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.’s SIRIS Wins ‘Best Cloud Solution’ Award at the ASCII Orlando Success Summit 2012, www.dattobackup.com, March 6, 2012
The ASCII Group, Inc., the world’s largest IT Solution Providercommunity, announced on March 1, 2012 that Datto Inc. won the ASCIIOrlando Success Summit ‘Best Cloud Solution’ award for their businesscontinuity solution, SIRIS. Read more….
How to Choose an IT Contractor, The Business Journals, January 25, 2012, by Robert Celaschi
Information technology budgets are growing at a fast clip. In 2010, small- and medium-sized businesses in the United States spent $125 billion on technology, and should grow by an average rate of 5.5 percent by 2014, according to Research firm International Data Corp. Read More….
EMRapproved 4Med Program, EMRapproved.com, February 2012
ASCII has partnered with EMRapproved to create ascii4med. This will be a focused network of healthcare technology resellers who will get positioned to reach the nationwide medical community. Read More….
ASCII Group Offers E-Newsletter, Social Marketing Service to Members, Channel Insider, January 4, 2012, by Alison Diana
Most VARs and MSPs know they need to do marketing, but can’t find the time. The ASCII Group’s new e-newsletter service lets IT solution providers outsource their email newsletter marketing efforts with a customizable solution tailored to their own markets. Read More….
ASCII Group Offers New E-Newsletter Services to Members, Channelpro, January 4, 2012, by Channelpro-SMB
The ASCII Group, a community of solution providers, is now offering an e-newsletter service that provides members the ability to personalize and brand a newsletter with relevant content. Read More….
Tech Data Set for Windfall after ASCII Deal, Channel Insider, November 11, 2011, by Sara Driscoll
Distribution giant see’s coffers boosted following partnership with VAR community group. Read More….
GreatAmerica Leasing, ASCII Group Partener to help Partners with Capital Crunch, Channel Insider, November 11, 2011 by Ericka Chickowski
ASCII Group is looking to give its members another option forfinancing in today’s tight credit market through a new partnership withGreatAmerica Leasing. Read More….
Intronis, Autotask, Reflexion , HP, Level Platforms Honored by ASCII Group, Channel Insider, November 3, 2011, by Ericka Chickowski
Earlier this month, channel partners got together to party ASCII Group-style at the annual awards bacchanalia that has its winners drink a boozy tribute to their success from a giant silver-gilt trophy cup. Held at the RIO in Las Vegas, this year’s ASCII Cup award went to storage vendor Intronis for its work with the channel. Also honored were Autotask, Reflexion Networks, Hewlett Packard and Level Platforms. Channel Insider brings you the incriminating photos of the celebratory sips. Read More….
Intronis Edges Out Autotask, Reflexion, HP, And Level Platforms To Win Coveted ASCII Cup, Business Solutions Magazine, November 1, 2011
The ASCII Cup – the legend continues…
No one really knows how it began. Some say the ASCII Cup was discovered after packing up the last box at the final Comdex show. Still others believe the ASCII Cup was originally discovered in the secret tunnels under a certain campus in Redmond while others believe it has been handed down by the Knights Templar. Read More….
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