The Datto team experienced déjà vu this month, remembering the famous scene in Jaws when Roy Scheider declared the need for a bigger boat. Not because Datto felt threatened by a motorized Great White (thank goodness) but because we simply needed more room for all the attendees at the annual conference!
The BDR market is anticipated to grow 15 to 20 percent per annum over the next five years, and research shows that businesses want a hybrid-based backup solution because it provides greater peace of mind.
In any business relationship, particularly in the BDR and business continuity space, trust is the most critical component. When the goal of your product and solution is to save the files and systems of someone’s business and livelihood, part of the message is Trust.
Many of us check Wikipedia from time to time for quick information. But for the rock solid intelligence that you need to run your business, industry conferences are invaluable. Datto is holding its first, and there’s a discount available for MSPmentor readers. Check out the details here.
The image-based backup vs. file-based backup debate is over, as far as effective backup and disaster recovery is concerned. The clear winner is image, and here are five reasons why.
In Sales and Marketing the term “perception vs. reality” is thrown around as quickly as a hot potato. The challenge to be successful, however, is to make sure that these two are not mutually exclusive. When you deliver both, you’re delivering the best option for your partners and customers. When the two come together, it’s a powerful thing.
Even if you run and manage a MSP by yourself or with just a small team, there are still many ways you can market your company’s services with a small amount of time and money. Here are three that don’t take much time and can help you mark your company’s services for very little cost.
An MSP provides server, network and specialized applications to end users and organizations. And as you know, a key advantage of offering services is the ability to set up a recurring revenue model with clients.
Once the decision has been made to include a backup, disaster recovery (BDR) and intelligent business continuity solution in your portfolio, how do you choose the vendor that best meets your needs? The first qualifier should be based on the vendor’s dedication to the c
“I can still hear you sayin’ … you would never break the chain.” Ok, I’m either totally dating myself, or you’re starting to sing Fleetwood Mac’s “
World Backup Day is March 31. An important day, no doubt, but I wonder how the Easter Bunny feels about it. Recurring revenue is the model preferred by most managed service providers (MSPs). However, how do you best grow the business you already have? It’s great to have the recurring re March 3 – 9, 2013 is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( Though many tornadoes have already occurred this year, March is the official start of tornado season. Which brings to mind two popular films—the iconic “Wizard of Oz” (1939) and the more recent “Twister” (1996). At the end of 2012, Datto polled partners to find out what SMBs are backing up. Here’s a look at the current state of the IT infrastructures at small business. We can all learn something from each other. Everybody has something to teach. And chances are that we each have something new we can learn. That's not just true with individuals. It's also true with businesses. And it's also true with whole industries. Many people may think offering discounts, free services or other monetary incentives will keep their customers happy. The truth is that it takes a who Riddle me this: What is the 100+ year-old invention that sits on your desk, that you are probably not using enough? You’ve probably guessed from the title of this Employee satisfaction is not always easy to gauge. One of the toughest jobs IT management faces today is the issue of how to hire the right talent at the right price, and ho The technology world tends to move at a lightning fast pace. Companies, products and services are constantly evolving and shifting
World Backup Day Heralds Arrival of Spring, Easter Bunny
MSP Revenue Stream: Trust
Be a Force of Nature
Tornadoes, Backup and Disaster Recovery, Oh My!
An Inside Look at the State of Servers and Software: 2012
Four Reasons Why the IT Channel Rocks
3 Keys to Customer Retention
Pick Up The Phone
Pay Your Employees with Pizza
Portal Power
