ConnectWise IT Nation Connect 2018: Day One News Analysis

by Joe Panettieri • Nov 7, 2018

ConnectWise IT Nation Connect 2018 kicks off today in Orlando, Florida. MSP-related partner news has already surfaced ahead of the conference. Here are the highlights, themes and managed services trends as the conference doors open…

6. Day Zero Highlights: These key news developments surfaced yesterday from Compliancy Group, ForzaDash, IT Glue, ITBoost, Liongard, Passportal & more.

5. Integration: ID Agent now integrates with ConnectWise Manage. ID Agent specializes in Dark Web monitoring and identity theft protection solutions.

4. Workspace as a Service: CloudJumper’s Cloud Workspace Management Suite (CWMS) is now available the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. CloudJumper’s platform is multi-tenant, allowing MSPs to manage user workspaces across multiple customer and business engagements.

3. MSP Network Management Services: Auvik Networks has launched a suite of sales and marketing resources to help MSPs prospect, pitch, and sell managed network services to current and prospective clients, the company says.

2. ChannelE2E-related Sessions: We’re scheduled to moderate the following IT Nation sessions. Join us for these conversations:

• Thursday, 1:00 p.m. — Panel – Key Starting Points for Managed Cybersecurity Success (Room: Orlando M)
• Friday, 8:30 a.m. — Torch Talk: A Panel of Industry Insiders and Influencers (Room: Main Stage)
• Friday, 1:00 p.m. — M&A  — To Sell or Not to Sell My Business — What Are My Options? (Room: Celebration 1-2)
• Friday, 3:40 p.m. — M&A — How Thinking Like a Buyer Can Unlock Your True Business Value at Transition (Room: Celebration 1-2)

1. More: Got IT Nation news to share? Send me details ([email protected]). Our daily updates from the conference will continue at least through Friday, November 9.