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 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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The ASCII Group Announces Influential Service To Help Solution Providers Manage Their Social Media Presence, Business Solutions Magazine, October 26, 2010
Bethesda, MD /PRNewswire/ – The ASCII Group, Inc. (ASCII), the nation’soldest and most established community of independent solution providers,has announced an innovative and unique social media service to helpASCII members manage and increase their presence on social mediaoutlets.Read More….
Reflexion Accepts ASCII Cup, Business Solutions Magazine, August 5, 2010, Gennifer Biggs
The ASCII Group, the largest community of independent computer resellers in the world, took time out of a busy schedule at CompTIA Breakaway to present its ASCII Cup on Reflexion Networks as its “Vendor of the Year.” Reflexion is a provider of hosted email and web security, compliance and business continuity services for small and midsize businesses worldwide. Read More….
The ASCII Member Profile: Kevin Vaughn, Channelpro, June 8, 2010, by ChannelPro TV
Kevin Vaughn of A-One Networks describes his ASCII experiences with Channelpro Publisher Michael Siggins, membership has its privileges & advantages! Read More….
What's Your Definition of Cloud Computing? Even The Industry Doesn't Agree!, KI Technology Group, June 7, 2010, by Linda Lynch
Linda discusses how the panel for Cloud Computing could not quite agree on what cloud computing is. Read More….
ASCII Summit: Are MSPs Driving Commoditization of Their Offerings?, BusinessSolutions, June 6, 2010, by Gennifer Biggs
A reminder of why it is important to keep the personal touch in your dealing with clients, especially when your face to face time is becoming less and less. Read More….
ASCII Summit: Is Your Managed Services Business Efficient Enough?, BusinessSolutions, June 6 2010, by Gennifer Biggs
With so many tools available today to drive efficiency, it seems inevitable that we as a workforce are more efficient. The question is are we use the tools the right way? Read More….
ASCII Outlines Roadmap for Members, BusinessSolutions, June 3, 2010, by Gennifer Biggs
The daylong Chicago ASCII Reseller Success Summit kicked off with some insight into the group’s roadmap, provided by Jerry Koutavas, president of the organization – but only after asking everyone to get our their business cards and network. It was simply nonnegotiable. Read More….
Take Control Of Your Business — With A Little Help, Business Solutions Magazine, March 5, 2010, by Gennifer Biggs
If you have the technical aspects of your business under control, but are still struggling with those operational challenges such as a five-year business plan or a thorough marketing timeline, there is help out there. Two IT industry organizations, ASCII and CompTIA, are offering regional events focused on those business-planning tasks. Read More….
Kaseya Launches SaaS-Based Partner Program, Channel Insider, February 26, 2010, by Carolyn April
The Kaseya SaaS Partner Program is targeted at select partners,including distributors and channel industry associations, that willpromote Kaseya’s SaaS-based IT management offerings to MSPs. Read More…
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