Readerss Choice Awards!
- Clouds Form over the Lucrative Gaming Market
- System Builder Challenge: Going Halfsies on Graphics
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Jawbone Bluetooth headset
- Matt's Tech Pick: Plantronics Voyager Legend CS
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Is Matt STILL getting over that cold? Yes, though just barely and not enough to prevent him from joining the conversation about BitTitan’s new managed services automation release, Autotask’s new fixed-rate BDR pricing, and the margin opportunities in custom digital signage.
There’s also an interview with Adam Attanasio of ImagIT, which provides outsourced tech help to MSPs, a look at Matt’s favorite travel routers old and new, and an overview of the (count ‘em!) 54 new A3 printers HP introduced this week that exposes just how poorly the ChannelPro Weekly crew understands what the heck an A3 printer is.
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Show Information: Episode #: 039
Title: Ex"SKUs" me, HP
Duration: 1:26:40
File size: 36.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- BitTitan Updates and Expands MSPComplete Automation Platform
- HP Releases 54 A3 Multifunction Printers with Embedded Security
- Autotask Announces Backup Solution Partner Program
- Two Minute Drill: Mailprotector
- 60 Second Guru: Do You Know Your Effective Hourly Rate?
- Custom Digital Signage Systems Pay Off
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: NETGEAR WGR101 Travel Router
- Matt's Tech Pick: TP-LINK TL-MR3020 and TL-WR802N
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Still struggling to recuperate from the cold he was just coming down with a week ago, ChannelPro Weekly’s Matt Whitlock joins co-hosts Cecilia Galvin and Rich Freeman for some free-wheeling discussion of Xerox’s big new product launch, Samsung’s bold move to turn its brand new Galaxy S8 smartphone into a desktop productivity tool, and SonicWall’s impressively brisk partner program growth.
That’s followed by a look at tax season phishing scams your clients could be falling for as you read this, a broader survey of the security landscape with Neal Bradbury of Intronis and Ian Trump of SolarWinds, a visit with a VCR peripheral from Matt’s tech museum that only people old enough to know what a VCR is will recall, and more Note 7-on-fire jokes than the team at Samsung probably appreciates. Another red hot show!
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Show Information: Episode #: 038
Title: Is That a Fire in your Pocket?
Duration: 1:26:40
File size: 36.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Xerox Launches Giant Salvo of Printers and MFPs for Small Workgroups and Up
- Samsung Partners with VMware to Turn Galaxy S8 Into a Productivity Tool
- SonicWall Rolls Out New Training Service and Marketing Campaigns
- 4 Tips for Avoiding Tax Season Phishing Scams
- Legendary Con Man and Security Consultant Headlines ASCII Group Conference
- CompTIA AMM Wrap-Up Part 3: Picking Up the Pace on Security
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: VCR Plus+
- Matt's Tech Pick: Samsung Galaxy S8
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Welcome to ChannelPro Weekly, Man Show Edition! With co-host Cecilia Galvin out this week, Matt and Rich somehow manage to go an entire podcast without scratching, belching, or talking about sports. They do, however, talk about the zero-configuration routers Aditum now offers resellers of its managed internet access service, Mailprotector’s first-ever infusion of outside investment capital, and some high-speed color inkjet printers from Epson, before pivoting into a conversation about search engine marketing with the head duo at managed services lead generation firm MSP SEO Factory.
All that’s followed by a nostalgic visit with a Palm PDA from Matt’s hardware museum, a peek at a super-svelte new laptop from Acer, and a brief but enlightening discussion of Indian buffet restaurants. Bon appetit!
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Show Information: Episode #: 037
Title: Testosterone Gone Wild
Duration: 1:01:14
File size: 28.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Aditum Introduces “Zero-Touch” Routers for its Multiple Dwelling Unit Internet Access Service
- Mailprotector Secures Outside Funding to Fuel Rapid Growth
- Epson Unveils High-Speed A3 Color Inkjet MFPs
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Palm III/IIIc
- Matt's Tech Pick: Acer Swift 7
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Join the slightly groggy, sleep-deprived ChannelPro Weekly crew as they discuss some new hardware from Zyxel and Lenovo, a new outsourced NOC offering from lesser-known RMM/PSA vendor Pulseway, the merits of buying versus building customer lists, and the magic ingredients that make for happiness on the job in IT.
That’s followed by an interview with Anthony Graziano, of “boutique” Microsoft cloud solution distributor SherWeb, and a look at the surprisingly durable HP all-in-one in Matt’s kitchen (which will soon become part of his tech museum) and its forthcoming replacement.
Oh, and goats. More than you ever thought you’d hear about goats on this podcast.
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Show Information: Episode #: 036
Title: Stalled by the Goats
Duration: 1:22:23
File size: 37.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Zyxel Launches 802.11ac Wall Plate Access Point
- Lenovo Unveils DX8200D Software-Defined Storage Solution
- Pulseway Adds NOC Services
- Customer Lists: Buy or Build?
- 4 Surprising Insights on Tech Job Satisfaction from Spiceworks
- Two Minute Drill: SherWeb
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: HP TouchSmart 2
- Matt's Tech Pick: Planar PCT2235 22” Frameless Projected Capacitive Touchscreen Monitor
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
The ChannelPro team is back home from Atlanta and back in podcasting action! This week, Matt, Cecilia, and Rich recap last week’s ChannelPro SMB Forum event, discuss some of the underappreciated solutions from our 2017 Vendors on the Vanguard list, and check in on the latest news from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Datto. Then Matt offers up his take on Microsoft’s decision to use ARM-based servers in its cloud data centers and explains why cool-looking mice and can be money-making peripherals for anyone who sells PCs.
Don’t miss Rich’s interview with up-and-coming security vendor Carvir either, or our nostalgic return to the (very) early days of caller ID in our weekly visit to Matt’s tech museum. It’ll have you breaking out those parachute pants in the back of your closet for sure!
