Moving to cloud provider services
Read news and trend articles for VARs, MSPs and other channel partners moving to cloud services. Learn how to adjust your go-to-market strategy before moving to cloud provider services.
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MSP Business Model Transformation: 5 Tips for Navigating Change
We designed this handbook to help you work through your business model transition. Learn 5 tips for navigating a MSP business model transformation, lessons learned from NSI’s journey from VAR to IT managed service company, and how to revamp your managed services pricing for predictable revenue.
Moving to cloud provider services News
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June 19, 2020
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Partners bank on MSP cloud services
Datto's newest managed services market study highlighted cloud computing as an essential component of MSP portfolios; other channel news from the week.
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May 15, 2020
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Gartner forecasts near 20% growth for public cloud services
Gartner's latest research predicts an uptick in cloud spending, spurred by demand for public cloud services and cloud-based communications; more channel news from the week.
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January 15, 2020
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Public cloud vendors launch faulty services as race heats up
Faced with a rapidly expanding menu of public cloud services, customers need help making the right decisions. ThoughtWorks thinks this opens up opportunities for channel resellers.
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November 22, 2019
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Nov'19
ESG defines vendor relationship strategies for channel firms
A report by Enterprise Strategy Group identifies what MSPs should seek in their cloud vendor relationships. The report warns that some alliances can undermine key business goals.
Moving to cloud provider services Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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cloud provisioning
Cloud provisioning is the allocation of a cloud provider's resources and services to a customer. Continue Reading
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Reseller business model transformation pivots on cultural change
MNJ Technologies, a once fast-growing VAR, found its sales were stagnating. Here's how it got back on track with its effort to push beyond the reseller business model. Continue Reading
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monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is income a company can reliably anticipate every 30 days and one of the key metrics for channel partner companies. Continue Reading
Evaluate Moving to cloud provider services Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How MSP cloud services can help grow your business
Channel firms needn't hesitate to develop cloud offerings. The CTO of Level5 Management discusses how MSP cloud services can benefit businesses and strengthen client relationships. Continue Reading
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MSP cloud investments put IaaS in the spotlight
MSPs are building out their cloud businesses more decisively than ever before. Learn about the benefits of and considerations for investing in managed cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Asigra calls out the perils of cloud brokerage model
Cloud backup vendor Asigra shed light on the negative aspects of brokering cloud services. Find out about three potential business issues inherent in the brokerage model. Continue Reading
Manage Moving to cloud provider services
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Channel partners' cloud opportunities see a boost
Cloud usage spiked In the first phase of pandemic as organizations rushed to retool operations. Going forward, partners should expect an uptick in cloud opportunities. Continue Reading
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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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The NetApp subscription model explained: A partner primer
The NetApp subscription model opens opportunities for recurring revenue and renewable customers, but only if NetApp partners focus on successful technology adoption. Continue Reading