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iWave Storage Automator v6 Enables Service Providers to Deliver Storage as a Service

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 21, 2012 12:47 PM

By allowing end users to provision their own storage via a service portal, iWave Storage Automator v6 lowers storage operating costs and supports more storage with fewer administrators, while enforcing best practices for storage provisioning.

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LabTech Software Launches Multi-Vendor Dashboard

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 17, 2012 8:26 AM

The single-pane-of-glass backup management dashboard enables visibility, monitoring, and manageability over a mixed data protection environment.

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Tone Software Intros Cloud-Based UC Solutions

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 16, 2012 11:41 PM

The ReliaTel Cloud-based Management Service provides MSPs and SMBs with solutions for managing VoIP QoS, network performance, and unified communications service levels.

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QuorumSoft Expands Its Alike MSP Advantage Program

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 10, 2012 11:14 PM

Managed services providers and cloud hosting provider partners now have additional backup and disaster recovery service options.

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6fusion Announces Public Beta Version of its Cloud Resource Meter

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 10, 2012 10:31 PM

Cloud Resource Meter for VMware vSphere enables MSPs to meter resource consumption in any VMware vSphere 4.1 or 5.0 environment.

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Preton SaaS Edition of PretonSaver

by ChannelPro-SMB on May 7, 2012 9:30 PM

The software developer's printing cost solution is designed to optimize the amount of toner SMBs consume during printing processes.

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OKI Data Americas Brings Total Managed Print to Canada

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 26, 2012 10:00 AM

The managed print services offering enables partners to assess, monitor, and optimize print fleet management for organizations of varying sizes.

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DRaaS: Affordable, Scalable, and On Demand

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 26, 2012 8:04 AM

With high potential for growth among SMBs, Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) can help any size company bounce back after a catastrophe. By Hailey Lynne McKeefry

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Summus Software Upgrades Its IT Management Suite and Summit Platform

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 25, 2012 10:54 PM

The latest releases provide MSPs with an IT contextual dashboard, with enhancements to management capabilities of incident, service level agreement, change order, configuration management database, event, release, and project data.

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Amazon to Launch Web Services Partner Network

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 18, 2012 1:12 PM

This new partner program is designed to provide members of the Amazon Web Services partner ecosystem with technical information, plus sales and marketing help.

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Investment Firm Announces Call for Potential MSP Partners

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 17, 2012 8:24 PM

Technology Capital Investors puts the word out that it is seeking partnerships with small- and midsize managed services providers working within key vertical markets, and asks interested MSPs to make contact.

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Managed Print Services: A Perfect Storm

by Colleen Frye on April 11, 2012 11:45 AM

Managed print services (MPS) are poised to make a big splash in the next few years. Find out where the MPS trend is going and where the channel opportunities lie. By Colleen Frye

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Eaton Corp. Unveils Open-Source Software

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 6, 2012 5:24 PM

The beta version of its software development kit is meant to enable integrated functionality within server operating systems and data center management systems.

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Datto Backup Devices Now Integrate with ConnectWise

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 3, 2012 11:42 PM

Datto's hardware-based BDR solutions can now receive device alerts. ConnectWise users can also create Datto tickets and configure service types.

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New Quest vRanger Integrates VKernel's vOps Server

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 3, 2012 11:18 PM

IT management software developer Quest Software says the integration provides a "cost-effective, scalable solution that requires minimal customization and can be put into production quickly."

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N-able Offers N-central 8.2 Upgrade for Partners

by ChannelPro-SMB on April 3, 2012 1:47 PM

N-central 8.2 is available immediately as on-premise or hosted and offers fully integrated RMM features and toolsets.

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EVault CDR Gets Four-Hour Recovery Option Upgrade

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 27, 2012 8:58 PM

Ideal for highly regulated industries, the cloud disaster recovery solution enables MSPs to provide an SLA-backed guarantee for recovery in four or fewer hours.

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N-able Technologies Partners with MSPAlliance on Partner Enablement

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 22, 2012 12:27 PM

Free of charge and beginning in April, the international series of partner-led enablement seminars and trainings will focus on the technical and business aspects of managed IT services.

