Multi-cloud managed services

News and features on multi-cloud managed services. Gain insight into the management issues involved in this endeavor and learn about tools and techniques for juggling a diverse set of cloud-based resources.

August 31, 2021 31 Aug'21
2nd Watch blends cloud offerings, pro services amid growth

The professional services and managed cloud company has set its sights on M&A in 2022. The firm also seeks to develop an integrated service experience under new leadership.
November 06, 2020 06 Nov'20
Predicting 7 MSP trends in technology for 2021

MSPs, cloud consultancies and other channel partners can expect to find business in familiar technology sectors as well as in emerging fields in the coming year.
August 21, 2020 21 Aug'20
Rackspace: Cloud cost optimization an IT pain point

New research by Rackspace Technology revealed organizations are grappling with cloud cost governance and optimization; other channel news from the week.
June 11, 2020 11 Jun'20
Why Rackspace rebranded, elevated multi-cloud services

Rackspace Technology wants to raise its profile as a multi-cloud service provider. Along with a rebranding campaign, the company launched a set of multi-cloud offerings.

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How do I know if multi-cloud backup is the right approach?

You have a lot of cloud options these days. Using a multi-cloud data backup strategy may be good for your data protection, as long as it's good for your business first. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud strategy: The next frontier for IT channel partners

As customers increasingly embrace multi-cloud deployment, new opportunities are evolving for partners. Get insight and tips on offering multi-cloud management services. Continue Reading
uncloud (cloud repatriation)

Unclouding, also called cloud repatriation, is the retrieval of applications and data from a cloud computing platform. Continue Reading

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Cloud integration services emerge as partner opportunity

Consultants help customers unify disparate cloud systems, offering services reminiscent of 1980s vintage systems integration. They face obstacles along the way, however. Continue Reading
Google Cloud growth fuels partner opportunities

Amid solid Google Cloud growth, MSP partners such as SADA Systems, Onix and Pythian say their alliance with the public cloud provider gives them a competitive edge. Continue Reading
What to make of AWS' multi-cloud strategy, or lack thereof

AWS eventually caved when it came to hybrid cloud. Some experts and partners say the same will happen with its multi-cloud strategy. 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
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
Colocation, managed services meet legacy needs, point to cloud

Colocation lacks the high profile of cloud computing, but it continues to meet customer needs. Some MSPs and cloud specialists incorporate colocation in their offerings. Continue Reading

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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