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| WHAT IS AN MSP? Managed Service Providers
The term Managed Service Provider (MSP) is used to refer to service providers
handling the delivery and management of network-based services, applications and
equipment. Managed Service Providers can be hosting companies or access providers
that are moving into next generation services such as IP Telephony, Messaging & Call
Center, VPNs, Managed Firewalls, Server & Network monitoring and reporting and
more.
Management Service Providers
MSP is most commonly used by editors and analysts today to refer to companies who deliver infrastructure management services
using an ASP (hosted application) model. Management Service Providers most commonly
offer network and application monitoring services for e-businesses
see MSP vs MSP for more info
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Big
opportunities, big challenges for Loudcloud
The future of management service provider Loudcloud depends on how well a very talented
team meets some very big challenges.
MSP Spin-Off Nuclio Tout Managed Storage
Integrator Forsythe Solutions Group, based here, is working with its managed
service provider (MSP) subsidiary to offer a full range of managed storage services,
company executives say.
Andreessen's Loudcloud in IPO high-wire act
Loudcloud was thought to mark a coming of age for the 29-year-old wunderkind as his first
venture beyond the shadow of Netscape Communications.
Something's Not Right in MSP Land
Managed services sector tells a tale of two markets.
How
May We Serve You?
Dell Computer announced its readiness
to ship Intel-based thin servers with the same direct sales derring-do that marked its
successful assault on the PC market.
Comdisco
dances away from managed network services
Frustrated by the tough market for managed network services, Comdisco on Tuesday said it
is exiting that line of business and intends to focus on high-growth areas such as Web
hosting and data-storage services.
Global Crossing shuffles team, targets services
Global Crossing, an international communications carrier, has shuffled its executive team
and created a new managed services unit, the company said Tuesday
MSP SiteSmith hits the UK
SiteSmith, a company that designs, builds, hosts and manages internet infrastructure, has
moved to the UK as part of a move to expand further into Europe
The
upside of the downside
A couple of questions and maybe a few answers coming into the
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