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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ASCII Group Members in the News (Industry Articles) June, July & August 2017
TechDecisions
Great tips and advice from ASCII members on BYOD
Technology Installers Explain Considerations of BYOD
Is Your Organization Properly Prepared for Disaster Recovery? By StanleyLouissaint, Principal at Fluid Designs and member of The ASCII Group since2014.
TechTarget | SearchITChannel
How to create a cybersecurity program for your own MSP by Jason McNew, CEO & Founder Stronghold Cyber Security and member of The ASCII Group since 2017.
Howto launch VoIP services for business customers
by MikeBloomfield, President at Tekie Geek and member of The ASCII Group since 2016.
MSP Pricing: How to build an effective plan by David Streit, Principal at Stephill Associates and member of The ASCII Group since 2012.
ChannelPro
Q&A Corner with Alan Weinberger, CEO, The ASCII Group – questions with Jason McNew, CEO & Founder Stronghold Cyber Security and member of The ASCII Group since 2017.
Check out the May 2017 My TechDecisions Podcast & Article with The ASCII Group
My TechDecisions Podcast – Episode 7 featuring JerryKoutavas, President, The ASCII Group. Listen here: bit.ly/2rMmmZ4
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The ASCII Group Announces Best of Show Award Winners from Columbus 2017 IT SMB Success Summit
The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Best of Show’ award winners from its 2017 IT SMB Success Summit in Columbus, Ohio. The awards are voted on by the attending solution providers, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Show categories.
Pre-day Awards
Best Education – Carvir
Best Technical Demo – RapidFire Tools
Best IT Workshop – Carvir
Main Day Awards
Best Rapid Pitch – Solutions Granted
Best Keynote Presentation – Cytracom
Best Partner Incentives – Pax8
Best Market Opportunity – Data Deposit Box
Best Productivity Solution – IT Glue
Best Revenue Generator – Greenlink Networks
Best Channel Programs – Datto
Top Distributor – Pax8
Best Partner Involvement – Pax8/ Datto/ QuoteWerks
Best of Show – Cytracom
Columbus IT SMB Success Summit Coverage from Business Solutions Magazine:Why Cyber Criminals Have Their Sights Set on MSPs and What You Can Do About It: http://bit.ly/2rPg366Closing MSP Deals Through Emotional Based Selling: http://bit.ly/2qRoW1F Internal Cybersecurity Services – The Great New Opportunities for MSPs: http://bit.ly/2qRr4Xe
Channel Partners – Image Gallery: ASCII IT SMB Success Summit
ChannelPartners attended the ASCII IT SMB Success Summit in Boston. Click through their image gallery forhighlights and a recap. http://bit.ly/2p8E9rw
The ASCII Group Announces Best of Show Award Winners from Boston 2017 IT SMB Success Summit
The ASCII Group, a membership-based community ofindependent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Bestof Show’ award winners from its 2017 IT SMB Success Summit in Boston,Massachusetts. The awards are voted on by the attending solutionproviders, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Showcategories.
Pre-Day Awards
Best Education- Vertical Axion
Best Technical Demo- CNET
Best IT Workshop- Webroot
Main Day Awards
Best Rapid Pitch- Duo Security
Best Keynote Presentation- Datto
Best Partner Incentive- Pax8
Best Market Opportunity- Data Deposit Box
Best Productivity Solution- IT Glue
Best Revenue Generator- Datto
Best Channel Programs- Cytracom
Top Distributor- Pax8
Best Partner Involvement- Datto/ Pax8/ SherWeb
Best of Show – Datto
ASCII Group Members in the News (Industry Articles) April & May 2017
Business Solutions Magazine
How to Sell Managed Services to Small Businesses
by Matt Forman, Owner, The Local Circuit and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.
Managed Services Trends for 2017
by Andrew Harrover, CEO, Matrix Computing and member of The ASCII Group since 2012.
How to Add Security to Your Offering by Scott Spatz, VP of Sales Administration, Cooperative Systems and member of The ASCII Group Since 2012.
How Your Role as MSP Changes When Clients Transition to the Cloud by Madinah S. Ali, President & CEO, Safe PC Solutions and member of The ASCII Group since 2015.
TechTarget | Search ITChannel
How to Protect Your Clients from Ransomware Infections
by Scott Beck, President, BeckTek and member of The ASCII Group since 2016.
Four Tips for Selling to the Manufacturing Vertical by Mike Bloomfield, President, Tekie Geek and member of The ASCII Group since 2016.
TechDecisions
How Top Influences Use Technology to Manage Email Inboxes by David Molnar, CEO, Dave’s Computers and member of The ASCII Group since 2014.
How to Choose the Right MSP Provider for Your Business by Mike Bloomfield, President, Tekie Geek and member of The ASCII Group since 2016.
The ASCII Group Announces Best of Show Award Winners from Orange County 2017 IT SMB Success Summit
The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the ‘Best of Show’ award winners from its 2017 IT SMB Success Summit in Orange County, California. The awards are voted on by the attending solution providers, and honor the industry sponsors in multiple Best of Show categories.
Pre-Day Awards
Best Education – Vertical Axion
Best Technical Demo – CNET
Best IT Workshop – Naverisk
Main Day Awards
Best Rapid Pitch – iRemoteReset
Best Keynote Presentation – Datto
Best Partner Incentive – Cytracom
Best Market Opportunity – Pax8
Best Productivity Solution – IT Glue
Best Revenue Generator – Datto
Best Channel Programs – Datto
Top Distributor – Pax8
Best Partner Involvement – Cytracom/ Datto/ SherWeb
Best of Show – Pax8
ChannelPro: Legendary Conman and Security Consultant Headline ASCII Group Conference
ChannelPro coverage of the 2017 Orange County ASCII IT SMB Success Summit.
Read the full ChannelPro article here: http://bit.ly/2ojCZwr
audIT forms relationship with ASCII Group Community on sales system for MSPs
ASCII is pleased to announce a partnership with fellow ASCII Member, Frank DeBenedetto, founder of audIT Sales Presentation System.Priced exclusively for ASCII Members, audIT is a software system that allows members to turn their data into stunning sales presentations that helps sell more IT services with ease. The emotionally charged and simple presentation helps you close the sale without objections, get more up and cross sells and generate more revenue.ASCII members are invited to download a full sample audIT report so you can see how it will help you close more sales with greater ease and get the special discount code. After you download the report, you are then invited to try audIT for free.
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