Channel chiefsAzure vs AWS: Microsoft Bolsters Cloud Partner Certification, Training InitiativesJoe PanettieriDecember 7, 2016Microsoft has launched new Azure training & certification offers for cloud partners -- including MSPs that support Amazon Web Services (AWS).
CSPsSecureWorks Shows Managed Security Services Momentum, But…Joe PanettieriDecember 7, 2016SecureWorks (SCWX), the managed security services subsidiary of Dell, showed recurring revenue momentum in its latest quarter. But...
CSPsVMware, AWS Enable Hybrid Cloud with a Common PlatformSponsored by ESGDecember 7, 2016A great example of common platform hybrid cloud is the new VMware Cloud on AWS (Amazon Web Services). ESG's Edwin Yuen explains why.
CSPsEquinix Acquires Verizon Cloud Data Centers for $3.6 BillionJoe PanettieriDecember 6, 2016Equinix is acquiring 29 data centers from Verizon Communications for $3.6 billion in cash. How will Channel Chief Christopher Rajiah leverage them?
Small businessGoDaddy Confirms Host Europe Group Acquisition, $1.79B SMB BuyoutJoe PanettieriDecember 6, 2016GoDaddy is acquiring Host Europe Group (HEG) for $1.79 billion or roughly 11 times EBITDA. GoDaddy's HEG buyout focuses on SMB customers.
CSPsAnother Microsoft Office 365 Cloud Partner AcquiredJoe PanettieriDecember 5, 2016TDC Erhverv, a telecom provider with hosting and cloud expertise, has acquired Adactic, a Danish cloud services firm that promotes Office 365.
CSPsConsolidated Communications Acquires FairPoint for Fiber, Managed ServicesJoe PanettieriDecember 5, 2016Consolidated Communications (CNSL) acquires FairPoint (FRP), which specializes in broadband fiber, data center & managed services, for $1.5 billion.
