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Loss of Vendor-Free MSP Spaces: ASCII Acquisition Means New Risks for Peer Conversations
The core structural shift analyzed is the consolidation of service provider-only peer communities into trade associations representing the entire technology channel, including vendors, distributors, and service providers. This shift is illustrated by the acquisition of the ASCII Group, a 42-year-old peer network for independent IT businesses, by the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA), which counts vendors such as Sophos and Pax8 among its leadership.
The transaction led to about 1,000 ASCII members joining GTIA’s 3,000 member companies, with ASCII member dues dropping by…
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