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Show Information: Episode #: 035
Title: Things You Put Your Hands On
Duration: 1:26:03
File size: 39.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Scenes from the ChannelPro SMB Forum 2017 - Atlanta
- Meet the 2017 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Buys Nimble Storage
- Datto Rolls Out New Global Partner Program
- Microsoft Commits to Using ARM Servers in its Cloud Data Centers
- The Perfect Mouse for Every Hand
- 60 Second Guru: Know your Sales Math
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Bell Atlantic Caller ID
- Matt's Tech Pick: Yealink T48G-Skype for Business Edition IP desk phone
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Recorded on-site in Atlanta a day before our first live event of the year by a harried band of hosts, the somewhat abbreviated but reliably informative 34th episode of ChannelPro Weekly features discussions of what’s next for resellers now that Tech Data has completed its acquisition of Avnet Technology Solutions, an interesting new solution from Nimble Storage, and common myths about offering managed print services.
You’ll also hear the one and only Joel Zaidspiner interview Datto CEO Austin McChord about the vendor’s new networking solution and learn why a new Sennheiser USB headset is Matt’s tech pick of the week. Last but not least, we'll tell you what not to order at a Waffle House. Bonus!
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Show Information: Episode #: 034
Title: Waffles and Bags of Cash
Duration: 56:21
File size: 25.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tech Data Closes Acquisition of Avnet Technology Solutions
- Nimble Introduces Cross-Cloud Block Storage Service
- Debunking 3 Myths of Managed Print Services
- Datto CEO: We’re Still All About Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick: Sennheiser SC 30 USB CTRL
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Join Matt, Cecilia, and Rich for another roundtable exploration of everything new at ChannelPro and beyond. Topics covered this week range from LabTech founder Matt Nachtrab’s new job at eFolder to simple but effective marketing techniques for IT providers to the latest healthcare industry security risks and spending patterns. There’s also an interview with Jessica Taylor, of boutique network security distributor Fine Tec, about opportunities in managed security services among other things, and a look at business card scanners old and new.
And guess what? We’ve given you an extra week to get in on our inaugural giveaway contest. It just couldn’t be any easier, either. All you have to do is use the hashtag #channelproweekly in the next week on Twitter or Facebook and you’ll be in the running to take home an indisputably awesome Linksys AC2600 gigabit router. We’ll reveal the winner in episode #34!
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Show Information: Episode #: 033
Title: Cheap and Dirty
Duration: 1:22:00
File size: 37.5MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- eFolder Names Matt Nachtrab Chief Strategy Officer
- Results-Driven Marketing Ideas
- CompTIA Launches New Certification for Security Analysts
- Research: Healthcare Security Risks and Spending Are Both on the Rise
- 7 Sources of External Competitive Intelligence
- Jessica Taylor of Fine Tec on working with boutique distis, becoming a managed security service provider, and more
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: The Corex CardScan Executive 500
- Matt's Tech Pick: PenPower's WorldCard Pro
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Join the ChannelPro Weekly crew for a fresh batch of news and views from the world of SMB technology. In this episode, Matt, Cecilia, and Rich discuss two new next-generation security solutions that smaller businesses can actually afford, a cool new gaming laptop from Razer, and the first chatbot service specifically designed to help MSPs and other IT service providers automate their help desk.
That's followed by a discussion of obstacles and opportunities in IT-telco channel convergence, an interview with Jason King of ADTRAN about that company's managed networking service, a nostalgic look at a classic Ericcson cell phone from Matt's museum, and an admiring introduction to Logitech's pricey but premium new 4K webcam. You'll even learn about Matt's favorite lunch and the buttons on Rich's T-shirt. A complete show if there ever was one!
Don't forget about our continuing giveaway contest too. Just use the hashtag #channelproweekly in the next week on Twitter or Facebook for a shot at winning a scorchin' hot Linksys AC2600 gigabit router. We'll reveal the lucky winner during next week's show.
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Show Information: Episode #: 032
Title: SupportBots and Gypsies
Duration: 1:27:40
File size: 40.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- 6 Cool Security Products from the 2017 RSA Conference
- Razer Updates Blade Gaming Laptop
- SupportBots Launches AI-Driven Customer Support for MSPs
- Cashing in on IT Telco Convergence
- Jason King of ADTRAN on that company's ProCloud managed networking solution
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Sony Ericcson S710a
- Matt's Tech Pick: Logitech 4K Pro Webcam
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly is back with our all-new 31st episode, and our first giveaway. Use the hashtag #channelproweekly in Twitter or Facebook for a chance to win a suh-WEET Linksys AC2600 gigabit router! The lucky winner will be announced in episode #33.
In episode #31, meanwhile, Matt, Cecilia, and Rich explain the show’s long absence and why you can count on getting new episodes weekly from now on before previewing ChannelPro’s 2017 SMB Forum events and discussing Datto’s surprisingly comprehensive new networking solution, some powerful mobile workstations from Lenovo, Intel’s new Compute Card, and more. There’s also an interview with OOMA sales exec Tim Sullivan about VoIP opportunities in the micro-SMB market and a look at both an old-school gaming sound card from Matt’s museum and a brand-new card offering 7.1 surround audio. Trust us, it’s a show worth the wait!
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Show Information: Episode #: 031
Title: Drone Swarms and a Giveaway
Duration: 1:18:19
File size: 35.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Preview of ChannelPro's 2017 SMB Forum events
- Datto Buys Open Mesh and Ships SMB Networking Solution
- Lenovo Showcases New Mobile Workstations at SOLIDWORKS World 2017
- CES roundup part 1: Of Intel Compute Sticks and Compute Cards
- CES roundup part 2: Razer's utterly sick multi-display Project Valerie gaming laptop
- Review: Linksys Max-Stream Wi-Fi Family with Clustering
- Giveaway rules and prize
- Tim Sullivan of consumer VoIP vendor OOMA on that company's lesser-known business VoIP solution
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Creative Labs SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Notebook PCMCIA Sound Card
- Matt's Tech Pick: Creative Labs Sound BlasterX G1
- Rich's ICYMI and What's Up This Week preview
Welcome to episode #30 of ChannelPro Weekly. And an action-packed episode it is! Rich kicks things off with a look at five red hot technology markets according to D&H, and Matt follows up with some thoughts about Microsoft's huge--and hugely underreported--decision to port Windows onto ARM-based hardware. That's followed by a look at public Wi-Fi hazards, holiday gifts ideas for your favorite geek, an exploration of the qualities that make a great salesperson tick that includes commentary from ex-salesguy Matt, an interview with MSP marketing expert Terry Hedden, and a visit to Matt's museum that returns us to those thrilling by-gone days when modems capable of transferring a megabyte a minute were actually considered fast. Enjoy!
