In this episode, Head Nerd Stefanie Hammond sits down with N-able Growth Strategist David Tapiero to unpack the real-world challenges MSPs face today—from tool sprawl and outdated backup strategies to rising costs and low margins. You’ll discover how adopting a cloud-first solution like Cove can help MSPs streamline operations, boost profitability, and build cyber resilience.Key Topics Covered:Tool Sprawl & Standardisation: Why too many tools are hurting MSP efficiency—and how Cove simplifies the stack.Outdated Backup Strategies: The risks of legacy systems in today’s threat landscape.Cove’s Unified Platform: Backup for servers, workstations, Microsoft 365—and soon Google Workspace—from a single console.Cyber Resilience by Design: Immutable cloud storage, rapid recovery, and automated testing.Growth Barriers: Tackling time constraints, rising costs, and margin pressure.Practical Growth Strategies:Transitioning to SaaS-based pricing Reviewing customer costing Automating low-value tasks Monetising existing infrastructureMindset Shift: Repurposing on-prem hardware for DRaaS and internal ops.Security Evolution: Moving from breach prevention to rapid recovery and continuity.Whether you're an MSP looking to scale or a Channel Reseller aiming to improve service delivery, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you rethink your growth strategy and future-proof your business.For even more, register for the upcoming webinar: Rethink Backup or Get Left Behind (live on 10 September with an encore performance on 11 November). Register here Disclaimer: This podcast provides educational information about issues that may be relevant to information technology service providers. Nothing in the podcast should be construed as any recommendation or endorsement by N-able, or as legal or any other advice. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by N-able employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of N-able or its officers and directors. The podcast may also contain forward-looking statements regarding future product plans, functionality, or development efforts that should not be interpreted as a commitment from N-able related to any deliverables or timeframe. All content is based on information available at the time of recording, and N-able has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. https://www.n-able.com

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