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.

April 23, 2021 23 Apr'21
Gartner cloud forecast bodes well for service providers

Gartner predicts end-user public cloud spending to reach $332.3 billion this year, with SaaS representing the largest area of investment; other IT channel news.
November 20, 2020 20 Nov'20
Businesses mired in cloud computing challenges

New research from Accenture and SPR underscores a persistent struggle among organizations to derive value from their cloud investments; other IT channel news.
June 19, 2020 19 Jun'20
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.
May 15, 2020 15 May'20
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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cloud service provider (cloud provider)

A cloud service provider, or CSP, is a company that offers some component of cloud computing -- typically, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS) or platform as a service (PaaS). Continue Reading
cloud provisioning

Cloud provisioning is the allocation of a cloud provider's resources and services to a customer. Continue Reading
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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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
Nerdio's strategy evolves for cloud desktop, Azure markets

Nerdio CEO Vadim Vladimirskiy discusses the state of the cloud desktop market and his company's strategy for developing an Azure IT automation platform for MSPs. Continue Reading
Top tips for building a Microsoft Azure MSP practice

As MSPs expand into cloud offerings, many are deciding to focus on Microsoft Azure. Lunavi, Synoptek and 1Path explain why and how they grew their Microsoft Azure MSP practices. Continue Reading

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IT services industry tweaks business models amid pandemic

MSPs and IT consultants have developed new services, emphasized cloud offerings and boosted cybersecurity capabilities to address COVID-19 and its effects on customers. 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
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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Cloud computing survey reveals buyer trends for 2014

How do enterprises and SMBs plan to use the cloud this year? TechTarget's Cloud Pulse survey shows buyers leaning to public cloud services and SaaS. Continue Reading