Recent News & Press Coverage

Read Alan Weinberger’s retrospective article for ChannelPro Magazine. bit.ly/1CdvvsX

Read the latest articles written by ASCII members for top industry publications.

Tech Target | SearchITChannel

How to Protect Your SMB Customer Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks by Stanley Louissaint, President, Fluid Designs Inc. and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.

How to Create an IT Subcontractor Agreement with Peers by David Streit, Principal, Stephill Associates and member of The ASCII Group since 2012. 

Why MSPs Should Offer Vendor Management Services by AJ Gyomber, President, Technology Visionaries LLC and member of The ASCII Group since 2010. 

Business Solutions Magazine

10 Pieces of Advice For a New MSP (I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now…)  by Jason Etheridge, CEO, Logic Speak and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.

5 Warnings About Jurisdiction And Cloud Storage by Stanley Louissaint, President, Fluid Designs Inc. and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.

What Every Financial Services IT Solutions Provider Needs To Know About Cybersecurity by Raffi Jamgotchian, President/CTO of Triada Networks, and member of The ASCII Group since 2008.

Retail Data or Healthcare Data: Which is More Secure? by Stanley Louissaint, President, Fluid Designs Inc. and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.

An MSP Lists the Top 4 Features of an RMM Solution by AJ Gyomber, President, Technology Visionaries LLC and member of The ASCII Group since 2010. Business Solutions Magazine

Bethesda, Maryland – January 6, 2015 — The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the upcoming dates and locations for its 2015 IT SMB Success Summit Series.  With hundreds of events delivered over the years and thousands of connections made between Managed Service providers and key industry leaders, the ASCII Success Summits 2015 are taking success to the next level.  In eight different markets across the US, attendees will hear directly from fellow IT community members that are successfully driving managed services revenue in security and key verticals, including legal and health care.

The Success Summits made their debut in 2000, and have become the premier event for IT solution providers because of the model that The ASCII Group has successfully built their events around.   Attendees have the opportunity to obtain education, hear innovative industry presentations, tour a cutting-edge vendor solutions pavilion, attend an exclusive member meeting, and most importantly network with their peers.

A major highlight for the 2015 series is the special guest speaker that ASCII has secured, the leading authority on reading people through non-verbal communication, FBI Analyst and Author, Joe Navarro.  Joe is recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on non-verbal communications and he is regularly interviewed on programs such as NBC’s Today Show, Fox News, ABC’s Good Morning America, CBS’ Early Show, BBC News, and for publications such as The Washington Post, South China Morning Post and Psychology Today.

“The Success Summits are a great way for our members and the IT community to come together,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group. “We continue to innovate and help spark interaction amongst the 1,600 attendees while providing great content and best practices they can apply in their businesses.”

The Summit Series is designed for qualified industry IT professionals and Managed Service Providers, and is targeted towards those who are looking to increase revenue and enhance their current business model.  ASCII members receive free admission to the event.

“The people I meet, along with the training and leadership that ASCII provides at the Success Summits is invaluable,” said Jim Hunton, Onsite Technical Services, ASCII member since 2012.  “I definitely recommend attending the events…kudos to everyone at ASCII.  I look forward to seeing the schedule for 2016!”

ASCII Success Summit 2015 Cities:

Miami, FL                       February 18 – 19                         Hyatt Regency Miami

Columbus, OH               March 25 – 26                             Hyatt Regency Columbus

Austin, TX                      April 29 – 30                                DoubleTree Austin

Chicago, IL                     May 27 – 28                                Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Elizabeth, NJ                  June 24 – 25                               Renaissance Newark Airport

Boston, MA                    August 19 – 20                            Westin, Waltham

Washington, DC             September 16 – 17                     Westfields Marriott Washington

Irvine, CA                       October 21 – 22                          Irvine Marriott

For more information on the ASCII IT SMB Success Summits 2015, including speaker information, a complete agenda, and registration, please visit www.asciievents.com.

About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers.  Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs, and extensive peer interaction.  ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities.  Learn more at www.ascii.com or by calling 800-394-2724.

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Press Contact
Alysia Vetter
Director of Communications
Tel: 800-394-2724 x 131
Email: alysia@ascii.com

Congratulations to Jerry Koutavas, President of The ASCII Group, for making the MSPmentor 250 list, which honors the world’s top MSPs, executives, entrepreneurs and experts. bit.ly/1va65pP

Read the full Business Solutions article here:  http://www.bsminfo.com/doc/video-datto-crowned-ascii-cup-winner-during-spectacular-ceremony-0001

Read the latest articles written by ASCII members for top industry publications.

Tech Target | SearchITChannel

Help desk ticket system approach: Should users file their own tickets? by Stanley Louissant, President, Fluid Designs Inc. and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.

Business Solutions Magazine

Keep Shadow IT From Killing Your Clients’ Business by Mike Semel, President, Semel Consulting, and member of The ASCII Group since 2012.

How To Develop The Best BYOD Security For Your Customers by Stanley Louissaint, President, Fluid Designs Inc. and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.

The Battle For Your Backup and Disaster Recovery Business by Larry Nicholson, President, Nicholson Network Services Inc. and member of The ASCII Group (Canada) since 2014.

