5 Cloud Computing Stories MSPs Need to Know About, Week of Nov. 6
MSPmentor has compiled a list of the top cloud computing stories that managed service providers (MSPs) need to know about for the week of Nov. 6.
This week’s edition features cloud computing news from Microsoft (MSFT), Google (GOOG), IBM (IBM), Trustwave and Cosentry.
Microsoft Scales Back OneDrive Storage Limits
Microsoft has announced it no longer plans to offer unlimited storage to Office 365 Home, Personal or University subscribers. “Since we started to roll out unlimited cloud storage to Office 365 consumer subscribers, a small number of users backed up numerous PCs and stored entire movie collections and DVR recordings. In some instances, this exceeded 75 TB per user or 14,000 times the average,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post. “Instead of focusing on extreme backup scenarios, we want to remain focused on delivering high-value productivity and collaboration experiences that benefit the majority of OneDrive users.”
Google for Work to Recommend Cloud Apps
Google for Work said will start recommending third-party apps to help customers optimize their cloud usage. Also, Google for Work is collaborating with a security firm to ensure apps are “safe and reliable,” according to Google Apps for Work Managing Director Rahul Sood.
IBM Acquires Gravitant to Boost Hybrid Cloud and Enterprise Services
IBM has added a cloud brokerage software provider to its portfolio. Big Blue has acquired Graviant “to speed and ease the purchase and management of computing and software capabilities across hybrid cloud environments.”
Trustwave and Bit9 + Carbon Black Form Managed Security Services Alliance
Cloud and managed security services provider Trustwave is working with Bit9 + Carbon Black to offer a Managed Application Control service based on the Bit9 Security Platform. In addition, Bit9 + Carbon Black will transfer existing managed application control service (known as Bit9 Managed Administration Service) customers to Trustwave as part of the alliance.
Cosentry Joins Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program
Cosentry is now offering managed services for Office 365 and Azure. The IT solutions provider has joined the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program and will deliver the Microsoft Cloud Platform “customized to meet specific customer needs.”
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