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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 Announces 2026 ASCII Edge Conference Series: Where Community Builds Business
Washington, D.C. – September 30, 2025– The ASCII Group, the original and premier community of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across North America, today announced the 2026 schedule for its ASCII Edge conference series. Since 1984, ASCII has remained the only vendor-neutral community dedicated to helping MSPs grow through peer collaboration, education, and industry engagement.
ASCII Edge 2026 will bring together more than 1,500 MSPs, technology providers, and industry leaders in eight cities across the U.S. and Canada. Each two-day event delivers business-focused sessions, actionable strategies, and high-value networking opportunities designed to help MSPs compete effectively and build stronger businesses.
ASCII Edge 2026 Dates and Locations
- Costa Mesa, CA – February 25 & 26
- Dallas, TX – March 25 & 26
- Newark, NJ – April 22 & 23
- Seattle, WA – May 27 & 28
- Washington, D.C. – July 22 & 23
- Toronto, ON – August 26 & 27
- Chicago, IL – September 23 & 24
- San Antonio, TX –October 21 & 22
To ensure high-quality sessions, all vendor presentations are reviewed by the ASCII Edge Content Advisory Committee, comprised of experienced MSP members. This peer-review process reflects ASCII’s commitment to offering content that is practical, non-sales focused, and directly relevant to MSP business challenges.
“ASCII Edge is built by MSPs, for MSPs,” said Jessie Devine, VP of Channel Development, The ASCII Group. “Our education-focused sessions give MSPs strategies they can act on, while vendors gain meaningful engagement with a community that values trusted partnerships.”
In addition to peer-driven programming, ASCII Edge 2026 will feature collaborative networking, a solution pavilion with leading technology partners, and the annual ASCII Cup Awards, which recognize the top vendors serving the MSP community. The full lineup of speakers, including the keynote, will be announced later this fall.
About The ASCII Group, Inc.
The ASCII Group is the premier community of North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers. The Group has members located throughout the U.S. and Canada, and membership encompasses everyone from credentialed MSPs serving the SMB community to multi-location solution providers with a national and international reach. Founded in 1984, ASCII provides services to members including leveraged purchasing programs, education and training, marketing assistance, extensive peer interaction and more. ASCII works with a vibrant ecosystem of leading and major technology vendors that complement the ASCII community and support the mission of helping MSPs to grow their businesses. For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.
Press Contact:
Alysia Vetter
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Tel: 800-394-2724
Email: alysia@ascii.com
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ASCII Resident Expert Article: Are You a Security Threat to Your Clients?, Channel Insider, February 24, 2011, by Mike Semel
You protect your clients from outside threats, but are you ignoring one of the biggest security holes that threatens client businesses? Plug those holes before it is too late. Read More….
ASCII Success Summit Engages VARs and Vendors; Drives Success for All, Channelpro, February 24, 2011, by Michael Siggins
Channelpro explains why ASCII Success Summits are so important to the VARs and MSPs. Read more….
ASCII Resident Expert Article: Top Five Financial Issues VARs Overlook, Channel Insider, February 17, 2011, by Larry Schulze
How well do you know your financials? It is more than just knowing how much profit you make. Here is a look at the top five things VARs overlook. Find out if your are stumbling over one of these on your road to success. Read More….
ASCII Resident Expert Article: Ready to Win: Pumping Your Sales Team for the Recovery, Channel Insider, February 10, 2011, by Ken Thoreson
The Recovery is here, but are you ready for it? Is your sales team pumped to win? Here is what you should be doing right now to find and convert those opportunities. Read More….
ASCII Resident Expert Article: How to Focus Your Way to Success, Channel Insider, February 3, 2011, by Gary Pica
Do you set goals for your business every year, but find yourself seldom able to reach them? Here is how successful MSPs reach their goals and grow predictably. Read More….
ASCII Resident Expert Article: Reaping the Benefits of Social Media Without Investing the Time, Channel Insider, January 19, 2011 by Jerry Koutavas
I used to have a “who cares” mindset around the social media like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn because who has the time? But a recent experiment made me change my mind about how effective these tools can be when it comes to keeping in touch with customers. Read More….
Do You Web 2.0? Social Media Tips For Business Owners, Business Solutions Magazine, December 8, 2010, by Gennifer Biggs
I know there are still those of you who struggle to wield the power ofsocial media to the advantage of your IT business, so as this year —which could be argued was the point when interactive media truly startedto impact the channel — wraps up, I thought I’d share some tips aboutmaking social media work for your business. Read More….
ConnectWise Wins Best Software Solution At 2010 ASCII Reseller Success Summit, Business Solutions Magazine, October 27, 2010
ConnectWise Software, the leading business operating system designedexclusively for IT service providers, VARs and MSPs, announced today itwas voted the Best Software Solution by solution provider attendees atthe 2010 ASCII Reseller Success Summit in Boston.Read More….
ConnectWise Wins Best Software Solution At 2010 ASCII Reseller Success Summit, Business Solutions Magazine, October 27, 2010
ConnectWise Software, the leading business operating system designedexclusively for IT service providers, VARs and MSPs, announced today itwas voted the Best Software Solution by solution provider attendees atthe 2010 ASCII Reseller Success Summit in Boston.Read More….
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