MSP News & Analysis for the week ending October 31, 2014

FBI Keynote Offers MSPs Business Development for 2015 and Beyond

Last week’s MSPWorld keynote by FBI special agent Brent Watkins wasn’t just a behind the scenes look at the cyber security threats facing organizations today. The presentation was a roadmap for MSPs who were listening and paying attention to the unique business value they offer their customers.

MSP/Cloud Verify Program Adds Health Care and Banking Reporting

MSPs who are part of the MSP/Cloud Verify program can now add optional reporting addenda to their audit reports. The new report supplements focus on both health care and financial services in the US. Plans are currently under way to expand the types of reports available through the MSP/Cloud Verify program.

MSPWorld Cup Winners

We are very happy to announce the winners of the MSPWorld Cup awards.

Lenovo – Best Managed Services Solution

Rackspace – Best Cloud Solution

GreatAmerica Financial Services – MVP

Dell/CloudRunner – Best in Show

SilverSky To be Acquired by BAE Systems

The latest M&A activity in the managed services space involves longtime MSSP SilverSky announcing that it will be acquired by BAE Systems.

AVG Adds Identity as a Service for MSPs

AVG, who had it’s user conference this week in Arizona, announced a new Identity as a Service offering to its MSPs.

MSP Peer Dinner Announced for Australia

MSPs in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney are welcome to RSVP for our next series of Peer dinners in Australia this December. More information can be found at www.mspalliance.com/events