Moving to cloud provider services
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Moving to cloud provider services News
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January 27, 2017
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Jan'17
Azure partners benefit from Microsoft cloud growth
Microsoft reported its Azure offering is seeing 93% sales growth as channel partners acknowledged an uptick in customer interest around the cloud platform; other news of the week.
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November 11, 2016
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IT Nation 2016: Partners must embark on difficult cloud transition
The adoption of cloud services among traditional channel partner companies was a key theme at this year's IT Nation conference, hosted by ConnectWise.
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July 12, 2016
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Cloud partners must differentiate to thrive
Speakers at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference said partners in the cloud must differentiate through methods such as verticalization, IP and content marketing.
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July 12, 2016
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Azure partners cite platform's maturity at WPC 16
Channel partners at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference suggested Azure is moving into a more mature phase in which it is seeing more interest among customers.
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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
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How to get started in cloud service company transitions
The cloud computing business offers the potential for revenue growth, but channel partners will need to gear up to address a difficult business model transition. Continue Reading
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Cloud services: Market opportunity bypasses many channel companies
While the cloud reaches critical mass among customers of all sizes, many partners don't offer cloud services or have yet to make cloud services a major revenue contributor. Continue Reading
Evaluate Moving to cloud provider services Vendors & Products
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How to start a cloud business: A channel partner guide
Channel companies entering the cloud computing business must prepare for a subscription-based revenue model, cultivate partnerships and differentiate their services. Continue Reading
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Two ways to ramp up your cloud computing revenue
In the cloud world, single-digit profit margins don't have to be the new norm, says Jason Bystrak. Here are two ideas for accelerating cloud computing revenue. Continue Reading
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Cloud distribution: The race for relevance
If traditional distributors are to gain traction in the cloud-based IT economy, they will have to overcome competition from unexpected corners. Continue Reading
Manage Moving to cloud provider services
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Cloud services overview: Pursuing a new business model
Developing a cloud services practice is no easy feat. In this guide, we offer considerations for business model transitions, service offerings and partner networks you can join. Continue Reading
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Cloud distributor model makes channel partner inroads
Emerging cloud distribution companies aim to help channel partners find the right cloud offering for their customers and also provide deployment and support services. Continue Reading
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Chief customer officers find home among cloud providers
Channel partners offering cloud services see value in appointing a chief customer officer to strengthen relationships with customers in a complex and competitive market. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Moving to cloud provider services Issues
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A solution provider's first steps toward a cloud business model
Solution providers have numerous paths to cloud, but what's the most logical route to getting there? Experts offer advice for making a transition with minimal disruptions to your current business model. 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
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Cloud computing benefits must go beyond cost savings for providers to profit
To be truly revolutionary, providers should focus on cloud computing benefits that make computing and networking better -- not just cheaper. Continue Reading