MSP White Papers

1. Security Tips For Protecting Your Backup Servers 2/1/2021

   The rapid rise of malware attacks in the past few years has brought to the attention of administrators and C-level roles alike the increased risk businesses face today regarding data loss, crippling production delays, and harmful reputation hits. Not only is the frequency of malware on the rise, but the ever-changing complexity or polymorphic characteristics of malware creates a huge hurdle for detection to find and isolate.

2. Business Opportunities In Emerging Technologies: AI 4/20/2020

   Members of CompTIA’s Emerging Technology Community annually produce a list of Top 10 Emerging Technologies that highlights the products and services that offer the most near-term business opportuni- ty for the IT channel and those working in the business of technology. 

3. Tech Town Index 2020 12/3/2020

   The best places for IT pros to live and work.

4. Top 20 Best Tech Cities For IT Jobs 1/30/2020

   The CompTIA Tech Town Index illustrates that IT pros are in demand and have nearly endless options when choosing where to live and work. With overall cost of living an essential to 82% of tech workers, and nearly two-thirds citing weather and commute times as important factors as well, the good news is that tech workers have the opportunity to write their own stories.

5. The Ultimate Guide To On-Site Managed Services 2/24/2020

   Most day-to-day IT maintenance can now be done off-site. This gives MSPs enormous flexibility to serve more customers with fewer resources. That said, comprehensive service agreements often include break-fixes, hardware upgrades, and routine cleaning. Compared to remote IT management, these on-site services are often far less efficient.

6. Security Awareness Training: The ROI For End User Education 5/14/2018

   While any business that wants to stay afloat must regularly balance monetary costs against benefits, it is especially important for smaller businesses with more limited budgets to thoroughly vet their return on investment (ROI) before purchasing a new product or service. And, depending on budget constraints, many decisions must be made with potential risk in mind. For example, if the likelihood that a business would need a very specific type of costly insurance is extremely low, then there’s no point in wasting time or resources on that insurance, right?

7. Size Does Matter: Small Businesses And Cybersecurity 9/18/2019

   Small businesses are part of the UK’s economic lifeblood. SMBs account for at least 99.5% of businesses in every main industry sector and we need to support and protect them in this challenging climate. Technology is key to helping small businesses grow, reach new customers and thrive. But digital technologies can present challenges and difficulties for any business, the top one is cybersecurity issues.

8. How To Mitigate And Manage Field Service Risks 4/15/2021

   Risks are an unavoidable part of field services work. Workers can get injured onsite. Equipment can be damaged. Projects don’t always get completed properly. You can’t eliminate workplace risks, but you can manage them. That’s why a proactive strategy makes it easier to identify common risks and take steps to mitigate negative effects. On-demand labor platforms like Field Nation have many advantages over hiring contract technicians on your own. Here are several ways Field Nation can help you manage risks.

9. Debunking The Top Five Myths About Ransomware And SMBs 9/14/2020

   SMBs have limited time and IT resources, and a lot on their plates – especially when it comes to cybersecurity. Unfortunately, SMBs have become the biggest target for ransomware attacks, and they need to face the harsh truth that ransomware can wreak havoc with data, budget and reputation. 

10. IT Industry Outlook 2021: Rebuilding For The Future 2/3/2021

    It didn’t take long for the optimism of a new decade to wear off. By the end of Q1 2020, companies everywhere were reeling as they reckoned with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly, the impact of the virus was too much for many firms, leaving millions of workers unemployed and driving thousands of businesses to close their doors. Those companies that stayed afloat had to act quickly in order to enable their remote workforce and maintain operations.