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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.

June 18, 2021 18 Jun'21
PwC cloud report points to 'value gap'

Despite widespread enthusiasm for cloud computing, many organizations have yet to see a significant payoff from their investments, a PwC cloud study found; other news.
June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21
IT consultants go for green cloud computing

Sustainability and green cloud computing have gained a higher profile in recent months, leading consultancies like Accenture and ThoughtWorks to pursue new services; other news.
June 04, 2021 04 Jun'21
Deloitte backs Teradata Vantage as integrator

Under the expanded partnership, Deloitte will integrate Teradata Vantage as-a-service platform deployments with cloud-native services; other IT channel news.
May 28, 2021 28 May'21
Cloud professional services deals target Oracle, ServiceNow

A fresh round of investor deals in the cloud consulting space put a spotlight on Oracle, Twilio and ServiceNow's partner ecosystems; other IT channel news.

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Accenture: 4 areas every cloud strategy must cover

Organizations have begun to tackle new challenges involving their cloud strategies. Here are four facets that channel partners can help clients address. Continue Reading
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Accenture: Channel partner ecosystem taps cloud, innovation

Times have changed for channel partners. Companies today drive most business through cloud providers and seek to co-innovate industry-specific offerings with technology partners. Continue Reading
Outcome-based contracting sees uptick during pandemic

Contracts that tie service provider payments to results has gained momentum as customers pursue digital transformation projects. Learn about the implications for service providers. Continue Reading
Accenture Cloud First exec cites C-suite engagement

In this Q&A, Accenture Cloud First lead Karthik Narain reflects on the business group's first months of operations and the growing C-suite interest in cloud computing. Continue Reading

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3 tips to improve data management in the cloud

Many organizations face substantial challenges in collecting, storing and using data in the cloud. Here are three ways solution providers can help. Continue Reading
SAP modernization calls for varied skills, phased approach

SAP's partner ecosystem plays a role in legacy-system-to-cloud migration, moving customers away from aging hardware platforms such as mainframes and client-server systems. Continue Reading
Unified communications managed services evolve amid pandemic

Service-level agreements, management layers, incident tracking and governance are all part of the evolving cloud communications service provider business model. Continue Reading

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Digital maturity laggards play catchup, consultants say

Companies behind the curve of digital transformation can close the gap on digital business leaders, according to professional services firms. 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
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