Managed Services stories - Page 35
Organisations keen on quality IT service delivery but lacking or not wishing to invest in the necessary
expertise often outsource this specialised field to an expert which provides the technology, guidance
and recommendations, support and maintenance required. This is a Managed Services engagement,
with the vendor known as Managed Services Provider or MSP. In the Managed Services model, a subscription is usually paid making the service fixed cost, distinct from the break/fix model where the
service provider bills only for work done. The MSP model incentivizes preventative maintenance and is
especially popular for mid-sized organisations.
Ex-Telstra talent to lead Superloop after CEO Bevan Slattery steps down
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Slattery will fulfill the position of executive director, which Superloop says will allow him to focus on the company's strategic priorities.
Continuum brings its backup disaster recovery solution to APAC MSPs
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
The solution is supported by Continuum's NOC and is described by the company as most reliable and cost-effective BDR offering on the market.
Report: Enterprise server demand underwhelming for 4Q17
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
A report by Dell'Oro Group has shown that high memory costs contributed to a slower than expected Purley refresh cycle slowing sales in the quarter.
Celtra sets sights on ANZ markets with new spinout
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
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puzzle
Celtra spins off Puzzle Creative Technology Solutions to target the ANZ markets, consolidates APAC operations in Singapore, closing Sydney office.
Sailpoint outlines deployment options for identity governance platform
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
SailPoint unveils new deployment options for its identity governance platform, offering SaaS, public/private cloud, data center, and managed service solutions.
Empired/Intergen wins big at annual Episerver partner awards
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Empired (and by extension Intergen as a subsidiary) laid some big bets a few years ago which have obviously now paid off.
Service providers' secrecy is losing them business
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
SD-WAN service providers should invest in marketing campaigns to promote their managed SD-WAN service offers to avoid being 'out-shouted' by vendors.
Channel giants get behind MEF's global networking event
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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verizon
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at&t
Taking place in Los Angeles, California, the event will bring together over 1000 senior level professionals from over 275 companies around the world.
Qualtrics launches new partner network to help MSPs expand
Sat, 10th Mar 2018
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crm
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics has announced its intentions to expand its global ecosystem of partners with a number of partners already onboard.
Fujitsu launches global on-site operations in 180 countries
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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fujitsu
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managed services
This will enable uniform IT device operations across locations outside Japan, supporting Fujitsu customers in enhancing their global IT governance.
How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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phishing
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partner programmes
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email security
Local SMBs paid $12.6m in ransoms last year, according to a report by Datto - a big opportunity for partners who can offer the right solutions.
MSP aims to grow local presence, appoints NZ Country Manager
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
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computergate
Computergate aims to strengthen its foothold in the NZ market with the appointment of a NZ country manager.
Ericsson CEO declares 5G “open for business” at MWC 2018
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
5G has long been in development with no shortage of hype surrounding the term - but Ericsson's CEO said at MWC it is officially in the here and now.
Tomizone acquires mystery MSP to give revenues a $1 million boost
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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tomizone
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managed services
The company says the acquisition is consistent with their growth strategy of acquiring businesses with complementary offerings.
CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.
Cisco launches new network automation portfolio for service providers
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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it automation
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partner programmes
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cisco
The tech giant says the new release will help improve how global service providers run their large-scale networks.
Survey: Kaseya says MSPs underestimating GDPR despite focus on security
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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it automation
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partner programmes
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data privacy
The seventh annual survey indicates that MSPs are increasingly focusing on security in regards to their value-add approach.
Tomizone appoint new group MD in Aussie push
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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tomizone
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managed services
The company has appointed Matt Adams to the position, effective immediately, with a goal to grow its Australian presence.
Five ways for MSPs to sharpen their business this year
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
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opinion
Marina Brook has some advice for MSPs who are looking to take their business to the next level or tighten up their practice in 2018.
67% of organisations say they're understaffed to handle cybersecurity
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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semiconductors
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
RiskIQ's survey paints a grim picture that forecasts a 'perfect storm' where the problem of staff shortages collides with escalating cybercrime.