MSP Dark Data Discovery and Risk Reduction
Key Points Practical Framework for Dark Data Discovery Dark data discovery is the process of identifying and managing unused or unknown information across systems and storage locations. Examples of dark data include old file shares, PST archives, legacy backups, chat exports, log files, and orphaned cloud storage. Dark data discovery matters because it reduces compliance […]
The Week in Charts (11/7/25)
View the video of this post here. 📊 Weekly chart breakdowns. 🌎Big-picture market themes. 🎯Actionable insights. Subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE to separate the signal from the noise. The most important charts and themes in markets and investing… 1) Active Managers Go All-In Active managers reduced their equity exposure down to 35% back in April […]
How to Choose Thin vs Thick Provisioning for MSP Workloads
Key Points Workload Classification: Segment virtual machines by behavior, SLA tier, and performance needs to determine whether thin or thick provisioning best supports each workload. Thin Provisioning Efficiency: Thin provisioning maximizes storage utilization by allocating space on demand but requires continuous monitoring, headroom management, and reclaim operations to prevent over-commitment. Thick Provisioning Performance: Thick (especially […]
The Week in Charts (6/8/26)
View the video of this post here. Tomorrow (6/9) at 2 PM ET, I’ll be joining YCharts for a Midyear Market Outlook. We’ll take a data-driven look at where markets stand today, what’s changed over the past six months, and what investors should be watching as we head into the second half of 2026. Topics will […]
ITAM Software Cost: Pricing Guide for 2026
Key points ITAM pricing varies based on asset volume, feature depth, and whether vendors charge per device, per user, by tier, or via flat-rate licensing. ITAM cost extends to implementation, administration, and the labor cost of manual processes and disconnected tools. Organizations waste 25%–30% of IT budgets on underutilized licenses and redundant tools. Without automated license tracking, […]
The State of the Markets in 10 Charts
View the video of this post here. Over the last 30 years, the purchasing power of the US Consumer Dollar has been cut in half due to inflation. At the same time, the S&P 500 has gained 828% (7.7% per year) AFTER adjusting for inflation. Why you need to invest for the long run, in one […]
What Is Microsoft Entra? | NinjaOne
Key points Microsoft Entra is Microsoft’s unified identity and access management platform, centralizing authentication and authorization across Microsoft 365, Azure, SaaS applications, and hybrid environments. Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure Active Directory, enforces conditional access policies, device compliance, and identity governance across cloud and on-premises environments. Successful hybrid device join deployments require validating DNS resolution, […]
Why Tests? Explained for Management
In today’s digital economy, software quality is business quality. Yet many leaders still view testing as an optional cost something that slows delivery instead of accelerating it. The truth is the opposite: testing is a business enabler that reduces risk, saves money, and drives faster, more confident releases. This article explains the why behind testing […]
The Week in Charts (5/29/26)
View the video of this post here. Something I’m excited about is a new offering from YCharts called Communities. It gives advisors a way to follow research and insights from voices they already trust, directly inside the platform many use daily for investment research and client communication. That means instead of trying to recreate the charts […]
Built for the Hustle: Why SMBs Are Central to How NinjaOne Operates and Grows
Key Points NinjaOne was built to help SMBs simplify endpoint management, improve IT efficiency, and reduce operational complexity for resource-constrained teams. The platform’s cloud-native, multi-tenant architecture supports scalable IT operations across environments ranging from 50 to 50,000 endpoints. NinjaOne prioritizes simplicity, usability, and rapid deployment to help IT teams avoid administrative overhead and fragmented management […]

