LogicNow believes more MSPs should be in the managed security game, and offers steps to help managed service providers step up to the plate.
Managed Services, Security
LogicNow to MSPs: Time to focus on security
by Robert Dutt •
Tag Archive for MSP
Managed Services
The three things that can disrupt managed services businesses
by Robert Dutt •
Channel consultant Ryan Morris outlines the three trends that could disrupt managed services delivery, and what MSPs can do to counter them.
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Managed Services, Sponsored Content
Network management report highlights managed network service opportunity for MSPs
by Guest Poster •
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks explains why there’s an opportunity for MSPs to offer customers managed network service.
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Data Centre, Managed Services
Nutanix targets service provider market with new FlexPrice purchasing program
by Mark Cox •
Nutanix is making a major initiative targeting service provider customers, which sees it introduce a program that lets them pay for their infrastructure by subscription, as they are paid themselves.
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Computers
D&H sees value in Chrome beyond education
by Robert Dutt •
D&H Canada adds Chrome Device Management console, says it will focus on SMB opportunities as new platform comes of age.
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Cloud, E-commerce
ComputeNext sees cloud services marketplace close to going viral
by Mark Cox •
The startup’s cloud brokerage services integrates cloud service providers looking to sell capacity with customers who license their platform to provide their own branded services. Channel partners like MSPs are the third part of the equation, but to date have been the slowest to come on board.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Managed Services
nGenx targets MSPs with new partner program
by Mark Cox •
nGenx has mainly sold through a telco agent channel in the past, but has redesigned its partner program to also appeal to MSPs, and plans to sign up a large number of them.
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Managed Services, Small Business
Dell formally launches CloudRunner, one-stop shop for MSPs
by Mark Cox •
Quietly launched last November to Dell’s top MSP partners, Dell is now looking to broaden out its turnkey, vertically focused CloudRunner, which is suitable for both experienced and newer MSPs.
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Data Centre, Storage
Seagate looks to new enterprise partners as eVault brand departs in enterprise push
by Mark Cox •
The scalability of the old eVault solutions has been massively increased up to 400 per cent, so Seagate is rebranding them with the Seagate name and looking to extend them into the enterprise data centre market, as well as the ROBO space where they play today.
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Podcasts, Sponsored Content
Podcast: Epson’s BrightLink Pro, and the MSP journey with AVG Business
by Robert Dutt •
Epson’s Judy Burns discusses the company’s interactive projectors, and Marco LaVecchia of AVG Business talks managed services on this podcast.
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Cloud, Distribution
Tech Data brings TDCloud to Canada
by Robert Dutt •
The Tech Data Cloud Solutions Store offers a one-stop shop for solution providers to sell cloud services, and an opportunity to bring new cloud services to market.
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Managed Services, Storage
LogicNow introduces new per-device pricing for MAX Backup
by Mark Cox •
The company formerly known as GFI MAX is introducing a new DRaaS pricing option that charges by the device instead of data usage, something they believe will especially appeal to partners serving larger customers.
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Distribution, Managed Services, Mobility, Security
Tech Data Canada doubles down on managed services
by Robert Dutt •
Tech Data inks deals with Intel Security and Mobi, showing the further inclusion of vendor offerings in the emerging “subscription economy” in the channel.
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Channel Communities, Managed Services
Customers moving beyond cost issues in considering managed services
by Mark Cox •
CompTIA data indicate that customer knowledge of managed services is up significantly over last year, and that emphasis on cost saving is no longer their main concern. This should impact the way that MSPs sell their offerings.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Managed Services, Virtualization
Citrix finalizing channel plans for Citrix Workspace Cloud
by Mark Cox •
Citrix’s major announcement at Synergy this year provides huge new opportunities for both CSP and CSA partners, and the channel strategy being finalized is designed to ensure partners who move to the cloud with WorkSpace Cloud will be treated the same way as on-prem partners.
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Cloud, Managed Services
Citrix delivers core cloud solution with Citrix Workspace Cloud
by Mark Cox •
The highlight of the first day at Citrix Synergy was the announcement of Citrix Workspace Cloud, a platform of services for the creation of complete workspaces with a strong MSP play.
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Channel Programs, Security, Small Business, Storage
Barracuda restructures, rebalances partner program
by Mark Cox •
The changes include increased revenue requirements for all tiers, which break up what had become a top-heavy distribution of partners in a program where advancement was too easy, and permit proper incents of Barracuda’s most valuable partners.
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Cloud, Managed Services
PSA provider Vorex stresses simplicity in Winter 2015 release
by Mark Cox •
Brand new features include Outlook Calendar integration and Quickbooks Online integration, with integration of more accounting software on the roadmap.
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Channel Communities, Managed Services, Solution Provider News
Channel needs to walk fine line on innovation to win today’s SMB business
by Mark Cox •
Today’s SMBs want to see evidence of innovation from their trusted advisors, but at the same time, solution providers should avoid falling into a false either-or trap – either you get on the cutting edge and change your business model, or you will be out of business soon.
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Channel Programs, Security
Kaspersky formalizes partner program levels
by Robert Dutt •
Kaspersky Lab updates its North American partner program to follow the same program framework it uses in Europe and will roll out worldwide.
