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Managed Services stories - Page 43

Organisations keen on quality IT service delivery but lacking or not wishing to invest in the necessary expertise often outsource this specialised field to an expert which provides the technology, guidance and recommendations, support and maintenance required. This is a Managed Services engagement, with the vendor known as Managed Services Provider or MSP. In the Managed Services model, a subscription is usually paid making the service fixed cost, distinct from the break/fix model where the service provider bills only for work done. The MSP model incentivizes preventative maintenance and is especially popular for mid-sized organisations.
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Indian AWS partner BlazeClan sets sights on ANZ markets

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Indian AWS partner BlazeClan has turned its focus on the Australian and New Zealand markets with the opening of an office in Sydney.
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Comodo gives MSPs one year of free help desk support

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Comodo says the 24/7 Help Desk gives MSPs the power to surpass client expectations and delivers superior service.
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Surge in hybrid cloud adoption helps Red Hat expand footprint in Asia

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Nine out of the 14 cloud service providers included in Gartner's 2017 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service Worldwide are Red Hat Certi.
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Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.
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Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Civica will undertake a major recruitment of existing employees to support the introduction of the Fines Reform Act and the new VIEW system.
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IDC highlights burgeoning IoT opportunity for service providers

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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A new IDC forecast on internet of things services shows 'significant' opportunities ahead for service providers.
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Fluccs ramps up local presence with three new acquisitions

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Fluccs bolsters its Australian footprint by acquiring three rivals: Exigent Australia, Virtual DC, and 10TB Servers, boosting its local IaaS and cloud services.
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Interview: Hitachi on how collaboration is the key to success in the hybrid era

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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Hitachi execs underline synergy and open strategies as vital for thriving in the hybrid cloud landscape, fostering a flexible ecosystem.
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Seven tried and true ways for MSPs to generate leads

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The more quality leads, the more results you're likely to see. But where do you find those leads in the first place? StorageCraft's Marina Brook offer.
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Four steps to better operational efficiency for channel companies

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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CompTIA's Moheb Moses asserts as channel companies think about new ways of doing business, they need to take a look at what they are doing right now.
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Continuum and Bluechip Infotech sign APAC distribution agreement

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Continuum says the agreement demonstrates their commitment to the APAC region, as the technology provider continues to pursue local markets.
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Wipro wins managed services contract with largest telco in Banngladesh

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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​Wipro Limited has won a five-year IT infrastructure and applications managed services engagement with Grameenphone.
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Managed services and the art of differentiation

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Differentiation is the name of the game for MSPs as the market becomes mainstream and commoditisation rears its head. But how do you differentiate?.
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5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto's Nop Srinara offers some tips.
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Comodo launches online academy to help partners succeed

Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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Comodo launches online education portal offering certification to users of its IT and security management platform, Comodo ONE.
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Hitachi Data Systems takes growth to next level with new exec appointment

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Hitachi Data Systems has hired industry veteran and former Pulsant director of professional services Todd Whaley as services director for ANZ.
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Brennan IT plans aggressive growth amid 20th birthday celebrations

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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From a start-up in a loft to the number one managed services provider (MSP) in Australia, Brennan IT has come a long way in 20 years.
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Results are out – MSPs more profitable with Continuum

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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The results of an independent analysis of MSPs and IT solution providers worldwide have revealed some very favourable results for Continuum.
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Cloud infrastructure services skyrocket 47% - AI to be big future player

Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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​The global cloud infrastructure services market continued its rampant growth in Q2 2017, surging 47 percent year-on-year to reach US$14 billion.
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You're invited: Kaseya's exclusive executive lunch in Jakarta

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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At their upcoming event, Kaseya will explain exactly how MSPs can take advantage of the opportunities of the next generation MSP marketplace.