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 09, 2021 09 Apr'21
SAP skills, cloud development expertise in demand

IT services firms Pythian and Ensono have gone the acquisition route to build out their respective SAP and cloud-native development practices; other news.
March 19, 2021 19 Mar'21
Workplace from Facebook partner firms get new program

The revamped channel strategy for Workplace by Facebook emphasizes resellers and systems integrators; more IT channel news.
March 12, 2021 12 Mar'21
ServiceNow partners get workflow boost in Quebec release

The Quebec release of the Now Platform arms partners with new tools to improve customers' digital workflows, as well as prebuilt vertical extensions; more IT channel news.
February 22, 2021 22 Feb'21
IT services M&A, colocation deals continue to flourish

The latest round of IT services transactions feature KSM Consulting, Atos and Cyxtera. The activity underscores the continual demand for cloud services and digital infrastructure.

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Windows Virtual Desktop partners find SMB deals

The economics of Microsoft's WVD has made virtual desktops more feasible for some smaller business, but partners said the technology scales to support enterprise clients. Continue Reading

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Archival cloud storage market expands for channel partners

Channel partners can expect demand for archival cloud storage to grow as vendors mature their offerings. Learn about this cloud storage category's strengths and limitations. Continue Reading
Third-wave cloud consultants take on larger scope of services

Cloud consultancies have grown from boutiques to firms with global ambitions. The latest iteration of these consultancies will push the business in new directions. Continue Reading
ClearScale telemedicine app uses range of Amazon services

Creative Practice Solutions, a medical consulting company, called on ClearScale to develop a telemedicine offering that lets physicians conduct and record remote patient visits. Continue Reading

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VMware Cloud on AWS partners see ongoing opportunity

Rackspace Technology, Faction and Converge Technology Solutions help clients tap into VMware Cloud on AWS for a range of uses. Continue Reading
SaaS monitoring, management tools take shape for MSPs

A new category of SaaS monitoring and management software has emerged, designed specifically for MSPs and their small business clients. Learn why these tools matter. Continue Reading
How cloud management tool sets can help MSPs

To tackle today's cloud management challenges, MSPs need new software tools and strategies. Find out why cloud management tool sets should be on MSPs' radars. Continue Reading

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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
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