2nd July 2024, Amsterdam
Managed Services Summit Why should you attend?
Now in its fifth year, the Managed Services Summit Manchester builds on the successes of previous years as well as its sister events London and Benelux, which are firmly established as the leading managed services events for the UK and European IT channel. Featuring conference session presentations by major industry speakers, the Summit will also provide opportune networking breaks for delegates to meet with potential business partners. The unique mix of high-level presentations plus the ability to explore and debate the most pressing business issues with sponsors and peers across the industry makes this a must-attend event for any senior decision maker in the IT channel.
The Managed Services Summit is series of executive-level events, so you know you’ll be among the best in the sector, and those featured will explore the latest trends and developments, evolving customer requirements and how to create value through managed services – both for your own organisation and your customers
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Presentations will cover the latest trends, evolving customer requirements, and strategies for creating value through managed services.
01Breakouts
Attend a range of sessions led by leading specialists in the field, focusing on technical, sales, and business-related topics.
02Networking
Connect with professionals in the IT channel, including senior decision makers and industry leaders.
03Interactions
Engage in discussions, debates, and collaborations with event sponsors and peers across the industry.
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Meet our 2024 Event Speakers
Will Garside
IT Europa
Will Garside
IT EuropaWill specialises in writing and presenting – producing a huge range of content, ranging from thought-leadership articles to white papers. He started his career as a computer engineer before becoming one of the first producers on Sky TV’s primetime technology show “The Computer Channel” – alongside also covering mainstream business and technology news. He then worked as a product reviewer and technical writer for IT Network before going to Computer Weekly to cover security, telecoms and networking. He worked for several large technology brands including Microsoft and EMC as a technical writer and media consultant and was also the editor at International Broadcast Engineer – a role that saw him deliver a huge number of detailed analysis pieces on emerging video experiences. He has also written a number of books including tech guides for Which? and several "Dummies" guides on topics including big data and storage.
Will is also a highly experienced event moderator, managing content and panels at both the IBC and NAB shows for the last 10 years.
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Pax8
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Jason Robinson
Jason Robinson is widely regarded as a legendary sportsman, who mastered the art of playing Rugby in both the Rugby League and the Rugby Union and was the first Black British man to Captain the England Rugby Team. Renowned for his trademark sidestep, speed and ability to defeat defenders, Jason initially began playing rugby for Wigan, before playing for Bath, Sale Sharks, Fylde, the England National Team and the British & Irish Lions. Across the course of his illustrious career, Jason played an impressive 281 games, solidifying his name in the history books of the sport with an incredible 171 tries - having also been appointed MBE and OBE. Having since retired from professional sports, Jason is now the Founder of JR Talks and JR Sports Stars, inspiring people from urban city underprivileged communities to achieve their life goals and increase their confidence.
Talent spotted whilst playing for Hunslet Boys Club, Jason’s illustrious rugby career began playing for Wigan. During his time at Wigan, Jason was a pivotal player in their victories of a Super League title, three Challenge Cup titles, three Regal Trophy wins, four Championships and four Premiership titles. Having also played as the Captain of Sale Sharks, Jason was able to help the team place third in the tables, win a European Challenge Cup, reach the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup and win the 2005 Guinness Premiership final. Having played 159 games for Sale Sharks and achieved an impressive 248 points, Jason’s talent also earned him a spot playing for England, Great Britain and the British Lions – having played in three World Cups, scored England’s only try in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and been capped five times for the Lions. Across the course of his England career, Jason scored an impressive 28 tries in 51 caps and was also the Captain of the England National Team in 2004.
Jason is now a leading keynote speaker – having been voted one of the world’s best social mobility speakers. Having grown up in an abusive family in a poor part of Leeds, Jason was witness to horrific domestic abuse throughout his childhood, and was the first to have a job in his family at the age of 16. Jason inspires all with his personal experiences of overcoming adversity, having forged his success in an industry where private schooling is prolific with no qualifications, talent-spotted training in his older sister’s hand-me-down clothing and shoes, navigated childhood being the only Black member of his family and not meeting his father until he was 36 years old. Having struggled to find his place not only within his family, but society too, Jason reached his lowest point in life whilst securing 6 figure contracts and winning World Cups – having attempted suicide and experienced suicidal thoughts. Such experiences have inspired Jason to become a vocal advocate for mental health, racism, abuse, diversity and inclusion. In recognition of his prominence, Jason has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lycamobile British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards.
