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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.

November 20, 2020 20 Nov'20
Businesses mired in cloud computing challenges

New research from Accenture and SPR underscores a persistent struggle among organizations to derive value from their cloud investments; other IT channel news.
November 06, 2020 06 Nov'20
Predicting 7 MSP trends in technology for 2021

MSPs, cloud consultancies and other channel partners can expect to find business in familiar technology sectors as well as in emerging fields in the coming year.
October 16, 2020 16 Oct'20
Reports: Accelerating digital transformation a top priority

Studies from Forrester Research, Centrify and AppDirect substantiate the trend of enterprises ramping up their digital transformation initiatives; other IT channel news.
October 02, 2020 02 Oct'20
Report: Cloud adoption journey hits snags for many customers

New research shows that customers' expectations don't often match reality when it comes to adopting cloud computing; more IT channel news from the week.

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Hybrid cloud vs. hyper-converged: Hybrid wins hands down

When everything goes to cloud, why do you even need HCI? Who cares where server, storage, virtualization and networking are when IT adopts a 'run any app from anyplace' strategy? Continue Reading
cloud provisioning

Cloud provisioning is the allocation of a cloud provider's resources and services to a customer. Continue Reading
3 strategies for SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversion projects

In part one of this five-part series on SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversions, learn about the history of transformation at SAP and three approaches to migrations. Continue Reading

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What is cloud management? Everything you need to know

Cloud management is the exercise of administrative control over public, private and hybrid clouds. Continue Reading
Google Cloud growth fuels partner opportunities

Amid solid Google Cloud growth, MSP partners such as SADA Systems, Onix and Pythian say their alliance with the public cloud provider gives them a competitive edge. Continue Reading
Microsoft 365 E3 vs. Office 365 E3: What admins need to know

The rumors of Office 365's death have been greatly exaggerated. Microsoft still offers an Office 365 E3 plan, but how does it stack up to the Microsoft 365 E3 plan? Continue Reading

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What network managers need to know about SaaS optimization

When strategizing SaaS optimization tactics, network management teams should consider their traffic steering preferences and geographically dispersed access points. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud services grow increasingly important for MSPs

As organizations expand their multi-cloud environments, they'll look to partners for support and expertise. It's time for the channel to board the multi-cloud train, experts say. Continue Reading
Colocation, managed services meet legacy needs, point to cloud

Colocation lacks the high profile of cloud computing, but it continues to meet customer needs. Some MSPs and cloud specialists incorporate colocation in their offerings. Continue Reading

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4 tips for proper cyber hygiene during the remote workforce era

IT services firms have a responsibility to secure their clients' remote workforces. Here are four tips for maintaining cyber hygiene in the cloud, using AWS as an example. Continue Reading
Accenture cloud computing paves way for integration plan

Penelope Prett, CIO at Accenture, aims to provide employees a holistic user experience, taking advantage of cloud computing to integrate various technology tools. Continue Reading
Remote learning technology emerges as top ed market focus

MSPs and consultants say customers in the education vertical are ramping up distance learning systems as they prepare for the new school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading