Managed IaaS
News and features on managed IaaS and the channel partners offering such services. Read about MSPs' partnerships with the leading public cloud providers and learn how to build services on top of those infrastructure platforms.
Top Stories
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Tip
18 Jan 2023
IaaS vs. PaaS options on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform
Looking to shift your organization's workloads to the cloud? Understand the advantages and disadvantages of IaaS and PaaS options on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Feb 2022
Partners see client transformation in industry clouds
Verticalized offerings could help organizations get more out of their cloud investments and seize competitive advantage, with service providers playing an advisory role. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jan 2022
Partners launch managed cloud services to spark uptake
Ensono, SADA and NWN Carousel target mainframe modernization, Google Cloud adoption and cloud-based unified communications, respectively; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jan 2022
Cloud consumption models, services to see uptick in 2022
Cloud computing skills shortages are changing the way businesses think about in-house IT and making them more likely to tap external service providers; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2021
SADA, Intel collaborate in Google Cloud optimization program
Through a new partnership, SADA and Intel engineers will fine-tune customers' Google Cloud Platform environments; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 May 2021
E-commerce firm Radial taps Presidio for VDI cloud migration
As the pandemic sparked a surge in e-commerce demand, Radial needed to expand its capabilities. Learn how Presidio helped Radial with a VDI cloud migration to VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
26 Apr 2021
What solution providers must know about fintech companies
Solution providers can help fintech companies by offering IT infrastructure expertise. Here are considerations for targeting this vertical market opportunity. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2021
Archival cloud storage market expands for channel partners
Channel partners can expect demand for archival cloud storage to grow as vendors mature their offerings. Learn about this cloud storage category's strengths and limitations. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 Mar 2021
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
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Guest Post
10 Feb 2021
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
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Feature
15 Sep 2020
Oracle E-Business Suite support deadline sparks upgrades
MSPs help customers transition from Oracle E-Business Suite R12.1, providing upgrade assistance, cloud migration advice and specialized service offerings. Continue Reading
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News
01 Sep 2020
10th Magnitude to become latest Cognizant acquisition
Cognizant has agreed to acquire 10th Magnitude, a Microsoft Azure cloud consultancy based in Chicago, offering another sign of a thawing IT services merger and acquisition market. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2020
MSP cloud investments put IaaS in the spotlight
MSPs are building out their cloud businesses more decisively than ever before. Learn about the benefits of and considerations for investing in managed cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Apr 2020
Partners donate technology, services to pandemic relief
IT services companies are contributing a mix of advice and cloud offerings to help research groups and other organizations battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2020
SADA, Google partner on disease surveillance system
An infectious disease surveillance portal incorporates a mapping application from SADA Systems and visualization technology from Google's recent Looker acquisition. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2020
Cloud consultants set for massive workload shift to cloud
2020 bodes well for cloud adoption, according to AllCloud. On top of moving more workloads to cloud, customers may be eying IT modernization initiatives; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
22 Nov 2019
TCS, Microsoft aim for intelligent cloud, edge
Tata Consultancy Services' Microsoft Business Unit is one of a handful of such IT services entities focused on the software giant; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
Rackspace set to buy AWS partner
Rackspace's pending purchase of Onica, an AWS partner with consulting and professional services capabilities, underscores the continuing interest in cloud services specialists. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
31 Oct 2019
DoD JEDI contract: Following old plot lines?
