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.

March 29, 2019 29 Mar'19
NetApp partner strategy hinges on channel enablement

NetApp will continue to invest in channel sales enablement resources to help partners embrace its full portfolio; other news from the week.
March 26, 2019 26 Mar'19
Violin Systems revamps partner program amid company reboot

Violin Systems' new channel program offers three tiers of participation for partners in the storage market. The company named former X-IO executive Tim Cullen to head the effort.
March 15, 2019 15 Mar'19
Quest targets managed services market with new partner offering

Quest Software introduced a partner program with benefits and support geared toward the managed services business model; other channel news from the week.
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.

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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

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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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5 common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them

Backup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below. Continue Reading
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