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SnapLogic Builds Bridges Between SaaS Islands
Posted July 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Software as a service (SaaS) sounds so simple. But the SaaS model gets complicated when businesses depend on multiple SaaS applications from multiple companies. The big challenge: How can an organization — or a managed service provider — coordinate data between multiple SaaS clouds? SnapLogic, an open source startup, is working to address that issue.
Nimsoft Confirms Speculation: Another Record Quarter
Posted July 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Nimsoft CEO Gary Read back on July 7 hinted that the managed service platform provider had just completed another record quarter. Apparently, Read wasn’t exaggerating the situation.
What Is Managed Services 3.0?
Posted July 23rd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Cisco Systems Senior Director Al Safarikas, Autotask CEO Bob Godgart and THINKstrategies Managing Director Jeff Kaplan each work for vastly different organizations — massive, midsize and small companies. Still, they have something in common: They are evangelizing the move to next-generation Managed Services.
Five Things MSPs Can Learn From Open Source
Posted July 23rd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I’ve spent the past two days at OSCON (Open Source Convention) in Portland, Oregon. There isn’t much managed services news here — or is there? In fact, MSPs can leverage at least five key lessons from the open source movement. Take a look.
Dell Forms FaceBook Group for Partners
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Dell continues to launch Web 2.0 sites to drive dialog with partners (managed service providers, VARs and ISVs). The latest is a Dell PartnerDirect Group on FaceBook. It joins the Dell Channel Blog (http://direct2dell.com/channel/) and several other discussion-oriented sites for Dell partners.
Got Questions for Asigra?
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I’m speaking with David Farajun, president of Asigra, later today (July 22). Asigra specializes in online/offsite backup and recovery software, and works closely with managed service providers. If you have questions or thoughts for David, feel free to post comments below or send me email (joe [at] ninelivesmediainc.com).
Managed Services Sweet Spot: Small Businesses With 20 to 100 Employees
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Small businesses with 20 to 100 employees are the most ideal targets for managed service providers, according to Dan Shapero, senior VP of marketing at Kaseya. Dan made that statement during lunch with me on July 21. I was quick to agree with Dan. But why? Was I guilty of shaking my head in agreement without really crunching the numbers?
Kaseya: Another Record Quarter?
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
While speaking with a few trusted sources on July 21, I heard Kaseya has generated record quarterly revenue in North America and Europe, among other regions. Sales were also strong and continued to grow in Australia. Here’s a bit more on the rumblings, and their implications for the broader managed service market.
Envysion: Managed Video Service Meets PCI Compliance
Posted July 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Back in January, I noted a growing number of managed service providers are embracing PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). Now a quick update: Envysion, which specializes in managed video as a service, says it has passed its PCI-DSS certification audit.
Profiting From Your Local Chamber of Commerce
Posted July 21st, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
As small business owners, many managed service providers join their local chambers of commerce — but they don’t know how to truly build a business relationship with such entities. TechAssist, one of our MSPmentor 100 members, doesn’t suffer from such confusion. The company recently inked a partnership with the DC Chamber of Commerce.
