ChannelPro editors select Oli Thordarson, founder and CEO of Alvaka Networks, as the winner of the yearly honor for MSPs and VARs who have shared especially powerful peer-to-peer business advice.

Mmmm, nothing beats the intoxicating aroma of good salesmanship. Listen to Matt, Rich, guest host Lisa Shorr (of Secure Future Tech Solutions and Shorr Success) speak with sales expert Keith Lubner (of Sales Gravy), and you’ll see what we mean.

Erick and Rich see sales potential in ID Agent offering its security training solution standalone, wisdom in using regular communication to avoid the “Great Resignation,” and horror in a real-life version of Weekend at Bernie’s.

A program of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, the academy offers hands-on MSP training plus myriad skills and certification courses to help participants overcome barriers to employment.

This Expert Guide includes some tips on avoiding phishing attacks, a look at why new approaches to cybersecurity are required, what to know about cyber insurance market changes, and how to implement zero trust for IoT. In addition, a channel pro in the trenches shares how to get clients on board with
security best practices.

Happy 200! Hard to believe it, but this is episode 200 of the 5 Minute Roundup. To mark the occasion, Erick and Rich discuss the single biggest change in the channel in the four years they’ve been on the air. Plus a real estate listing with four toilets. In one bathroom.

Purchasing London-based Continuity Marketing will help Marketopia deepen its digital lead generation capabilities and expand its reach across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, according to CMO Andra Hedden (pictured).

Tech Rage IT’s focus on employee engagement and success delivers a great customer experience, which drives growth.

As I sit at my kitchen table—I needed a change of scenery from my desk—I have three employees out sick with COVID and two are awaiting test results (and thus quarantining). Two-thirds of our employees have been infected, and my MSP’s experience over the past two years is becoming the global norm. I am praying […]

Back after a holiday break, Erick and Rich sift through Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience, urge you to get cyberinsurance for anyone (including you) who doesn’t have it, and scratch their heads at scientists who taught goldfish to drive.