In this episode of Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast, Marvin Bee is joined by Jerry Koutavas from ASCII and Sean "the Man of Summer" Lardo from ConnectWise. They are streaming live from Clearwater, FL at the ASCII Edge event. The episode begins with playful banter about being fantastic on the first day of summer and plans for the upcoming ASCII events. Jerry explains the name change from ASCII Success Summit to ASCII Edge, emphasizing the focus on business content and best practices for MSPs. Shawn discusses the collaboration between ASCII and ConnectWise to support startups and emerging technologies, providing exposure and sponsorship opportunities. They highlight the importance of early adoption and building relationships with MSPs. Marvin expresses his appreciation for being made aware of new companies and technologies that can benefit his MSP business. The hosts discuss the upcoming event and their joint efforts to help MSPs improve their operations. The episode concludes with lighthearted remarks and anticipation for the rest of the event.Highlights:- Uncle Marv and his guests are live from the ASCII Edge event in Clearwater, FL.- ASCII has rebranded from Success Summit to ASCII Edge, focusing on business content and best practices for MSPs.- ConnectWise and ASCII collaborate to support startups and emerging technologies in the industry.- Early adoption and building relationships with MSPs are essential for success.- The event provides MSPs with exposure to new vendors and technologies.- The hosts are excited about the event and their joint efforts to improve the industry.=== The ASCII Edge conference was held in Tampa, Florida on June 21-22, 2023. The conference is designed for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) to come together, share best practices, and learn from one another's experiences. The event was held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. There were private peer meetings of ASCII members, networking opportunities, and time to meet with sponsors. The conference also had a focus on cybersecurity, with a private meeting about the Conceal secure browser extension. === Show InformationWebsite:
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