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3 weeks ago | 
cacm.acm.org | Sam Greengard
Datacenters power the modern world. Nearly every aspect of modern life—from accessing social media and commerce sites to processing financial transactions and operating transportation networks—hinges on the computing power they provide. Yet, datacenters have drawbacks: they consume enormous amounts of energy, occupy vast expanses of land, and require large volumes of water for cooling. From an energy and sustainability perspective, they pose major challenges.
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4 weeks ago | 
channelpronetwork.com | Matt Whitlock |Jonathan Browning |Anjali Fluker |Sam Greengard
MSP Technology News HeadlinesSonicWall's next-gen network security solutions lead the headlines for this week, but there's also a lot of interesting technology news from all over the industry. From cybersecurity to career growth to partner program enhancements, you'll want to stay in the know. Ready for a quick rundown of this week's MSP news and partner program updates?
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4 weeks ago | 
channelpronetwork.com | Jonathan Browning |Anjali Fluker |Matt Whitlock |Sam Greengard
Businesses need strategic security guidance, but most can't afford a full-time CISO. That gap is where Cynomi and its MSP partners thrive. Cynomi's AI-powered platform combines built-in frameworks, automated assessments, compliance mapping, and tailored roadmaps. It gives MSPs a straightforward, scalable way to show real security leadership and it's getting noticed across the industry.
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4 weeks ago | 
cacm.acm.org | Julie Stewart |Robin Hill |Sam Greengard
“I am not smart enough for this.”That thought kept popping into Molly Kelly’s head during her first coding class. She glanced at her three classmates, who looked nervous, too. They weren’t sitting in a high school or college classroom. They were adults learning Web development in a six-month course offered behind the walls of the maximum-security Indiana Women’s Prison, where they were all serving time.
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1 month ago | 
channelpronetwork.com | Jonathan Browning |Anjali Fluker |Sam Greengard |Matt Whitlock
Increase your visibility and strengthen your community presence by partnering with local businesses. These connections can help your MSP. Partnering with local businesses can increase your visibility, strengthen your community presence, and unlock new growth opportunities. This guide explains how to identify and connect with local chambers of commerce, business groups, and other organizations to build mutually beneficial relationships that drive leads and revenue for your MSP.
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1 month ago | 
channelpronetwork.com | Jonathan Browning |Anjali Fluker |Sam Greengard |Matt Whitlock
Unlock the secrets to increasing your revenue. This guide covers pricing optimization, upselling, service diversification strategies, and more. Making more money and boosting monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is a top priority for managed services providers. However, if you want to retain existing clients while raising prices, you need a thoughtful, strategic approach. MRR growth is vital for three reasons: Predictable Cash Flow: Reliable MRR allows for better financial planning and investments.
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1 month ago | 
channelpronetwork.com | Jonathan Browning |Anjali Fluker |Sam Greengard |Matt Whitlock
Barracuda Networks' Vice President of Channel for the Americas, Greg Saenz, has built an incredible reputation as a straight shooter in the IT channel. Whether he's talking about industry trends, partner programs, or ways to sell security effectively, he's great at helping people connect the dots. At Kaseya Connect Global 2025, Saenz spoke with ChannelPro about his organization's 2025 Emails Threat Report and ways that MSPs can grow in uncertain times.
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1 month ago | 
cacm.acm.org | Robin Hill |Sam Greengard
Those of us inclined to lob accusations of hubris at new forms of artificial intelligence, on the grounds that we observed (and possibly fomented) the same kind of affliction in the classical forms, should at least clarify the analogy. What are the similarities that advise caution, and what are the differences that might alleviate it? We address primarily the large language model, and draw attention to its use of text. Consider a traditional linguistics class of some years ago.
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1 month ago | 
cacm.acm.org | Sam Greengard |Allyn Jackson
In early 2023, Matt Welsh wrote an opinion piece in Communications of the ACM that described programmers as dinosaurs waiting for the meteor to hit. Welsh, now director of AI Systems at Palantir Technologies, expressed in his article, “The End of Programming,” that he believes the traditional idea of writing a program is headed for extinction, and most software will be written by artificial intelligence (AI) systems that are trained, rather than programmed.
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1 month ago | 
channelpronetwork.com | Anjali Fluker |Sam Greengard |Esther Shein |Michael Siggins
New YouTube documentary captures the heart of the IT channel through the eyes of channel influencer Rob Rae. Pax8 has stepped into the director's chair - and into a new chapter of IT channel storytelling. The company on May 5 is launching a new documentary series, MSP Legends. The YouTube series offers a behind-the-scenes view of the people, partnerships, and passion that drive the managed services industry. Industry influencer Rob Rae said this story was just waiting to be told.