The recently awarded DoD JEDI contract is a new story that nevertheless recalls a much older chapter in federal IT contracting. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Oct 2019
Single cloud counters multi-cloud trend among MSPs
For some services providers, focusing resources on one cloud platform makes more sense than distributing resources across two or more public cloud environments. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 Oct 2019
Alibaba Cloud taps channel partners for growth
Alibaba Cloud is outpacing AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform when it comes to worldwide revenue growth. And it has its eye on MSPs and other channel partners. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2019
DigitalOcean partner program aims for SMB expansion
A DigitalOcean partner program is arming MSPs and other channel firms to pursue customers in the SMB space. The program also facilitates partner-to-partner collaborations. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Sep 2019
Managed Azure services hotspots span optimization to AI
Demand for Microsoft Azure services ranges from cost optimization to AI services, according to service providers looking for business in this public cloud platform. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS migrations continue to pose challenges
Cloud solutions provider Unitas Global highlights VMware Cloud on AWS opportunities and challenges in the enterprise space; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2019
Google Cloud Partners hopeful on new program, but seek advances
Google's bid to sort its partner initiative is viewed as a positive development among the company's partners, some of which are heavily focusing on the cloud provider's platform. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2019
Google Cloud partner deal with DXC targets SAP migration
A new alliance uniting IT services firm DXC Technology with Google will focus on artificial intelligence and SAP migration as opportunities for collaboration. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2019
Microsoft Inspire sets FY 2020 agenda for partners
Microsoft channel partners can expect to see the software company emphasize security, Azure migration, Teams collaboration and PowerApps, among other areas, during FY 2020. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2019
Microsoft Azure partners get new tool, migration program
Microsoft has uncorked a series of announcements on the eve of Microsoft Inspire, many of them focused on Microsoft Azure management and migration; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jun 2019
Customers poised to adopt managed public cloud services
The managed public cloud services sector is getting a boost from an Accenture study revealing nearly 87% of senior IT professionals would consider purchasing managed cloud services. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 May 2019
A guide to IaaS provider selection
Adding a cloud infrastructure service requires proper evaluation procedures and research. For a smooth transition, assess VM shapes, developer skill sets, licensing and security. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2019
Green House Data on becoming a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP
The task of becoming a Microsoft Azure Expert MSP, under a Microsoft partner program launched in 2018, is rigorous and time-consuming. Just ask Green House Data. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Apr 2019
Google Cloud partners back company's industry shift
Google Cloud Premier Partner companies view the company's newly articulated vertical market strategy, which targets six industries, as a positive development. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Mar 2019
5 Microsoft Azure managed services to grow your channel business
Andy Syrewicze, a former MSP engineer and current Microsoft MVP, detailed five Azure solutions that service providers can offer their clients. The packages run from the simple to the visionary. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Mar 2019
Accenture adds Google to multi-cloud strategy
Accenture IT is embracing a multi-cloud management approach, providing an example for clients exploring the use of more than one public cloud platform. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Feb 2019
AWS APN program changes spark partner reaction
AWS partners said they support the new requirements established for the AWS APN program, noting the higher bar helps them rise above rivals in a competitive market. Continue Reading
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News
13 Feb 2019
Amazon tightens requirements on AWS managed service providers
Changes to AWS' program for managed service providers challenge MSPs to raise their standards through certifications, audits and customer input. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2019
Microsoft Azure migration: Accenture team supports Carlsberg
A more agile infrastructure was among the benefits of an Azure migration at brewer Carlsberg Group. An Accenture-led team assisted with the cloud transition. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jan 2019
MSP market rides M&A momentum into 2019
Last year's mergers and acquisitions spree looks set to continue into 2019, as buyers look for geographic reach and skills that span multiple public cloud platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jan 2019
VMware partners craft managed services for AWS offering
VMware Cloud on AWS: Partners are stepping up to provide managed services around the hybrid cloud offering that combines VMware's virtualization products and the AWS public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2019
Insight launches IaC offering to boost cloud operating model
Insight Enterprises has created an infrastructure as code offering that the company said will help customers avoid creating a cloud operating environment from scratch. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2018
Cloud trends in 2019: Cost struggle, skills gap to continue
IT service providers should have their hands full in 2019 helping enterprise customers deal with cloud cost management in expanding multi-cloud environments. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Rackspace retools managed public cloud business
Rackspace's managed public cloud business is packaging services to help customers at different phases of their cloud journeys; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
Microsoft Ignite 2018: Channel eyes Azure products, virtual desktops
Channel companies cited Azure Data Box offline and inline data transfer products and Windows Virtual Desktop as among the interesting developments at Microsoft Ignite. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2018
Life sciences cloud: Accenture, Merck, AWS team on platform
Accenture, Merck and Amazon Web Services are collaborating on a life sciences informatics platform that addresses key process bottlenecks in pharmaceutical research and development. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Microsoft Inspire 2018: Industry focus, co-selling among top trends
At Microsoft Inspire 2018, the software giant emphasized its industry focus and asked partners to develop solutions that build on its Microsoft Azure platform and other core offerings. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Jul 2018
Public sector technology: New FY brings IT uncertainties
State government IT could run into shifting priorities with 36 governorships in play this fall, but areas such as cloud are expected to see public sector technology investment. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Green House Data merger boosts Microsoft consulting skills
The Green House Data merger with Infront Consulting Group lets the combined entity offer a range of offerings, from upfront consulting to ongoing managed services. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 May 2018
Azure IaaS vs. PaaS: Find the right service to reduce costs
Ready to migrate on-premises workloads to the cloud? Administrators should question their assumptions before diving in with Azure IaaS and consider the benefits of PaaS. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2018
Cloud migration planning: Assess workloads now to avoid trouble later
Organizations that take the time to assess workloads, identify dependencies and educate themselves on cloud security tools can set a smooth path for a public cloud deployment. Continue Reading