MSP

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
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Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings

October 30, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings
Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.

Luke Walling, vice president of SMB sales and operations for North America at AVG.
Computers

AVG Takes a Bite out of Managing Apple

October 11, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on AVG Takes a Bite out of Managing Apple
AVG’s Managed Workplace takes advantage of new API hooks into iOS and Mac OS X to make Apple devices more manageable for MSPs.

Mike Foreman, general manager, SMB, AVG Technologies
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AVG Gives Partners a Single Pane of Glass in the Cloud

October 3, 2013 Guest Poster Comments Off on AVG Gives Partners a Single Pane of Glass in the Cloud
AVG details the integration of its CloudCare service with Managed Workplace, picked up in its purchase of Level Platforms earlier this year.

Managed services basics
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Why Harp on Managed Services Model Basics?

September 30, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Why Harp on Managed Services Model Basics?
Why do we keep talking about the mechanics and benefits of managed services? Acceptance doesn’t mean operationalization.

CharTec CEO Alex Rogers is adding file-sharing through a relationship with DropBox
Cloud

File-Sharing Services Are Next Battleground for Backup Vendors, Resellers

September 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on File-Sharing Services Are Next Battleground for Backup Vendors, Resellers
CharTec is teaming up with Dropbox to augment its backup solution and offer the popular file-sharing service through its MSP network.

Vistara is extending a lifeline to PacketTrap customers.
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Vistara Extends Lifeline for PacketTrap Users

September 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Vistara Extends Lifeline for PacketTrap Users
Vistara offers a promotional deal to MSPs left in the cold when Dell shut down PacketTrap, but switching platforms can be a challenge for MSPs.

Cisco security chief Chris Young
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Cisco Jumping into Managed Security Services

September 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Cisco Jumping into Managed Security Services
Cisco is adding security to its portfolio of managed and professional services, providing offerings designed for enterprise and government accounts.

Alistair Forbes, general manager of GFI MAX Business Unit
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GFI MAX Boasts 8,000 MSPs Now in Network

September 13, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on GFI MAX Boasts 8,000 MSPs Now in Network
As the managed services segment is undergoing consolidation and change, GFI MAX is boasting gains in the number of MSPs using its RMM platform.

Luke Walling, vice president of SMB sales and operations for North America at AVG.
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AVG Offers Buyout Program to PacketTrap MSPs

August 26, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on AVG Offers Buyout Program to PacketTrap MSPs
AVG will allow MSPs using Dell’s discontinued PacketTrap RMM product to use Managed Workplace free for up to a year and offer switchers priority support.

Kaseya CEO Yogesh Gupta
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Kaseya Accelerating Managed Services Evolution

August 23, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Kaseya Accelerating Managed Services Evolution
Under new ownership and leadership, Kaseya is pushing forward with acquisitions, headquarters relocation and the development of new channels.