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Show Information: Episode #: 030
Title: Alexa, What's the Windows Bombshell?
Duration: 1:35:52
File size: 43.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- D&H Points the Way to 5 Hot Opportunities in SMB Technology
- Microsoft at WinHEC 2016
- The Dangers of Public Wi-Fi, Ignored
- Zyxel Enhances Channel Program to Increase Partner Profitability
- 15 Holiday Gifts for the Tech Geek on Your List
- What Makes a Great Salesperson Tick
- Guess What, MSPs? HIPAA Covers You Too
- Interview: Terry Hedden of Marketopia on marketing for MSPs
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: The Hayes Optima 288, plus a special bonus appearance by what was once the world's most ubiquitous floppy
- Matt's Tech Pick: NETGEAR CM1000 Ultra-High Speed Cable Modem
Welcome to episode #29 of ChannelPro Weekly! First, Matt, Rich, and Cecilia discuss the fourth and final ChannelPro SMB Forum event of 2016 as well as the winners of the 2016 ChannelPro All-Star awards. Then Rich shares a few insights into the future of mega-distributor Ingram Micro, Matt offers up some thoughts about NVIDIA's Pascal GPU family and a new Seagate hard drive, and CloudConnect's Doug Sherwood explains why anyone not offering desktop-as-a-service yet should change that soon. All that plus the lowdown on road warrior Joel Zaidspiner's bad beat at a Las Vegas poker table are waiting for you now, so get listening!
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Show Information: Episode #: 029
Title: All-Stars, Dongles, and Card Games
Duration: 1:23:40
File size: 38.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro's Boston SMB Forum event
- The ChannelPro 2016 All-Stars
- The 2016 Ingram Micro ONE conference
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- Ingram Micro Assures Resellers It’s Staying the Course to Next Generation IT
- Ingram Micro Looks Ahead to 2017
- Pascal-based GPUs from NVIDIA Are Here
- Seagate Unveils 10TB IronWolf Pro NAS HDD for SMBs
- Interview: Doug Sherwood of CloudConnect on desktop-as-a-service
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: BAFO BF-7211
- Matt's Tech Pick: DJI Phantom 4 Pro
Rich gives us the skinny on Tigerpaw's big conference, we break down Microsoft and Apple events, tons of hardware news, bit microprocessor news, and much more. Download/Subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 028
Title: Waiting for the "Woo!"
Duration: 1:40:16
File size: 45.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tigerpaw Previews New PSA Release
- Tigerpaw Talks Up “the Power of One” at 2016 Partner Conference
- What's The 20?
- Microsoft and Apple Events
- Datto Rolls Out 2016’s Second Wave of New Products and Services
- Intel Introduces Enhanced Internet of Things Processor Family
- Lenovo Debuts Commercial Desktops and Notebooks Featuring 7th Generation AMD PRO Processors
- Lenovo Launches Converged and Hyperconverged Infrastructure Product Family
- Tripp Lite Introduces Compact Gigabit Ethernet Switches
- NETGEAR Debuts New Nighthawk X10 Smart Wi-Fi Router
- Interview: Stephanie Mozillo of The Neat Company on offering document and expense management to your managed service clients.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Logitech MX Revolution
- Matt's Tech Pick: AMD FX-8370 with AMD Wraith cooler
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
- A picture of Mr. Kitty
Big announcements from Lenovo and SolarWinds, Windows Server 2016 and Dynamics 365, Trends in Gaming PCs, Neat Company goes Channel, and more ahead in this episode of ChannelPro Weekly! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 027
Title: Eschewing Trends and Cutting Cords
Duration: 1:23:28
File size: 38.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Lenovo Announces New Data Center Products, Incentives, and Leadership
- SolarWinds MSP Unveils Unified Product Portfolio, Previews Forthcoming Changes
- Windows Server 2016 / Dynamics 36
- D&H Launches Cloud Marketplace
- CloudPlus to Distribute Office 365 Licenses Through Microsoft CSP Program
- Trends in Gaming PCs
- Interview: Stephanie Mozillo of The Neat Company on offering document and expense management to your managed service clients.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Slingbox Classic
- Matt's Tech Pick: SiliconDust HDHomeRun
Autotask adds a new BDR solution, AVAST and AVG merge complete, Continuum Banks Success on the Numbers, and Jeff Dryall talks IT Glue. Rich, Cecilia, and Matt talk about it all, and much, much more! Download/Subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 026
Title: The Glass Door
Duration: 1:09:11
File size: 31.7MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Autotask Broadens its Product Portfolio with Addition of New BDR Solution
- Avast Completes AVG Acquisition, Appoints New SMB Chief
- Tripp Lite Expands Line of Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch PDU Combos
- Juniper Networks Extends Software-Defined Secure Networks with Advanced Automated Enforcement and Threat Prevention
- For Continuum, Success is All About the Numbers
- Interview: Jeff Dryall of IT Glue on managed services documentation
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: DroboShare
- Matt's Tech Pick: AG271QG AOC Gaming Monitor
Matt, Cecilia, and Rich are on hand to discuss the Big M&A Crunch, HP going from 300 to 500 pound printer gorilla, loss prevention for SMBs, Pogoplug Cloud shuting down, and much more!
