Multiple sources confirm that Synnex, the massive distributor, has launched a multi-vendor managed services effort that includes Axcient, Intronis, Level Platforms and Reflexion Networks — though additional software partners could be coming. Here’s the update.
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Synnex Quietly Launches Big Managed Services Efforts
Posted January 25th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
Axcient Data Backup: Recurring Revenues With MSPs Up 800%
Posted January 17th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
Axcient, which specializes in data backup and business continuity solutions for MSPs, saw its recurring revenues grow about 800 percent in December 2010 vs. 2009, according to CEO Justin Moore (pictured). So where is Axcient heading next with its managed services partner base? Here are a few perspectives.
Data Retention Plus Corporate Compliance Equals MSP Revenues
Posted November 23rd, 2010 by Intronis Guest Blog
Most businesses don’t specifically seek out an online backup solution. I’m sure you’re wondering why I would state that outright as an employee of a company that partners with MSPs to offer this type of solution to their clients. The truth is that the solution providers that are most successful at selling online backup services do so with a great emphasis on their client needs, starting with the challenges they face related to their industry and markets. Federal, state and local regulations continue to be a concern for businesses of all size, but it affects the SMB segment hardest since they have fewer resources available to monitor and manage them. That’s an area where MSPs can flourish with the right knowledge and approach.
New Intronis CEO: SaaS IPO Experience Meets Managed Services
Posted November 22nd, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
New Intronis CEO Kent Plunkett (pictured) says the online backup company grew about 50 percent over the past year, thanks to deep channel relationships with managed services providers (MSPs). Plunkett’s background includes building and growing Salary.com, which he eventually took public. So is Plunkett planning an IPO at Intronis? Not so fast. In this MSPmentor FastChat video, Plunkett describes a long-term view for Intronis and its managed services partners. Take a look.
Gridstore Builds Managed Services Partner Channel
Posted November 19th, 2010 by John Moore
Gridstore is targeting managed service providers with its SMB-oriented network attached storage product, which creates a storage grid of NAS devices that can be managed through a Microsoft Management Console snap-in. Here are some details.
Storage: i365 Launches Cloud-Connected Service Provider Program
Posted November 17th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
Seagate subsidiary i365 has launched the EVault Cloud-Connected Service Provider Program (CCSP), designed to add theIT65channel back into the cloud storage equation for partners. Here’s a recap of what we know — and what to expect from the EVault CCSP going forward.
Symform: Cloud Storage Commune for MSPs?
Posted November 12th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
What if I told you that there was a cloud storage model that hinged on MSPs storing blocks of customer data with just shy of a hundred randomly selected strangers? Now, what if I told you that at least 1,200 channel pros have already signed up? Enter Symform and their Cooperative Storage Cloud, which relies on a “share and share alike” model to provide cheap, rapidly-available off-site storage to managed service providers and their customers.
Hewlett-Packard, FalconStor Ink Managed Services Relationship
Posted November 10th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
More than a month after FalconStor Software’s CEO resigned amid a financial probe, the storage company is marching forward with its managed services strategy. The latest move involves a FalconStor partnership with Hewlett-Packard. Here are the details and the potential implications for MSPs.
Intronis Launches Local Backup, New Reporting Tools For MSPs
Posted July 8th, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
Intronis has added a new local backup feature and new portal upgrades to their existing portfolio for MSPs. Plus, we hear the company may be close to announcing a new channel chief hire. Here are some quick details about both efforts.
Hitachi Offers Private, Public Cloud Storage
Posted June 30th, 2010 by John Moore
Hitachi Data Systems is taking a two-pronged approach to storage in the cloud. The company this week announced a private cloud storage service for enterprises as well as a public cloud storage offering that service providers, integrators, and telcos can offer their consumer or SMB customers.
HP, Level Platforms Pitch Managed Storage Services
Posted June 29th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Hewlett-Packard continues to piece together a small business managed services strategy for VARs and MSPs. The latest HP move involves a storage partnership with LPI Level Platforms Inc., the remote monitoring and management (RMM) specialist. Here are some details.
Cablevision and Carbonite Online Backup: SMB Moves Coming?
Posted June 15th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Cablevision, a major broadband provider headquartered in New York, has launched television ads promoting an online backup service — powered by Carbonite. The move targets consumers rather than small business owners. But it’s safe to expect Cablevision to make SMB online backup moves. Here’s why.
More Devices, Fewer to Manage?
Posted December 28th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
I unwrapped an Amazon Kindle a few days ago. My kids are roaming our house with iPod Touches. My wife wants a new smart phone. The world is waiting for an Apple Tablet device. My key question: As more and more mobile IP devices link to the Net, will customers (particularly small businesses) really call on managed service providers for mobile IP device help?
Managed Storage Services: Branding 101
Posted October 28th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
What can two former stay-at-home moms and a 38-year-old tech guru teach you about the managed storage market? Plenty. No doubt, many managed service providers are struggling to differentiate in the storage as a service market. Sometimes, all it takes is finding a niche. Such is the case at Studentbackup.com. Here’s the story.
Tech Data Offers VARs SunGard Managed Backup and Recovery Services
Posted July 22nd, 2009 by John Moore
Business continuity services continue to be a hot ticket in the managed services market. The latest example: Tech Data Corp. resellers will be able to provide SunGard Availability Services’ managed backup and disaster recovery offerings under a new distribution agreement between the firms.
Online Backup: One Horror Story, Thousands of Successes
Posted March 27th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Eric Webster at Intronis Technologies sent me a storage horror story, involving a service provider that lost the backups of more than 7,500 customers. Now, the same story is making headlines across the blogosphere. Here’s a look at the details, plus the implications for managed service providers.
Zmanda: Open Source Backup Meets Managed Services
Posted March 20th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Zmanda is connecting the dots between open source backup, cloud-based storage, Microsoft applications and managed services. Zmanda CEO Chander Kant told me a bit about the effort Thursday in New York. Here are some details.
Storage Guardian Launches Free 30-Day Online Backup Trial
Posted March 17th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
A quick update involving the online storage market: Storage Guardian is the latest software company to launch an online data backup and business continuity partner program for managed service providers (MSPs) and VARs. The service is designed, in particular, for partners that specialize in Exchange Server, Small Business Server, SharePoint Server and Active Directory customers. You can find a free 30-day trial here.
masterIT Provides Education Amid Gulf Coast Disasters
Posted September 15th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Talk about timely, on-point messaging. MasterIT, one of our MSPmentor 100 companies, is hosting a “non-technical” symposium October 30 at the FedEx Institute of Technology in Memphis, Tenn.
CDW Challenges Managed Storage Providers
Posted August 26th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Managed storage providers take note: CDW is launching a remote backup service based on Asigra Televaulting, according to a press release from Asigra. The CDW-Asigra relationship comes only a week after MSPmentor readers debated whether basic online backup services would commoditize. Anybody concerned about CDW pushing deeper into this market or is this a non-event for managed service providers?
Vembu Attracts 900 Managed Storage Providers
Posted July 24th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
More than 70 percent of successful managed service providers offer some form of managed storage, according to our MSPmentor 100 survey. Despite that lofty figure, the online storage market continues to enjoy strong growth.
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).
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