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Bethesda, Maryland – April 20, 2023 – The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce ASCII Navigate, a special one-day event taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 7. ASCII Navigate is an educational conference designed exclusively for MSPs to map their voyage of IT business ownership within a beautiful conference setting. The destination event will foster the cross-sharing of knowledge within the ASCII community through technical presentations, panel discussions and a keynote speaker.

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“In creating ASCII Navigate, we aimed to select a location that was meeting the needs of MSPs in a region that we had not previously held an event,” said Jessie Devine, VP Channel Development, The ASCII Group. “By offering MSPs in this area access to business building sessions and networking opportunities with peers and technology sponsors, we aspire to connect our community with those from Hawaii and beyond.”

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“This is the first time we are bringing ASCII to the islands, and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group. “Within our community we track the latest advancements and industry trends, and we look forward to bringing a channel event to Hawaii that is filled with actionable business intelligence.”

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ASCII members, technology vendor partners and business leaders will gather for this in-person event at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. ASCII Navigate is designed for MSPs focused on revenue growth and expanding their current business model.

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To learn more about ASCII Navigate, please visit https://navigate.ascii.com/.

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – February 1, 2023 – The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce that Apple Solutions Marketing Corporation (ASMC) has officially joined the group.

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ASMC is a network of authorized independent Apple professionals committed to delivering top tier services and solutions to enhance user experience of Apple products. They are the largest community of Apple authorized resellers, service providers and consultants throughout the US and Canada. This collaboration will enhance the overall knowledgebase of the ASCII community as it brings together an expert team of Apple sales and technical specialists to the group.

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 “ASMC evaluated other communities within the industry and chose The ASCII Group for their shared commitment to knowledge sharing amongst members,” said Jeffrey Loy, President, I.T. Worx Inc. and Board Member of ASMC.

“ASMC’s alignment with The ASCII Group will enable both organizations to become stronger by expanding the solutions and partnership opportunities available to ASMC and ASCII members,” said Garret Cleversley, President, ASMC Board of Directors.

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“We are delighted to have ASMC join the group and further enhance ASCII’s ability for members to collaborate and partner on opportunities,” said Alan Weinberger, Chairman & CEO, The ASCII Group. “By having Apple experts in our community, it enriches the collective environment and expands business capabilities and opportunities for all.”

By collaborating with ASMC, the membership base of The ASCII Group is broadening their technology and service portfolio offerings. Like The ASCII Group, AMSC members are dedicated to helping each other with best business practices and delivery.

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To learn more about becoming a member of The ASCII Group, please visit www.ascii.com.

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About Apple Solutions Marketing Corporation:

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The Apple Solutions Marketing Corporation (ASMC) is a network of Authorized independent Apple professionals. These businesses are committed to delivering top tier services and solutions to enhance use of Apple products. ASMC members are consistently recognized by Apple for providing exceptional service and innovative solutions. As the largest trade organization in the Apple Channel, their mission is to enhance the success and profitability of their members through positive actions and cooperative efforts.

For more information, https://asmcbenefits.org/.

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – December 7, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, today announced the keynote speakers and locations for its 2023 multi-city events, now called ASCII Edge.

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ASCII Edge is an evolution of the company’s flagship conferences, formerly called ASCII Success Summits. The re-imagined events will have an enhanced focus on business education through best practices, networking opportunities, and collaboration in an effort to provide a competitive edge for MSPs in attendance. New and exclusive sessions will highlight supporting MSPs in growing their business practices.

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In addition to the general sessions, ASCII Edge 2023 content will feature a variety of industry experts and MSPs that are shaping the future of the channel, including:

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Keynote Speaker – Blake Lemoine, "How AI is Disrupting Industries and How It Will Change the MSP Industry"

Making national news, ex-Google engineer Blake Lemoine saw first-hand the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence and where it will lead. Lemoine will separate fact from fiction, highlighting the incredibly impressive advances being made in some areas as well as the areas in which the promises of automation are likely to be underwhelming. Armed with a little understanding of how to leverage these technologies, they will provide many opportunities for growth and prosperity – including in the MSP landscape.

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Keynote Speaker - Brittany Hodak, "Creating Superfans: How to Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates”

Entrepreneur and fan-engagement guru Brittany Hodak shares the proprietary five-step SUPER Fan System she developed running successful campaigns and products for globally known brands including Walmart, Disney, the Boston Red Sox, and more. With her mix of humor and sharp business insights, she combines entertaining stories from her years of working with major stars with case studies of familiar brands to illustrate the effective and easy-to-master system for transforming customers into passionate advocates of your brand.