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Show Information: Episode #: 025
Title: As Seen on TV
Duration: 1:48:59
File size: 49.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Is an M&A Crunch Coming?
- Tech Data Purchases Avnet’s Technology Solutions Group
- HP Buys Samsung’s Printer Business, Previews New A3 Multifunction Printers
- Safetica Attempts to Bring DLP Within Range of SMBs
- Sayonara, Pogoplug Cloud...
- Interview: Dodi Glenn on how PC Matic makes more than "As Seen on TV" security software
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Mac Mini A1176
- Matt's Tech Pick: HP Elite Slice
Our backlog of ChannelPro Weekly is coming online over the next week as we return to a regular weekly format with Episode #31, so get ready for a rush of new shows! This episode Rich, Matt, and Cecilia discuss the numerous mergers and corporate splits from Dell, Intel, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Also, we dive deep on RMMs new wave, making the switch from MSP to vendor, and even discuss giant electromagnets thanks to Matt's new museum and tech picks. All this and more. Download and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 024
Title: Corporate Entity Chess
Duration: 1:22:31
File size: 37.6MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Dell Technologies: Behold Our Scale
- Intel to Spin Off its Security Group as an Independent Business
- Micro Focus Announces Intent to Merge with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Software Business Segment
- RMM’s New Wave
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: RadioShack/Realistic High Power A/V Tape Eraser
- Matt's Tech Pick: Kill-a-Watt
Episode 23 of ChannelPro Weekly is here! The End Approaches for Microsoft Online Services Advisor Incentives, Windows XP Versus Windows 10, News from VMworld, a special guest drops by, and cooking up mobile solutions. Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 023
Title: Cooking Up Apocalyptic Mobile Solutions
Duration: 1:29:30
File size: 40.9MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- The End Approaches for Microsoft Online Services Advisor Incentives
- Vox Channeli: Windows XP Versus Windows 10
- New StorageCraft Release Streamlines Backup Image Virtualization on VMware
- Dell Unveils New Systems and Solutions to Accelerate the Adoption of Converged Infrastructure
- Cooking Up Mobile Solutions
- Interview: Art Gross of Breach Secure Now
- Where's Joel (with special guest appearance)?
- Matt's Museum Pick: HP CapShare 920
- Matt's Tech Pick: Fujitsu ScanSnap ix100
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
Episode 22 of ChannelPro Weekly is here! Rich is back from vacation and there's a lot of ground to cover. HPE brings high end SDS within reach of SMBs, Pulseway enters the combo RMM/PSA market, Cisco lay-offs and restructuring, the value of data-driven automation, Google dabbles in processors, Windows Mobile's last stand, and much more. Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 022
Title: Swift Justice
Duration: 1:33:59
File size: 43.0MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- HPE brings high-end SDS within reach of SMBs
- Pulseway enters combo RMM/PSA market
- Cisco re-structuring
- The Value of Data-Driven Automation
- Google Gets into Processors
- Windows Mobile's Last Stand
- Interview: Stephen Cobb of ESET on the role of government deterrence in fighting cybercrime.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: IBM Thinkpad X41
- Matt's Tech Pick: HP Revolve G3 810
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly hits it's legal drinking age with a jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss! This week we discuss the happenings at CompTIA's ChannelCon, Mailprotector's new email encryption solution, what's new in the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Relationship building for the device age, IoT research and opportunities, and much more! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 021
Title: Face Time Comes to Real Life
Duration: 1:23:36
File size: 38.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- The 20/CompTIA ChannelCon
- Mailprotector Re-Tools Email Encryption Solution for Greater Safety at Lower Cost
- Ingram Micro to Offer Subscription-Based Hardware Financing
- Relationship-Building for the Device Age
- What's new in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
- Interview: Tim Herbert on CompTIA IoT research
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Windows 98SE (on CD!)
- Matt's Tech Pick: BlasterX Senz3D
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly (well, almost weekly), is here with another jam packed show filled with goodies for channel VARs, MSPs, CSPs, and anyone else who refers to themselves in the form of an acronym. This week we talk about news from Sophos' cloud managed Wi-Fi security, Datto and LabTech partnership, smart financing options, words you should never use in sales, and 8 totally overused channel buzzwords. Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 020
Title: Buzzword Bonanza
Duration: 1:14:39
File size: 68.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Sophos Adds Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Security to Growing Product Family
- Datto Integrates Its BDR Solutions with LabTech RMM System
- Smart Financing Options
- 7 Words You Should Never Use in Sales
- 8 Totally Overused Channel Buzzwords and Phrases
- Interview: Mike Schutz from Microsoft on Windows Server 2016
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: The QueCat
- Matt's Tech Pick: Opticon OPN-4000n
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly #19 is here! This week Rich, Cecilia, and Matt discuss Sophos and its new encryption solution, Windows 10 Research from Spiceworks, the Hardware Hit Parade, and July's peer-to-peer story "Cloud or Bust." Also, Rich interviews Todd Schwartz from Skykick about their research into Office 365 market penetration, and a few other surprises, too! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 019
Title: Using Balloons for Cloud Migration
Duration: 1:34:24
File size: 86.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Sophos Introduces Always-On Encryption Solution
- Spiceworks Says Windows 10 Adoption is Right on Track
- Hardware Hit Parade
- Cloud or Bust
- Interview: Todd Schwartz of SkyKick on the company's recent, and interesting, research into Office 365 market penetration.
- Where's Joel?
- Interview: Drew Lydecker of AVANT Communications on their news with Acronis and general market strategy.
