Ravi Ramharak 
In the IT world, tech certifications are essentially your chip in the game. The more chips, or tech certifications, you earn, the stronger and more rounded your skillset becomes, making you more in demand to those looking to hire. “Tech certificates are as important to getting you started on your career as they are once … Read more
No matter how passionate a business owner might be or successful it is at supporting its customers, there may come a time in the lifecycle of a business that the business owner may look to sell. This transition is happening more and more in the managed services provider (MSP) world. In 2021, more than 718 … Read more
As an IT professional, you have good reason to worry about Ransomware attacks. They don’t discriminate, victimizing organizations of all kinds – public and private, and in every industry. If you don’t already know a victim, you probably will. Cognyte research indicates that there were as many ransomware attacks in the first half of 2021, … Read more
Cyber attacks don’t just happen to the big players like governments and multi-national corporations. Small- and mid-sized businesses are also vulnerable to cyber threats. And sadly, these smaller companies usually have fewer resources and less defences available to them. Cybercrime is big business, and these criminals often target mid-sized businesses as they assume they do … Read more
When it comes to growing a successful managed services provider (MSP) business, it isn’t all just about the latest and greatest technology or growing sales. It’s also important as a business owner to take the extra step to ensure employees are happy and healthy. While there are many aspects to consider when promoting employee wellbeing, … Read more
What exactly is a Managed Service Provider? Not every company can afford to have their own IT team so they will turn to a MSP for support. Essentially, a managed service provider (MSP) is an outsourced contractor who remotely manages IT services. These services could include network, security, infrastructure and application support. The MSP assumes … Read more
TORONTO, ON — September 28, 2021 — MSP Corp Investments Inc. a platform of entrepreneurial managed services provider (MSP) operators, has closed on a $35 million growth capital transaction led by BDC Capital’s Growth Equity Partners – Fund II with senior lending participation from CIBC. The capital will be used to accelerate MSP Corp’s acquisitions … Read more
Looking at Alternatives to 3-2-1 In the world of computer backup plans, the standard has long been 3-2-1, which is having three copies of data on two different media with one copy stored off-site. That seems like a good plan, in principle, but with more and more ransomware attacks taking place, it’s a good time … Read more
Regardless of whether you’re an entrepreneur who started their MSP business with a solid plan and definite growth targets and goals, or if your business has simply grown organically without any real thought as to what your end goal will be, it’s important to have an exit strategy in place… because you never know what … Read more
You’ve already decided to sell your MSP business. What is someone willing to pay for it? There are a number of factors that influence the value of your business to potential buyers. One is what is their need for your business. Is their purchase financially motivated? Or is it a strategic decision? Financially-motivated buyers will…