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.

April 19, 2019 19 Apr'19
Google Cloud partners back company's industry shift

Google Cloud Premier Partner companies view the company's newly articulated vertical market strategy, which targets six industries, as a positive development.
April 16, 2019 16 Apr'19
SaaS backup remains confusing to many

SaaS providers aren't backing up your data for you, and that creates confusion among many IT pros who assume their data is automatically protected in the cloud.
April 12, 2019 12 Apr'19
Google cloud partners cite Anthos as key Next '19 technology

Partners said the new Anthos technology is a game changer and gives Google a competitive edge over its public cloud rivals; other channel news from the week.
April 09, 2019 09 Apr'19
Google, open source vendors join for cloud managed services

Google has partnered with seven prominent open source software providers, including MongoDB and Redis, to tap customer demand for managed OSS services in the cloud.

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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
hosted services

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Cloud, edge, technology for small businesses top 2019 trends

From the cloud 'foundation of innovation' to intelligent edge computing, channel partners will have numerous technology developments to consider in 2019. Continue Reading
Cloud trends in 2019: Cost struggle, skills gap to continue

IT service providers should have their hands full in 2019 helping enterprise customers deal with cloud cost management in expanding multi-cloud environments. Continue Reading
How to thrive in the platform economy

Leading companies need to build dynamic ecosystems and deploy next-generation platforms to gain a competitive edge, says Ramadurai Ramalingam, managing director at Accenture. Continue Reading

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Accenture adds Google to multi-cloud strategy

Accenture IT is embracing a multi-cloud management approach, providing an example for clients exploring the use of more than one public cloud platform. Continue Reading
Hosted private cloud speeds Epic EMR system rollout

A healthcare firm faced the daunting deadline challenge of deploying an Epic EMR system in eight months. US Signal's hosted private cloud helped the client beat the clock. Continue Reading
AWS partners react to changes, delay in APN program

AWS partners said they support the new requirements established for the AWS APN program, noting the higher bar helps them rise above rivals in a competitive market. Continue Reading

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5 Azure solutions for MSPs, from entry-level to emerging

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
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