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ArticleApril 28, 2026

SaaS Management: Uncover SaaS Waste, Shadow IT, and AI Usage

As clients continue to invest in SaaS applications and AI tools, expectations are shifting toward greater accountability, stronger governance, and clearer demonstration of value.

Lifecycle ManagerGrowthAsset Lifecycle
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ArticleApril 20, 2026

How to Turn Cybersecurity Reports Into Business Conversations MSP Clients Understand

It’s critical that MSP clients understand the importance of cybersecurity. But if your QBRs overflow with technical charts and stats, you’re likely losing the room before the conversation starts.

Lifecycle ManagerQBRsReporting
Lara Pitkeathly
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Understanding Customer Success: A New Era for MSPs
ArticleJuly 24, 2025

Understanding Customer Success: A New Era for MSPs

Remember the break-fix days? When MSPs were called in only when something broke, and success meant just keeping the lights on?

Lifecycle ManagerCustomer SuccessGrowth
Evan Pappas
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ArticleJuly 3, 2025

Why Your MSP Should Care About IT Asset Management Software

Find out what asset lifecycle management is, why MSPs should care, and the benefits it can bring to your clients and employees.

Lifecycle ManagerAsset Lifecycle
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IT Asset Management, Asset Lifecycle Management, Asset Monitoring, Asset Tracking
ArticleMay 8, 2025

2025 Update: Asset planning is your first step towards customer success

Effective asset management is a critical service MSPs offer their clients. And without strong asset planning, your clients are not prepared to handle problems or grow their business.

Lifecycle ManagerAsset Lifecycle
Evan Pappas
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5 Best Practices for IT Asset Management
GuideMay 8, 2025

2025 Update: 5 best practices for IT asset management

Modernizing your hardware lifecycle management process is challenging, especially as you scale. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of five IT asset lifecycle management best practices.

Lifecycle ManagerAsset Lifecycle
Evan Pappas
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Lifecycle Manager Essentials vs Pro: Choose the right plan for your MSP
ArticleJanuary 31, 2025

Lifecycle Manager Essentials vs Pro: Choose the right plan for your MSP

A key responsibility for MSPs is to plan for IT improvements and share those plans with their clients. These conversations can look very different depending on the client’s and MSPs maturity level. For emerging MSPs and…

Lifecycle ManagerAsset Lifecycle
Evan Pappas
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The true cost of slow computers
ArticleApril 17, 2024

The true cost of slow computers

Is your tech stack slowing down your MSP and your clients? For many businesses, the tech they are using is actually slowing down their operation and having a negative effect on business every day.

Lifecycle ManagerCustomer Success
Evan Pappas
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Read the room: How to simplify tech conversations
GuideApril 10, 2024

Read the room: How to simplify tech conversations

Many MSPs find it challenging to talk to clients about technical topics, so we’ve collected some of the best advice from real MSPs on simplifying the tech talk.

Lifecycle ManagerCustomer Success
Evan Pappas
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What metrics matter to your clients and how to share them
GuideMarch 18, 2024

What metrics matter to your clients and how to share them

Your non-technical clients may have a hard time keeping up with all the data and metrics that your MSP provides.

Lifecycle ManagerCustomer Success
Evan Pappas
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IT Asset Management Guide ITAM
GuideJuly 5, 2023

The Definitive IT Asset Management (ITAM) Guide

IT Asset Management (ITAM) is an important part of an MSP. Learn about what ITAM is from procurement to disposal to help manage your clients better.

Lifecycle ManagerCustomer SuccessAsset Lifecycle
Evan Pappas
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ArticleDecember 14, 2022

The Pandemic Pivot: How COVID Policies Evolved Managed Services

Post-COVID pandemic impacts have subsided, so how have businesses adapted to a post-pandemic environment?

Lifecycle ManagerGrowth
ScalePad
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