Partnering with solution providers to understand how to power the cloud is at the core of what we do every day. Recently, one of the more popular topics of conversation has been Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

And despite all of the information related to IaaS, IT Solution Providers (ITSP) are still looking for help in charting a course for a profitable go-to-market strategy. In our conversations, one word is carrying significant importance: control.

Transitioning from traditional on-premise IT systems to cloud-based services presents several impacts on daily business for you and your clients. While there are many benefits for a customer, you must also consider the impact it may have on your current processes and stakeholders. You want to be sure that you have enough cash to float the business during the transition period, as well as the correct metrics in place to gauge success.¹

There’s no doubt cloud computing has risen as a popular but somewhat complex business trend. Many industries and organizations have adopted, or are at least in the process of pursuing this new technology based on the return on investment, productivity, and unparalleled value.  

In today’s data-driven world, security threats are no longer limited to top-tier Fortune 100 companies. Security breaches are a growing threat to companies of all sizes, ranging from SMBs to global conglomerates — and it’s every employee’s responsibility to help stop them.

There is an incredible wave of disruption in the IT Channel driven by digital transformation and the Cloud.  What sets the successful managed service providers (MSP) apart from those that will underperform is a robust and unique go-to-market strategy.

As organizations make the digital transformation, it’s essential for them to secure productivity, collaboration, and enterprise data. Cloud security is especially relevant for mobile devices in light of the popularity of BYOD (bring your own device). As more of your customers’ employees access company data from their own devices, the greater the opportunity to provide security solutions.

Well, we made it through 2016 and there’s no looking back as 2017 has started off with a bang. With a new Administration we are sure to have another whirlwind year – and hopefully one that accelerates necessary Federal IT mandates.

International Data Corporation (IDC) research indicates that 69.7% of x86 systems were virtualized in 2014 and projected to hit 71.1% by 2018. This speaks volumes to the importance of having a solution that is optimized specifically for virtual machines.