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The MSP market is entering one of its most disruptive periods in years. Private equity debt is coming due, AI is changing the economics of service delivery, and a new class of technology companies is challenging assumptions about how MSP platforms are built and funded.
In this episode of MSP Zone, Charles Weaver speaks with Michael George about the forces creating what George calls a “perfect storm” in the managed services market. They examine the debt wall facing private equity-backed vendors, the difference between AI as a feature and AI as an operating advantage, and why venture-backed companies may move faster than many established providers expect.
The conversation also explores the expanding role of the MSP. Customers are no longer looking only for technical support or software licenses. They need guidance on automation, business process improvement, cyber hygiene, and resilience. That creates significant opportunity, but only for MSPs willing to rethink their platforms, operating models, and advisory capabilities.
This episode offers a practical look at what is changing, why it is happening now, and how MSP leaders can navigate the disruption without losing sight of the opportunity.