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MSP Speakers:

“A Hacker’s Perspective: Is Your MSP Ready for Me?” Ken Wong, Founder & CEO, DragonTek International

“Growth Through Process – Fundamental Building Blocks MSPs Need to Achieve Repeatable Growth YoY," Brian Johnson, CEO, AVC Technology

“A Blueprint to Solve Talent & Hiring Challenges at 25% of the Salaries Your Competitors are Paying,” David Stinner, Founder & President, US itek

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“We look forward to presenting ASCII Edge to the MSP community in 2023 as it is an enhanced educational event,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group. “With topics ranging from operations to sales and marketing, each presentation will offer direct guidance and actionable take-aways. Our exposition space will allow attendees to see partner solutions in action and additional networking time will give attendees an opportunity to collaborate across boundaries.”

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Thousands of ASCII members, technology vendor partners and business leaders will gather for these in-person events focused on industry best practices, enlightening keynotes, and education on channel solutions and services. Taking place over a two-day format, ASCII Edge is designed for MSPs focused on revenue growth and expanding their current business model.

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ASCII Edge 2023

• Newport Beach, CA February 22 & 23

• Atlanta, GA March 22 & 23

• Dallas, TX April 19 & 20

• Newark, NJ May 24 & 25

• Tampa, FL June 21 & 22

• Columbus, OH July 12 & 13

• Toronto, Canada August 30 & 31

• Chicago, IL September 20 & 21

• Washington, D.C. October 18 & 19

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To learn more about ASCII Edge and to register for an event, visit https://events.ascii.com/.

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web: www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – October 10, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a large membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual ASCII Cup celebration, with awards presented to the ASCII Cup winner and Top 10 Vendors of 2022. This year, the Cup was awarded at the ASCII Success Summit on October 7 in Dallas, Texas.

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For nearly 40 years The ASCII Group has provided programs, services, and resources for MSPs to better run their IT businesses. The ASCII Cup is a commemoration of the dedication that technology vendor partners deliver to ASCII membership. The awards are presented each fall to technology companies that are committed to innovation and channel goodwill in addition to helping ASCII members grow their IT businesses. The winners are voted upon by ASCII members at regional events.  

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Each ASCII Success Summit in 2022 allowed attendees to vote for vendors in thirteen distinct categories: Best Overall Presentation; Best Partner Incentives; Best Education; Best Keynote Presentation; Most Innovative Solution; Best Market Opportunity; Best Partner Involvement; Best Rapid Pitch; Best Channel Program; Best Revenue Generator; Best Partner Support; Best New Solution; Best in Show.

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The winners at each event are selected based on the total number of votes by the MSPs and solution providers in attendance; at the end of the Summits, the winner of The ASCII Cup is determined by tabulating the results of all submitted ballots.

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The ASCII Group is pleased to celebrate the award recipients of this year's ASCII Cup:

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The 2022 ASCII Cup Vendor of the Year – Solutions Granted

First Runner-Up – CyberGuard360

3rd Place – Pax8  

4th Place – SpearTip

5th Place – Mailprotector

6th Place – Huntress

7th Place – Gradient MSP

8th Place – ThreatLocker

9th Place – Datto

10th Place – Zomentum

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“It has been a pleasure this year to work with so many technology vendors committed to moving the industry forward with channel-focused solutions for our MSP membership,” said Jessie Devine, Director of Channel Development at The ASCII Group. “We would like to congratulate Solutions Granted on winning the 2022 ASCII Cup as well as to recognize the Top 10 Vendors and companies that participated in our ASCII Success Summits. We applaud you for your innovation and commitment to our IT community.”

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For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com  

Bethesda, Maryland – October 10, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a large membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual ASCII Cup celebration, with awards presented to the ASCII Cup winner and Top 10 Vendors of 2022. This year, the Cup was awarded at the ASCII Success Summit on October 7 in Dallas, Texas.

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For nearly 40 years The ASCII Group has provided programs, services, and resources for MSPs to better run their IT businesses. The ASCII Cup is a commemoration of the dedication that technology vendor partners deliver to ASCII membership.

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The awards are presented each fall to technology companies that are committed to innovation and channel goodwill in addition to helping ASCII members grow their IT businesses. The winners are voted upon by ASCII members at regional events.

