September 13, 2017Mark CoxComments 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.
September 6, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal
The distribution agreement formalizes a working agreement which began around the companies’ mutual relationship with ConnectWise, and while this one is for Canada only, a U.S. one is coming soon.
August 24, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Rubrik looks to get innovative with new Service Delivery Partner Program
It includes a variety of different engagement models, depending on the way the partner’s business is structured, and makes some adjustments to costing as traditionally done in MSP programs.
August 4, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Study shows startlingly slim penetration rates in security and backup managed services
A new study that looks at managed services business by the channel generally – not just self identified MSPs – finds quite low rates of adoption. A significant number to plan to move into security however.
August 3, 2017Mark CoxComments 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.
August 3, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Open-source-as-a-service provider Platform9 launches channel program
The new Platform9 channel program comes in the midst of growing demand for the new Managed Kubernetes offering, and other funding and growth achievements.
August 3, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on SolarWinds MSP unveils new, more granular automated document recovery solution
SolarWinds MSP’s price to partners of $4 per endpoint in Canada is designed to allow both the MSP to make money while also being less expensive for the customer than consumer-grade alternatives.