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Evolve IP: 100 Managed Customers In 180 Days
Posted September 26th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Evolve IP, a managed service provider in Wayne, Pa., just made my “watch” list. Evolve says it has lined up more than 100 new customers since launching its managed technology services operations roughly 180 days ago.
Microsoft to Compete With Managed Service Providers In October
Posted September 26th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
D-day is nearly here. Microsoft is expected to launch a range of Software as a Service (SaaS) applications — known as the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) — in October. The BPOS offering could wind up competing head-on against some managed service providers. Here’s why.
Hosted Solutions Scores MSP Deal With Atlanta Falcons
Posted September 26th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Hosted Solutions, a data center provider and managed services provider, has won an far-reaching business deal with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
Intermedia Launches SaaS Partner Program for Managed Service Providers
Posted September 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Intermedia, which specializes in software as a service (SaaS) and collaboration solutions, has launched a managed service provider (MSP) partner program. The program was announced at the MSPAlliance’s Managed Services Summit in Chicago, hosted by organization president Charles Weaver (pictured).
What If Interest Rates Doubled?
Posted September 25th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Managed service providers are feeling pretty darn good about their business prospects. And many pundits say MSPs are immune to the economic slowdown.
MSPAlliance, Microsoft Working Together To Promote Managed Services Accreditation
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
The MSPAlliance and Microsoft are working together on a reciprocal relationship, reports Redmond Channel Partner. As part of the relationship, Microsoft will promote the MSPAlliance’s Accreditation exam to channel partners worldwide. Likewise, companies that hold a Microsoft IT certification will receive credit for that expertise if/when they take the MSPAlliance’s Accreditation exam, according to the report.
Rise of the Managed Services Distributor
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
During the ConnectWise Partner Summit last week, CEO Arnie Bellini described how cloud computing would converge with managed services. Now, a research report from Techaisle also describes this convergence — and they coin the term Managed Services Distributor.
The Ultimate Managed Services Research Report?
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
A comprehensive managed services research report just hit my desktop. It’s from Techaisle. I’m not very familiar with Techaisle’s history or research methods. However, the company claims they surveyed 6,827 small businesses to pinpoint managed services spending trends across the globe.
Look Before You Leap Into A Managed Services Franchise
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Mitch York
At first glance, franchises are for fast food and retail stores. But franchises are popping up in the managed services market, and quite a few are successful.
Cisco: TelePresence Sales Will Grow 400% This Year
Posted September 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Cisco Systems expects its TelePresence sales to grow 400 percent this year, according to Richard McLeod (pictured), Cisco’s director of unified communications, worldwide channels. That growth could introduce new opportunities to managed service providers.
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