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Kaseya VSA Cyberattack: A Statement on Solidarity from N-able CSO Dave MacKinnon

The recent Kaseya VSA cyberattack is an important reminder of how security works best when we approach it as a community. The adversarial pivot to supply chain-based attacks for delivering ransomware underscore the role we all must play in helping to keep each other protected.

3 ways Managed Services Providers can offer more value

For many businesses, using a Managed Services Provider (MSP) makes sense, particularly when it comes to database management, monitoring and security. They can control costs while still having access to expert resources, and dial up or down the service as required. It’s perhaps no surprise then that 47% of people surveyed in the Channel Futures 2020 MSP 501 Report identified professional services as a growth area, 51% identified enhanced network monitoring, and 85% identified security services.

Hardening N-able RMM

When security is done well it’s not always convenient. Advanced security can sometimes even mean minor inconveniences to MSPs and their employees. But the rise in ransomware attacks requires improved security measures and harder environments, making small inconveniences worth it in the long run. In this blog I’ll look at some options for how you can harden your N-able™ RMM dashboard.

Tech Trends Shaping the Business World in 2021

Wondering what the latest tech trends are in the business world? There are always new tech trends emerging in the business world, and it is important for owners to be aware of what these are so that they can utilize them and stay current. Of course, these are unique times, which has led to a number of tech trends emerging over the last year or so that have helped businesses manage during COVID-19. So, if you want to know what the latest tech trends are and how they can help your business right now, keep reading to find out more.

Gain peace of mind and leave backup complexity behind

Fast, reliable recovery is the whole reason we do backups in the first place. But the complexity of managing multiple backup products, juggling ever-growing local storage, keeping backup chains error free, and coordinating off-site backup storage can have a negative impact on the reliability that brings peace of mind. The more staff, people, and vendors are involved, the less likely your process will be consistent and error-free.

How Martello Helps Managed Service Providers

It’s no secret that the modern era in which we live and work must fulfill an ever-increasing demand for digital transformation, especially when it comes to business. Microsoft Teams’ growth over the past year has been exponential, and while many companies rely on Microsoft 365 for their business continuity, very few of them have the tools to manage and support these services internally.

A Guide to Quarterly Business Reviews for MSP

Small businesses face many operational challenges, one of which is effectively managing client relationships. When burdened with tasks like closing deals and maximizing profits, customer’s strategic requirements are often overlooked. MSP Managed Service Providers should consider themselves as business consultants and understand that long-term relationships are not built for selling products, but rather delivering solutions.