Should Anyone Be Allowed to Call Themselves an MSP?

How MSPs Can Start Selling AI Today

Pax8 Beyond wasn't just another industry conference—it was a glimpse into the future of managed services. In this episode of the[STACK], Dan Tomaszewski sits down with Chance Weaver, Global VP of AI Adoption at Pax8, to unpack the event's biggest AI announcements and what they mean for MSPs. From the Managed Intelligence Provider (MIP) framework to new Managed Intelligence Services, they discuss how providers can start leading AI conversations, deliver meaningful business outcomes, and build the next generation of managed services.

What Comes After Managed Services?

The managed services industry is changing faster than ever. As AI, automation, governance, and business intelligence reshape the way organizations operate, MSPs are being challenged to think beyond traditional IT support. In this episode of the[STACK], Dan Tomaszewski sits down with Brian Doyle of vCIOToolbox to discuss the evolution from Managed Service Provider to Managed Intelligence Provider (MIP), why advisory services are becoming essential, and how MSPs can position themselves as strategic business partners instead of just technology providers.

Should Anyone Be Allowed to Call Themselves an MSP?

For years, anyone could call themselves an MSP. But as the industry continues to mature, is it time for that to change? Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2026, Dan sits down with Cole Knuth of Texas A&M and MJ Shoer of GTIA to discuss the Consortium for Responsible IT Services, the push toward industry standards, and why defining what it means to be an MSP has never been more important. From self-regulation and government involvement to the future of MIPs and industry accreditation, this conversation explores one of the biggest shifts the managed services industry has seen in years.

Why Attackers Don't Need Malware Anymore

Cybercriminals no longer need to break into networks—they simply log in. In this episode of the[STACK], Dan Tomaszewski welcomes Ben Eakin from Kzero to discuss the evolution of identity security and why authentication is becoming the frontline of cybersecurity. Learn how MSPs can combat phishing, credential theft, and identity-based attacks while improving usability through passwordless authentication, MFA, SSO, and simplified security workflows.

Your Client's Email Isn't Broken... Yet

For years, email security conversations have focused on SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. But what happens after you've checked those boxes? In this episode of the[STACK], Dan Tomaszewski sits down with Alec Beglarian from EasyDMARC to explore why email security alone isn't enough. They discuss the shift from email authentication to email trust, the hidden deliverability issues MSPs often miss, and why email infrastructure requires ongoing monitoring just like any other critical business system. If your clients depend on email for invoices, customer communications, password resets, or revenue-generating activities, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.