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Just like your managed services let your clients focus on their core responsibilities without worrying about their technology, Cloud services for MSPs lets IT providers deliver cloud services without the worries. That’s because we do the heavy lifting behind the scenes. Our MSP partners offer cloud infrastructures that deliver value to their clients. They benefit from selling cloud services without all the worries that typically come with it. That’s because Cloud services For MSPs is their true partner in every sense.

I remember years ago when I was just starting my business that one of my mentors, a seasoned business professional who was well known across Northwest Ohio, taught me a very valuable lesson. “Jeanne,” he said, “You’ll be more successful and win more clients when you keep your ears open and your mouth shut.” That one statement has guided me throughout the years. Yes–picture that, me… mouth shut, ears open. 2019 started off with another reminder of just how important it is to listen to our clients and let them tell us what they care about. Our company belongs to an industry peer group, and in January we had a chance to, once again, connect with these like-minded professionals for two days of intense learning and fellowship.

Our January 2019 “Soar to Success” article was recently released, and we’re already getting a great response. That’s because MSPs have realized how important the Cloud is to their clients’ businesses. They’re looking for ways to communicate this so business leaders get onboard with the cloud solutions they provide. Here’s what we said in our article that’s helping MSP businesses move companies to the Cloud. Feel free to share it with your clients so they understand how the Cloud computing solutions you provide will help them soar to success!

Cloud Services For MSPs has learned many valuable lessons with business relationships, and we’ve had our share of tag team partners over the years. We want to be your trusted championship partner and win the belts together for everyone involved – you, your clients and us.

Cloud Services for MSPs offers cloud technology solutions to other managed care providers and partners, including everything from hosted desktops to hosted telephony to infrastructure services. Many people have never known the time when homes needed an encyclopedia so residents could have access to basic information about many topics. In the past, someone was always saying, “I can’t quite remember that, but it’s on the tip of my tongue.” Nowadays, any time someone wants to know the answer to a question or wants to send a message asking about something important, it’s easy to use a computer or even a smartphone to collect any information needed. In some ways, as the possibilities have increased, the world has gotten smaller.

Every once in a while, I enjoy hopping on a cruise ship and taking a trip to an exotic Caribbean Island. I relax for a few days, basking in the sun with my favorite refreshment while watching the clouds overhead sail by. This got me thinking… Is it finally smooth sailing ahead for the Cloud? The winds are light, the sun is shining and the Cloud, (no worries here), all forecast smooth sailing. There are still businesses out there that are afraid to use the Cloud. If any of these are your clients, you must address their concerns.

When providing cloud services, security should be at the forefront of your concerns. Cloud security requires a collaborative effort between CSPs and MSPs. You must ensure that the cloud infrastructure is secure and that data remains protected at all times. This means determining who controls the various components of the cloud infrastructure and how security measures are applied. Before we list the ten questions, it’s important to understand who is responsible for cloud security. The cloud provider must ensure services are reliable, available and secure.

Cloud computing and cloud services are now “the norm” when it comes to business computing. Yet, many organizations have not fully embraced the Cloud. They may be missing out on opportunities to capitalize on the new wave of computing. Let’s dust off the past year and look to the clouds for 2019. Each January we pause to take inventory on the past year and look forward to the upcoming year. January is a rebirth in a way, and time to put the last year behind us, learn from our successes and failures and start 2019 off on the right foot. Every year I pause at 11:59 pm on December 31st to reflect on the past years just before the ball drops at Times Square in New York City. It’s time for a quick moment for reflection on life, take a deep breath, and get ready to jump into the New Year.

Remember those long family drives? Remember when we were kids? “Daddy, are we there yet?” I remember driving across the country on those long family vacations in the backseat of our family car, anxiously waiting, sometimes impatiently, to get there. Now, I ask myself, are we there yet with the Cloud? The Cloud has taken huge steps forward over the past several years. Just like the vision President Eisenhower had for the interstate road system that connected city to city and allowed the flow of commerce across the country, today the Internet is our interstate. And commerce flows faster than ever before and touches all corners of the globe.

As New Year’s Eve approaches, it’s time to remember its other name: Make Up Your Mind Day. As the last day of the business year for most companies, it’s also a vital point for putting your plans for the next year into action. Unfortunately, creating a business technology strategy can be a complicated process for many IT professionals. Which way will your company go in the new year? December 31 is Make Up Your Mind Day.  So have you made up your mind regarding your 2019 technology plan? Here are a few ideas to keep in mind as you work on developing your business technology plan for 2019.