Databranch Monthly Tech Talk
IT Solutions for the Workplace

June | 2023

Breaking News: Databranch Named to Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501!

What's Inside?


01 - Monthly Update from Mike

02 - Steven joining the Databranch team

03 - Databranch in Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings for 2023

Did you know?



The first-ever email was sent in 1971 by computer engineer Ray Tomlinson.

Introducing Steven to the Databranch Team

How did you get into the When did you join the Databranch team?


June 2023


What do you like best about Databranch?


It’s a small enough company where you are still a name, but not so big where you’re a number. Everyone I have met is very welcoming, personable, and friendly.


How would you describe your role at Databranch? 


Field Engineer, I help meet our customers’ needs and solve their problems.

Click here to learn more about Steven!

Monthly Update from Mike

Windows Server 2012 will be end of support in October of 2023.


What Does "End of Support" Mean?


No Updates will be developed or released after the end of support.



No Compliance with most industry wide compliance standards and regulations.


No Safe Haven  All physical and virtualized instances of Server 2012(R2) will be vulnerable to security threats.


What Should I Be Doing?


Start planning your migration NOW.


Determine how many instances of Server 2012(R2) are being utilized in your current network setup.


Assess the upgrade path for applications that currently run on these operating systems.


Allocate resources and budget for necessary hardware upgrades to transition to a newer version.


Databranch has successfully migrated numerous clients and our team is excited to work with you to create a migration plan for your organization!


If you’d like to explore your options, reply to this email, give us a call at 716-373-4467 x 115, or visit us here to schedule a chat.



Regards,

Mike Wilson

President - Databranch

Databranch Named to Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501 for the 2nd Year in a Row!

Databranch has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.


For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications for inclusion on this prestigious and definitive listing. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey examines organizational performance based on annual sales, recurring revenue, profit margins, revenue mix, growth, innovation and supported technologies.


MSPs that qualify for the list must pass a rigorous review conducted by the research team and editors of Channel Futures. It ranks applicants using a unique methodology that weighs financial performance according to long-term health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue and operational efficiency.


Channel Futures is Pleased to Name Databranch

to the 2023 MSP 501


"We are honored and delighted to be recognized as a top Managed Service Provider in the 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 Awards!" said Mike Wilson, President of Databranch. "This accolade is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to not just serve, but truly partner with our clients to meet their unique technology needs. We believe in a collaborative approach, working side by side with our clients to deliver innovative solutions and deliver an exceptional support experience."


This year’s list is one of the most competitive in the survey’s history. Winners will be recognized on the Channel Futures website and honored during a special ceremony at the Channel Futures Leadership Summit, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, in Miami, Florida.


Since its inception, the MSP 501 has evolved from a competitive ranking into a vibrant group of innovators focused on high levels of customer satisfaction at small, medium and large organizations in public and private sectors. Many of their services and technology offerings focus on customer needs in the areas of cloud, security, collaboration and hybrid work forces.


The 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners persevered through challenging times to become the highest-performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today,” said Jeff O’Heir, Channel Futures senior news editor and MSP 501 project manager. “The MSP 501 ranking doesn’t award MSPs solely on their size and revenue. It acknowledges the business acumen, best practices and trusted advice they deliver to customers every day. They deserve the honor.


We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2023 winners, and gratitude to the thousands of MSPs that have contributed to the continuing growth and success of the managed services sector,” said Kelly Danziger, general manager of Informa Tech Channels. “These providers are most certainly driving a new wave of innovation in the industry and are demonstrating a commitment to moving the MSP and entire channel forward.


The data collected by the annual NextGen 101 and MSP 501 drive Channel Futures’ market intelligence insights, creating robust data sets and data-based trend reports that support our editorial coverage, event programming, community and networking strategies and educational offerings.


Background


The 2023 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the Channel Futures research and editorial teams. Data was collected online from February to May, 2023. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.


About Databranch



Databranch, Inc., is an IT consulting and outsourcing provider serving local, national and international businesses in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1985. We help our clients use information technology to cut costs, increase efficiencies and enhance customer service across three main areas: managed servicesnetworking and security.


The Databranch staff is made up of highly skilled, experienced, and certified professionals. Our clients look to us to provide technology solutions that work. We offer consulting services that provide organizations with the best possible solutions for the most affordable price that are executed with a personal touch. Contact us today to see what we can do for you.



About Channel Futures


Channel Futures is a media and events destination for the information and communication technologies (ICT) channel community. We provide information, perspective and connection for the entire channel ecosystem, including solution providers (SPs), managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), cloud service providers (CSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and distributors, technology solutions brokerages, subagents and agents, as well as leading technology vendor partners and communication providers.


Our properties include many awards programs such as the Channel Futures MSP 501, a list of the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry; Channel Partners events, which delivers unparalleled in-person events including Channel Partners Conference & Expo, Channel Futures Leadership Summit, Women’s Leadership Summit, the MSP Summit and Channel Partners Europe; and a DEI Community Group, our initiative to educate, support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the ICT channel industry. Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; we are leading Channel Partners forward. More information is available at channelfutures.com.


Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a market-leading B2B information provider with depth and specialization in ICT sector. Every year, we welcome 14,000+ subscribers to our research, more than 4 million unique monthly visitors to our digital communities, 18,200+ students to our training programs and 225,000 delegates to our events.


What's the Value of Managed IT Services?


Here at Databranch, our Managed Network Services provides your company with the security of knowing that your network is being monitored and maintained on a 24/7 basis. 


It’s designed to keep your network functioning seamlessly by utilizing a suite of cost-effective computer managed services that proactively monitor and support your network and Technology infrastructure.


See how much better your business can operate when a professional is handling your tech.

Questions about costs and services? Contact Databranch today at 716-373-4467 x 115, info@databranch.com, or visit us here to learn more.


Technology Trivia


Who invented the first digital camera? 


The first person to email us at info@databranch.com and give a correct answer gets a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Need a Laugh?


Why was the computer cold at work?

 

Because it left its Windows open!

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