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The many benefits of multi-cloud show that client adoption of multiple cloud platforms offered by hyperscalers like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud is not merely a trend born of pandemic necessity. Huge enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) alike have flocked to adopt multiple cloud solutions to safeguard against downtime, shop for more competitive services by partnering with more than one provider and scale solutions based on the individual business unit need. In fact, Channel Futures reports that 73% percent of organizations surveyed currently utilize two or more public cloud providers. 

Managed cloud services and cybersecurity have become increasingly important elements in the daily workload of managed service providers (MSPs), mainly thanks to the remote work revolution spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.  

Amid the uncertainty brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, some industry observers have been encouraging managed service providers (MSPs) to diversify their offerings across multiple industries to reduce business risks and make sure they can stay afloat in times of economic volatility. 

In the age of digital transformation and cloud proliferation, managed service providers (MSPs) face an entirely reshaped IT software industry. Years of change have occurred in a matter of months—from the exponential growth of subscription-based models to the shift in B2B buyer expectations—and MSPs are being forced to evolve faster than ever before. 

From remote work to digital transformation, the amount of change that has occurred in just a few years is stunning. And it’s not over yet. For partners in the channel, the coming new year looks unlikely to bring any respite from evolution. 

There is a new code concern that has emerged in the MSP world, and it has many software vendors and IT service providers scrambling. 

Those of us who have been in the channel industry for a period of time have seen a number of changes: acquisitions, opened and closed warehouses, new cloud technologies and the move from value-added to managed services. The industry is continuously making bets on technology partners to live up to tomorrow’s opportunities and build a tide that drives the next wave of innovation. Changes in our industry are inevitable and we recently welcomed our newest change to the industry—remote work.

AWS re:Invent, the major global cloud conference from Amazon Web Services (AWS), was held virtually and in-person in Las Vegas from November 29 to December 3. It was the 10^th edition of re:Invent and the first one with AWS’ new CEO Adam Selipsky at the helm.

Growth is the prime objective of businesses. The consequence of growth, however, is that it brings complexity that must be consciously and consistently managed. Overseeing expansion and ensuring the cost of complexity doesn’t erode profits or lead to revenue leakage is key to achieving the maximum for your organization.

The problem is that this is easier said than done. Historically, managing growth has not been a strength for software companies, and the potential for inefficiencies is only heightened by the accelerated digital transformation of today.

Cybercrime is forecast to cost the world $6 trillion¹ by the end of 2021, with this figure expected to climb to $10 trillion² by 2025, mainly due to increased levels of connectivity, reliance on technology, cybersecurity risks driven by remote work, an influx of cybercriminals and gaps in physical and information security.

Small and medium-sized businesses are the target of almost 50%³ of all cyberattacks. And because many of them use managed services providers (MSPs) to remotely manage their business operations, MSPs have become an attractive target for cyber criminals too. This should ring alarm bells for MSPs because their vulnerability would leave the businesses they support exposed to data breaches.Small and medium-sized businesses are the targeSmall and medium-sized businesses are the target of almost 50% of all cyberattacks. And because many of them use managed services providers (MSPs) to remotely manage their business operations, MSPs have become an attractive target for cyber criminals too. This should ring alarm bells for MSPs because their vulnerability would leave the businesses they support exposed to data breaches.Small and medium-sized businesses are the target of almost 50% of all cyberattacks. And because many of them use managed services providers (MSPs) to remotely manage their business operations, MSPs have become an attractive target for cyber criminals too. This should ring alarm bells for MSPs because their vulnerability would leave the businesses they support exposed to data breaches.Small and medium-sized businesses are the target of almost 50% of all cyberattacks. And because many of them use managed services providers (MSPs) to remotely manage their business operations, MSPs have become an attractive target for cyber criminals too. This should ring alarm bells for MSPs because their vulnerability would leave the businesses they support exposed to data breaches. almost 50% of all cyberattacks. And because many of them use managed services providers (MSPs) to remotely manage their business operations, MSPs have become an attractive target for cybercriminals too. This should ring alarm bells for MSPs because their vulnerability would leave the businesses they support exposed to data breaches.