CRN recently reported on vendors urging their partners to step up their game in managed services, while resellers are also showing a keen interest in expanding their offerings. The global managed services market is booming, with projections indicating significant growth in the coming years.
One UK reseller emphasized the importance of enhancing managed services to stay relevant and provide value to customers. With events like Covid-19 and the IT skills gap driving organizations towards managed services for efficiency, the demand is higher than ever.
Vendors like CrowdStrike are encouraging partners to invest in services to enhance profitability and build lasting relationships. Networking vendor Zyxel has launched an updated MSP partner program to support resellers in transitioning to managed services providers.
Netskope has also introduced a managed services provider program to motivate channel partners to add more managed services to their offerings. Resellers like Axians UK are leveraging managed services for sustained growth, recognizing the need to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.
SCC’s head of strategy and corporate development highlighted the company’s journey in managed services and its focus on digital transformation services. As the industry evolves, vendors and resellers alike are adapting to meet the growing demand for managed services.