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What does a “next generation” MSP look like?

The MSP space is crowded now; traditional IT services like backup and recovery are becoming a commoditized market. Next generation MSPs differentiate from the rest, beyond IT cost reduction and better systems management. In a world where we expect things ...

an article by on May 16, 2013
Topic: MSP

What does a “next generation” MSP look like? How does it act?

The next-generation MSP is business-focused, not IT focused. This means: in order to counter MSP commoditization, a next-gen MSP differentiates itself and understands how to sell the front office: the CMO, CFO, the procurement officer, the supply-chain officer. These are ...

an article by on May 14, 2013
Topic: MSP

IBM Lowers Cloud and Big Data Barriers With New Processors and Storage

IBM today accelerated its strategy to drive big data and cloud computing adoption with the addition of new Power Systems ...

an article by on Feb 5, 2013

Cobalt Iron Tackles Data Protection with Hybrid Solution

Cobalt Iron, a new entry in the data protection market, seeks to give customers the flexibility to mix and match ...

an article by on Jan 3, 2013

Are managed services a good fit for your firm?

By Craig Gunderson (right), President and CEO, Oxford Networks & Ed Abrams (left), IBM VP of Global Midmarket Business. As more and more small and midsize businesses turn to managed service providers and the cloud to handle routine IT needs, ...

an article by on Nov 9, 2012
Topic: MSP

Managed Service Providers Central to IBM Strategy

IBM today launched new initiatives for managed service providers (MSPs) with the goal of helping this emerging class of cloud ...

an article by on Sep 26, 2012
Topic: MSP

The Technology—Performance Connection for Midmarket Businesses

In today’s always-on, hyper-connected world, technology has become a critical lynchpin for business success. Increasingly, businesses of all sizes view technology as an essential to improving customer engagement, raising employee productivity, and creating innovation and differentiation—all vital ingredients for building ...

an article by on Sep 12, 2012
Topic: MSP