- Matt's Museum Pick: SmartMedia Card
- Matt's Tech Pick: Seagate Barracuda Pro 10TB HD
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly #18 is here! WPC is a wrap and Rich, Cecilia, and Matt breakdown follow up the WPC special with the remaining stories from Microsoft's huge partner event. Also, Microsoft admits it won't hit a billion devices by 2018, Tech Data's IoT announcement, Acronis adds Office 365 and Azure backup, BitTitan and Dropbox partnership, StorageCraft on its first cloud-to-cloud backup, Seth Bostock on workspace as a service, and much more! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 018
Title: Desks as a Service
Duration: 1:42:05
File size: 93.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Microsoft WPC Part 2
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- Channel program improvements
- Affiliate badges and logo improvements
- Going all-in on cloud
- Bots, and the future of machine learning
- Skype heading to more platforms
- Surface as a service
- Tech Data Adds Customizable Storefront and APIs to StreamOne Cloud E-Commerce Platform
- Tech Data Launches Internet of Things Business Practice
- Acronis Adds Office 365 and Azure Backup to BDR Platform
- BitTitan and Dropbox Launch Global Partnership
- StorageCraft Announces Its First Cloud-to-Cloud Backup Solution
- Interview: Seth Bostock of IndependenceIT on workspace-as-a-service
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: SoundBlaster Vibra 16C
- Matt's Tech Pick: SoundBlaster Z
Day 2 of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto has wrapped, and with so much to talk about we've decided to put out a special edition podcast to cover some of the big news! Satya Nadella's vision for Microsoft, Windows 10 Enterprise comes to CSP, Office 365 news, Hololens, Surface as a Service, and much more! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: SP001
Title: Microsoft WPC 2016
Duration: 28:50
File size: 26.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
See all news from WPC 2016 >>
This week on ChannelPro Weekly - Rich, Cecilia, and Matt share some of the results of the 2016 ChannelPro Reader's Choice Awards, as well as talk about what they're hoping to see at the upcoming Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. Also discussed are Avast's big buyout of AVG, Dell's tablet move, the new Skype Meetings, and more top stories from the week, plus an audio interview with Datto CEO Austin McChord, Matt's museum and hardware picks, and much more! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 017
Title: Waiting for Microsoft Love
Duration: 1:28:58
File size: 81.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- RCA 2016 Awards!
- WPC preview: What each of us hopes/expects Microsoft to talk about
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- Kevin Turner Leaves Microsoft
- Avast Agrees to Acquire AVG for $1.3 Billion
- Dell tablet news, which closely resembles the HP tablet news we discussed last week
- Skype for Business vs. Skype Meetings
- Interview: Austin McChord of Datto on two of the company's biggest new products
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- Datto Looks to Disrupt with New Product Rollouts
- Datto Focuses on Listening to Partners and Marketing to End Users
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1
- Matt's Tech Pick: Dell OptiPlex 5040 PC
Avast acquires AVG
Happy 4th of July to all of our ChannelPro Weekly listeners! Leading up to the big holiday Cecilia, Rich, and Matt are here with an extra jam-packed episode 16! Topics include LOGICnow addressing the elephant in the room at a recent conference, Amazon's new elastic file system, a new vendor to watch, HP doubling down on Windows Mobile, CompTIA's report on MSPs, an interview with Charlie Tomeo of Webroot, and much more! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 016
Title: Elastic Elephants
Duration: 1:28:58
File size: 81.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Teasing the RCA 2016 Awards!
- LOGICnow and the elephant in the room
- AWS Launches Elastic File System
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- More info: http://aws.amazon.com/efs/
- Vendor to Watch: BlackStratus (innovative cybersecurity product that prevents data breaches)
- HP Inc. Doubles Down on Windows Mobile
- CompTIA Sees Mix of Confidence and Concern Among MSPs
- Interview: Charlie Tomeo of Webroot on threat intelligence
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: HP iPaq hx2495
- Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com 1U 19" Horizontal Cable Management Panel
ChannelPro Weekly Episode 15 is here, and it's an episode chock-full of the stuff you need to know. The team breaks down all the news from Datto's recent event (including a fantastic interview with Datto CEO Austin McChord), the recent CloudPlus and Telarus partnernership to help fuel telecom convergence, concrete examples of IoT solutions in business, Dell's recent selloff of its software division, drone myths, Rich's interview with Arnie Bellini of ConnectWise, and much more! Download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 015
Title: Did Datto Bring the Chips?
Duration: 1:09:43
File size: 63.8MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Datto news/interviews
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- Datto Focuses on Listening to Partners and Marketing to End Users
- Datto Looks to Disrupt with New Product Rollouts
- CloudPlus and Telarus Join Forces to Fuel IT-Telecommunications Convergence
- How the Internet of Things Will Help Your Company in the Future
- Francisco Partners and Elliott Management to Acquire the Dell Software Group
- The 2 Biggest Myths About Drones
- Arnie Bellini of ConnectWise with updates on some big company initiatives and some thoughts on cloud computing and managed services.
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- Catching Up With ConnectWise
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Gravis PC Gamepad
- Matt's Tech Pick: SteelSeries Stratus XL
Welcome to episode 14 of ChannelPro Weekly! Rich, Cecilia, and Matt waste no time diving into a big week in news. Microsoft drops 26 Billion dollars buying Linked-In, an out-of-left-field move that could shake up the CRM and social networking space. Also, Rich gives the highlights for Tech Data's Channel Link conference, Matt talks about some of the big stories coming from this year's E3 gaming expo, Spiceworks Research on Cloud Myths, and find out what happens when Rich takes Troy Cheeseman from Data Deposit Box to the bar! All this and more, download/subscribe and listen today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 014
Title: Getting Linked-In to E3
Duration: 1:12:12
File size: 66.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Tech Data Channel Link overview
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- Tech Data Shares Four Early Hints About News to Come
- Security and Business Fundamentals Take Center Stage at Tech Data Channel Link Show
- Tech Data Publishes Advanced Technologies Playbook
- Tech Data Adds Makers of Add-On Solutions for the Microsoft Cloud Platform to its Cloud Solutions Store
- Microsoft buys Linked-In
- E3 Highlights
- New Spiceworks Research Shows 'Cloud Myths' Remain Popular
- Interview with Troy Cheeseman of Data Deposit Box
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
- Matt's Tech Pick: Senneisher Presence UC ML
After a short hiatus to take a little R & R, Rich is back in full force on this week's episode of ChannelPro Weekly. Cecilia, Rich and Matt discuss HPE's latest big bet on Docker and Lenovo's partnership with Cloudian on an all-new software-defined storage appliance, 6 steps to prevent hackers from taking advantage of your system's biggest vulnerability, a new whitepaper on selling MS SQL Server 2016, supporting customers in the cloud, digital signage, and much more! Plus, Rich talks with Matthew Keonig from Rapid Fire Tools abotu their new Detector solution, and Matt has new hardware and museum picks! Download, subscribe, and listen now!
