Managed Services

Anthony Mackle, senior vice president of finance at Ingram Micro
Distribution

Ingram expands financing capabilities to support partner transformation

November 29, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram expands financing capabilities to support partner transformation
As more solution providers move to more types of recurring revenues, Ingram Micro says it’s getting creative with financing to help smooth the transition.

Cloud

ITaaS software maker Nerdio enhances Nerdio for Azure with Cost Estimator

November 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ITaaS software maker Nerdio enhances Nerdio for Azure with Cost Estimator
The Cost Estimator, which addresses the problem that Azure itself makes it difficult for MSPs to easily estimate costs because it is consumption-based, joins white-labelling as recent enhancements to the Nerdio offering.

Channel Programs

Trustwave continues to build out managed security services channel with new program enhancements

November 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Trustwave continues to build out managed security services channel with new program enhancements
Trustwave is aggressively trying to build out partner skillsets as they move to more of an MSSP model, and try to build up their percentage of channel sales. A new online training system and partner portal are two tools in this effort.

Bob Stegner, senior vice president of North American marketing at Synnex
Channel Communities

Varnex celebrates 10 years

November 14, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Varnex celebrates 10 years
As its Varnex reseller community turns ten, Synnex looks back at its history and forward to what comes next for partner members.

Cloud

Is IT the limiting reagent in the speed of digital transformation?

November 8, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Is IT the limiting reagent in the speed of digital transformation?
A survey by Commvault finds a big disconnect between what executives want and what IT believes it can deliver when it comes to digital transformation.

Security

Arbor Networks doubles down on SME market with appliance, VM and AWS DDoS options

October 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Arbor Networks doubles down on SME market with appliance, VM and AWS DDoS options
Arbor Networks has reached the SME space mainly through managed services until now, but is now offering alternatives in appliance, virtual, and AWS instance form factors.

Security

Six Best Practices for Securing Multiple Sites

October 13, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Six Best Practices for Securing Multiple Sites
Barracuda suggests six best practices MSPs should be using for securing multiple sites, improving their client service and strengthening their role as trusted advisor.

Managed Services

3 Warning Signs of a Problem Client

September 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on 3 Warning Signs of a Problem Client
Barracuda MSP identifies three warning signs early in a client relationship, which indicate it may be time to cut bait.

Backup

Rubrik Alta 4.1 brings Azure functionality up to AWS level

September 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rubrik Alta 4.1 brings Azure functionality up to AWS level
Data management vendor Rubrik also adds support for the Google Cloud Platform, extends their AWS support, and improves management security for MSPs.

Backup

Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out

September 13, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out
Global expansion is a key factor in retiring the Intronis brand as a business unit in favor of Barracuda MSP. The Intronis name will live on as the backup product within the MSP platform.