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August 2023

Introducing N-ableMe: A New Platform to Empower our Partners

The launch of N-ableMe represents a significant milestone on our journey to ensure our Partners’ interactions with N-able are easy and efficient. We heard your call for simplicity, recognizing that navigating our expanse of resource locations was difficult and time-consuming, and we’ve been hard at work for the past 6 months to make it better.

Is It Worth Upgrading to Windows 11? Our Answer: It Depends!

At a recent event, I found myself talking to a lot of MSPs about patching and upgrading to Windows 11. So, I thought it would be a good idea to look at this subject in more depth in a blog. We tend to see our MSP partners and their SMB/SME customers fall into two distinct and opposing camps on this: Over the past six months, Microsoft has been making a huge push towards shifting everyone to Windows 11—even by force if necessary.

Driving Efficiency with N-central's Server Management Services

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, managed service providers (MSPs) require reliable server management solutions to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. At N-able, we specialize in delivering comprehensive server management services tailored specifically for MSPs. With a dedicated team of experienced professionals and cutting-edge technologies, we are committed to maximizing the efficiency of your N-central server.

The Power of Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)

As someone deeply immersed in the cybersecurity field for over 20 years, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ analysis on technology vendors, service providers, and their customers. Throughout my career, I have held various roles, including Global Head of Security Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery, CTO and Co-Founder of Trapezoid, Inc., and currently, Field CISO Americas at SentinelOne.

4 Reasons MSPs Should Be Using Cybersecurity Frameworks

Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, employing aggressive and ever-changing techniques to breach small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These attacks are on the rise, posing a significant threat to organizations that lack robust cybersecurity measures. Hackers are relentless in their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities in SMBs’ systems, often due to their comparatively weaker security infrastructure.

6 Best Practices for N-central Patch Setup Wizard

What’s this I hear you cry, “Not another blog about Patch Management, what’s there left to say?”; well a lot, actually. I recently just passed my eighth work anniversary with N-able, and over those eight years I’ve spent more time talking to partners and prospects about Patch Management than any other topic.

August MSP Growth Habit: Mastering the Art of Managing Time

This month’s MSP Growth Habit focuses on mastering the art of time management in order to help you grow your MSP and become more profitable. In speaking with MSPs over the years, there are three common concerns I hear when it comes to addressing their lack of revenue growth and profitability: Or my absolute favorite: This is the saddest statement of the three because you should never be too busy that your MSP has no interest in securing new clients or new business.