MSP

ESET finding Tigerpaw plug-in well-kept secret

October 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

ESET has been building out its presence in the MSP space over the last several years, including an integration with Tigerpaw a year ago. Many Tigerpaw users were not aware of this however, until talking with ESET at last week’s Tigerpaw event.

Scale Computing addresses ‘smallest of the small’ with one node hyper-converged appliance

October 25, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The most common use case for the new single node Scale Computing configuration will be providing ROBO capabilities and disaster recovery in conjunction with traditional three node appliances.

Container management software provider DH2i launches first channel program

October 24, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Microsoft-focused DH2i sees a strong opportunity for partners, and has recently begun to build out a channel. They have now launched a channel program to provide support.

Oracle looks to cast broad net with Oracle Cloud Managed Service Provider Program

September 19, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new program lets strictly vetted MSPs package the Oracle platform with both Oracle and non-Oracle apps into a single price, and offers additional sales and marketing support.

Kaseya announces Automation Exchange community market

September 13, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Kaseya formally announces its new exchange for the sharing of scripts and other automation tools. Up since the end of June, the exchange has over 700 content items so far, with most of them being free to download.

Cloud

Pax8 lays out strategy going forward

August 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The born-in-the-cloud distributor’s new intiatives include a new endpoint solution with Symantec, as that vendor enhances its cloud portfolio. The company also has a unique dual platform strategy to help redefine cloud distribution.

Mobility-focused Pulseway launches new version of RMM solution for MSPs

August 16, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Pulseway, whose RMM solution is specifically designed to work with mobile devices, has responded to customer feedback with Pulseway MSP, a version of their product designed specifically for MSPs. Major additions include white labelling capability and enhanced automation.

GMS Live Expert seeks to expand MSP channel for outsourced help desk

August 8, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

GMS Live Expert offers MSPs boutique services around their help desk support offering. The Toronto-based company has ramped up its recruitment efforts, which included exhibiting at last week’s CompTIA ChannelCon.

Zetta reworks cloud portal as part of MSP partner drive

July 18, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Unusually for the business cloud backup space, Zetta has sold mainly direct, with only a small MSP channel. The new portal is designed to appeal to MSPs, and is part of a campaign to significantly expand the percentage of business that goes through partners.