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SMB Forum 2012: Master the Fundamentals Before Adding New Managed Services

by Rich Freeman on March 21, 2012 8:28 AM

Before adding new managed services to your portfolio, master the ones you already offer or else risk spreading yourself too thin. By Rich Freeman

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Managed Workplace 2012 Now Available

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 19, 2012 3:32 PM

Managed Workplace 2012 is now available in both On Premise and Cloud editions.

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ReliaTel 4.0 Is Available In the Channel

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 19, 2012 11:00 AM

The latest version of Tone Software's communications networking and management software offers improved managed services and business intelligence dashboards.

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Inphonite Upgrades Its Automated Messaging System

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 18, 2012 7:28 PM

The latest version of InphoniteVoice features an improved user interface, interactive test messaging, speech recognition, and a lab results portal.

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dinCloud Broadens Its Hosted Virtual Desktop Offerings

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 16, 2012 11:51 PM

The dinHVD hosted virtual desktop is now offered with a variety of service levels and customization.

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SMB Forum 2012: Datto Keynote Outlines Recurring Revenue Best Practices

by E. Hom on March 16, 2012 9:36 AM

At the final keynote for the Channel Pro SMB Forum 2012, Datto CEO Austin McChord discussed what it takes to become a recurring revenue rock star. McChord highlighted the benefits of offering backup and disaster... More »

SMB Forum 2012: ChannelPro Kicks Off Inaugural Event

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 15, 2012 11:57 AM

The ChannelPro SMB Forum offered educational sessions and Q&As with industry experts on topics ranging from mobility to cloud computing. By Elaine J. Hom

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Level Platforms Offers Managed Workplace 2011 for MSPs, Plus Road Show Dates

by ChannelPro-SMB on January 25, 2011 10:35 AM

The new software platform offers remote monitoring, management, and automation, and will be demonstrated during the Managed Workplace 2011 Road Show across North America.

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Super SBS 2008 Build Event

by Karl Palachuk on February 11, 2009 8:04 AM

The Sacramento SMB IT Pro User Group is helping to sponsor a LIVE SBS 2008 "Build" for the entire world. Tim Carney, Alan Helbush, and Bob Nitrio put on a spectacular build event a few... More »

Cloud Computing: OS33 Grid, Infrastructure-as-a-Service Offering, Now Available to MSPs

by ChannelPro-SMB on February 28, 2011 9:14 AM

The company touts the product as the first fully integrated solution from a single vendor to allow MSPs to offer cloud-based hosted IT.

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Rackspace Introduces Support and Service Model for OpenStack

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 8, 2011 10:01 PM

The new Rackspace Cloud Builders offering provides MSPs and system builders with training and certification as well as deployment and maintenance support.

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NetEnrich Retools Remote Managed Services Offering

by Cecilia G on August 29, 2011 7:00 AM

The company's Small Business Services package, for remotely managing IT infrastructure, targets SMB VARs interested in developing recurring revenues or MSPs looking to scale their businesses.
By Cecilia Galvin

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Palisade Systems Angles PacketSure DLP for the SMB Market

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 30, 2011 2:34 PM

PacketSure Basic DLP provides monitoring resources for the protection against data loss by blocking undesired protocols, controlling access to websites, creating policies based on active user directories, and reporting activities.

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PROFILE: Immediate Gratification

by Zenith Infotech on February 21, 2011 10:22 PM

Here's how shifting from a break-fix model to a managed services model helped this VAR broaden his client base and increase revenue.
By Mike Fowler

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Tech Data Broadens Its Cloud Offerings with HP's CloudSystem Platform

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 28, 2011 12:00 PM

The distributor says HP's cloud infrastructure will provide SMB resellers with technology to build and manage services across private, public, and hybrid cloud models.

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VaultLogix Integrates Internet Vault Advantage with Spiceworks

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 27, 2011 2:04 AM

MSPs can use the Spiceworks social business network to track and manage online backups for SMBs.

