Datto

Backup

Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal
Pax8 and Datto have announced a strategic partnership, which is what a company that has not used distribution before calls entering into its first distribution agreement.

Backup

eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space
eFolder’s top execs outline why they think the merged company can take on the market leader, and how they intend to execute on their strategy.

Channel Programs

Datto unveils new partner program that reflects the growth of the company

March 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto unveils new partner program that reflects the growth of the company
Highlights of the new Datto program include a new tier for the top two per cent of partners, as well as new marketing and benchmark analysis initiatives.

Managed Services

Open Mesh acquisition gives Datto networking services purpose-built for MSPs, SMBs

January 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Open Mesh acquisition gives Datto networking services purpose-built for MSPs, SMBs
Datto makes a play for the cloud networking managed services market, which it says is full of enterprise-focused offerings that have ill-served MSPs and aren’t well suited to the SMB market.

Managed Services

Battling ransomware common theme of Datto product updates

October 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Battling ransomware common theme of Datto product updates
The Datto SIRIS 3 platform has added a ransomware detection algorithm to take advance of a backup provider’s capability to easily restore a system to its pre-infection status.

Managed Services

Project management upgrades, API integrations highlight Tigerpaw software release

October 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Project management upgrades, API integrations highlight Tigerpaw software release
PSA vendor Tigerpaw announced major upgrades to their software at their annual user event in Omaha.

Managed Services

RapidFire Tools develops disaster recovery assessment tool for Datto

October 27, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on RapidFire Tools develops disaster recovery assessment tool for Datto
The RapidFire agentless tool is designed to help Datto resellers prospect, by providing a detailed assessment of a prospect’s environment, and recommending the appropriate Datto solutions. Datto will give it away free to their channel.

Managed Services

Datto deepens RMM integrations, Canadian datacentre presence

August 4, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto deepens RMM integrations, Canadian datacentre presence
Data protection vendor Datto has begun more significant integrations with RMM vendors, announcing a full integration with LabTech by ConnectWise. The company also stepped up its Canadian presence with the announcement of a second Canadian data centre, in Calgary.

Managed Services

Datto upgrades flagship platform, unveils all-flash backup appliance

June 21, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto upgrades flagship platform, unveils all-flash backup appliance
The all-flash SIRIS 3 X1is available only with a TB drive, with the plan being to roll over further models if and when they meet customers’ price/performance needs.

Managed Services

Datto unveils SMB Sync and Share offering with low cost, free year offer

May 2, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto unveils SMB Sync and Share offering with low cost, free year offer
Datto is looking to disrupt a highly commoditized market, attract a significant number of new prospects for its channel, and provide upgrade options to better monetize the offering.