Tuesday, February 14, 2012

@VMware @AtlantisILIO @TrendMicro View 5 Architecture – Cost per Desktop of $172-$234, 1000 full clones 1TB storage bit.ly/xsmATg

Atlantis Computing and Trend Micro Launch First VMware View Reference Architecture that Drives Down the Cost of a Desktop to as Low as $172 with ?Better than PC? User Experience

1,000 Desktop Deployment Blueprint Includes VMware View 5, View Persona, VMware ThinApp, Trend Micro Deep Security 8 and Atlantis ILIO

VMware Partner Exchange – Las Vegas, NV – February 14, 2012 – Atlantis Computing™, the leader in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) storage and performance optimization solutions and Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, today announced the release of the first VMware View 5 reference architectures for 1,000 persistent and non-persistent virtual desktops. The groundbreaking new reference architectures were developed by Atlantis Computing and Trend Micro with guidance from VMware and is the first to incorporate the latest technology from VMware View 5 including vSphere 5, View persona, ThinApp and View Planner as well as Trend Micro Deep Security 8 to secure every desktop.

This reference architecture documents the blueprint for scaling from 300 desktops to tens of thousands of users with Atlantis ILIO to drive down the infrastructure cost per desktop to $172 for non-persistent desktops and $234 for persistent desktops while delivering a rich user experience that users can embrace. The impact is a dramatic reduction of up to 94 percent in the cost of storage for VDI and a major boost in performance of View desktops.

“Successful VDI deployments have one thing in common. They are able to achieve the right balance of cost, user experience and security that is needed to compete with a physical PC and win over the CFO, the security team and most importantly the end users,” said Bernard Harguindeguy, CEO of Atlantis Computing. “Too often reference architectures are designed without consideration for cost or for critical security components like Anti-Virus to achieve better performance numbers. This reference architecture is unique because it documents exactly how to assemble the components, the cost of the infrastructure, and the performance of every application without having to bring in new hardware components to the architecture.”

VMware View 5 with Atlantis ILIO storage and performance optimization software enables customers to deploy virtual desktops at a lower cost, while at the same time boosting performance to new levels. Atlantis ILIO fundamentally changes the economics and performance characteristics of VMware View deployments by intelligently optimizing how the Windows operating system running on vSphere interacts with shared or local storage. Atlantis ILIO technologies include highly efficient processing within the vSphere hypervisor of both Windows NTFS storage IO traffic and inline deduplication of Windows images before they reach storage.

In the reference architecture, Trend Micro Deep Security 8 provides agentless security for virtual desktops without negatively impacting density or performance. The Deep Security virtual appliance integrates with vShield Endpoint APIs developed by VMware in collaboration with Trend Micro to offer the industry’s first anti-malware solution designed specifically to protect the vSphere platform without requiring an agent in the virtual machine.

“Security is a critical component of any VDI deployment and yet it is often not included in reference architectures because of the impact on server density and performance,” said Thomas J. Miller, President, Trend Micro US Commercial Operations. “This reference architecture showed that you can deliver the lowest possible infrastructure costs, an amazing user experience and leading edge security in a complete VDI solution that costs less, performs better and is more secure than a physical PC.”

Reference Architecture Results

• Cost Per Desktop – With Atlantis ILIO, the total infrastructure cost per desktop including the servers, storage and Atlantis ILIO license was $172 for a non-persistent desktop with local disk storage and $234 per desktop for a persistent desktop with shared SAN/NAS storage. Atlantis ILIO reduced the cost per desktop of the SAN/NAS by 94 percent for persistent desktops.

• Performance – With Atlantis ILIO, the architecture was able to deliver an average response time of 0.5 (local disk) to 0.7 seconds (SAN/NAS) for common applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, IE, Windows Media Player, Firefox and more. Atlantis ILIO provided 300 IOPS per desktop which is approximately 2x what a desktop PC would provide.

• Deployment Time – The testing showed that Atlantis ILIO new Fast Cloning feature enabled VMware View to deploy 1,000 persistent desktops with full clones in only 11 hours – instead of the 100 hours that it normally requires. This means that customers can deploy 1,000 virtual desktops 9 times faster in hours instead of 4+ days.

• Application Virtualization – VMware ThinApp was used to provide reliable and flexible application access resulting in improved launch times and performance.

