Managed storage services

Get the latest news about managed storage services, which offload an organization’s data storage technology infrastructure to a service provider – often in the cloud. These services can save companies money on hardware and software, while relieving the need for dedicated storage admins.

February 08, 2019 08 Feb'19
Kaseya CEO reveals 2019 acquisition plans for IT Complete

Kaseya's acquisition strategy for its IT Complete platform remains a work in progress, with security, endpoint management and more on its 2019 shopping list.
January 22, 2019 22 Jan'19
Veeam cloud backup gains tiering, mobility, AWS enhancements

The Veeam cloud backup platform becomes more comprehensive as backed up data continues to shift to the cloud. Updates allow users to move data around easier.
December 07, 2018 07 Dec'18
Arcserve partner strategy puts spotlight on MSP partnerships

Under new Arcserve partner leadership, the data protection provider will enhance its channel program for managed services providers; other news from the week.
December 06, 2018 06 Dec'18
Acronis updates Data Cloud with more ransomware protection

Acronis Data Cloud 7.8 adds cloud-centric data protection features to grow the vendor's managed service provider customer base. The vendor also added a physical shipping service.

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Advantages of object storage and how it differs from alternatives

File and block storage might provide better performance, but granular metadata and near-infinite scalability make object storage equally beneficial. Continue Reading
4 key qualities in a disaster recovery team consultant

An experienced and reliable disaster recovery consultant can offer significant benefits to a DR team. When choosing a DR consultant, it helps to be picky. Continue Reading
Tactics for selling MSP backup services

A sales approach that illustrates the potential of ransomware threats to disrupt small business operations could help managed service providers sell backup and recovery offerings. Continue Reading

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A secondary storage management answer to mass fragmentation

A study finds mass secondary data fragmentation across storage silos is negatively affecting IT staff morale and the ability of enterprises to comply with regulations. Continue Reading
Consider storage backup devices for your data protection strategy

A secondary storage device could be an important element of your data protection platform. Analyze accessibility, speed, scalability and cost before jumping in. Continue Reading
What's the difference between secondary and primary storage?

Having primary storage and secondary storage is a good way to tier your workloads and ensure solid data protection. So, what should you expect from both platforms? Continue Reading

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Top 2018 tips for data backup plans include GDPR, Office 365

Without data backup planning, you won't have a strong recovery. As threats and data volumes continue to grow, it's important to keep up on the latest backup trends. Continue Reading
What 3 issues can affect your data backup procedures?

Do you have challenges with your data backup process, such as a lack of the right security? The three directives here will help with your overall business continuity. Continue Reading
Advantages of secondary storage include efficiency, simplicity

As your data storage environment increases in size, use the benefits of secondary storage to increase backup efficiencies, and implement quick and easy restores. Continue Reading

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Ten important steps for testing backups

Don't let missing or defective backups ruin an otherwise wonderful business day. Backup testing is a surefire way to help your business stay on its feet during a disruption. Continue Reading
Why TIC Gums chose a cloud computing disaster recovery plan

After a manufacturer recognized the risks in having its systems and data located onsite, the company implemented a cloud computing disaster recovery plan with the help of a channel partner. Continue Reading
Storage performance analysis reveals IT's ongoing bottleneck battle

Flash storage improves performance for some users, but a flash upgrade won't help if storage isn't your bottleneck. Continue Reading