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Each ASCII Success Summit in 2022 allowed attendees to vote for vendors in thirteen distinct categories:

‍Best Overall Presentation;

Best Partner Incentives;

Best Education;

Best Keynote Presentation;

Most Innovative Solution;

Best Market Opportunity;

Best Partner Involvement;

Best Rapid Pitch;

Best Channel Program;

Best Revenue Generator;

Best Partner Support;

Best New Solution;

Best in Show.

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The winners at each event are selected based on the total number of votes by the MSPs and solution providers in attendance; at the end of the Summits, the winner of The ASCII Cup is determined by tabulating the results of all submitted ballots.

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The ASCII Group is pleased to celebrate the award recipients of this year's ASCII Cup:

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The 2022 ASCII Cup Vendor of the Year – Solutions Granted

First Runner-Up – CyberGuard360

3^rd Place – Pax8

4^th Place – SpearTip

5^th Place – Mailprotector

6^th Place – Huntress

7^th Place – Gradient MSP

8^th Place – ThreatLocker

9^th Place – Datto

10^th Place – Zomentum

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“It has been a pleasure this year to work with so many technology vendors committed to moving the industry forward with channel-focused solutions for our MSP membership,” said Jessie Devine, Director of Channel Development at The ASCII Group. “We would like to congratulate Solutions Granted on winning the 2022 ASCII Cup as well as to recognize the Top 10 Vendors and companies that participated in our ASCII Success Summits. We applaud you for your innovation and commitment to our IT community.”

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For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – September 12, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a large membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce the creation of ‘Rate My Stack’, a comprehensive industry study focused on MSP services and vendor selection.

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For nearly 40 years The ASCII Group has provided programs, services, and resources for MSPs to better run their IT businesses. With the vast expansion of vendors in the IT channel, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are continually evaluating which vendor partners serve the needs of their customers the best while helping the MSP build a competitive services offering. To help with this, The ASCII Group saw a need to embark on this one-of-a-kind study. With community in mind, the aggregate data will be used to offer insight while providing peers the ability to share and rate each other’s ‘stacks’ anonymously.

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Led by a committee of 12 ASCII members, the ‘Rate My Stack’ initiative was built on providing the individual Managed Service Provider deeper intelligence on what their fellow peers are doing in the market. In aggregate, the data will provide insight into the following areas:

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• What components do MSPs typically provide as part of their service offering?

• What are the most popular components of the service stack by category?

• Which vendors are on the rise or decline and the reasoning behind it?

• What are the most popular products/services MSPs are using to run their internal operations?

• What services are typically not offered compared to their peers?

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“The ‘Rate My Stack’ endeavor is the first step in providing intel in helping our community build a better service offering,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group. “Learning from peers is the best form of business education and knowledge sharing is the backbone of our group.”

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To learn more about becoming a member of The ASCII Group, please visit www.ascii.com.

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – May 5, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a large membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce a new initiative with Sandler Partners, a leading distributor of Connectivity and Cloud services.

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By collaborating with Sandler Partners, ASCII members will have access to their unique, and competitive portfolio of telecom, technology, and Cloud solutions. This engagement will allow ASCII members to broaden their technology portfolios with over two hundred telecom and Cloud Provider solutions, while further increasing their ability to serve their clients.

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“We are pleased to be working with Sandler Partners and recognize the emerging synergies between the telecom and IT industries,” said Alan Weinberger, Chairman & CEO, The ASCII Group. “We are delighted to present another benefit to members of the ASCII community that will yield additional revenue opportunities for their businesses.”

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“Being independent and private, we can work a little differently than most technology distributors,” states Alan Sandler, Founding Partner. “We’re free to concentrate on the relationships we build with our community –educating and empowering technology professionals with impartial solutions, not driven by quota’s or agendas, providing ironclad contracts, and support that allows customer service, everyone’s holy grail, to always be the first and last consideration. We are grateful to welcome The ASCII Group to our community, the Sandler Partners team is ready to help you succeed.”

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ASCII Group is committed to helping its members meet the increasing demand for telecom solutions for their SMB clients. This new initiative with Sandler Partners will provide members an additional opportunity to expand their service offerings.

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To learn more about becoming a member of The ASCII Group, please visit www.ascii.com.

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

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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.

