Gridstore, which makes an SMB-focused network attached storage product, has launched a formal channel effort as MSPs push its offering in new directions. Indeed, the company recently provided details on its Gridstore Partner Program, which offers MSPs and VARs deal registration, market development funding, and professional services. As for the latter, Gridstore provide pre-sales and implementation support to help partners land their first two deals.
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Gridstore Formalizes Partner Push for Cloud Storage MSPs
Posted July 8th, 2011 by John Moore
From Managed Services Provider to Cloud Services Provider?
Posted November 11th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
When asked about a popular restaurant, Yogi Berra once uttered: “Nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded.” In some ways that’s the scenario facing the managed services market. Our ongoing MSPmentor 100 research suggests the best MSPs continue to grow rapidly. Anecdotal conversations with MSP software providers suggest sales are growing at a healthy pace this year. And more MSPs are entering the market. Now the twist: As more MSPs pop up it’s getting more difficult to stand out in the crowd. Hardly surprising, some MSPs are reworking their branding and company descriptions to emphasize cloud computing. But is that really a long-term strategy or a short-term gimmick? Here’s the update.
What Went Wrong with Google Buzz?
Posted March 14th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
From the South by Southwest (SXSW) convention in Austin, Texas this past weekend comes some interesting Google chatter as researcher and general social media expert Danah Boyd explained where Google Buzz went wrong and left its user base scratching its heads. Here’s what she had to say, and what services providers can learn.
Apple iPad Tablet: For Vertical Market Applications?
Posted December 29th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Many pundits think Apple is set to launch some sort of Tablet computer — the so-called iPad, iSlate or iGuide — sometime in January or February 2010. At first glance, an Apple Tablet would target consumer applications. Still, there are hints Apple plans to push mobile devices deeper into vertical business markets like retail point of sale and health care. But will MSPs back the Apple products?
Should You Launch Your Own Storage Cloud?
Posted May 8th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I spotted a very interesting article on GigaOm today. It explores the factors you should weigh before launching your own storage cloud. It’s a particularly timely read for managed service providers that may own multiple companies, or may be seeking to get economies of scale for multiple customer settings.
