MSPs

Cloud

Zetta reworks cloud portal as part of MSP partner drive

July 18, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zetta reworks cloud portal as part of MSP partner drive
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.

Cloud

Equinix, Arrow partner to offer preconfigured hybrid cloud packages

July 8, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Equinix, Arrow partner to offer preconfigured hybrid cloud packages
The turnkey solutions are expected to build up Equinix’s base of MSP and VAR partners, something that has been a focus for the company this year. Equinix is especially interested in partners with strong Microsoft practices.

Managed Services

Datto upgrades flagship platform, unveils all-flash backup appliance

June 21, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto upgrades flagship platform, unveils all-flash backup appliance
The all-flash SIRIS 3 X1is available only with a TB drive, with the plan being to roll over further models if and when they meet customers’ price/performance needs.

Dave Mason, vice president of advanced solutions at Ingram Micro Canada
Cloud

Ingram Micro Canada adds Power to IBM lineup

June 13, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro Canada adds Power to IBM lineup
Ingram Micro Canada will help Big Blue drive its Power architecture into the midmarket through the channel via an expanded partnership.

Rocco Seyboth, vice president of marketing at BitTitan
Managed Services

BitTitan seeking Canadian expansion after landing first external funding

June 13, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on BitTitan seeking Canadian expansion after landing first external funding
BitTitan’s 15 million (U.S.) in series A financing arrives just as the vendor feels cloud expansion is about to explode in Canada and around the world.

Adtran access point
Managed Services

Adtran introduces network rental for MSPs

June 10, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Adtran introduces network rental for MSPs
Adtran’s ProCloud services aim to take networking sales — including hardware — from CapEx to OpEx, a move that could make the network much more intriguing to MSPs.

Managed Services

Auvik adds NetFlow analysis

June 7, 2016 Robert Dutt 1
Networking RMM vendor partners with Kentik to bring AuvikFlow NetFlow analysis to help MSPs answer common customer questions their networks.

Cloud

Solarwinds MSP: What does the future look like?

June 6, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Solarwinds MSP: What does the future look like?
Alistair Forbes, LOGICnow’s general manager, discussed what the creation of the new company will mean to partners, and the new company’s priorities going forward.

Distribution

AVG adds EarthBend to North American distribution in new specialty distribution emphasis

May 24, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on AVG adds EarthBend to North American distribution in new specialty distribution emphasis
AVG continues its strategy of adding more focused, value-added distributors with EarthBend, which brings an MSP background and experience with AVG’s Managed Workplace solution, as well as a strong regional presence in both the American mid-west and Canadian prairies.

Cloud

Hosted workspace vendor CloudJumper spins off from nGenx with unique licensing

May 3, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hosted workspace vendor CloudJumper spins off from nGenx with unique licensing
CloudJumper thinks its option of a concurrent user licensing model will be particularly popular in larger enterprise accounts, because rather than a license for each named user, it requires only licenses for the maximum number using the offering at the same time.