Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
…
continue reading
Content provided by Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony, Justin Esgar, and Eric Anthony. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony, Justin Esgar, and Eric Anthony or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Best of Breed vs. SPOG: Which One Is Best? | EP126
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 501350219 series 3530204
Content provided by Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony, Justin Esgar, and Eric Anthony. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony, Justin Esgar, and Eric Anthony or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
In this episode of the All Things MSP Podcast, Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony go head-to-head on one of the biggest debates in managed IT services: Best of Breed tools vs. Single Pane of Glass platforms.
Justin breaks down why integration is everything in his MSP and how trying to force third-party tools to play nice can cost more than it saves. Meanwhile, Eric shares real-world insights from the days of GFI MAX, SolarWinds, and N-able - where MSPs had to choose between deep customization and ease-of-use.
Whether you're running a five-person shop or scaling into compliance-heavy verticals, this episode helps you rethink your stack, reduce alert noise, and optimize your toolchain for efficiency, visibility, and client needs.
👉 You’ll walk away with a better understanding of when it makes sense to compromise on features for the sake of integration—and when “good enough” can cost your techs time and your MSP money.
Tune in for practical takeaways, memorable rants, and a no-BS breakdown of what today’s MSPs actually need in their stack.
127 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 501350219 series 3530204
Content provided by Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony, Justin Esgar, and Eric Anthony. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony, Justin Esgar, and Eric Anthony or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
In this episode of the All Things MSP Podcast, Justin Esgar and Eric Anthony go head-to-head on one of the biggest debates in managed IT services: Best of Breed tools vs. Single Pane of Glass platforms.
Justin breaks down why integration is everything in his MSP and how trying to force third-party tools to play nice can cost more than it saves. Meanwhile, Eric shares real-world insights from the days of GFI MAX, SolarWinds, and N-able - where MSPs had to choose between deep customization and ease-of-use.
Whether you're running a five-person shop or scaling into compliance-heavy verticals, this episode helps you rethink your stack, reduce alert noise, and optimize your toolchain for efficiency, visibility, and client needs.
👉 You’ll walk away with a better understanding of when it makes sense to compromise on features for the sake of integration—and when “good enough” can cost your techs time and your MSP money.
Tune in for practical takeaways, memorable rants, and a no-BS breakdown of what today’s MSPs actually need in their stack.
127 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.