• Security – Trend Micro Deep Security 8 provided industry leading anti-malware protections including anti-virus, integrity monitoring, intrusion prevention, web application protection, application control and firewalls without impacting the number of desktops that were used per server or degrading performance. The Atlantis ILIO virtual appliance worked alongside the Deep Security virtual appliance to handle IO storms and increase the performance of all desktops using Deep Security.

To read the full reference architecture “VMware View, Atlantis ILIO and Trend Micro Reference Architecture”, visit bit.ly/vmwareatlantistrend

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About Trend Micro
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704;TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers. A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ cloud security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge – from the Internet. They are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe.

About Atlantis Computing
Atlantis Computing is transforming enterprise desktop computing by making virtual desktops more affordable, reducing implementation risks and addressing key barriers to market adoption: storage costs and user acceptance. Atlantis Computing software complements Citrix and VMware solutions by reducing the amount of storage needed, enabling the use of less expensive storage, and boosting performances of desktop and mobile devices. Atlantis Computing is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Media contact:
Ventana Public Relations for Atlantis Computing
Sabrina Sanchez
(925) 785-3014
sabrina.sanchez@ventanapr.com
Follow Atlantis Computing on Twitter: @AtlantisILIO

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

N-able Technologies and NTRglobal Deliver Secure Cloud-Based Remote Connectivity to N-able Partners

Integration Offers N-able Customers Instant Secure Unattended Remote Support 

Ottawa, Canada, Dallas, Texas – February 8, 2012 – Building on a successful alliance, N-able Technologies®, the global leader in remote monitoring and management (RMM) automation software for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments, and NTRglobal, a specialist in cloud-based help desk and ITSM delivery systems, today announced the integration of the NTR Cloud into the award-winning N-central RMM platform. 

Through its cloud-based API, NTRglobal enables ISVs to seamlessly integrate its secure remote connectivity technology. By leveraging this flexible interface, N-central now includes NTR Cloud unattended remote control functionality as part of its overall service offering. Available now, the powerful remote desktop module allows support technicians to securely connect to and manage a wide range of remote devices in seconds. It is also proven to reduce support queues, optimize workflow and boost time to repair by 50 percent or more by enabling faster, more effective incident resolution. 

“Being able to remotely manage and resolve a client’s IT infrastructure from anywhere at any time in a secure environment provides tangible value that can make MSPs more competitive,” says Gilles Samoun, CEO, NTRglobal. “By integrating the NTR Cloud into the N-central platform, we’re allowing N-able’s MSPs to take advantage of services that deliver even greater security, productivity and cost-savings.” 

N-able Technologies President and COO JP Jauvin agrees. “Integrating the NTR Cloud gives N-able’s partners the flexibility and confidence to address a client’s IT concerns or technical issues remotely without hesitation in a secure environment. We see its reliable, fast connectivity and ability to support the strictest regulatory environments as a true win for our customer base.” 
A webinar is scheduled for February 15 to highlight N-central’s remote desktop functionality. More information is available on the N-able website. 

About NTRglobal 
Millions of users worldwide rely on NTRglobal’s modular, cloud-based help desk and ITSM solutions. The NTR Cloud integrates seamlessly with MSPs, enterprise help desks and software partners to deliver global IT management, automation, remote access and support services. Data transfer and storage are protected through the extensive NTRglobal SSL network and ISO 27001-certified data centers located across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. 

For more information about NTRglobal, please visit www.ntrglobal.com. Follow NTRglobal on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NTRglobal and Google+ 

About N-able Technologies 
N-able Technologies is the global leader in remote monitoring and management automation solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments. N-able’s award-winning N-central® software and complementary toolsets are proven to reduce IT support costs, improve network performance and increase productivity through the proactive monitoring, management and optimization of IP-enabled devices and IT infrastructure. N-central features an industry-first freemium model that drives down the cost of remote management and accelerates the mass adoption of managed services. With offices in North America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Australia, N-able is 100% channel-friendly and maintains strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Intel, IBM, CA, Cisco and APC, among others. For more information about N-able Technologies, visit www.n-able.com. Follow N-able on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NableMSP. 

