MSP Blog

MSP Sales & Marketing

Sep 18, 2020

How Big Are MSPs?

Andrew Burton

Generally speaking, when people in IT think “MSP”, they think of a relatively small business. However, according to our annual State of the MSP Report, many managed service providers (MSPs) are actually larger than you might expect.

Business Continuity MSP Sales & Marketing

Sep 14, 2020

Register Now For MSP Technology Day

Andrew Burton

Time is running out to register for MSP Technology Day: Business Continuity on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

The Shared Responsibility Model and the Importance of Cloud Backup

MSP Sales & Marketing Saas Protection

Sep 10, 2020

The Shared Responsibility Model and the Importance of Cloud Backup

Courtney Heinbach

Education is a key component of a managed service provider’s (MSP) role. Their client base, typically small and medium businesses (SMBs), often aren’t aware of IT trends, risks, policies, etc. As more businesses migrate their data and business operations to the cloud, one piece of education many MSPs are finding they need to iterate to their clients is the need for third-party backup.

Saas Protection

Sep 04, 2020

Datto MSP Technology Day: Selling SaaS Protection

Andrew Burton

The misconception that cloud-based applications don’t need backup still persists. So how do you sell it?

Comprehensive Ransomware Protection for MSPs

Business Continuity Ransomware

Sep 02, 2020

Comprehensive Ransomware Protection for MSPs

Christian Kane

Ransomware protection begins with end-user education, perimeter protection, and antivirus software. However, if a victim falls prey to a social engineering attack, they’re essentially opening the door for ransomware to enter a network.

The Top Five Ways to Make Your MSP Business Hard to Hack

Cybersecurity MSP Sales & Marketing

Sep 01, 2020

The Top Five Ways to Make Your MSP Business Hard to Hack

Annie Stroud

From phishing adware to man-in-the-middle attacks, cyber crime is showing no signs of slowing down. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) protecting your clients’ vital business data, cyber security is more important than ever.

9 Cyber Security Tips for MSPs to Bring to their Clients

Cybersecurity Ransomware

Aug 28, 2020

9 Cyber Security Tips for MSPs to Bring to their Clients

Chris Henderson

With ransomware attacks up 800% during the pandemic, cyber security measures have never been more important and more needed. The move to remote working environments as well as the vulnerability of global economies in crisis has created an open-season for cybercriminals. Here are nine tips you can share with clients to help them boost resilience to cyber attacks.

MSP Sales & Marketing Saas Protection

Aug 27, 2020

MSP Q&A: How SaaS Backup Sells

Courtney Heinbach

As cloud migrations continue to rise, business-critical cloud data backup continues to be a crucial offering for managed service providers (MSPs) and their small and medium business (SMB) clients. We met with Milan Rajkovic, Managing Director at Milan Industries based in Victoria, to discuss how he uses SaaS Protection to support his clients.

MSPs are Worth It: How to Show Clients Your Value

MSP Sales & Marketing

Aug 26, 2020

MSPs are Worth It: How to Show Clients Your Value

Courtney Heinbach

Datto’s marketing team interviewed Sitima Fowler, Founder and VP of Marketing at Iconic IT - a Rochester, NY based managed service provider (MSP) - and discussed tactics MSPs can use to boost revenue and sales by leveraging the value of their expertise. Here's a recap of her top tips.

Business Continuity

Aug 24, 2020

Datto MSP Technology Day: Business Continuity—September 16, 2020

Andrew Burton

Following on the success of our first MSP Technology Day, we are happy to announce that registration is now open for MSP Technology Day: Business Continuity.

MSP Sales & Marketing

Aug 17, 2020

How to Be a High-Growth MSP

Andrew Burton

As we move further into the second half of 2020, it’s hard to predict what may come next, but that shouldn’t stop managed service providers (MSPs) from finding ways to adapt and move forward.

Cybersecurity MSP Sales & Marketing

Aug 17, 2020

What is Ransomware?

Annie Stroud

As a managed service provider (MSP), you know that ransomware attacks are increasing daily. More and more businesses are being crippled by the devastating effects of these attacks and they are showing no signs of slowing down