Today, Jason shares his story with his company JR Talks, motivated to build mental resilience in all walks of life. Having navigated finding his own place in society and authored Finding My Feet, Jason is hired not only to share how he forged his inspirational success as a prolific rugby player, but his personal experiences of adversity and how he forged mental resilience to overcome such adversity.
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SuperOps
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Kaseya
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John Chapman
IT Europa
John Chapman
IT EuropaJohn is considered one of the foremost analysts, speakers and commentators on the trends in the IT industry. After a distinguished career spanning over 47 years at the heart of the IT industry, John has advised IT companies on strategies and direction, written feature articles for major IT publications and has spoken at and chaired events around Europe.
John’s in-depth experience running IT companies, launching new technologies and helping IT organisations maximise their business potential enables him to commentate with authority on a whole range of topics as well as deliver stimulating and thought-provoking presentations.
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CyberSmart
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Giacom
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Who Should Attend?
The summit provides extensive networking time for delegates to meet with potential business partners. The unique mix of high-level presentations plus the ability to meet, discuss and debate the related business issues with sponsors and peers across the industry, makes this a must attend event for any senior decision maker in the ICT channel.
Delegates
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Service Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Security Services Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of VARs / IT Resellers
Directors and Senior Managers of Systems Integrators
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Service Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of Managed Security Services Providers
Directors and Senior Managers of VARs / IT Resellers
Directors and Senior Managers of Systems Integrators
Sponsors
Hardware and Software Vendors
Service Providers
Distributors
Datacentre Providers
Service Providers
Distributors
Datacentre Providers
Hosting Providers
Cloud Service Providers
Cloud Service Providers
Meet our 2024 Event Sponsors
Headline Sponsor
Threatlocker
ThreatLocker® is a global cybersecurity leader, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools for the MSP industry to improve the security of servers and endpoints. ThreatLocker’s combined Application Whitelisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control and Elevation Control solutions are leading the cybersecurity market towards a more secure approach of blocking unknown application vulnerabilities.
https://threatlocker.com/Threatlocker are also sponsoring
Platinum Sponsors
Brigantia
Since 2016, Brigantia has emerged as a leading cybersecurity distributor in the channel. Their success is centred around their core principles of quality, knowledge, and relationships. With a meticulously curated vendor portfolio, expert product specialists, and a partner-centric ethos, they’ve fostered a robust community founded on trust and genuine partnership. Committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies, they continuously add value for both vendors and partners. Operating across the UK and Ireland, they empower thousands of channel partners to expand, generate revenue, and seize opportunities with the latest cybersecurity solutions. Partner with them and rest assured that your needs will always be their top priority.
https://www.brigantia.com/Brigantia are also sponsoring
ConnectWise
ConnectWise is an IT software company empowering ITSPs to achieve their vision of success in their As-a-Service business with intelligent software, expert services, an immersive IT community, and a vast ecosystem of integrations. The unmatched flexibility of the ConnectWise platform fuels profitable, long-term growth for our Partners. With an innovative, integrated, and security-centric platform, ConnectWise enables TSPs to drive business efficiency with automation, documentation, and data management capabilities, and increase revenue using remote monitoring, security, and backup disaster recovery technologies.
https://www.connectwise.com/ConnectWise are also sponsoring
Giacom
Supporting a UK-wide network of over 5,000 local, expert technology providers, Giacom makes it really simple for technology resellers and MSPs to access everything they need to create brilliant technology solutions for UK businesses.
Giacom’s market-leading platform, Cloud Market, offers a single hub for our partners to procure and manage Comms, Cloud, Hardware, and Billing products and services from the world's leading vendors and service providers. Additionally, it provides comprehensive enablement resources to facilitate business growth.
