Novell, which was acquired by Attachmate in November 2010, has released version 9 of its ZENworks Application Virtualization solution. Here’s a quick list of some of the new features included in version 9, provided by Novell.
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Novell Releases ZENworks Application Virtualization 9
Posted January 13th, 2012 by Nicholas Mukhar
NEVEX’S Flint: More User Interaction, Linux Support in 2012
Posted December 22nd, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
Here’s an update on NEVEX Virtual Technologies, the start-up application performance solution provider that recently launched its signature CacheWorks platform. According to NEVEX Product Manager Andrew Flint, the company is planning to support Linux and VMware ESX environments and add new dashboards for increased user interaction in 2012.
New ScienceLogic CTO Focused on Cloud Automation, Management
Posted October 5th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
ScienceLogic, which develops cloud management solutions, has named Antonio Piraino chief technology officer (CTO). Piraino spent the last four years as VP of Tier 1 Research, where he watched ScienceLogic from afar. Piraino identified several reasons why he jumped to ScienceLogic when we spoke Oct. 4. Here’s a recap.
N-able Adds VMware Support and Google Android Mobile App
Posted September 23rd, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
N-able Technologies has released N-Central 8.1 — the newest version of its remote monitoring and management (RMM) managed services platform. The new release includes VMware remote monitoring; a mobile application for Google Android; and automatic warranty expiration monitoring. Those three capabilities are becoming increasingly common across the managed services market, as MSPs seek to master complex virtualization and mobile issues, without overlooking basic warranty-driven revenue opportunities.
MSPmentor 250: Bodie Focuses Claris On Cloud Services
Posted September 8th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
Our look at MSPmentor 250 leaders resumes today after a short hiatus throughout the madness of VMworld 2011 last week. Today, we put the spotlight on Claris Networks President and CEO Larry Bodie. And he has a clear message for readers: Now is the time for MSPs to embrace the cloud.
MSPmentor 250: Aggarwal, Zyrion Focus on VisualIT Component
Posted August 9th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
MSPmentor 250 member Vikas Aggarwal (pictured), CEO of Zyrion Inc., has been in the managed services industry for over two decades. He’s been the general manager of GES Internet, led the engineering effort at Verio, had a heavy head in the transition from Arpanet to NSFnet while with JvNCnet, and is an active TiE Silicon Valley charter member with four patents in distributed computing and processing for network management applications.
ScienceLogic Pursues Managed Virtualization, Cloud Opportunities
Posted July 28th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
ScienceLogic, which develops IT management software for enterprises and service providers, is aggressively pursuing virtualization and cloud opportunities. What’s the strategy? I caught up with CEO Dave Link and other ScienceLogic executive team members. Here’s some perspective.
EMC, VMware Build Cloud for Lone Star College System
Posted July 20th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
The cloud is making its way from the business world to the education sector. Need proof? EMC and VMware have teamed to build and deploy a cloud computing environment to deliver IT-as-a-Service throughout the Lone Star College System, the fastest growing community college system in Texas. In all, the VMware – EMC cloud environment will connect more than 90,000 faculty, staff and students at 13 Lone Star College System campus locations.
Zyrion Monitoring Software Makes Global Channel Push
Posted May 19th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
Zyrion, Inc., which specializes in network performance and monitoring software, has given its international and North American channel partners the green light to expand its Zyrion Traverse offering to SMBs and large enterprise companies within their sales regions. Numerous MSPs already use Zyrion, and now they can more easily resell the solution into corporate settings for internal IT use.
SMBs Continue to Accelerate Cloud, Virtualization Spending
Posted April 7th, 2011 by Nicholas Mukhar
Small and midsize businesses are increasing their IT budgets 8 percent this year compared to 2010, and SMB demand for a range of IT services — particularly cloud services and virtualization — continues to accelerate, according to a recent Spiceworks survey. The findings were hardly surprising… until you look at some of the IT staffing predictions.
Should MSPs Build Out Their Own Cloud Infrastructure?
Posted January 27th, 2011 by Joe Panettieri
Here’s an interesting piece of news that deserves bigger-picture consideration: ScaleMatrix, an upstart managed service provider (MSP), has major cloud ambitions. ScaleMatrix plans to use CA Technologies‘ 3Tera AppLogic software to offer a range of services such as application hosting, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Virtual Private Data Centers (VPDCs). So why should MSPs care?
