Managed Services stories - Page 22
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.
Interview: Tara Ridley on how Cisco's channel partners drive meaningful change
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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partner programmes
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cisco
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managed services
At Cisco Live in Melbourne last week, Ridley discussed Cisco’s channel programme across ANZ and how partners are giving meaning to the Country Impact Plan.
Mobile Mentor leads the way in Android for MSPs
Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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smartphones
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partner programmes
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google
Mobile Mentor joins Android Enterprise Recommended program as managed service provider, offering customers confidence in deploying Android.
Optus Business to offer Cisco Meraki managed cloud networking
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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uc
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partner programmes
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cisco
Cisco and Optus Business extend partnership to deliver managed cloud networking support through Cisco's Meraki system.
Lessons from the edge: deploying SD-WAN
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
AT&T’s ANZ managing director outlines what he has learned about the tricky task of bringing the revolutionary SD-WAN tech to life.
Dimension Data makes upgrades to managed services platform
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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it automation
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partner programmes
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dimension data
The services provider has invested in upgrading its platform to keep on top of the evolving IT demands of organisations.
State of the channel: ANZ MSPs still grappling with ransomware
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Issues range from SaaS infections to SMBs that don’t report ransomware attacks to the appropriate authorities, and much more.
Data center colocation market to hit $90b in next five years
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
As data center services grow in popularity across enterprises large and small, the colocation market is seeing the benefits in market size.
Machine learning is a tool and the bad guys are using it
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
KPMG NZ’s CIO and ESET’s CTO spoke at a recent cybersecurity conference about how machine learning and data analytics are not to be feared, but used.
123Net forms partnership to support Michigan’s innovation drive
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
With self-driving cars entering the market, the amount of data being used and generated is skyrocketing - demanding the need for more data centres.
Cisco completes US$660m acquisition of semiconductor company
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
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dc
Cisco has finalised its US$660m acquisition of semiconductor firm Luxtera, aiming to boost chip performance and cater to rising internet bandwidth demand.
Channel partners growing in importance for cloud services
Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Canalys analysts say the huge growth in cloud services will be of benefit to channel partners with a number of incentives.
Platform9’s new managed Kubernetes service on VMware
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Platform9 launches managed Kubernetes on VMware, offering easy Kubernetes deployment with an SLA-backed service.
AWS and Azure spending big bucks on data centres to get ahead
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
A new report from Canalys has revealed what the world’s two largest cloud providers have been up to – and they’ve certainly been busy.
Symantec announces new endpoint response tools
Thu, 31st Jan 2019
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endpoint protection
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partner programmes
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edr
Enterprise IT and Security Ops teams are increasingly challenged to investigate and respond to advanced and emerging threats with available resources and staff.
Multicloud possible liberator for APAC’s monopolising cloud market
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
By 2022 IDC expects the top four clouds in APAC will be the destination of choice for a whopping 70 percent of workloads.
2019 network predictions for service providers
Thu, 24th Jan 2019
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uc
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hyperscale
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dc
With 2019 set to be transformative, the IT industry braces for shifts, from the gradual rise of 5G to cloud growth and the push towards virtualisation.
Banish those Monday blues with proper email security
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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email security
Feeling Blue Monday dread? Combat it with robust email security measures. MSPs can uplift customers by defending against prevalent cyber threats.
Alibaba Cloud showcases commitment to Hong Kong
Fri, 18th Jan 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The company’s service capability in Hong Kong has doubled since it established its first data centre in the city in 2014.
IDC: Aussie spending on IT Services to hit $23.5B by 2023
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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partner programmes
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it services
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managed services
the project-oriented market which is predicted to achieve the highest CAGR through to 2023; though no market is expected to decline.
Why it's important to build tomorrow's 10G future today
Fri, 11th Jan 2019
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uc
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partner programmes
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5g & beyond
As broadband demand soars, Australia eyes 10G PON tech to future-proof networks, cater to fast-evolving consumer and enterprise digital needs.