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Are you ready to join an industry peer group?

Are you looking to join a community of like-minded peers, but unsure which one is right for you? Is it time to grow your business, your revenue and your network?

Join Jerry Koutavas from The ASCII Group as he discusses the benefits of belonging to a peer group and how buying power is stronger because of it.  Additionally, he will explain how to take advantage of these price points and use programs and services aimed at growing your MSP business.

Mark your calendar!

How do you Know When to Join a Peer Group?

Date:  December 14, 2016        

Time: 2:00pm EDT

Duration: 1 hour

Register Now for the Webinar:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6628219309664959748

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Bethesda, Maryland – October 17, 2016  

The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and Solution Providers, is pleased to announce the winners of its annual ASCII Cup, with awards given to the ASCII Cup winner, Gold and Silver Medalists, and Top Distributor.  The awards are presented each fall to technology companies that have showcased channel goodwill and a commitment to helping ASCII members grow their businesses.  Winners are voted upon by ASCII members at regional events, and the Cup and awards were presented at the ASCII Success Summit on October 14, in Newport, Rhode Island.

ASCII Success Summit attendees vote for the vendors in 12 different categories:

‍Top Security Solution;

Top Productivity Solution;

Top Storage Solution;

Top Cloud Solution;

Top Revenue Generator;

Top Channel Programs;

Top Distributor;

Best Keynote Presentation;

Best Creativity & Innovation;

Best IT Management Tool;

Best Partner Incentives;

Best Market Opportunity. 

‍The winners at each Summit are selected based on the votes by the solution providers in attendance; at the end of the year, the winner of the ASCII Cup is determined by tabulating the results of all nine events.  The 2016 winners of The ASCII Cup, Gold and Silver Medalists, and Top Distributor were announced at a private industry gathering at the Hyatt Regency Newport.

The ASCII Group is pleased to honor the recipients of this year’s ASCII Cup, for they represent the principles on which the Cup was established.

The 2016 ASCII Cup Vendor of the Year is Datto.

Top Four Gold Medalists for The ASCII Cup are StorageCraft, Cytracom, IT Glue and BlackStratus.

Top Five Silver Medalists for The ASCII Cup are Data Deposit Box, Passportal, Connectwise, CNET and Lenovo.

Distributor of the Year for The ASCII Cup was Pax8.

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“On behalf of The ASCII Group and our community, we congratulate Datto on winning the coveted 2016 ASCII Cup. We also wish to recognize the Gold & Silver Medalists, Distributor of the Year, and all of the companies that were featured at our Success Summits, for being committed to the channel and continuing to bring value to our members,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group.

Photos of the celebration will be made available on The ASCII Group and The ASCII Cup Facebook pages.

For more information, please visit www.ascii.com.

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers.  Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs, and extensive peer interaction.  ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities. 

Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Director of Communications

Tel: 800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  www.ascii.com

Bethesda, Maryland– September 20, 2016 — The ASCII Group, the leading membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce updates to its 2017 IT SMB Success Summit Series including a new keynote speaker, conference content and event cities. Having become the premier series of events for IT solution providers to attend, The ASCII Group is extending its reach in nine markets across North America.  With a continued focus on education, collaboration, networking, and engagement, the2017 series will also concentrate on driving the advancement of IT services.

Each Summit welcomes hundreds of Managed Service Providers as well as key industry leaders and market influencers. Now in its seventeenth year, the Success Summits are once again on track for record attendance with the central theme highlighting growth and advancement.

“The events enable our industry to reconnect and learn. At each event we see that light bulb moment happen, either through a new peer introduction, a newly discovered vendor opportunity or through a new service ASCII provides to help lower the overall burden on the MSP. The mission of our Summits continues to focus on helping solution providers further their business by leveraging the power of the ASCII Community,” said Jerry Koutavas, President, The ASCII Group.

The 2017 Summits will include education, innovative industry presentations, a cutting-edge vendor solutions pavilion, and an exclusive ASCII members-only meeting. The Summit Series is designed for qualified industry IT professionals and MSPs, and is targeted towards those looking to increase revenue and enhance their current business model.  Admission is free for ASCII members.

In addition to informative and real-life best practice addresses from ASCII members and thought leaders, the special guest speaker for 2017 is Frank Abagnale, acclaimed subject of the book, movie and Broadway play, “Catch Me If You Can”, and one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and securing documents.    

“85 of ASCII members reported revenue growth in 2015, and our Summits, in conjunction with our other programs that save them thousands of dollars annually, remain a highly engaging opportunity for the membership,” said Alan Weinberger, CEO, The ASCII Group.  “Summit participants said their top business reasons for attending include their desire to educate themselves on potential industry opportunities, to learn about new products and programs, and the need to seek out face-to-face partnerships with attending vendors, so we remain committed to joining together the best and brightest vendors with the top MSPs in North America.”

