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Cisco Unveils Managed Services Strategy
2007-10-31 14:48:00 The VAR Guy was right. Back in September, he predicted Cisco would soon unveil a managed services strategy that included new pricing models for partners. The official announcement came today, in the form of the new Cisco Managed Services Channel Program.
By: The VAR Guy
Kaseya Prepping Apple, Linux Support
2007-10-30 20:10:00 Kaseya COO Tim McMullen just disclosed that the company's managed services platform will soon support Apple's Mac OS and Linux. The VAR Guy heard McMullen's comment during a Webcast hosted by TechIQ a few moments ago. Kaseya's commitment to Apple and Linux reinforces the fact that a small -- but influential -- piece of the SMB market has made the move to the Macintosh. Support for Mac OS should arrive in early 2008, with Linux support to follow shortly thereafter. The VAR Guy has reason to celebrate: He's typing this blog entry on his MacBook Pro during a business trip, and heading home to visit his Dell/Linux desktop PC tonight.
By: The VAR Guy
McDonalds Meets Managed Services
2007-10-16 15:41:00 Like a Big Mac and a large fries, IT service franchises now go hand-in-hand with managed services. The latest example: Expetec Technology Services -- an IT services franchisor in 20 states and Canada -- has embraced the ConnectWise managed services platform. The move comes roughly one week after the Fast-Tek franchises announced plans to leverage Kaseya and SecureMyCompany's managed services. The bottom line: If break-fix franchises are embracing managed services, surely more sophisticated solutions providers need to do the same.
By: The VAR Guy
Fast-teks Franchises Embrace Managed Services
2007-10-09 15:54:00 Imagine if The Geek Squad embraced managed services. That very scenario is occurring at Fast-teks, a nationwide computer services company that's working with Kaseya and SecureMyCompany to master managed services. Under terms of a new initiative, Fast-teks is using SecureMyCompany's hosted offerings to service customers in more than 120 North American markets. The online services include Kaseya Managed Services software, which offers asset management, software inventory and remote management capabilities.
By: The VAR Guy
Save the Date: Tuesday, October 30
2007-09-26 18:11:00 Forgive the shameless plug: TechIQ and Kaseya are hosting a Webcast on Tuesday, October 30 at 2pm eastern. Join us to learn "The Path to Profitable 24x7 Managed Services." For complete info and to register, visit here.
By: The VAR Guy
Kaseya Launches 24×7 Managed Services Program
2007-09-17 17:21:00 In early August, TechIQ hinted that Kaseya was prepping a new initiative to help VARs offer 24x7 managed services. (See item 9 on this list.) That prediction came true today as part of Kaseya's new emPower Program.
By: The VAR Guy
Kaseya Discloses MSP Momentum
2007-08-08 18:00:00 Still skeptical about the managed services market? Sure, the transition from reseller to MSP can be difficult. But a look at Kaseya's recent momentum suggests that plenty of VARs are making the move.
By: The VAR Guy
Kaseya Reacts to Dell?s MSP Move
2007-07-30 16:40:00 Kaseya, the managed services platform provider, has some strong opinions about Dell's decision to enter the MSP market by purchasing Silverback Technologies. Here's Kaseya's take on the situation, which the company shared via email with The VAR Guy. While downplaying the Dell-Silverback combo, Kaseya also plans to offer Silverback customers a special deal when they migrate to Kaseya's managed services platform.
By: The VAR Guy
50 Things You Need to Know About Ubuntu (50-41)
2007-07-22 23:23:00 Yes, The VAR Guy is attending UbuntuLIVE in Portland, Oregon. He's already noticed several Ubuntu Linux trends that could potentially benefit solutions providers and their customers. So, it's the perfect opportunity for a big countdown: 50 things you need to know about Ubuntu. Here are items 50-41, with more to follow soon...
By: The VAR Guy
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