Symantec (SYMC) announced plans to shutter its cloud-based data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) service Backup Exec.cloud, but promised that partners could still rely on its on-premise BDR service and continued investments in other services. What does it mean to partners, competitors and managed services providers?

Our sister site Talkin’ Cloud has provided some insights into what Symantec’s decision will mean for the market. Here’s a quick roundup of what channel partners need to know about Symantec’s plans to discontinue its Backup Exec.cloud service.

Symantec to Shut Down Backup Exec.cloud in January

Symantec reported to Bloomberg News last week that the company would be shutting down its Backup Exe.coud offering in Janauary. Here are the details.

Symantec Offers Backup Exec.cloud Migration Plan for Partners

The company said last week that it would be shutting down its Backup Exec.cloud service in January to focus on other cloud-based offerings — but what does this decision mean for channel partners? What’s the migration plan for partners?

So Long Symantec: Rivals Pitch Backup Exec.cloud Alternatives

As Symantec pulls itself out of the cloud-based backup and recovery services business, former rivals are already pouncing on the opportunity to migrate Symantec customers to a new solution. We’ve put together a list of vendors offering Symantec customers and partners deals. 

MSPmentor and our sister sites will be following this news closely, so keep checking back for any further updates.