Software for managed service providers

News, features and trend analysis on software for managed services providers. Read about the latest developments in operating systems, front- and back-office systems, DevOps and mobile app development.

July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21
Microsoft Inspire 2021 takes on 'era of rapid change'

The vendor kicked off its virtual event with new visions for its technologies, aimed at aligning with a world where digital adoption has skyrocketed.
June 25, 2021 25 Jun'21
AWS-Salesforce partnership offers integration potential

The alliance is poised to generate new customer use cases that span AWS services and Salesforce clouds, according to cloud services firm AllCloud; other IT channel 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 26, 2021 26 May'21
SAP partners get new revenue-sharing model for cloud

SAP rolled out a revenue-sharing model that aims to support cloud economics. The software company also encouraged IP development among its partners.

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mobile application development

Mobile application development is the set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices. Continue Reading
Implementing SAP S/4HANA during a pandemic

Dickinson + Associates' Brad Hiquet recounts a remote SAP S/4HANA implementation the company did on behalf of American Industrial Transport amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
3 strategies for SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversion projects

In part one of this five-part series on SAP ECC to S/4HANA conversions, learn about the history of transformation at SAP and three approaches to migrations. Continue Reading

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Tech giants foster green software engineering movement

The Green Software Foundation, which includes Accenture and Microsoft as members, will create an ecosystem of people, standards, tools and practices to develop green software. 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
How leading SAP S/4HANA implementation partners compare

Advisor firm UpperEdge attempts to pin down the differences between how SAP S/4HANA implementation partners Accenture, Deloitte and IBM approach client projects. Continue Reading

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Using Diskpart to create, delete, clean or extend disk partitions

The diskpart is one of the oldest tools in the Windows operating system that handles a wide range of disk management jobs, such as assigning drive letters and deleting partitions. Continue Reading
How cloud management tool sets can help MSPs

To tackle today's cloud management challenges, MSPs need new software tools and strategies. Find out why cloud management tool sets should be on MSPs' radars. Continue Reading
What low-code/no-code and pro-code mean for providers

Dave Sobel talks with SeedCode CEO John Sindelar about the low-code/no-code movement and how providers should be thinking about building on platforms such as Salesforce. Continue Reading

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Application rationalization strategy opens MSP opportunities

The rapid adoption of new technologies can lead to a slew of problems. Learn why MSPs should help clients develop an application rationalization strategy to cope with these issues. Continue Reading
Tips for overcoming MSP patch management pain points

Software patch management is more difficult than it once was. Industry experts offer advice on how to best stay ahead of the patching curve and reduce risks to both MSPs and customers. Continue Reading
How managed service operations are adapting to a pandemic

IT service providers are deeply involved in curbing the pandemic's disruptions to U.S. businesses. Learn how companies have uncovered hidden strengths and new service offerings. Continue Reading