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Show Information: Episode #: 013
Title: Erotic or Erratic?
Duration: 1:16:06
File size: 69.6MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- HPE bets big on Docker
- Lenovo bets big on software-defined storage
- 6 Steps to Prevent Hackers from Attacking Your Systems’ Biggest Vulnerability
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016: A Selling Guide for the New and Improved Database Management System
- Supporting SMB Customers in the Cloud
- See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me: Digital Signage Fights to Be Noticed
- Interview with Matthew Keonig of RapidFire Tools on their new Detector solution
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: RAMBUS RDRAM
- Matt's Tech Pick: Fluke LinkRunner AT2000 Network Auto Tester
Join us this week for a special episode of ChannelPro Weekly! With Rich away on vacation, Matt and Cecilia pull out the big guns—author, blogger, and managed services expert Karl Palachuk joins us as a special guest! Karl is a channel succesful VAR/MSP with valuable insights to share, based on his decades of experience. This week we learn about Karl and some of his initiatives, discuss vendor vs. business events, partner program tips and tricks, and whether or not your feet are too small (it will make sense when you listen). Plus, an interview with Lenovo's Chris Frye kicks off a discussion about millennials and if/how they may affect business and the solutions you provide. All this and more! Listen and subscribe today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 012
Title: Don't Touch the Feet
Duration: 1:22:26
File size: 75.4MB
Regulars: Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Special Guest: Karl Palachuk
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Karl, listeners. Listeners, Karl.
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- A balanced diet - vendor vs. business focused events.
- Partner Program Tips and Tricks
- Your Feet Are Too Small!
- Interview with Chris Frye of Lenovo
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- Let's talk millennials
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: S3 Virge/GX 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator
- Matt's Tech Pick: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition
Links to Karl's Site and Resources:
- Website: http://www.smallbizthoughts.com/
- Books: http://www.smbbooks.com/category-s/1814.htm
Cecilia, Rich, and Matt have a jam-packed episode 11 of ChannelPro Weekly in store for you! HPE cuts out another huge chunk of its business and merges it with CSC, the team discusses designer cyber threats, paying it forward with "social IT", and a big announcement from Lenovo and Nutanix on the new HX 2000 hyperconverged solution for SMBs. Plus, Rich sits down with John Zanni of Acronis to talk backup and data protection, and Matt's got brand new museum and hardware picks for you. All this and more! Listen now, and don't forget to download and subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly!
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Show Information: Episode #: 011
Title: Bad Guys on the Punch Clock
Duration: 1:07:55
File size: 62.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- HPE sells services business
- Designer Cyber Threats on the Upswing
- Paying It Forward: 'Social IT'
- Lenovo and Nutanix Unveil New HX 2000 Hyperconverged Solution for SMBs
- Interview with John Zanni of Acronis on backup vs. data protection
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Samsung SGH-I917 Focus
- Matt's Tech Pick: HPE ProLiant EC200a Managed Hybrid Server
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
Strike up the band and let loose the fireworks! The ChannelPro Weekly Podcast has hit the double digits with episode 10! This week the team celebrates by discussing Matt's article on the dangers of cloud powered hardware and Gartner's take on profit opportunities for PC vendors. In part 2, dive into some cabling nightmares that will haunt your dreams, Rich's lunch date with Skykick, and a great interview with Aldo Spensieri and Sarah Henderson of Clover Imaging Group on how MSPs can get into managed print. We finish with our end of show regular features, like Where's Joel, Matt's Museum and Tech Picks, and our look at the week ahead!
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Show Information: Episode #: 010
Title: Meatballs in the Data Center
Duration: 1:24:41
File size: 77.4MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- The Dangers of Cloud Powered Hardware
- Gartner Says Profit Opportunities Exist for PC Vendors
- 13 Cabling Messes That Will Haunt Your Dreams
- Rich's lunch with Skykick
- Interview with Aldo Spensieri and Sarah Henderson of Clover Imaging Group on how MSPs can get into managed print.
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- Another Matt analogy gone wrong
- Last episode's poll results
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Motorola Dynatac
- Matt's Tech Pick: Startech.com SV211HDUA HDMI KVM
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
Welcome one and all to ChannelPro Weekly Episode #9, the very last of our "single digit" episodes. We're steamrolling our way to #10 with an extra-extended edition, with Matt, Cecilia, and Rich talking the latest happenings from Lenovo's Accellerate 2016 partner conference; saying hello to "physicalization"; program news from Spiceworks, Sophos, and Blackberry (yes, the company still exists); as well as the 2016 ChannelPro 20/20 Visionaries list that just hit the wires. Also, Rich speaks with Nick Heddy, VP of Sales at Pax8, on working with smaller cloud marketplaces vs. the big boys. Matt's got his museum and hardware picks, Rich fills us in on the week ahead, and much more. Listen to ChannelPro Weekly and don't forget to subscribe!
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Show Information: Episode #: 009
Title: Pressing the 'BS' Key
Duration: 1:34:23
File size: 86.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Lenovo Accelerate 2016
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- Lenovo Launches New N23 and N42 Laptops Geared for K-12 - Hands On
- Say hello to "physicalization"… (http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/3315817)
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- OpenStack Vendor ZeroStack Introduces Global Partner Program
- Partner Program News:
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- Spiceworks Adds New Member Benefits
- Sophos Launches MSP Partner Program
- BlackBerry Revamps Partner Program
- Poll: Are you selling Blackberry solutions or using any yourself?