Press Contacts 

Derik Belair 
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development 
N-able Technologies dbelair@n-able.com 
Office: 613-592-6676 x304 
Toll Free: 1-877-655-4689 x304 (U.S./Canada) 
00-800-6225-3000 (outside U.S./Canada) 

Marie Rourke 
Channel PR 
WhiteFox Marketing (for N-able Technologies) 
Cell: 1-714-292-2199 

Tim Hillison 
Vice President of Global Marketing 
NTRglobal 
U.S.: 866-459-2543 
Office: +34 93 445 0700 
@N-able Technologies and @NTRglobal Deliver Secure Cloud-Based Remote Connectivity to N-able Partners

N-able Technologies and NTRglobal Deliver Secure Cloud-Based Remote Connectivity to N-able Partners

Integration Offers N-able Customers Instant Secure Unattended Remote Support

Ottawa, Canada, Dallas, Texas – February 8, 2012 – Building on a successful alliance, N-able Technologies®, the global leader in remote monitoring and management (RMM) automation software for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments, and NTRglobal, a specialist in cloud-based help desk and ITSM delivery systems, today announced the integration of the NTR Cloud into the award-winning N-central RMM platform.

Through its cloud-based API, NTRglobal enables ISVs to seamlessly integrate its secure remote connectivity technology. By leveraging this flexible interface, N-central now includes NTR Cloud unattended remote control functionality as part of its overall service offering. Available now, the powerful remote desktop module allows support technicians to securely connect to and manage a wide range of remote devices in seconds. It is also proven to reduce support queues, optimize workflow and boost time to repair by 50 percent or more by enabling faster, more effective incident resolution.

“Being able to remotely manage and resolve a client’s IT infrastructure from anywhere at any time in a secure environment provides tangible value that can make MSPs more competitive,” says Gilles Samoun, CEO, NTRglobal. “By integrating the NTR Cloud into the N-central platform, we’re allowing N-able’s MSPs to take advantage of services that deliver even greater security, productivity and cost-savings.”

N-able Technologies President and COO JP Jauvin agrees. “Integrating the NTR Cloud gives N-able’s partners the flexibility and confidence to address a client’s IT concerns or technical issues remotely without hesitation in a secure environment. We see its reliable, fast connectivity and ability to support the strictest regulatory environments as a true win for our customer base.”
A webinar is scheduled for February 15 to highlight N-central’s remote desktop functionality. More information is available on the N-able website.

About NTRglobal
Millions of users worldwide rely on NTRglobal’s modular, cloud-based help desk and ITSM solutions. The NTR Cloud integrates seamlessly with MSPs, enterprise help desks and software partners to deliver global IT management, automation, remote access and support services. Data transfer and storage are protected through the extensive NTRglobal SSL network and ISO 27001-certified data centers located across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific.

For more information about NTRglobal, please visit www.ntrglobal.com. Follow NTRglobal on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NTRglobal and Google+

About N-able Technologies
N-able Technologies is the global leader in remote monitoring and management automation solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT departments. N-able’s award-winning N-central® software and complementary toolsets are proven to reduce IT support costs, improve network performance and increase productivity through the proactive monitoring, management and optimization of IP-enabled devices and IT infrastructure. N-central features an industry-first freemium model that drives down the cost of remote management and accelerates the mass adoption of managed services. With offices in North America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Australia, N-able is 100% channel-friendly and maintains strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Intel, IBM, CA, Cisco and APC, among others. For more information about N-able Technologies, visit www.n-able.com. Follow N-able on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NableMSP.

Press Contacts

Derik Belair
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
N-able Technologies dbelair@n-able.com
Office: 613-592-6676 x304
Toll Free: 1-877-655-4689 x304 (U.S./Canada)
00-800-6225-3000 (outside U.S./Canada)

Marie Rourke
Channel PR
WhiteFox Marketing (for N-able Technologies)
marie@whitefoxpr.com
Cell: 1-714-292-2199

Tim Hillison
Vice President of Global Marketing
NTRglobal
thillison@ntrglobal.com
U.S.: 866-459-2543
Office: +34 93 445 0700

Monday, February 6, 2012

Webinar: Building the Right Cloud Backup Partnership – Five Tips for Managed Service Provider Success

Asigra Inc., a leading Cloud Backup™ and recovery software provider since 1986 and MSP Mentor will host a Channel Expert Hour webcast featuring five tips for ensuring a successful cloud backup vendor/service provider partnership. This webinar will give Managed Service Providers (MSPs) the low down on getting the most out of their relationships with cloud backup technology enablers. The speakers will also cover how they successfully set pricing, margins, and service level agreements by taking advantage of the cloud. Managed services experts will describe how partnering with Asigra has allowed them to build a cloud recovery and backup service for their business.

