Transformation Strategies President David Schafran and client Michael Coopersmith of Integrated Technology Systems interviewed by MSPmentor

New York, NY May 14, 2009 -- MSPmentor Live: Podcast Edition today posted their interview with with David Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies, a consulting firm that helps VARs transition to managed services and client Michael Coopersmith, of Integrated Technology Systems in New York City. The interview discusses how Transformation Strategies is helping ITS NYC integrate and launch managed services within their business. This is part one of a planned two-part podcast series. MSPmentor will check back in with Schafran and Coopersmith in a few weeks to measure Integrated Technology Systems’ progress. Listen to it here.

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MSPAlliance announces new Monthly Call as forum for open dialog in the MSP community, call to be moderated by David Schafran President of Transformation Strategies

Orlando, FL May 1, 2009 -- Today at MSPWorld, MSPAlliance President Charles Weaver announced the creation of the Monthly MSPAlliance Call, an open forum for the MSP community to discuss the latest trends and topics facing the global managed services profession. Rather than the traditional webinar format, the monthly call will be a moderated discussion encouraging open participation. Moderated by David Schafran of Transformation Strategies (www.TransStrat.com), the calls will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm ET / 11am PT. “Charles wanted to create an additional venue for MSPs to be able to speak directly with their peers, discuss the challenges they face and share solutions, so we created this monthly call with an interactive discussion format”, said Schafran.

The first call, to take place on Wednesday June 10th, 2009, will focus on avoiding the pressure to commoditize. Future topics will be suggested in advance by the managed services community via email to MSPACall@TransStrat.com and the selected topic will be posted in advance on the MSPAlliance website www.mspalliance.com. Registration for the June 10th call is currently open at here.

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David S. Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies to speak at SMB Nation Spring 2009

New York, NY April, 2009 -- Transformation Strategies announces its President, David S. Schafran, has been selected to join the BusinessSpeak panel at SMB Nation Spring 2009 to be held May 1st to 3rd at Montclair University in Montclair, New Jersey. The BusinessSpeak panel gives attendees the opportunity to ask questions covering all aspects of managing an IT services firm, including how to sell managed services, how to develop a cloud-based computer consulting practice or any other pressing business matters they wish to ask about. Schafran was selected for this panel because of his expertise in the managed services industry, a major area of interest to the participants.  Additional information and registration can be found here.

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David S. Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies interviewed for article on the Need for Improved Outsourcing Oversight

New York, NY March, 2009 -- David S. Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies was interviewed by Kforce Kronicle for an article on the need for improved oversight of outsourcing firms. Read the article here.

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David S. Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies to speak at 2008 Technology & Homeland Security Forum in Niagara Falls - October 2008

New York, NY October, 2008 -- Transformation Strategies, Inc., a leader in managed services consulting announced today its President, David S. Schafran, will be speaking at the 2008 Technology & Homeland Security Forum in Niagara Falls, NY on October 16th, 2008. Mr. Schafran will be leading a session discussing network monitoring and management best practices.

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David S. Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies, Inc. Named to the MSPmentor 250 – August 2008

New York, NY August 11, 2008 -- Transformation Strategies, Inc., a leader in managed services consulting today announced its President David S. Schafran, has been named to the inaugural MSPmentor 250. The MSPmentor 250 is an annual survey conducted by MSPmentor and its parent, Nine Lives Media Inc. The resulting report strives to identify the world’s top managed service provider executives, entrepreneurs and experts across numerous disciplines (business, technology, marketing, sales, PR and more). “It is an honor to have my contribution and influence in the MSP industry recognized. I am grateful to have been nominated and chosen.” said Schafran.

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David Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies to lead Managed Services Institute Webinar: Defining and Documenting your Managed Services - May 2008

New York, NY May, 2008 -- On June 10, 2008 the MSPAlliance Managed Services Institute presents “Defining and Documenting your Managed Services.” Join David Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies and Lane Smith, President of Do IT Smarter as they provide unique insight and analysis on the Managed Services Industry. This free webinar, part 2 of the Do IT Smarter & Transformation Strategies 10 Part Managed Services Accreditation Program training series will cover defining managed services, tying them to a service level agreement and how to leverage these skills during the MSAP Exam.