Our mission is for every small business to buy its IT products from a local expert technology provider. Giacom is fully committed to supporting our partners in all aspects of running a successful technology solutions business. Our expert team serves as an extension of our partners' businesses, offering in-depth knowledge of products and services, along with an unwavering dedication to excellence.
https://cloudmarket.com/Giacom are also sponsoring
Kaseya
Kaseya’s IT Complete is the world’s first and only purpose-built platform designed to directly address the challenges of DO-IT-ALL, multifunctional IT professionals. One vendor with everything you need, woven together to save you time, smart enough to help you get more done, and in a way you can afford. Learn more at https://www.kaseya.com/solutions/
https://www.kaseya.com/home/Kaseya are also sponsoring
Pax8
THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE MARKETPLACE FOR TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS TO BUY CLOUD PRODUCTS
Pax8 simplifies the way organisations buy, sell, and manage cloud solutions, empowering our partners to achieve more with cloud technology. Our born-in-the-cloud platform modernises the channel’s cloud journey with consolidated billing, automated provisioning, and industry-leading PSA integrations. And our technology is backed by an experience that provides responsive support alongside the education and resources you need to grow your cloud business.
https://www.pax8.comPax8 are also sponsoring
Gold Sponsors
CyberSmart
CyberSmart provides simple, affordable cybersecurity for small businesses. It allows SMEs to protect their people, data and devices without expensive software, experts or an in-house team.
Through a combination of technology, processes, staff training, and cyber insurance, CyberSmart provides SMEs with everything they need for round-the-clock security.
https://cybersmart.co.uk/CyberSmart are also sponsoring
Heimdal
Heimdal™ - The only unified cybersecurity suite. Simple & effective enterprise security software. Originated from Defcon CTF World Champions and perfected by the best of the industry.
Heimdal™ combines threat prevention, vulnerability management, access management, and antivirus and e-mail security into a single platform that simplifies IT operations and helps companies stop any cyber-attack.
https://heimdalsecurity.com/Heimdal are also sponsoring
Keeper Security
Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organisations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance. Trusted by millions of individuals and thousands of organisations, Keeper is the leader for best-in-class password and passkey management, secrets management, privileged access, secure remote access and encrypted messaging.
https://www.keepersecurity.comKeeper Security are also sponsoring
OpenText
OpenText Cybersecurity provides comprehensive security solutions for companies and partners of all sizes. From prevention, detection and response to recovery, investigation and compliance, our unified end-to-end platform helps customers build cyber resilience via a holistic security portfolio. Powered by actionable insights from our real-time and contextual threat intelligence, OpenText Cybersecurity customers benefit from high efficacy products, a compliant experience and simplified security to help manage business risk.
https://www.webroot.com/us/en/business/partners/msp-partner-programOpenText are also sponsoring
Parallels
Parallels is a global leader in cross-platform solutions for managed service providers. Parallels business products include Parallels RAS and Parallels Secure Workspace —proven virtual apps and desktop solutions that are quick to set up, enable remote work, and are flexible and scalable.
Parallels RAS is an all-in-one application delivery and VDI solution that delivers on-premises, hybrid, and public cloud solution services. With a simple all-in-one service provider license agreement (SPLA) model, Parallels RAS enables MSPs to build strong recurring revenue streams without complex regulation and unnecessary costs. Parallels Secure Workspace offers a secure browser-based workspace solution, no VPN required.
https://www.parallels.com/products/ras/Parallels are also sponsoring
SIOS Technology Corp
SIOS Technology Corp. high availability and disaster recovery solutions ensure availability and eliminate data loss for critical Windows and Linux applications operating across physical, virtual, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. SIOS clustering software is essential for any IT infrastructure with applications requiring a high degree of resiliency, ensuring uptime without sacrificing performance or data – protecting businesses from local failures and regional outages, planned and unplanned.
