A quick observation: Pointivity, which specializes in application hosting, managed services and cloud computing, has signed on to leverage Parallels virtualization software in the company’s data center.
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Pointivity Promotes Managed Virtualization Services
Posted September 22nd, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Desktop Virtualization Meets Managed Services
Posted August 14th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
I asked several managed service providers yesterday whether their customers were interested in Macs and Linux as secure, easy-to-manage alternatives to Windows PCs. The answer was a resounding “no.” Instead, the MSPs said, many of their customers are willing to virtualize their desktops, shifting most applications up to a server.
The Pros and Cons of MSP Certification
Posted March 30th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
Many VARs get certified for vendor-specific technology (Microsoft, Cisco, etc.). But a new wave of certifications and accreditations — focused on the managed service provider and software as a service (SaaS) markets — is emerging.
Virtualization Meets Managed Services
Posted February 19th, 2008 by Joe Panettieri
In the world of journalism, there’s an old saying: “Three’s a trend.” I thought of that truism this morning when I learned Tech Data plans to offer VMware to its resellers. Managed service providers should take note. In addition to Tech Data, at least two MSP platform providers are striving to help VARs more effectively manage virtualized servers.
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