Long View: Managed Services Plus Cloud Services Equals Growth
Posted January 17th, 2011 by Sponsored Video
Sponsored Video: Long View Systems is perhaps best known as a managed services provider. But the Calgary-based solutions provider also has a strong track record within the cloud computing market. We can’t share the numbers quite yet, but it’s safe to say Long View will have a prominent spot on the fourth-annual MSPmentor 100 list when it debuts February 16, 2011. So what is Long View doing right? Kevin Crowe, director of managed IT services, provides some insights in this FastChat Video.
MSPs Introduce More Cloud-Branded Services
Posted November 17th, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
I’m about to state the obvious: More and more managed services providers (MSPs) and data center providers are introducing cloud-branded services. Nevertheless, I think it’s important to document how the managed services market converges with cloud computing. The latest moves involve Datapipe launching a managed cloud service, and OnLine Tech promoting a private cloud service. Here’s a look at the news and the broader trends.
Funding: Will Venture Capital Event Connect MSPs With Money?
Posted October 29th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
TheBDEvent, a networking mixer to be held January 25-27 (2011) in Palo Alto, Calif., could offer educational — and financial — opportunities for MSPs seeking funding. Here are some preliminary details about the gathering.
MSPmentor 100: Thrive Networks Grows on Customer Service
Posted October 6th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
Sure, Thrive Networks, the IT services arm of Staples Advantage is planning on enhancing its virtualization play over the next several months. But President of Thrive Networks Jim Lippie (pictured) says that what’s really led them to the kind of growth that let them claim spot 38 on the MSPmentor 100 2010 list is a focus on the customer, not so much the technology. Here’s the scoop.
Do We Need a New Cloud Vocabulary?
Posted October 4th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
Between hosted services, hosted servers, web-based applications, virtualization, and any number of other technologies, it’s hard to know what we’re talking about when we’re talking about “the cloud.” That’s a problem highlighted by managed hosting provider The Planet in a recent blog entry that asks: What’s in a name when it comes to cloud computing?
Massive Service Provider Backs Cisco, EMC and VMware Cloud Push
Posted September 30th, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
The growing cloud and data center relationship between Cisco, EMC and VMware just got another big vote of confidence. Specifically, Orange Business Services is working with the three technology giants on a “global business alliance” to meet customers’ cloud computing needs. The move signals another big win for Vblock within the service provider community. Here’s why.
VMworld and Virtualization: Seven Considerations for MSPs
Posted August 31st, 2010 by Joe Panettieri
I just got a call from Autotask’s Mark Crall, live from the VMworld conference in San Francisco. Crall and dozens of other MSP industry executives are checking out the massive conference to see how the worlds of virtualization and managed services will collide. I certainly have a few thoughts on the subject (surprised?). Here are seven random observations.
QuorumLabs Updates onQ Business Continuity Appliance
Posted August 30th, 2010 by Matthew Weinberger
QuorumLabs has announced a new release of their onQ Business Continuity Appliance, giving MSPs with SMB customers one-click server recovery when disaster strikes, the company claims. Here’s the lowdown.
KEMP Technologies to MSPs: Load Balancing for $99/Month
Posted August 26th, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
Generally speaking, many load balancer companies target large enterprises and big service providers. But KEMP Technologies is striving to engage MSPs and even SMBs with cost-effective load balancing solutions. Here are the details.
Intel Hybrid Cloud: Ready for MSPs?
Posted July 8th, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
When the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference kicks off July 11, Intel will spend considerable time speaking about a Hybrid Cloud Pilot Program. If it works as advertised, the Intel Hybrid Cloud will allow MSPs to provide on-premises servers to end-customers on a pay-as-you-go basis. In some ways, the Intel effort reminds us of Hardware as a Service (HaaS) options promoted by companies like CharTec. Here’s a look at the Intel Hybrid Cloud strategy.
Crossbeam and Sophos Partner For E-mail Security
Posted June 28th, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
Crossbeam and Sophos are teaming up for real-time email security. The partnership targets enterprise customers and service providers. Crossbeam now has relationships with roughly half-a-dozen well-known security companies. Here’s a closer look at the Crossbeam-Sophos relationship and potential implications for managed services providers…
Ipswitch Bolsters Virtualization Management Offering
Posted June 21st, 2010 by Dave Courbanou
Ipswitch Inc, known for their IT network management software, has launched WhatsVirtual 2.0 with a slew of new features. It’s available now. If virtualization management is your game, read on for the details…
