{"id":595297,"date":"2026-07-20T16:28:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/595297\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:28:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T16:28:21","slug":"navigating-the-future-of-managed-services-what-to-expect-at-ascii-edge-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/595297\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Future of Managed Services: What to Expect at ASCII Edge 2026\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The commercial integration and managed services sectors are overlapping\u00a0now\u00a0more than ever before.\u00a0As technology advisors and integrators increasingly adopt recurring revenue models, they face a familiar set of operational and technical challenges: scaling helpdesk operations, managing vendor portfolios, implementing robust cybersecurity\u00a0protocols\u00a0and mastering service-based pricing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Introduction to\u00a0ASCII Edge 2026<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.ascii.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ASCII Edge 2026<\/a>\u00a0offers technology professionals and MSPs the opportunity to tackle these challenges head-on in a peer-led setting. Organized by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascii.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The ASCII Group<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0multi-city event series is explicitly designed to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0the exchange of best practices, technical\u00a0insights\u00a0and business strategy\u00a0\u2014\u00a0all grounded in real-world experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For decades,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ascii.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The ASCII Group<\/a>\u00a0has served an independent community of technology providers. While our roots are deeply tied to IT and managed services, our community includes a diverse mix of professionals managing hybrid practices that combine integration, ongoing\u00a0support\u00a0and sophisticated service delivery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ASCII Edge provides the blueprint for navigating the ongoing shift from project-based work to high-value, recurring service relationships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJxkxNC6hf1kqCV7rj%2FhkYi%2Bvln%2Fw8iIPCWsXj5V1TXYVcr8jaFpWHGctL5e4VG7r5ji3VUSpSyf9OFyoiCgdr07voBacGfQCv9t1Zv%2BO6bb3pkuFgcOkNfOXWRae0LpPwSASXx4OkEznLXPKcbVtAukW0cPf0rA2qke5b8dIif2HYi3tX0gmMUCYWbVYZ7dW0lN4s7kzC8vWQf%2Bxb5dBV3LJ3%2Bvupf4Ejxk8SjnkqkGdjESycPFWjjQnbzmeo4Biw%2BXg%3D%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=168290269546&amp;portalId=23836458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/interactive-168290269546.png\" alt=\"FEATURED REPORT\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Across\u00a0the\u00a0North American tour this year, ASCII Edge is bringing together thousands of technology professionals. Each two-day event features actionable technical sessions, business-focused presentations and peer-to-peer networking\u00a0for\u00a0operational improvement and long-term client success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Core Focus Areas<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The topics covered across the ASCII Edge circuit reflect the immediate priorities of today\u2019s IT channel and integration landscapes:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>AI Implementation &amp; Readiness:<\/b>\u00a0Moving past the hype to explore how modern service providers can practically\u00a0leverage\u00a0artificial intelligence to automate internal workflows and build new client-facing service lines.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Advanced Cybersecurity Frameworks:<\/b>\u00a0Case studies and strategic approaches to protecting hybrid environments, securing client\u00a0networks\u00a0and defending against sophisticated digital threats.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operational Efficiency\u00a0and\u00a0Automation:<\/b>\u00a0Practical methods for\u00a0optimizing\u00a0staff allocation, implementing automation\u00a0tools\u00a0and streamlining helpdesk management to maximize profitability.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sales Strategy\u00a0and\u00a0Client Management:<\/b>\u00a0Insights into structuring profitable agreements, mastering complex sales\u00a0cycles\u00a0and setting sustainable expectations with clients.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Featured Sessions and Keynotes<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our curated agenda brings a practical lens to the challenges\u00a0faced by\u00a0business owners.\u00a0These\u00a0include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u201cAI\u2019s Impact on Today\u2019s MSPs\u201d\u00a0Keynote:\u00a0<\/b>Presented by Carolyn April,\u00a0VP\u00a0of\u00a0research and\u00a0market\u00a0intelligence at GTIA.\u00a0Backed by exclusive ASCII and industry research, this session cuts through the noise to deliver a data-driven look at how AI is actively reshaping business models, operational\u00a0efficiency\u00a0and competitive dynamics in the channel. The focus on real-world impact is already hitting home, with one attendee noting that \u201cthe conversations around AI were provocative and very helpful.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Securing the Modern Workplace:\u00a0<\/b>Industry experts dive into actionable frameworks for deploying secure AI environments, with a particular focus on safeguarding sensitive data within cloud ecosystems.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visibility\u00a0and\u00a0Operational Excellence:\u00a0<\/b>Focused workshops outlining how providers can\u00a0utilize\u00a0advanced tracking and metrics to\u00a0eliminate\u00a0operational blind spots, improve SLA\u00a0performance\u00a0and drive workplace accountability.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every presentation at ASCII Edge is built around real-world\u00a0application\u00a0and curated with direct input from a committee of working professionals to ensure alignment with current market trends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Upcoming\u00a0Locations\u00a0for\u00a0ASCII Edge 2026<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The remaining events in the 2026 ASCII Edge series include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Washington, D.C. Metro Area<\/b>: July 22\u00a0and\u00a023\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>Toronto, Ontario, Canada:<\/b>\u00a0August 26 and 27\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>Chicago:<\/b>\u00a0September 23 and 24\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>San Antonio,\u00a0Texas:<\/b>\u00a0October 21 and 22\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Who Should Attend<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Technology consultants,\u00a0MSPs\u00a0and integrators who oversee recurring service contracts, offer IT\u00a0support\u00a0or are actively expanding into hybrid service models will find immense value at ASCII Edge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, full agenda details and to\u00a0secure your complimentary spot using code\u00a0<b>CI<\/b>, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/events.ascii.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Events.ASCII.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Jessica Turner is senior digital engagement manager at The ASCII Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The commercial integration and managed services sectors are overlapping\u00a0now\u00a0more than ever before.\u00a0As technology advisors and integrators increasingly adopt&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":595298,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[74],"tags":[252129,252130,252131,18,19,17,1355,252132,252133,82,252134],"class_list":["post-595297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-ascii-edge","tag-ascii-edge-2026","tag-ascii-group","tag-eire","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-it","tag-msps","tag-service-desk","tag-technology","tag-the-ascii-group"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116953253339670529","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=595297"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/595297\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/595298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=595297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=595297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=595297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}