Managed cloud services

News, tips and features on managed cloud services. Read about the latest technologies and trends shaping IaaS, SaaS, hybrid clouds, multi-cloud management and cloud security services.

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 30, 2019 30 Aug'19
VMware Cloud on AWS migrations continue to pose challenges

Cloud solutions provider Unitas Global highlights VMware Cloud on AWS opportunities and challenges in the enterprise space; other channel news from the week.
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.
August 09, 2019 09 Aug'19
Rackspace partners get sales tool; Workplace by Facebook taps channel

A Rackspace tool for speeding up the cloud sales process is now available, while MNJ Technologies has become a Workplace by Facebook reseller; more news from the week.

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SaaS data backup challenges and best practices

The protection offered by a SaaS provider for your important customer data can be minimal, so it's crucial for organizations to back up SaaS data on their own. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud data storage implementation best practices

This handbook lays out the key implementation steps to take when moving to a multiple cloud storage strategy and the must-have features that need to be on your radar. Continue Reading
How do I know if multi-cloud backup is the right approach?

You have a lot of cloud options these days. Using a multi-cloud data backup strategy may be good for your data protection, as long as it's good for your business first. Continue Reading

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Media and entertainment cloud use poised to shake up industry

The media and entertainment industry is moving workflows to the cloud in a dramatic cultural shift. InterVision's Ray Panahon sheds light on this development. Continue Reading
Nerdio for Azure arrives in Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace

Nerdio's cloud transition continues with its distribution agreement with Ingram Micro, which offers Nerdio's Azure automation product for MSPs on Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace. Continue Reading
DigitalOcean partner program aims for SMB expansion

A DigitalOcean partner program is arming MSPs and other channel firms to pursue customers in the SMB space. The program also facilitates partner-to-partner collaborations. Continue Reading

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Office 365 managed services call for workflow, vertical skills

Subscription business models, a focus on automating workflow and becoming a thought leader are important for taking advantage of the Microsoft Office 365 opportunity. Continue Reading
Managed Azure services hotspots span optimization to AI

Demand for Microsoft Azure services ranges from cost optimization to AI services, according to service providers looking for business in this public cloud platform. Continue Reading
2 trends that complicate SaaS data protection

Malware and multiple cloud platforms have pushed the importance of SaaS backup and recovery to the top of IT managers' to-do lists. We explore challenges and how to pick a vendor. Continue Reading

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6 multi-cloud storage challenges that affect strategic plans

Using multiple cloud storage providers can affect more than just how and where your data is stored. Discover the areas you need to consider to improve performance and costs. Continue Reading
How to keep an Office 365 outage from ruining your day

Stay on top of any potential problems with your Office 365 deployment through the monitoring dashboard and a break glass account to avoid Azure authentication outages. Continue Reading
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