Cloud ecosystems

News and trends on cloud ecosystems and how to navigate them. Learn about the wealth of partnering opportunities surrounding the major cloud platform providers and how to leverage relationships to build sales.

September 20, 2019 20 Sep'19
D&H Distributing grows cloud with ConnectWise, SkyKick

D&H Distributing's cloud strategy aims to help VARs adopt the managed services model and sell bundled cloud offerings around platforms such as Office 365 and Azure.
August 20, 2019 20 Aug'19
Google Cloud partner deal with DXC targets SAP migration

A new alliance uniting IT services firm DXC Technology with Google will focus on artificial intelligence and SAP migration as opportunities for collaboration.
June 13, 2019 13 Jun'19
AWS partner program targets cloud migration of ISV workloads

A new AWS cloud migration program is geared to bring ISV application workloads to the platform, and offers a financial incentive for cloud migrations that go well.
May 23, 2019 23 May'19
Salesforce consultants get bigger AppExchange spotlight

Changes to AppExchange will highlight consulting firms within the Salesforce partner ecosystem. Additions include a consultant finder and new analytics tools.

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ISV (independent software vendor)

An ISV (independent software vendor) makes and sells software products that run on one or more computer hardware or operating system (OS) platforms. Continue Reading
cloud provisioning

Cloud provisioning is the allocation of a cloud provider's resources and services to a customer. Continue Reading
cloud ecosystem

A cloud ecosystem is a complex system of interdependent components that all work together to enable cloud services. Continue Reading

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Google Cloud Partners hopeful on new program, but seek advances

Google's bid to sort its partner initiative is viewed as a positive development among the company's partners, some of which are heavily focusing on the cloud provider's platform. Continue Reading
How to thrive in the platform economy

Leading companies need to build dynamic ecosystems and deploy next-generation platforms to gain a competitive edge, says Ramadurai Ramalingam, managing director at Accenture. Continue Reading
White-label cloud marketplaces become valuable tool for MSPs

MSPs are tapping cloud-based commerce platforms to bolster sales and marketing. Find out about using white-label cloud marketplaces and popular online shops run by AWS and Google. Continue Reading

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AWS APN program changes spark partner reaction

AWS partners said they support the new requirements established for the AWS APN program, noting the higher bar helps them rise above rivals in a competitive market. Continue Reading
Cloud computing ecosystem: How to map your course

Channel partners have witnessed vast cloud computing ecosystems sprouting up around a multitude of platforms, such as Salesforce, Google, Dropbox and ServiceNow Cloud. The opportunities are equally as vast. However, to work within these intricate ... Continue Reading
Cloud computing: Ecosystem challenges and how to navigate them

Channel companies can find a wealth of opportunities in cloud ecosystems, but must take care to navigate challenges such as vetting partners and addressing liability concerns. Continue Reading

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5 Microsoft Azure managed services to grow your channel business

Andy Syrewicze, a former MSP engineer and current Microsoft MVP, detailed five Azure solutions that service providers can offer their clients. The packages run from the simple to the visionary. Continue Reading
Building targeted cloud services with software developers as partners

Operators entering the cloud market need to target business customer needs and consider software developer partners for higher revenue SaaS offerings. Continue Reading