For further information on the ASCII IT SMB Success Summits in each city, please visit www.asciievents.com. Follow ASCII on social media@asciigroup and #ASCIISUCCESS.

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2017 Summit Cities:

·       Houston, TX                           February 22 – 23

·       Orange County, CA                March 29 – 30

·       Boston, MA                             April 26 – 27

·       Columbus, OH                        May 17 – 18

·       Toronto, Canada                     June 21 – 22

·       Newark, NJ                             July 26 – 27

·       Chicago, IL                              August 30 – 31

·       Miami, FL                                September 27– 28

·       Washington, D.C.                    October 25 – 26

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers.  Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs, and extensive peer interaction.  ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities.  Learn more at www.ascii.com or by calling 800-394-2724.

Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Director of Marketing& Communications

Tel:800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  http://www.ascii.com/

Bethesda, Maryland – September 8, 2016 – The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce the formation of a new Vendor Advisory Committee. The assembled Committee is made up of ASCII members from IT businesses across North America, and the participants will provide feedback to ASCII staff to identify future programs presented to the community at large.

The directive of the Committee is to have a team of ASCII members investigate and evaluate new and upcoming technologies and vendors. Its purpose is to address the growing business needs of the members and will be structured as a conduit for new concepts to be explored. 

“Many of our members have voiced that they would like to play a larger role in evaluating and providing feedback on vendors that are interested in engaging with the larger ASCII community,” said Shannon Mayer, VP Channel Development at The ASCII Group.  “We value the opinions of our members, so we created this new committee to help ensure that the vendors who do engage with ASCII will be highly successful in their efforts.”

Vendor Advisory Committee members have the opportunity to help educate fellow ASCII members and their input will be incorporated into future Group decision making.  

“Having owned two technology companies over the last fifteen years, I’ve had the opportunity to evaluate many different vendor partners. Those experiences have taught me what to look for in a potential partner, and what parts of a channel program works versus what doesn’t,” said C.J. Ezell, CEO of Point Clear Networks and ASCII member since 2013. “I am happy to provide my opinion on the vendors that want to partner with The ASCII Group. The more feedback we can get to vendors early on, the better they will understand the needs of our members as well as the great opportunities that can come from working with the ASCII community.”

For more information on ASCII membership, please visit www.ascii.com.

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About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers.  Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs, and extensive peer interaction.  ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities.  Learn more at www.ascii.com or by calling 800-394-2724.

Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Director of Marketing & Communications

Tel:800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  https://www.ascii.com/

Bethesda, Maryland– August 10, 2016 — The ASCII Group, a membership-based community of independent MSPs, VARs and solution providers, is pleased to announce a six part webinar series developed in partnership with its members.  The webinars will be presented by ASCII members who are subject matter experts in their particular verticals and fields. The educational series is geared towards supporting member success, while also presenting itself as a business development tool. 

Since 1984, The ASCII Group as leveraged the expertise and power of its IT community. The purpose of the webinar series is to facilitate a true knowledge exchange amongst the group members, as this is the groundwork that the company was founded upon.

“Our members have told us that a major benefit of being part of the ASCII community is the ability to network and learn from each other,” said Doug Young, COO & Senior Vice President, The ASCII Group.  “Just like with ASCII’s highly popular member list serv, our educational webinar series will bean ideal way for members to take advantage of the collective brainpower of the group.”

The webinars will explore various business topics and verticals prevalent to today’s solution providers. The series began on July 26, and additional sessions will be held through December 2016. Members can register online or view the presentations “on demand”.

“The ASCII Group has compiled an informative and engaging set of webinar topics for its members. After attending the first session, I found the information to be interesting and useful.  I look forward to seeing more of my peers present their industry knowledge for our community to learn from,” said Stan Smith, Vice President of Sales, ADS Programming Services, Inc. ASCII Group Member since 2003.

For more information on ASCII membership, please visit www.ascii.com.

About The ASCII Group, Inc:

The ASCII Group is a vibrant reseller community of independent MSPs, VARs, and other solution providers.  Formed in 1984, ASCII has more than 70 programs that provide turnkey cost-cutting strategies, innovative business building programs ,and extensive peer interaction.  ASCII members enjoy benefits such as marketing support; educational information; group purchasing power; increased leverage in the marketplace; and multiple networking opportunities. These programs enable ASCII members to increase revenue, lower operating costs, and grow service opportunities.  Learn more at www.ascii.com or by calling 800-394-2724.

Press Contact

Alysia Vetter

Director of Marketing & Communications

Tel:800-394-2724 x 131

Email: alysia@ascii.com

Web:  https://www.ascii.com/