Recent News & Press Coverage
Stay informed with official news and updates from The ASCII Group. This section features company announcements, strategic initiatives, and industry coverage that reflect our continued commitment to the MSP community and the broader IT channel. Press inquiries: Contact alysia@ascii.com
The ASCII Group Unveils New Website and Member Portal to Support the Evolving MSP Community
Washington, D.C. – July 17, 2025 – The ASCII Group, North America’s original vendor-neutral community for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has launched a redesigned corporate website and a new member portal, delivering a more connected and engaging experience for today’s MSPs.
These updates reflect a broader initiative to elevate the ASCII experience—streamlining access to programs, enhancing peer collaboration, and building on the vision of ASCII’s late founder, Alan Weinberger, who championed the power of community in the IT channel.
The new website features improved navigation, refreshed content, and a clearer representation of ASCII’s vendor-neutral position in the market. It also provides easier access to information on member benefits, industry events, and peer programs.
“The new site is a true reflection of the community we serve,” said Jerry Koutavas, CEO of The ASCII Group. “It reinforces our commitment to helping MSPs grow and stay competitive, while better showcasing the breadth and depth of what ASCII offers.”
Earlier this year, ASCII also introduced its member benefit portal—a centralized platform for real-time community engagement. Built to support meaningful peer interaction, the portal enables members to submit subcontracting requests, exchange vendor recommendations, explore acquisition opportunities, and offer or receive support during service disruptions or emergencies.
“The member portal brings to light what has always existed within our community—MSPs supporting each other in practical, business-focused ways,” added Koutavas. “By formalizing that collaboration, we’ve made it easier for members to connect, share, and solve challenges together.”
Both the website and portal were developed with direct input from ASCII members and are part of the organization’s ongoing effort to remain the most accessible, trusted, and community-driven resource for MSPs in the channel.
About The ASCII Group, Inc.
Founded in 1984, The ASCII Group is the original IT community of the channel, uniting Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across North America. As a vendor-neutral organization, ASCII provides unbiased resources and a collaborative environment to support business growth. Members span the U.S. and Canada, ranging from SMB-focused MSPs to international solution providers. ASCII offers leveraged purchasing programs, education, marketing support, peer networking, and more, complemented by a vibrant ecosystem of technology vendors. Learn more at www.ascii.com.
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Datto Inc. Wins ‘Best of Show’ and ‘Best Cloud Solution’ Awards at ASCII Boston Success Summit, www.dattobackup.com
NORWALK, CT – The ASCII Group, Inc., the world’s largest IT SolutionProvider community announced on April 3, 2012 that Datto Inc. won theASCII Boston Success Summit ‘Best Cloud Solution’ award for theirbusiness continuity solution, SIRIS. In addition, Datto was also honored with their first ‘Best of Show’ award at an ASCII Success Summit. Read more….
ASCII Group Success Summit Goes on Six City Tour
http://ITTradeAssociations.com Belong to the ASCII Group? Find out howthe ASCII Success Summit six-city tour helps MSPs, VARs, and IT solutionproviders network and learn. Copyright (C) SP Home Run Inc. Read More….
ASCII Success Summit Boston Award Winners Announced, ChannelPro, by Elaine Hom, April 9, 2012
On Thursday, April 5, ASCII Success Summit Boston 2012kicked off at the Hyatt Harborside. One of the highlights of everyASCII event is the Success Summit Awards, as voted on by the attendeesand handed out at the end of the evening. Read More….
Intronis Wins Second Award for Best Customer Support at ASCII Success Summit Los Angeles, Intronis.com, April 4, 2012
BOSTON – April 4, 2012 – Intronis,the world’s leading cloud backup and recovery solution for the ITChannel, today announced that the company won its second Best CustomerSupport Award in 2012 at the ASCII Success Summit in Los Angeles. Read More….
Datto Inc.’s SIRIS Wins Second Consecutive ‘Best Cloud Solution’ Award at ASCII LA Success Summit, www.dattobackup.com, March 28, 2012
NORWALK, CT, March 28, 2012 – The ASCII Group, Inc., the world’s largestIT Solution Provider community announced on March 22, 2012 that DattoInc. won the ASCII LA Success Summit ‘Best Cloud Solution’ award fortheir business continuity solution, SIRIS. Read More….
Rise Offers Discounts to ASCII Members, ChannelPro-SMB, March 23, 2012
Rise, a cloud computing and hosted IT services provider, is sponsoring the ASCII IT Success Summit in Los Angeles, taking place March 22. Rise recently joined The ASCII Group and is offering discounts to fellow members who join the Rise partner program discounts, including free cloud infrastructure services during the first month for the first five reseller contracts. Read more….
Datto Inc.'s SIRIS Wins ‘Best Cloud Solution' Award At The ASCII Orlando Success Summit 2012, BusinessSolutions, March 20, 2012
Datto Inc., the leading provider of hardware based on-site andoff-site backup, disaster recovery and business continuity solutions,won the award for ‘Best Cloud Solution’ for their hybrid cloud solution,SIRIS, at an ASCII SMB IT Success Summit.
Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) – The ASCII Group, Inc., the world’s largestIT Solution Provider community, announced on March 1, 2012 that DattoInc. won the ASCII Orlando Success Summit ‘Best Cloud Solution’ awardfor their business continuity solution, SIRIS. Read More….
Bradford.Cloud Named Best New Product at the ASCII Group Summit, Bradford Networks, March 6, 2012
Managed Service Providers Select Bradford for Delivering Network Security and Control over BYOD via the Cloud
CAMBRIDGE, MA – March 6, 2012 — Bradford Networks, the best choice to enable secure network access for corporate issued and personal mobile devices, today announced that Bradford.cloud, the industry’s only pure Network Access Control (NAC) Security-as-a-Service offering (SaaS), was named the Best New Product at the ASCII Success Summit Orlando. Bradford.cloud was selected by the Managed Service Providers (MSP) attending the conference for its ability to deliver network security via the cloud. Read More….
ASCII Success Summit 2012: Orlando, ChannelPro-SMB, Elaine Hom, March 6, 2012
ASCII‘s first Success Summit of 2012 was a huge success for the community of IT solution providers. The one-day event took place from February 29 to March 1 in Orlando. ASCII‘s Success Summits aim to provide busy business practices for channel partners and educate IT pros on new technologies. Read more….
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