CSP news stories

5G
ABI Research: Telco cloud revenue set to rise 27% over 5 years
The growth will be driven by cloud infrastructure-related investments, such as virtual networks, orchestration, and cloud-native functions.

Cloud
5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020
The research paper released by Omdia explores the worldwide impact derived from the introduction of 5G

Microsoft
Macquarie CSP arm picks Azure as public cloud of choice
The agreement will see Macquarie Cloud Services deliver Azure managed services to customers across Australia.

Edge Computing
VisioNet chooses Epsilon to accelerate how enterprises connect to the cloud
VisioNet can use the SDN platform to instantly access an interconnected mesh of over 200 data centers and directly connect to a growing ecosystem of CSPs and IXs on Epsilon’s Global Interconnect Fabric.

Cloud
OpenText named ‘leader’ in Gartner Magic Quadrant
The company has been named a leader in the Content Services Platforms quadrant.

Cloud Services
Dicker Data NZ serves up reseller enablement with CloudCast
Dicker Data's CloudCast video tutorial series has proved a winner, with the distributor ramping up production of the videos.

Internet of Things
Majority of organisations willing to pay more for 5G, Gartner report finds
The objective of the survey was to understand how demand for 5G is growing and to learn about adoption plans for this technology.

Artificial Intelligence
AI set to boost revenues for communications service providers
A new technology released by NEC is said to simplify business operations, reduce costs and complexities, and consequently increase revenues.

Cloud
Ericsson & Nokia aim to reach beyond their CSP customer base
Wanting to expand into new markets isn’t something new for either Ericsson or Nokia.

Amazon Web Services / AWS
How VMware is enabling new cloud channel business models
We look at the support VMware is providing to its 300 Australia and NZ vCAN partners.

CSP
Dicker Data goes live with Microsoft indirect CSP offering
Dicker Data has launched its Microsoft indirect cloud solution provider offering, providing resellers with products via a scalable subscription model.

rhipe
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Rhipe recorded around $400,000 in subscription revenue from CSP in March and expects the program's subscription revenue to overtake SPLA returns.

Microsoft
Datacom, DiData among players joining Data#3 in Microsoft 1-Tier CSP
Microsoft has expanded its 1-Tier Cloud Solution Provider Program, with a raft of new companies joining Data#3 in the elite status.

Cloud
Datacom scores Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Datacom has joined nine other companies in gaining Tier 1 status in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program.

Microsoft
Data#3 gains elite Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Data#3 has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider status, joining a small group of elite partners in the program.

CSP
Ingram Micro extends CSP promotion on back of high demand
Ingram Micro is extending its CSP Accelerator promotion through to December 31 after experiencing high demand from resellers.

Microsoft
'Major coup' sees Intergen gain Tier 1 Microsoft CSP status
Intergen has won exclusive Tier 1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider status, a ‘major coup’ for the local Microsoft services provider.

Cloud
Citrix offers up revenue-bolstering ShareFile for MSPs
Citrix is rolling its ShareFile solution out to its service providers in a move it says will help bolster partner revenues and margins.

CSP
Ingram Micro adds Microsoft Advisor to local cloud play
Ingram Micro has added Microsoft Advisor to it cloud solution provider plan locally helping resellers keep hold of customers.

Microsoft
Odin opens up partner opportunities with Azure CSP offering
Odin becomes one of the first to enable Microsoft Azure Services through the CSP program, with OzHosting.com already on-board.

Microsoft
Dynamics, ECM and Azure join Microsoft CSP line-up
Microsoft has added Dynamics CRM Online, Azure and Enterprise Mobility Suite to its CSP offerings.

CSP
Ingram Micro NZ launches cloud marketplace
Ingram Micro New Zealand launches its cloud marketplace, enabling resellers to sell, provision and price Office 365 bundles from a single dashboard.

Cloud
Exeed kicks up Microsoft CSP offering with SkyKick addition
Exeed adds SkyKick to its cloud offering, providing resellers with a new services opportunity and the chance to convert customers to annuity revenue.

Microsoft
Rhipe launches Microsoft CSP offering
Rhipe launches its Microsoft cloud solution provider offering plus services, extending cloud opportunities for its local partners.