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Putting IT Consultants Back In Control. Tubblog provides news and advice for SMB IT Solution Providers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT Professionals.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dean Watmough, an expert on MSP people power. He’s the CEO and co-founder of Humnize, a UK-based business that is focused on empowering MSPs to build, develop, and retain highly skilled teams.
An Interview with Dean Watmough
How Humnize Help Their MSP Clients to Leverage People Power
Dean says it’s not easy to describe what they do: “We try to avoid the word recruitment. We find that people have had bad experiences with recruiters, and we don’t want to be damaged by association.
“And similarly with HR – it’s a term that’s clinical and impersonal and doesn’t refl ..read more
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1w ago
The Cloud & Cyber Security Expo is aimed at anyone in the technology sector that’s interested in securing SaaS (software-as-a-service) applications and data for businesses and end users alike.
The expo is part of the London Tech Show, which is one of the biggest exhibitions in the UK.
From MXDR and endpoint protection to data loss prevention and security awareness training, the expo covered a broad range of security disciplines. And of course, the speakers provided some valuable insights.
Richard Tubb and Stephen McCormick both went along to see if it lived up to its reputation.
Cloud &am ..read more
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1w ago
A heads-up that the big Channel Live event takes place in Birmingham, UK on the 20st-21nd of March 2024 – and Team Tubb will be attending!
Channel Live pitches itself as the networking hub for the IT Channel.
The event connects IT resellers, service providers, Managed Service Providers, and Channel partners face-to-face with vendors, distributors, and expert speakers from across the sector – all together, all for free!
Channel Live 2024
This year’s Channel Live is a 2-day event that has been designed to trigger insightful conversations and educate. the channel community, and provide practical ..read more
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2w ago
We all know that getting good quality sleep is key to being able to consistently perform in business and life.
I’ve written before about Why You Need More Sleep.
And we’re often told that technology can negatively impact our sleep.
In fact, in my book The IT Business Owner’s Survival Guide, I share how banning technology like smartphones from your bedroom can help you sleep.
However, I’ve found that there is tech that can help you sleep better and deeper, to aid your rest and recovery.
Here are three pieces of technology that can help you sleep.
The Simba Hybrid Duvet
A tech duvet? You may be ..read more
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2w ago
The Pax8 Cybersecurity Masterclass is a great hands-on event for managed service providers (MSPs) to understand the risks in today’s threat landscape.
The topics explored in this one day event are aimed at helping IT providers develop a more comprehensive security stack.
They are hugely popular and are open to any MSP who is a Pax8 customer. Though to keep them intimate and more interactive, there are only 20 places open, and the classes are held once each month.
For the first Masterclass of 2024, I, Stephen McCormick, went along to see what they were all about.
Masterclass Introductions
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2w ago
In this bonus interview, Richard speaks to Mostyn Thomas, the Senior Director of Security at Pax8 and an expert in cybersecurity. The conversation was recorded live at the Cloud and Cybersecurity Expo in London in March 2024.
Mostyn is responsible for overseeing the company’s channel security operations, empowering Pax8 partners to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and ultimately grow their business.
An Interview With Mostyn Thomas
The Surprising Cybersecurity Lesson from a Deadly Fire
Mostyn gave a talk at the Expo, and used an analogy to illustrate the idea that we need to quickly adapt in a ..read more
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2w ago
Time for another Team Tubb Travelogue! Lenka Koppova catches up with Richard Tubb, Stephen McCormick and special guest Tom Welton of Pax8, who are in London for the huge Cloud & Cybersecurity Expo 2024!
Grab a cup of your favourite tea or coffee, relax and join them for a fun conversation about the highlights from this big event.
There are shout-outs to old and new friends, a story about smoke-jumpers, and a chat about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on cybersecurity and our lives as a whole.
Plus… the Team Tubb Travelogue Quiz is back! Can Richard, Stephen and Tom answer Lenka’s cyb ..read more
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2w ago
Tubbservatory Round-Up – Tools and Resources for Your MSP
Each week, Richard scours the internet for essential resources, handpicking a dynamic collection tailored specifically for IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) striving to stay at the forefront of their industry.
Welcome to the Tubbservatory – a vibrant video series showcasing thoughtfully selected articles, podcasts, and events, creating a treasure trove for fellow IT entrepreneurs.
Step into the Tubbservatory Round-Up #26, your gateway to the February 2024 edition! As we kick off the month, we’ve gone the extra mile to compile this mo ..read more
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3w ago
In this episode, Richard speaks to Nancy Henriquez, Head of Community at SuperOps. They offer an AI-powered PSA-RMM solution for MSPs of all sizes. Nancy shares her story as a woman in tech – from MSP owner to community leader.
An Interview With Nancy Henriquez
The Importance of MSP Communities
As the new Head of Community at SuperOps, Nancy sees it as her role to bring together all of the MSP communities out there. “I understand that each one has its own strengths and uniqueness.”
So by bringing them together, we can grow the collective knowledge and understanding of the channel and elevate ..read more
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1M ago
Insider threats are something every business needs to be concerned about and take very seriously.
Cybersecurity distributors Brigantia held a series of roadshows across the UK, bringing together product experts and managed service providers (MSPs).
The aim, to explain the dangers of insider threats, and what tools can be utilised to mitigate them.
The events took place in February over consecutive days in London, Birmingham and York.
Stephen McCormick went along to the Birmingham event, which took place on Thursday 22nd February 2024.
Introduction: Why Brigantia?
Brigantia Partners are cybers ..read more