The trend of “Big Data” – huge, almost unmanageable volumes of data that large enterprises collect via social media, internet, mobile devices, sensing technologies and other means — dominates the current discourse surrounding data storage. But here’s a twist: Drobo says 100 million SMBs and sole proprietors are concerned about the storage and management of much smaller — but still vital — amounts of data.
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Amid Big Data Hype, Focus On Small Data Storage Trends
Posted November 29th, 2011 by Dan Berthiaume
CommVault: PartnerAdvantage Program for Storage MSPs
Posted August 19th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
CommVault, a backup software provider, has formed the PartnerAdvantage Service Provider Program for its North American service provider, system integrator and hosting partners. The goal is to help partners deliver cloud services like data protection and archiving. The PartnerAdvantage Service Provider Program includes tools, marketing and training support for partners. We’re intrigued — but the online backup and cloud backup market is pretty darn crowded. Here’s a closer look at CommVault’s strategy.
The ABCs of Managed Services – B is for Cloud Backup
Posted August 15th, 2011 by Ted Roller
Welcome to Part III of the series, The ABC’s of Managed Services, focused on B for Backup, including cloud backup and online backup services. As some of you undoubtedly know, I work for Intronis. This blog, however, is more about building a backup and disaster recovery practice, and less about the specific tools you use to get there.
Kaseya, Symantec Set to Partner On Managed Storage Services
Posted July 28th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
After several months of rumors, Kaseya and Symantec are preparing to announce deeper software integrations. The emerging relationship could help MSPs (managed services providers) to remotely manage Symantec Backup Exec — whether the storage software runs on-premise or perhaps even in the cloud. Here’s the update.
SMBs Increasingly Turn to Cloud Storage
Posted July 14th, 2011 by Dan Berthiaume
A new study from AMI Partners suggests U.S. small and midsize businesses will increase their spending on backup and storage in the cloud by 11 percent yearly through 2015, reaching $270 million. Based purely on some educated guesses, MSPmentor thinks the forecast is a bit too conservative.
Backupify Readies Managed Services Partner Program
Posted July 13th, 2011 by John Moore
Backupify, a cloud data backup company, is launching a reseller program that includes managed services providers. The Cambridge, Mass.-based firm offers an archiving, search and restore service for Google Apps and social media accounts. Backupify targets both consumers and businesses and will enlist service providers to help with the latter market. MSPs already represent a Google Apps channel into small businesses. Backupify wants to equip MSPs with another service they can offer those customers.
HP and Axcient Empower 200 Storage MSPs in the SMB Market
Posted March 28th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
A few weeks after launching an SMB storage partnership, Hewlett-Packard and Axcient say they’ve signed up roughly 200 managed services providers (MSPs) that now generate nearly $500,000 in combined annual recurring revenues. That revelation surfaced earlier today at the HP Americas Partner Conference in Las Vegas, where managed services discussions are far louder this year when compared to the 2010 event. Here’s the update.
The Surveys Said: Customers Concerned With Backup
Posted February 24th, 2011 by John Moore
Two recent surveys on data backup depict businesses as questioning the complexity, price, and effectiveness of solutions. The results suggest plenty of room for improvement in this market segment and an opportunity for MSPs who can provide a confidence-building service that doesn’t break the bank.
European MSP Embraces Zmanda Open Source Backup
Posted December 15th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
VeePee, an MSP in Paris, is taking an alternative route into the managed storage market. Indeed, the managed services provider has embraced Zmanda, the open source backup and restore platform. Not by coincidence, Zmanda is working to further expand its partner channel, which includes VARs and MSPs. Here’s the update.
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.
Communications Archiving Emerges As MSP Opportunity
Posted July 14th, 2010 by John Moore
An organization’s data retention requirements encompasses not only e-mail but other forms of electronic communication such as IM and social media. MSPs may find opportunities here in the expanding scope of compliance duties. Here’s why.
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.
Seven Managed Services Blog Entries MSPmentor Didn’t Write: June 18
Posted June 18th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
Our blog team had a busy, enjoyable week. But as usual there were a bunch of stories we didn’t nail down. So, here are seven managed services blog entries that MSPmentor didn’t have time to write for the week ending June 18, 2010.
LegalCloud: Managed Services Meet the Legal Vertical
Posted January 14th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
LegalCloud isn’t your typical managed services provider. The Sausalito, Calif.-based company is targeting the legal vertical with a range of cloud, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), backup and disaster recovery services. I met CEO Mark Hadfield on January 15, and he shared portions of LegalCloud’s business plan with me. Here’s a look at his strategy.
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.
Zetta Cloud Storage Goes Live
Posted October 21st, 2009 by Matthew Weinberger
Zetta, an enterprise-level cloud storage service available to managed service providers and VARs, finally leaves a long closed beta phase and becomes available to the channel at large today. Sure, online storage is an increasingly crowded market, but Zetta claims to have licked a few challenges that plague their peers. Here’s how.
Mezeo Debuts Cloud Storage Partner Program
Posted August 13th, 2009 by John Moore
Mezeo Software Corp. has rolled out its Service Provider Alliance Program, confirming earlier indications that the company would target MSPs with its storage services.
Intronis Online Backup Plugs Into Managed Services Systems
Posted August 12th, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Intronis, which specializes in online backup and recovery, is starting to integrate its SaaS (software as a service) platform with RMM (remote monitoring and management) and PSA (professional services automation) software. Intronis’s latest move, announced today, involves a relationship with Level Platforms.
Latisys Expands, Eyes Managed Services
Posted June 24th, 2009 by John Moore
Latisys is in growth mode. The Fairfax, Va.-based company, which focuses on data center services, was built on acquisitions and continues to seek deals going forward. Here’s where Latisys is heading next.
Master MSPs Bolster Managed Storage Efforts
Posted June 23rd, 2009 by Joe Panettieri
Do IT Smarter, a master managed service provider (Master MSP), is adding CompuVault‘s online data backup services to its suite of offerings. The relationship is the latest in a series of storage-centric moves across the Master MSP landscape. Here’s a look at recent activity.
