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.

March 24, 2020 24 Mar'20
Secure remote access offering gains ground among MSPs

Todyl's Secure Global Network, available free for 30 days, aims to help managed service providers protect customers' home-based employees amid the coronavirus pandemic.
March 06, 2020 06 Mar'20
VMware Partner Connect offers flexibility, new tiers

VMware unveiled its long-awaited rebooted partner program, which introduces flexibility in earning competencies and rewards; more IT channel news from the week.
February 28, 2020 28 Feb'20
Google Cloud partnership expands as SADA seals $500M pact

SADA Systems signed a multi-year agreement with Google Cloud and revealed plans to launch new offerings for Anthos, data warehouse modernization and Contact Center AI.
February 21, 2020 21 Feb'20
Salesforce consulting services deals go global

Publicis Sapient's buyout of Sapient i7 is the latest acquisition in the increasingly globalized Salesforce consulting services market; more channel news from the week.

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Successful digital ecosystems depend on cloud services

Business models are changing in the digital age, requiring companies to create sometimes unexpected partnerships, enabled by the widespread availability of cloud services. Continue Reading
Top 10 2019 feature stories for channel partner companies

Channel partner readers in 2019 took interest in a wide variety of topics, including emerging tech and business management challenges. Here are our 10 most-read feature stories. Continue Reading
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

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Explore the pros and cons of cloud computing

Familiarize yourself with the basics of computing in the cloud, how the market has changed over the years, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of IT environment. Continue Reading
What to make of AWS' multi-cloud strategy, or lack thereof

AWS eventually caved when it came to hybrid cloud. Some experts and partners say the same will happen with its multi-cloud strategy. Continue Reading
MSPAlliance on a quest to change the managed services industry

In part one of this two-part interview, MSPAlliance CEO Charles Weaver discusses his organization's evolution and its ongoing efforts to professionalize managed services. Continue Reading

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Cloud managed services beyond the beaten path

Accenture, CDS and Modern Systems are developing cloud-related services and approaches at the periphery of traditional offerings, which points the way to portfolio differentiation. Continue Reading
5 tips to optimize your hybrid cloud management

Hybrid can be an appealing -- yet daunting -- cloud architecture for IT teams looking for flexibility. Review these five best practices to ensure you maximize the benefits without compromising your workloads. Continue Reading
Accenture: How to tackle cloud service management issues

An Accenture study found that many organizations have yet to reach their cloud computing objectives. Here are tips for tackling cloud sprawl and other management challenges. Continue Reading

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FedRAMP authorization and the quest for a better process

Service providers and consultancies are among the organizations attempting to build a better way to get cloud-authorized under the government's FedRAMP program. Continue Reading
How to lock down rising Office 365 costs

Avoid springing a money leak in your Office 365 tenant by keeping closer tabs on several areas and following more frugal practices. Continue Reading
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