Thursday, February 16, 2012 02:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM PST
Definition of Automation (Merriam-Webster’s dictionary): the technique of making an apparatus, a process or a system operate automatically.
For many of today’s Cloud MSPs, the transition from a break-fix, labor-intensive, on-premise business model to a Cloud services business model was a challenge. For MSPs now seeking to deliver Cloud Services for the first time, it can appear similarly daunting. Transforming can be hard, involving many moving parts, “to do’s”, and other obstacles that must be overcome. How will we market our new offerings? How will we provide customer support for our new Cloud services? How will we manage and provision these new services? What terms and conditions should we use? The list goes on.
WHAT ATTENDEES WILL LEARN
Yes, it sounds hard…but it doesn’t have to be. Attendees will discover that offering new Cloud services can be only days away…not months. This is true both for MSPs already in the Cloud, and for those MSPs trying to get there.
Attendees will learn that many Cloud service vendors have done the important job of doing much of the upfront “heavy lifting” for you. Attendees will be given the “MSP Automation Checklist” of technology tools and templates, streamlined processes and flexible business models to look for in choosing Cloud Vendor Partners that dramatically speed up time to market for Cloud business applications, simplify your business’s delivery of Cloud Services, and maximize the profitability of your offerings.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- MSPs
- Value Added Resellers
- System Integrators
- Independent Software Vendors
- Telecommunications Providers
- Cloud Providers
- Any organization interested in offering or obtaining Cloud services
Presenters
Darrek Porter
Vice President, Marketing
VAR Dynamics
Over the past 15 years Darrek has served as VP of Marketing for several companies including Missouri Gas Energy, Oculan, ILC and DataPath. He has designed and led the management of multiple award-winning IT channel partner programs. He is especially adept at developing channel marketing strategies that place channel partners in optimal position to win new customers and drive new revenues.
Melony White
Director, Channel Management
VAR Dynamics
Melony leads the VAR Dynamics Channel Management team. She carries a diverse background in sales, small business assistance and information systems. She spearheads the formation of strategic partner relationships and advises partners on how to best deliver their own private-label Cloud services.
Charles Weaver
CEO and Co-Founder
MSPAlliance
Charles Weaver is the CEO and co-founder of the MSPAlliance (the International Association of Managed Service Providers). Since its founding in 2000, the organization has grown from less than 5 founding members to well over 14,000 members worldwide. Under Mr. Weaver’s management the MSPAlliance has expanded its reach and influence to include education, standards of conduct, and certifications for managed services professionals and companies.
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