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Vendor Management: A New Managed Services Opportunity?

by jgaskin on March 3, 2011 12:50 PM

Vendor management may be part of your services already. Make sure you're charging your customers accordingly.
By James E. Gaskin

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Paessler's PRTG Gets Performance Overhaul

by Geoff O. on February 20, 2011 3:31 PM

The developer says the latest version of its flagship network monitoring is "up to 300 times faster than previous versions."

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SunGuard Powers Its Recover2Cloud for Vaulting Service with i365's EVault RDR

by ChannelPro-SMB on September 6, 2011 10:21 PM

The Recover2Cloud service will complement the SunGard disk-based vaulting services for online backup powered by EVault.

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NTRglobal and N-able Technologies Team to Deliver Remote Control and Support Solution

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 2, 2009 9:26 AM

New solution makes it easier for MSPs and other IT professionals to deliver on-demand technical support.

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VaultLogix Integrates with GFI MAX

by ChannelPro-SMB on March 16, 2011 11:38 PM

MSPs can now offer remote monitoring of online backup and recovery accounts via the popular RemoteManagement software from GFI MAX.

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PROFILE: Helping Those Who Help Others

by Zenith Infotech on March 10, 2011 10:12 PM

Entire Computer Solutions owner explains how his managed services company came to focus on the nonprofit sector.
By Scott T. Rauth

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VIDEO: SmartStyle Advanced Technology for Cloud Computing

by Zenith Infotech on February 21, 2011 10:30 AM

SmartStyle Computing is a cutting edge private cloud solution consisting of servers, storage and advanced server, network and storage virtualization technology that allows VARs, IT service providers, system integrators to deliver ITaaS (IT as a service) to their customers.

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Distributor Benefits: Pennies from Heaven

by ChannelPro-SMB on October 15, 2009 8:11 PM

Distributor benefits are like found money, providing you with opportunities for greater sales, better margins, innovative training, and even business efficiency.
By Megan Santosus

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Technology Forecast 2011

by jgaskin on December 2, 2010 11:23 AM

Both industry analysts and channel pros weigh in on the hottest market trends for the coming year. Cloud computing anyone?
By James E. Gaskin

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N-Able Technologies Joins ICBA

by ChannelPro-SMB on February 16, 2011 11:04 PM

The remote network solutions provider says its new Independent Community Bankers of America membership provides it with "additional visibility" in the banking and finance verticals.

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Pricing Managed Services Like the Pros

by Rich Freeman on January 31, 2010 4:21 PM

Setting prices for managed services needn't be an ordeal, experts say, if you follow this advice.
By Rich Freeman

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Mastering the Managed Services Sales Pitch

by Rich Freeman on October 21, 2009 11:51 AM

Selling and marketing managed services needn't be a struggle. Follow this roadmap to success, straight from the experts.
By Rich Freeman

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IT Franchising: Business in a Box

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 26, 2009 3:07 PM

The time is right for franchising in the IT space. My goal is to have the best, most foolproof, and well-supported system for delivering managed IT services to SMBs.
By Ilene Rosoff

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NCP Engineering Rolls Out a Secure Cloud VPN Offering

by ChannelPro-SMB on August 27, 2011 1:50 AM

The new solution is designed to enable MSP hosting providers to offer comprehensive IPsec/SSL VPN through an easy-to-deploy Software as a Service.

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MSPSN Releases Innovative Backup & Disaster Recovery Solution

by MSPSN on June 4, 2009 12:00 AM

April 9th, 2009 – MSP Services Network (MSPSN), an Omaha-based company dedicated to creating new solutions for Managed Service Providers, announces the release of its newest product: BDRX - Backup and Disaster Recovery Extreme, the... More »

The Move to Managed Services: A Cautionary Tale

by ChannelPro-SMB on June 3, 2009 8:19 AM

The switch to managed services entails a complete shift in your operations. If you don't embrace that, you're setting yourself up for failure. There is no magic bullet.
By Jon Nitto

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