Tips to Identify and Leverage A Wedge To Break Into Managed Services by Matthew Adkins, Solution Architect, VanGuard Technologies and member of The ASCII Group since 2009.

3 Reasons That Justify Raising Your Rates by Andrew Harrover, CEO, Matrix Computer Consulting and member of The ASCII Group since 2012. 

7 Things Your Antimalware Offering Must Do by Shaw Droker, President, Global Consulting and member of The ASCII Group since 2000.

ASCII Members receive free conference passes for the upcoming NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo taking place December 4-5 at the San Diego Marriott & Convention Center.

This event will focus on how cloud computing is changing the way companies conduct business today and in the future.  Register today to receive the special link to make your hotel reservation at our negotiated rate of $179.

*Enter the promo code EX0CON49 when you register and you will receive $100 off either the expo pass (making it free!) or the conference & expo pass*

–Register Now–

* The deadline to register online and receive discounted expo and conference passes is Wednesday, November 26.

Ducati Giveaway

We are giving away a Ducati Monster 696 at the NexGen Cloud Conference & Expo!  Attending multiple sessions will increase the number of times your name is entered into the drawing. You must be checked in at the conference by 12:00PM on December 5 and you must be present at 3:00PM in the prize giveaway area in order to be eligible to win.

Highlighted Session

Masterminds & Thought Leaders: Acceleration of Technology in the 21st Century: the Impact on Business, the Economy, and Society
Ray Kurzweil, Director of Engineering, Google

What is the Law of Accelerating Returns and how will it transform society?  What are the challenges and opportunities of transcending biology: of nanobots, fuel cells, and bioterrorism? How will businesses manage innovation in an era of accelerating technologies? As information technology asymptotes to 100{0227c8b27d3643b319fca80e0d52ece22d029d3e12a11668fde66cd4475dd8cc} of the value of products and services, how will business models and strategies change? When and how will human level AI be developed? How will biotechnology and nanotechnology impact our bodies and brains? When will we see full immersion virtual reality and how will it impact business?  Renowned inventor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, widely sought after speaker and futurist, Ray Kurzweil will expand your mind as he shares his vision of the future.

 View the full event agenda here.

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Pricing & Passes – Must Register by November 26 To Receive Discounted Rates Using Promo Code

Expo Only Pass: $99  Free Using Promo Code EX0CON49 when registering
Network with your peers and 150 vendors. Attend Expo Hall-only activities, such as general sessions and keynote presentations.

Conference Expo Pass: $149  $49 Using Promo Code EX0CON49 when registering
Full access to the Expo Hall and admission to all conference sessions.

– Reserve Your Spot –

Read the full announcement here:  http://bit.ly/1xyFxTV

Bethesda, Maryland – October 24, 2014 — The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce the winners for its annual ASCII Cup, where awards are given for the ASCII Cup winner, Top Contenders and Esteemed Noble Partners.  The awards are presented each fall to technology companies that have showcased channel goodwill and a commitment to helping ASCII members grow their businesses more efficiently.  Winners are voted upon by ASCII members at regional events, and the Cup and awards were presented at the ASCII Success Summit on October 23, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The humble beginnings of the ASCII Cup are unknown; some say it was discovered after packing up the last box of the final Comdex show, while others think it was discovered in the secret tunnels under a certain campus in Redmond.  Some even believe it has been handed down by the Knights Templar.  Regardless of its origins, the ASCII Cup has power.  As the legend goes, for those who are bestowed to guard it, they will prosper from its keeping.  For those who drink from it, they will flourish from its power. 

ASCII Success Summit attendees vote for the vendors in 11 different categories: Best Software Solution; Best Hardware Solution; Best New Product; Best Cloud Solution; Best Revenue Generator; Best Channel Incentive; Best Channel Program; Best Partner Commitment; Best Customer Support; Best Distribution Sales Support; and Best in Show. The winners at each show are selected based on the votes by the solution providers; at the end of the year the winner of the ASCII Cup is determined from the results of all the shows.  The 2014 winners of The ASCII Cup, Top Contenders and Esteemed Noble Partners were announced at a private industry gathering at Dusk Night Club.

The ASCII Group is pleased to honor the recipients of this year’s ASCII Cup, for they exemplify the principles on which the Cup was established.

The 2014 ASCII Cup Vendor of the Year is Datto.

Knighted as the Top Four Contenders for The ASCII Cup are GFI MAX, HP, Lenovo and LogMeIn.

Knighted as The Distributor of the Year was D&H for getting the most votes throughout the year in this category.

Recognized as Esteemed Noble Partners are AVG, HIPAA Secure Now, JetStream Networks, RapidFire Tools, and StorageCraft.

“The ASCII Group and its community wholeheartedly congratulate Datto as this year’s ASCII Cup recipient.  We would also like to recognize the Top Contenders, Esteemed Noble Partners, and all of the companies featured at our Success Summits, for remaining committed to delivering value and significance to the channel,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group, Inc.

Photos and video of the celebration will be made available on The ASCII Group and The ASCII Cup Facebook pages.

For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers.  Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs, and extensive peer interaction.  ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities.  You can learn more at www.ascii.com or by calling 800-394-2724.

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Press Contact
Alysia Vetter
Director of Communications
Tel: 800-394-2724 x 131
Email: alysia@ascii.com
Web: www.ascii.com