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Transformation Strategies and Do IT Smarter announce the release of their MSAP Training Course – April 1, 2008

New York, NY April 1, 2008 -- Transformation Strategies, Inc., a leader in managed services consulting and Do IT Smarter of San Diego, a distributor of managed services for VARs, Systems Integrators and Telephony companies, announced the release of their MSAP Certification Training Program. The ten part Basic course is now available on the Do IT Smarter web site.

The program, marketed by Do IT Smarter, offers training intended to prepare Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to both take the MSP Alliance’s certification exam as well as improve all aspects of their managed services practice. Transformation Strategies developed content, delivered a number of the training classes and managed the overall development of the program.

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David S. Schafran, President of Transformation Strategies, announced as a panelist for the Breakfast Networks’ Cash in on Value, a Symposium on Value Based Pricing

New York, NY March, 2008 -- Transformation Strategies, a leader in managed services consulting, announced today its President, David S. Schafran, will be a panelists at the Breakfast Networks’ Cash in on Value, A Symposium on Value Based Pricing. The seminar to be held in New York City on March 18, 2008 will focus on:

• How and why companies under sell themselves by competing on price. verses the intrinsic value their services present
• How to determine the value of your services
• What methodology should one put to the test to see if they are creating a practical price or underselling themselves due to lack of self-confidence
• How to migrate from hourly billing to value based billing
• What to do when a client wants to put you in their pre-conceived idea of an appropriate pricing model (such as selling time for money)

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Transformation Strategies partners with Do IT Smarter on Creation of MSAP Training Course – December 2007

New York, NY December 2007 -- Transformation Strategies, Inc., a leader in managed services consulting has announced it is working with Do IT Smarter of San Diego (www.doitsmarter.com), a distributor of managed services for VARs, Systems Integrators and Telephony companies, on the creation of their MSAP Certification Training Program.

The program which will be marked by Do IT Smarter will offer both Basic and Advanced levels of training intended to prepare Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to take the MSP Alliance’s certification exam.

Transformation Strategies will contribute content and deliver some training classes. The Basic course is expected to be available from Do IT Smarter via their website in January 2008.

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Creation of MSP Roundtable Service – September 2007

New York, NY September 2007 - Transformation Strategies, Inc., a leader in managed services consulting has formed “the MSP Roundtable”, a new peer group service for owners and executives of Managed Services Providers (MSP) to have the opportunity to work with their peers to address common and individual challenges they face.

“As managed services consultants, the most frequent question we hear is ‘What are other MSPs doing?’”, explained Transformation Strategies’ President David S. Schafran, “MSP owners and executives want to know what is and is not working for their peers. This service gives them to opportunity to meet regularly as a group to address their issues, get feedback and new ideas.”

The MSP Roundtable groups will be comprised of approximately ten MSPs with non-competing markets. Meeting quarterly, the groups cover sales, marketing, operations and finance. Transformation Strategies is currently accepting applications to create groups of MSPs with similar models. The groups are expected to begin meeting in the first quarter of 2008.

For more information or for an application to join a group, please contact us at (212)799-1770 or email to: roundtable@TransStrat.com

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Transformation Strategies, Inc. is formed - January 2007

New York, NY January 2007 - Transformation Strategies, Inc. is formed. Founded by David S. Schafran Transformation Strategies, Inc. was formed to work with information technology (IT) consulting and support firms to integrate or enhance managed services within their offerings.

Mr. Schafran founded Transformation Strategies to enable Managed Services Providers (MSPs) to succeed in this growing market. “The managed services model is extremely compelling; it is a win-win for both the MSP and its client. The client gains stability and predictability both financially and with its own systems while the MSP, by providing additional value to the client, gains a closer, more stable relationship, predictable cash flow and reduced delivery cost,” says Schafran.

Transformation Strategies provides a variety of consulting and training services to MSPs and VARs. For more information please contact as at (212) 799- 1770 or info@TransStrat.com

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