- Introducing the 2016 ChannelPro 20/20 Visionaries
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- Visionary Moments
- Interview with Nick Heddy, VP of Sales at Pax8, on working with smaller cloud marketplaces versus the big ones.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Sharp YO-500 Electronic Organizer
- Matt's Tech Pick: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Wireless Mouse
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly episode 8 has arrived! Join a very tired Cecilia, Rich, and Matt, not a day after the ChannelPro SMB Forum event Anaheim wrapped, for a fascinating discussion on Intel's latest announcement that it's dropping some smartphone and tablet processor efforts, next-generation security, Windows 10, as well as highlights from the ChannelPro SMB Forum in Anaheim. Also, the team discusses common marketing pitfalls, which leads right into a great interview with Devin Chase, VP of JoomConnect. As always, we check in the whereabouts of JoelZ and find out what Matt's museum and hardware picks are. All this and more! Subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly today so you won't miss a single minute!
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Show Information: Episode #: 008
Title: Those Delicious Electronics
Duration: 1:20:08
File size: 73.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro SMB Forum 2016: Anaheim - Highlights and recap. (Join us at an upcoming event! Click here for more information.)
- Intel drops out of smartphone/tablet processors
- Next-Generation Security: What You Need to Know
- Windows 10 Hits 300 Million Active Devices, Free Upgrade Still Ends July 29 – Preemptive Upgrade for smaller clients?
- 5 Common Marketing Pitfalls to Avoid
- Interview with Devin Chase, VP of Sales at JoomConnect, on outsourced marketing services for MSPs.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: Intel i486 DX2 50/66
- Matt's Tech Pick: ViewSonic VP2780-4K
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
It's here! ChannelPro Weekly episode 7 is here to provide a little food for thought - just don't feed it to the computers. Join Cecilia, Rich, and Matt as they discuss a variety of topics, like next week's ChannelPro Forum in Anaheim, why you need to be your customer's cybersecurity "Educator-in-Chief," a new case study from Scribe, and Form Factor Zombies. Also, Rich's recent thoughts surrounding RMM brought about an insightful discussion, while an interview with Zafar Khan from RPost led to an interesting back-and-forth regarding complexity in regulated industry. As always, we check in the whereabouts of JoelZ, and Matt does his first museum pick along with his weekly hardware pick. All this and more! Subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly today so you won't miss a single minute!
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Show Information: Episode #: 007
Title: Don't Feed the Computers
Duration: 1:13:14
File size: 67MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro SMB Forum 2016: Anaheim - Session previews and information. (Join us! Click here for more information)
- New posts from the Eaton Partner Summit
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- Eaton’s Strategy Emphasizes Two Vendor Rarities: Humility and Simplicity
- Six Surprising Predictions from Eaton's Herve Tardy
- Your Role as Cybersecurity Educator-in-Chief
- Case study: Colorado Improves Access to Quality Early Care and Education with Scribe iPaaS
- Form-Factor Zombies
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RMM Inflection point
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Interview with Zafar Khan, CEO of RPost, on their email security, tracking, and auditing solution for companies that need to be extra careful.
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- The madness of stacking complexity in regulated industries.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Museum Pick: iomega Zip 100 disk drive
- Matt's Tech Pick: Corsair Flash Voyager GTX USB 3.0 256 GB
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
Rich, Cecilia, and Matt are back with Episode #6 of ChannelPro Weekly! Rich managed to stop in at Eaton's Partner Summit and SMB TechFest, and even though there's some disagreement over whether or not electricity and power is sexy, there are a lot of interesting takeaways from the event. In other news, we discuss Intel's announcement of layoffs in conjunction with continuing shifts in its business strategy, and a callout to long-time friend Shannon Mayer who recently landed a VP role at The ASCII Group. Naturally, digital signage is evolving to customer engagement, and there's a fascinating discussion around what opportunities that means for business and potential security risks worth thinking about. Plus, Rich interviews Hank Humphreys from Dropbox on the company's recent alliance with Ingram Micro and its channel offering. All this and more. Subscribe and listen now!
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Show Information: Episode #: 006
Title: That Squishy Mid-Market
Duration: 1:07:58
File size: 62MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Eaton Partner Summit
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- Six Surprising Predictions from Eaton's Herve Tardy
- The ASCII Group Appoints Shannon Mayer as Vice President of Channel Development
- Intel Announces Major Layoffs in Conjunction with Shift to New Business Strategy
- Talking Back to Digital Signage
- Interview: Hank Humphreys of Dropbox Business on the company's recent alliance announcement with Ingram Micro (http://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-adds-dropbox-business...) and why channel partners should partner with Dropbox for file sync and share services.
- May Issue Teaser
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- 20/20 Visionaries
- The Dangers of Cloud Powered Hardware
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Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick: Linksys LAPAC1750 Dual-Band Access Point
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
Four distributor conferences, major news from Microsoft and HPE...This was an action packed week if there's ever been one. Rich attended not one, but TWO Arizona area events: Ingram Micro's Cloud Summit and Tech Data's TechSelect, while Matt spent time with Synnex at the Varnex Spring 2016 Conference in Dallas. Suffice it to say, there is a lot to talk about, and the team breaks down key highlights and shares a few interesting stories coming out of these events. HPE ships a hyperconverged SMB solution, while Microsoft announces Project Maderia and quietly announces the cancellation of many MPN competencies. Also, Rich talks with Brian Davis from Tech Data in a special interview. All of this and more! Subsribe to ChannelPro Weekly!
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Show Information: Episode #: 005
Title: Distributor Intimacy
Duration: 1:07:03
File size: 61.2MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Creating a Corporate Culture
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- Audio highlight: Stan Slap talks corporate culture at Varnex 2016
- Tech Data TechSelect Spring Conference recap
- Varnex 2016 Spring Converance recap
- Ingram Micro Cloud Summit
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- Introduction of Project Medeira
- Microsoft cancels 18 MPN competencies
- Interview with Brian Davis, Tech Data, on the distributors top priorities for 2016 and cloud service opportunities for channel partners.
