As the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC10) kicks off today in Washington, D.C., there’s growing buzz about Windows Small Business Server gaining new cloud computing capabilities. But is there really a place for Windows Small Business Server in the age of cloud computing? And will managed services providers (MSPs) link SBS to the cloud? Here are some perspectives.
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Microsoft: Small Business Server Meets Cloud Computing
Posted July 11th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Seven Managed Services Blogs MSPmentor Didn’t Write: July 9
Posted July 10th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Vacation is over… time to get back on the road for Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC10), HostingCon and the Avnet Partner Summit. But before I head to the airport, here are seven managed services blog entries MSPmentor didn’t have time to write for the week ending July 9, 2010.
SaaS: Microsoft Launches BPOS Partner Resource Page
Posted July 7th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
Microsoft has launched the “Deploying Business Productivity Online Suite” page, designed to be a self-described one-stop shop for resellers old and new of their SaaS (software as a service) applications like Exchange Online and SharePoint Online. It’s a small but significant move in Microsoft’s fight with Google Apps to ensure the loyalty of the IT channel. Here’s the scoop.
Seven Managed Services Blogs MSPmentor Didn’t Write: July 2
Posted July 2nd, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
It’s time for me to “let go” of MSPmentor for just a little bit. As the July 4th holiday weekend gets set to kick off, I’m preparing for a real vacation. Really. But before I unplug, here are seven managed services blog entries that the MSPmentor team didn’t have a chance to write for the week ending July 2, 2010.
Microsoft Names Jon Roskill New Channel Chief
Posted June 24th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Microsoft Channel Chief Allison Watson is taking on a new role at the software giant, opening the door for Jon Roskill (pictured) to assume Watson’s former role as corporate VP for the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Group. The Microsoft Channel Chief move comes less than three weeks before the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010. The VAR Guy has all the details over here.
Microsoft Intune: Cloud-based Managed Services?
Posted June 15th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Microsoft is starting to chat quite a bit about Intune, a forthcoming cloud-based platform for remote Windows PC administration. But will Intune become a full-blown managed services platform? And will MSPs plug in? Here are some clues.
Seven Managed Services Blogs MSPmentor Didn’t Write: June 11
Posted June 11th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
At least one major software company — a big one — is set to make managed services moves during the week of June 14. But I’m getting a bit ahead of myself: Here are seven managed services blog entries that MSPmentor didn’t find time to write for the week ending June 11, 2010.
Microsoft Hosting Partner Program: Comcast Wins Big?
Posted July 14th, 2009 by The VAR Guy
Plenty of managed service providers want to host Microsoft applications or push into software as a service (SaaS). Now, there’s a partner program — called Microsoft Communication Services — to help MSPs get started. The big question: Is the partner program designed for smaller MSPs? Or does it funnel more recurring revenue opportunities to Comcast? Here’s the scoop from The VAR Guy.
Can MSPs Host Microsoft Office?
Posted July 13th, 2009 by The VAR Guy
When Office 2010 ships, Microsoft will blur the lines between on-premise and Software as a Service (SaaS) productivity suites. A case in point: Office Web — the “lightweight Web browser versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote” — will be available for customers to host on their own. Smart move — but where do managed service providers fit in the picture?
Five Reasons Microsoft Will Get SaaS Right
Posted July 8th, 2008 by The VAR Guy
Is software as a service (SaaS) killing Microsoft? Hardly. Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division, is expected to discuss SaaS during his July 8 keynote at the company’s Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston. But even before Elop takes the stage, here are five reasons why Microsoft won’t lose the SaaS wars.
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