Tenable Cloud Security
MSPs can help deliver essential cloud solutions for small businesses As discussed above, small businesses can now readily access many solutions because of the cloud – but making the shift to the cloud is not always easy, and key IT services (like cloud backup for small businesses) shouldn’t be overlooked. Managed service providers can deliver cloud solutions for small businesses that not only help business move into the future, but also help them stay in business.businesscloudsolutions For instance, since public cloud tools do not offer comprehensive backup solutions, having the ability to offer complete backup-as-a-service (BaaS) solutions is important. Part of that equation – and one that enables MSPs to compete and grow too – is the ability for MSPs to deliver their own cloud storage. Local cloud storage is an important service for small businesses. Consider this: With other cloud solutions for small businesses, latency and speed is not as significant. But when supplying data protection services (i.e. backup and recovery) network performance is critical. This means that delivering local cloud storage for small businesses is an in-demand service that also offers a high-margin opportunity for MSPs. MSPs have insight into other key IT cloud solutions for small businesses Cloud services offer a great opportunity for MSPs to deliver more value to small businesses, with BaaS the first step. Additional services like disaster recovery (DR) go further. Using a turnkey data protection platform, MSPs have quick access to multiple in-demand services, including: Disaster Recovery. While backup delivers a steady approach to recovery, disaster recovery (DR) gets critical systems up and running almost immediately. MSPs that leverage an optimal disaster recovery as a service solution (DRaaS) like Acronis’, can ‘flip a switch’ to spin up IT systems into the cloud and run them remotely. This strategy cuts recovery times significantly and allows business systems to function remotely until traditional systems are restored. Use-cases include local data loss due to human error, software and hardware failures, malware attacks and natural disasters. File Sync and Share. Business customers demand choice, flexibility and control of where their files are stored, especially since companies that allow telecommuting experience a big boost in productivity and even cost savings, according to a Stanford University study. But market leaders like Dropbox only offer sync and share through one cloud storage option – their own. MSPs that can enable file sync and share with uncompromised security means customers are guaranteed full control over their data across all platforms (phones, tablets, Macs, Windows). Blockchain-based Data Authenticity Services. Niche small businesses – like law practices, accounting firms and healthcare providers – have particularly strict needs when it comes to data integrity because they need to comply with regulations. Offering niche cloud services for small business customers like the ability to authenticate their business-critical data is appealing: It mitigates security risks, delivers compliance transparency, and eliminates their need for other third-party solutions. With an easy to enable blockchain-based service for file notarization, e-signing and verification, you can increase loyalty – and enhance your reputation for technical expertise – by providing a key, cost-saving service.