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07/22/11

Amid Layoffs, Cisco Continues Cloud And Managed Services Push

As layoffs approach at Cisco Systems Inc., the networking giant today announced some Worldwide Partner Organization changes. But multiple sources say Cisco’s Cloud Partner Program and managed services efforts will continue to march forward. Here’s the update.

06/29/11

Managed Services Acquisition: Cogeco acquires Quiettouch

Cogeco Cable, a cable operator and telcom company serving Canada and Portugal, has acquired Quiettouch Inc., a  managed service provider in Toronto. The deal signals continued consolidation between telecom companies, managed services providers and cloud service providers.

06/21/11

Cloud Computing Bubble: Yes, It’s Starting to Deflate A Bit

Please don’t misread or misinterpret the headline. The shift towards cloud computing remains real. And there are opportunities ahead for partners that develop effective cloud strategies. But if you slow down for the moment and analyze recent trends, you’ll notice that a cloud computing correction — an adjustment in expectations — started about two months ago. I expect the cloud computing market reset to continue over the next few months. Here’s why.

05/11/11

MSPs Link WAN Optimization Opportunities to Cloud Computing

A couple of years ago, WAN optimization began making a bigger splash among managed services providers. The thinking was, WAN optimization offered MSPs a chance to branch out from providing WAN links and managed routers. Since then, the market — and MSP opportunity — has continued to evolve. In 2010, vendors rolled out WAN optimization as a virtual appliance rather than a hardware device, providing another deployment option for MSPs. Channel programs began to emerge. Now, a series of announcements have moved WAN optimization into a brighter  spotlight…

04/28/11

Terremark Enterprise Cloud: What’s In It for Channel Partners?

When Verizon Business acquired Terremark Worldwide earlier this year, the business combination set the stage for Verizon to more aggressively promote cloud computing to enterprise customers. But take a closer look at Terremark, and you’ll discover the cloud services provider helping VARs and MSPs to generate their own recurring revenues. Here’s how.

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