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Managed cloud services News

October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18
AWS consulting partners launch Mission

AWS cloud consulting services firms Reliam, Stratalux and G2 Tech Group have rebranded as Mission and more acquisitions could be in the works; more news from the week.
October 02, 2018 02 Oct'18
Kaseya cloud backup expands with Spanning acquisition

Kaseya's cloud backup capabilities now extend to Office 365, Salesforce and G Suite, thanks to the acquisition of cloud-to-cloud backup specialist Spanning Cloud Apps.
September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18
Microsoft Ignite 2018: Channel eyes Azure products, virtual desktops

Channel companies cited Azure Data Box offline and inline data transfer products and Windows Virtual Desktop as among the interesting developments at Microsoft Ignite.
September 19, 2018 19 Sep'18
Life sciences cloud: Accenture, Merck, AWS team on platform

Accenture, Merck and Amazon Web Services are collaborating on a life sciences informatics platform that addresses key process bottlenecks in pharmaceutical research and development.

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Building a cloud backup services business: 4 tips to get you started

Getting started as a cloud-based backup services business requires a grasp of the target market, a solid mix of backup vendors and a sound pricing formula. Continue Reading
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Managed hosting is an IT provisioning model in which a service provider leases dedicated servers and associated hardware to a single customer and manages those systems on the customer's behalf. Continue Reading
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Partners align to bold SAP S/4HANA migration plan

SAP boldly stated an ambitious S/4HANA migration plan for existing customers. While SAP partners are on board with the transition, they recognize the challenges involved. 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
Public sector technology: New FY brings IT uncertainties

State government IT could run into shifting priorities with 36 governorships in play this fall, but areas such as cloud are expected to see public sector technology investment. Continue Reading

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What are nine SaaS backup best practices?

Software-as-a-service backup is an important, but sometimes overlooked, aspect of data protection. It's also complex, so planning, documentation and testing are key. Continue Reading
Clients migrating to the cloud? Prepare for these challenges

Cloud migration is far from simple: Channel partners should consider the challenges of workload allocation, application design and system dependencies when pursuing projects. Continue Reading
A leap into the cloud security market: The story of Fishtech

Gary Fish is no stranger to business reinvention. In 2016, he decided to transition from background in traditional cybersecurity and spin up a cloud security firm. Continue Reading

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Cloud migration planning: Assess workloads now to avoid trouble later

Organizations that take the time to assess workloads, identify dependencies and educate themselves on cloud security tools can set a smooth path for a public cloud deployment. Continue Reading
Integrating legacy systems, hybrid clouds: Channel partner tips

Channel partners need not flinch at legacy systems and cloud integration. An application audit, attention to latency issues and a solid connectivity model can help ease the task. Continue Reading
Channel partners see customers uncloud: Reverse cloud migration strategy

Channel partners report that a small but increasing number of customers are moving some or all of their applications off the cloud. Continue Reading

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