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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Kaseya Partners With ASCII, Lenovo and others to offer SaaS Partner Program, Business Solutions Magazine, February 25, 2010, by Gennifer Biggs
With so many VARs still tentative about jumping over the fence and adopting the managed services recurring revenue business model, some well-recognized names in the IT industry have joined forces with a managed services vendor to give those business owners a push. Kaseya, an IT systems management software provider, has unveiled its SaaS Partner Program (KSP), which it will offer through industry partners such as the ASCII Group, Cloud Services Depot, Ingram Micro (Australia/New Zealand), Jamcracker, Lenovo, and the Virtual Administrator division of Network Depot. KSP includes hosted applications (starting with IT Toolkit and two other offerings coming quickly), access to experts, customized landing pages for branding, a customer portal for billing and support, and training. Read More….
GFI Software Joins ASCII Group's Solution Alliance Network And Becomes Platinum Sponsor Of ASCII Success Summit, Business Solutions Magazine, February 15, 2010
GFI Software, a leading infrastructure provider for small andmedium-sized businesses, has announced ASCII Group Solution AllianceMembership and Platinum Sponsorship of the ASCII Reseller SuccessSummits. The alliance between GFI and ASCII will provide additionalbenefits and education for ASCII members in the growing IT Support, VARand Managed Services market.GFI has been welcomed by The ASCII Group – the nation’s oldest and mostestablished community of independent managed service providers, systemintegrators and solution providers.Read More….
Bulls Eye Award 2009 Contender, Channel Insider, January 4, 2010, by Channel Insder Staff
It seems as though every vendor, distributor and association is inthe “channel community” business. The term “community” is being thrownaround liberally, but only these groups have built true communities ofsolution providers. See whose community you should belong to.
Bull`s Eye Awards: Channel Community of the Year – CONTENDER
ASCII, Cetrom Partnership Addresses Cloud Interoperability, Channel Insider, October 10, 2009, by Lawernce Walsh
ASCII members will gain access to Cetrom’s integration andcustomization services to build cloud computing portfolios tailored forspecific customers and verticals. Read More….
ASCII Group Inks Recurring Revenue Opportunity with Cloud Integrator, Business Solution Magazine, October 5, 2009
The ASCII Group, the largest community of independent computer resellersin the world, has selected Cetrom Information Technology to providecustom cloud integration for its solution provider community. Thepartnership provides the ASCII Group community access to hundreds ofapplications in a cloud based delivery model.Read More….
Passing the Channel Cup of Success, Channel Insider, August 9, 2009, by Lawrence Walsh
Channel legend (all of two year’s old) holds that those that drink from The ASCII Group ‘Cup of Success’ shall enjoy wealth and prosperity. The cup passed last week from Kaseya to Reflexion, which shared the magic with all in attendance at the ceremony. Here’s a look at the festivities. Read More….
Kaseya-Powered ASCII MSP Fuel Helps VARS Jump into Managed Services, Channel Insider, August 5, 2009, by Jessica Davis
While most resellers agree that managed services make sense as partof a future business plan, it’s often hard to make the leap. Now theASCII Group is offering a way for VARs to get started with its ASCII MSPFuel offering, based on Kaseya. Read More….
Reflexion Named Vendor Of The Year By The ASCII Group, Business Solutions Magazine, August 4, 2009
The ASCII Group, the largest community of independent computer resellersin the world, today announced that it has bestowed the coveted ASCIICup on Reflexion Networks as its “Vendor of the Year.” Reflexion is aprovider of hosted email and web security, compliance and businesscontinuity services for small and midsize businesses worldwide.Read More….
Koutavas Named Predident of ASCII Group, Channel Insider, July 30, 2009, by Lawrence Walsh
Jerry Koutavas is moving up from his role as head of businessdevelopment to president of the large community of solution and serviceproviders. Read More….
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