https://us.sios.com/SIOS Technology Corp are also sponsoring
Sophos
Sophos is a worldwide leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies that help organizations defeat cyberattacks. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 500,000 organizations and more than 100 million users globally from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed, turnkey security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services.
https://www.sophos.com/en-us.aspxSophos are also sponsoring
Silver Sponsors
ESET
ESET stands as a premier provider of MSP cybersecurity solutions, delivering cutting-edge antivirus and internet security software. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to innovation and reliability, ESET offers comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats to businesses and individuals alike. With a focus on proactive threat detection and responsive support, ESET empowers organisations to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity with confidence. Through tailored solutions and a dedication to staying ahead of emerging threats, ESET ensures the safeguarding of digital assets and the preservation of operational continuity for its diverse clientele across the globe.
https://www.eset.com/uk/ESET are also sponsoring
Huntress
Huntress is the leading cybersecurity partner for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Combining the power of the Huntress Managed Endpoint Detection and Response platform with a human-led 24/7 Security Operations Center, Huntress delivers a suite of purpose-built solutions that meet budget, security, and peace-of-mind requirements. Learn more at huntress.com.
https://www.huntress.com/Huntress are also sponsoring
MSP360
MSP360 (formerly Cloudberry Lab) provides simple and reliable cutting-edge Backup, Ransomware Protection, and IT management solutions for MSPs and IT departments worldwide. The MSP360 platform combines an easy-to-use backup solution to deliver best-in-class data protection, secure remote access software, and painless RMM to handle all aspects of IT infrastructures, all under a single pane of glass.
https://www.msp360.com/MSP360 are also sponsoring
MSP Growth Hub Ltd
The MSP Growth Hub is the brainchild of two of the UK's Leading MSP Business Growth Experts, Stuart Warwick and Ian Luckett.
Their goal is to help ambitious MSPs scale to £1.0m and if already there, help you go faster to get to £5.0m. Stuart & Ian's approach is all centred around building leadership confidence and helping MSP owners (and their leadership teams) to work on the "Business" side of running a technical business.
https://themspgrowthhub.com/MSP Growth Hub Ltd are also sponsoring
NinjaOne
NinjaOne is a leading automated endpoint management platform that simplifies the way MSPs work. With NinjaOne, MSPs can monitor, manage, patch, and secure all their customer endpoints from one fast, modern, intuitive platform. NinjaOne provides deep endpoint visibility, automated patching, endpoint security and reliable backups - all of which are critical to keep customer devices fully optimized and secure at all times. NinjaOne is consistently ranked #1 for its world-class customer support and is recognized as the #1 solution for Endpoint Management, RMM and Patch Management on G2.
https://www.ninjaone.com/NinjaOne are also sponsoring
Workspace365
At Workspace 365, we believe in simplifying the digital environment to help employees achieve their ultimate work focus. Our personalised digital workplace provides centralised access to all your necessary applications, company information, and personal documents. We integrate everything into one interface, seamlessly connecting legacy and cloud applications to enhance collaboration and create a unified digital experience. With Workspace 365, you can access your workspace from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.
https://workspace365.netWorkspace365 are also sponsoring
Organisers
Angel Business Communications
Angel Business Communications was established in 1981 and is a leading business-to-business (B2B) media, conference, awards and exhibition organiser. Serving a wide range of markets worldwide, our creative and highly skilled teams provide quality service to many hi-tech industries.
We pride ourselves on customer service and business retention, with our forward-thinking approach to marketing solutions utilising leading-edge platforms. These include everything from mobile apps and technology, to online, digital and traditional print media.
https://angelbc.comAngel Business Communications are also supporting
IT Europa
IT Europa is the leading provider of strategic business intelligence, news and analysis on the European IT marketplace and the primary channels that serve it. It has a range of European digital media services and database reports that provide accurate, authoritative and objective information and enable vendor and channel organisations to increase efficiency and gain competitive advantage. It also leverages these research and intelligence assets to run events and provide channel market development consultancy services.
https://www.iteuropa.com/IT Europa are also supporting