MSP Growth Exaggerated?

Canalys is doing some great work in analyzing managed services. Long overdue.

Disproportionate # of MSPs actually producing revenue.

Hardware/software influence (more on this in the next segment)

 

Do MSPs Impact Hardware Sales?

I recently saw someone promoting a webinar on the topic of MSPs increasing hardware sales, and it caught my eye. It's not a typical subject we see discussed these days, but it is still a relevant one.

Legacy role of MSPs and hardware

Modern day MSP and hardware Defensive (prevent encroachment by other MSPs)

HaaS

MSPs as hardware/software influencers

 

Co-Managed IT: Is it Possible?

I see a lot of websites promote co-managed services offerings. Given the sheer number of these offerings I assume that co-managed services is enjoying some measure of success these days. However, questions must be presented (and answered) before any MSP ought to proceed with a co-managed services offering.

Maturity of the client

Customer IT capabilitiesTechnical

Controls

Participation of client management

What does the agreement say?