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About Sandler Partners

Sandler Partners is America’s fastest-growing technology solutions brokerage and distributor of connectivity and cloud services. In 2021, Sandler Partners was included on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 12th straight year. Over the years, they’ve expanded beyond their telecom roots to deliver best-in-class cloud, colocation, mobility, continuity, and security solutions from 200+ suppliers through a network of 9,000+ expert technology sales partners — agents, VARs, and MSPs — to thousands of small, medium, and enterprise organizations nationwide.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – March 23, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a large membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce ASCII Spark, a new peer group offering for MSPs to collaborate with fellow members.

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ASCII Spark is designed for members to come together to discuss business issues and corrective strategies in a non-competitive environment. Participants will be in a peer group made up of 10 fellow members that are geographically separated, and each group is led by a hand-selected ASCII member team leader.  

“Our objective in constructing ASCII Spark was to provide an additional means for members to work together at a deeper level while enhancing their operational overview,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group. “Members have the opportunity to join forces to share best business practices with the intention of building a better IT practice.”

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Included in ASCII membership, ASCII Spark is designed to enhance the community model of knowledge sharing and information exchange. With regularly scheduled, coach-led sessions, these meetings are meant to connect owners and like-minded peers to address topics that MSPs are facing in 2022 such as pricing structures, employee compensation and more.

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Since 1984, The ASCII Group has provided programs, services, and resources for MSPs to better run their IT businesses. By providing ASCII Spark at no additional cost, the goal is to enrich the professional and personal development of ASCII members.

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“We look forward to having deeper dive conversations with members around the latest business practices in our industry,” said Trevor DiGirolamo, Director of Strategic Projects at The ASCII Group. “By working together in a collaborative environment, ASCII members will have a leg up over their competition because of these discussions!”

To learn more about becoming a member of The ASCII Group, please visit www.ascii.com.

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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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland – January 4, 2022 – The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent North American MSPs, MSSPs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce its distinguished lineup of speakers for its 2022 event series, which will elevate attendee experience with enhanced professional development presentations for IT business owners and professionals.

The ASCII MSP Success Summits will be held in person with an enhanced agenda focused on education, whereby providing attendees the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in various aspects of business building and MSP best practices and techniques. Sessions will feature MSP-led content from ASCII members and industry thought leaders.Keynote Speaker – Paul Nadeau, “How to Get to ‘Yes’; Tips and Techniques for Getting the Sale”As a world-leading hostage negotiator and criminal interrogator, Paul Nadeau’s daily challenge was to get suspects to admit to heinous crimes, free hostages, and surrender to the police. For sales professionals, the challenge is to get clients to sign on the dotted line. Although the stakes aren’t the same, you can use Paul’s unique approach to understand human behavior and win in sales. Closing is not an art — it’s a science. It takes establishing trust and rapport, asking direct questions, reading voice and body language, adapting to cues, and handling objections. Paul’s talk is a roadmap to get you there.

Additional MSP peer education and industry speakers include:

"Where MSPs Fail Horribly at Selling Cybersecurity and How to Correct It", Scott Bliss, President, Maximum Performance Management"

Live Legal Review:

Where MSPs are at Risk When It Comes to their MSA Agreements", Bradley Gross, Esq, Law Office of Bradley Gross, P.A"

Key Takeaways:

How One MSP Hit $1M as a Solo IT Entrepreneur", Stanley Louissaint, Principal, Fluid Designs

"How MSPs Can Leverage Local Media to Sell for You & Build Your Celebrity Status", Paul Nebb, CEO, Titan Technologies

"How to Garner Larger Clients Without Managing Endpoints", Mark Weiner, President, BizCom Global

“The vision for our MSP Success Summits has always been to bring forth to our MSP community straightforward content that can be easily applied to their IT businesses,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group. “Our featured lineup of expert speakers, educational content and a cutting-edge technology showcase pavilion will provide all ASCII event attendees with actionable business knowledge.”ASCII events are the foremost in the channel, and bring together over 1,500 MSPs, innovative technology vendors and top industry thought leaders. Designed for MSPs looking to increase revenue, enhance current business models and network with peers, ASCII events take place over a two-day format.

ASCII MSP Success Summits 2022• Houston, TX

February 16 & 17• Kansas City, MO

March 23 & 24• Chicago, IL

April 20 & 21• Boston, MA

May 24 & 25• Long Beach, CA

June 15 & 16• Toronto, Canada

July 27 & 28• Miami, FL

August 23 & 24• NY / NJ area

September 28 & 29• Dallas, TX

October 6 & 7

For more information or to register for any of the events, visit www.asciievents.com.

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.

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Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Vice President of Marketing

Tel: 800-394-2724

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com