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Seven Trends at CompTIA’s SMB Summit
Posted October 30th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
I have spent the past two days at CompTIA’s SMB Summit in Bonita Springs, Florida. Many of the discussions here involved managed services. Here are seven key themes at the event as they relate to running your business. Read More >
Microsoft and Managed Services: 10 Things to Know
Posted October 2nd, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
It’s a classic Microsoft tactic: Arrive late to a party and then attempt to steal the show. The has company announced the next chapter of its Software as a Service (SaaS) effort. If you offer managed services, it’s time to listen up. I spent some time analyzing the Microsoft initiative and I see some clear opportunities–and challenges–ahead for managed service providers. Here’s a rundown of the 10 things MSPs need to know about Microsoft’s SaaS strategy. Read More >
Microsoft Polishes its Managed Services Brands
Posted October 1st, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
Forgive me if I’m a little confused. I’ve read a ton about Microsoft Office Live and Office Online over the past year. Sometimes, it’s a little tricky to understand exactly how Microsoft’s managed services and SaaS (software as a service) offerings are positioned. But the answer is finally emerging. Read More >
Banking on Managed Services
Posted September 28th, 2007 by Joe Panettieri
Even banks and financial services firms are discovering the power of managed services. A case in point: Square 1 Bank, which works closely with venture capital firms, has embraced managed services from Hosted Solutions. Under terms of the relationship, Hosted Solutions’ Raleigh, N.C., data center will host Square 1’s core applications. The deal also calls for Hosted Solutions to offer dedicated servers, managed back ups, SAN storage, monitoring, managed security, internet services, and network connectivity.