Tweet This: @Asigra and @MSPmentor to Present on Building the Right #Cloud #Backup Partnership – Five Tips for MSP Success http://tinyurl.com/7vrdzjy

WHAT: MSPs are invited to learn from industry leaders who have taken control of their backup service offering by working with leading cloud backup and recovery service enablers. During the webinar, participants will learn about the challenges and successes of cloud backup. Featured speakers will focus on five key points for MSP success in the cloud.
WHEN: February 8th, 2012 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET
WHERE: Registration is available at http://tinyurl.com/7vrdzjy

Today, cloud backup is a hot commodity. However, Managed Service Providers are struggling to find the right business partner in a confusing cloud backup landscape. This Channel Expert Hour webcast will showcase executives from leading Managed Service Providers who partnered with Asigra to build their own cloud backup and recovery solution. Each of these Managed Service Providers utilized five key business moves that guaranteed their success in the cloud and received value beyond the software and expertise provided by Asigra.

Managed Service Providers that lack IT resources, want to improve their backup services with reliable and secure data protection or are looking to extend the capabilities of their backup service offering can take advantage of partnering with Asigra and transform the way they do business. Asigra provides businesses with a seamless, production-hardened cloud backup and recovery platform that is functional, scalable and the most secure in the industry. For progressive MSPs who seek a true business partner that transcends technology, Asigra provides an integrated business model of marketing, sales and technology to take cloud-based data protection to the next level.

During the webinar, attendees will hear from Eran Farajun, EVP of Asigra, Jennifer Walzer, CEO of BUMI (Backup My Info!), and Matthew Grosso, EVP of Data Storage Corporation about five principles that are proven to maximize the benefits of cloud backup services.

Managed Service Providers Powered by Asigra Cloud Backup protect more than 400,000 customer sites around the world. The company’s all-encompassing set of features, including the industry’s only FIPS 140-2 certified solution for unbeatable security, makes Asigra the best choice for Managed Service Providers. Asigra’s pro-channel business model rewards marketing efforts and partner sales on a pro-rata basis, leveling the playing field for any size service provider. By utilizing this model partners benefit from valuable company incentives and maximum margins.

About MSP Mentor
MSP Mentor is a fully integrated media platform that provides services, such as the MSPmentor blog, MSPmentor 100 and MSPmentor 250 lists of successful MSP businesses and experts, the Channel Expert Hour, FastChat Videos, a weekly eNewsletter, managed service tweets, databases, custom media and guest speaking for events.

Follow Asigra on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/asigra

About Asigra
Asigra is the leading Canadian cloud computing vendor focused on backup, recovery and restoration with more than 400,000 customer sites deployed globally. Asigra Cloud Backup™ transforms the way businesses manage and protect their data by delivering seamless end-to-end data protection that efficiently scales and easily adapts to any IT environment. Asigra Cloud Backup is built for mature business savvy MSPs/VARs who focus on   data protection, IT constrained organizations, and industries with compliance mandates that are looking to improve their backup with a secure, proven and flexible cloud backup and recovery model. With more than 25 years of experience as backup/recovery pioneers, Asigra manages one of the largest business-class backup service provider ecosystems in the world who power their cloud backup services using Asigra technology. Asigra is recognized among top-tier industry analysts, including the Enterprise Strategy Group, Gartner, IDC, Forrester Research and the 451 Group. Recently, the company was recognized as Best Channel Vendor 2012 by Business Solutions and the company was recognized as a leader in cloud backup in 2011 by the MSPmentor 250, a leading online destination for managed service providers. Asigra is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices globally. For more information, visit www.asigra.com.

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Asigra and the Asigra logo are trademarks of Asigra Inc. All other brand and product names are, or may be, trademarks of their respective owners.

Agency Contact:
Ventana PR
Joe Austin
(818) 332-6166
Joe.austin@ventanapr.com

Friday, February 3, 2012

@treehousei offers exclusive MarketingAutomation Readiness Lab at omsummit 2012 in SanDiego - http://bit.ly/gvaUgk