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HPE ships hyperconverged SMB solution
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Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick: HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Tablet
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
Well, maybe it's more like we can't live without you! It was hard taking a week off due to vacation, but Episode #004 of ChannelPro Weekly is finally here! A lot has happened in the last two weeks, including two big events from Intel and Microsoft. Join us as we break down Intel's Solution Summit in Orlando and talk about some of the things Rich got to see while he was there, including some new NUCs, Compute Sticks, and SSDs. We also discuss some of the highlights from Microsoft's Build conference, like Hololens, what happens when you let the Internet loose on a learning AI construct, and a bit of overlooked (but important) news around a new Microsoft Support offering for partners. We break down news that Datto is looking to disrupt the file sync and share market, but what are they really disrupting? Also, Rich interviews Clark Peterson from Vonage... not a name you normally think about when it comes to the channel, is it? All this and much more! Listen and subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly today!
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Show Information: Episode #: 004
Title: Admit It... You Can't Live Without Us
Duration: 1:04:49
File size: 59.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Intel Solution Summit break down
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- New products! New CPUs, SSDs, Internet of things, and more!
- Geek out! M3 and M5 compute sticks - who and what are they for?
- Skull Canyon NUC - the extra face plate.
- Build 2016 break down
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- Xamarin talk - Microsoft makes it part of Visual Studio.
- Hololens Developer Edition now shipping to devs
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- When and what will see for business?
- Poll: How long will it be until we see Hololens applications in business? - VOTE NOW!
- Windows 10 Anniversay edition
- Botty McBotface: What happens when the internet trains a learning AI
- Kinlaw on ‘One Lenovo’: Mission Accomplished - System X now 'officially' in the fold.
- Microsoft brings out an advanced cloud support offering for partners.
- Datto Takes Disruptive Aim at the File Sync and Share Market
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- What is it, and what are they really disrupting?
- Interview with Clark Peterson, president of Vonage for Business, on the opportunity Vonage for Business represents for channel partners.
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick: EVGA SC17 - It's new gaming laptop ready for pre-order
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
ChannelPro Weekly Episode #003 is here! It's a jam-packed show this week as Cecilia, Rich, and Matt sit down and discuss everything from Apple news, to AVG, to HIPAA audits (if you have clients in healthcare, this episode is a must listen!). Matt returns from the CompTIA 2016 Annual Members Meeting with a lot to talk about, as well as a thought-provoking interview with CompTIA's Sr. Vice President Nancy Hammervik. Rich also sits down with Dan Wensley of Passportal to discuss the challenges of password management for MSPs. And believe it or not, that's not all! Don't forget to subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly at http://www.channelpronetwork.com/rss/cpw or in the iTunes store.
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Show Information: Episode #: 003
Title: HIPAA... Here Come the Feds!
Duration: 1:13:44
File size: 67.3MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- CompTIA 2016 AMM
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- Online Help Desk News
- Channel Standards Program
- Interview: Nancy Hammervik
- AVG's Latest Partner and Product Changes | AVG Enhances Partner and Product Offerings
- HIPAA phase 2 audits get underway
- Apple Event Discussion:
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- iPad Pro 9.7"
- iPhone SE
- R.I.P. Andy Grove
- Interview: Dan Wensley, Passportal
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- Podcast Poll: Do you offer a password solution to your clients?
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
With the first nerve-wracking episode behind us, we move in to episode 002 a little more comfortable, and with vastly better sound quality. This week, join Matt, Rich, and Cecilia for some good ol' fashioned ChannelPro discussion on AWS' 10th birthday, a few thought-provoking questions from Rich coming out of the Channel Partners show, Intel's new Skull Trail Nuc, a great interview with Tim Conkle from Cytracom, and much more!
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Show Information: Episode #: 002
Title: Plebes on the Vanguard
Duration: 53:01
File size: 49.6MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- ChannelPro SMB Magazine April Preview
- March Digital Issue online now!
- AWS Turns 10
- Occasioned by the Channel Partners show:
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- Big-time telco carriers: Partners or competitors?
- Master Agent Model: Take the ChannelPro Podcast Poll!
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- Why hasn't the Master/Agent model caught on with channel pros?
- Intel Debuts Skull Trail NUC at GDC
- Linksys Adds Clustering to Business Class Access Points
- Interview: Tim Conkle - Cytracom
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview
We've been wanting to get a podcast started for some time, and we've finally thrown caution to the wind! Welcome to episode #1 of the ChannelPro Weekly Podcast - a weekly audio program for channel professionals, focusing on topics of interest as related to the recent week in news, as well as other information, guest interviews, and more. Click the link below to give it a listen.
We'll fully admit that Episode 001 is a little rough around the edges, particularly in the audio quality department. We'll get that fixed for the next episode. Otherwise, we'd love to hear your feedback - send us an email at podcast@channelpronetwork.com with your thoughts and suggestions.
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Show Information: Episode #: 001
Title: Is This Thing On?
Duration: 1:00:52
File size: 57.1MB
Regulars: Rich Freeman - Senior News Editor, Cecilia Galvin - Editor in Chief, Matt Whitlock - Technology Editor
Topics and Related Links Mentioned:
- Meet the ChannelPro Editors
- ChannelPro SMB Forum Dallas Wrap Up
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- Images from Dallas
- Learn more about our Anaheim event in May.
- ITEX - Managed print event
- HP's “Spring ’16 Business Printing lineup"
- Sophos Security Interview Teaser
- SQL Server on Linux
- Spiceworks Survey
- 8 High-Tech Ways to Tackle Your Most-Loathed Chores
- Interview with Jon Senger, CTO, Vertiscale
- Where's Joel?
- Matt's Tech Pick
- ICYMI/What’s Up This Week preview