WALID ISSA , SENIOR MANAGER , SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA , NETAPP
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Some of these managed services models work on a subscription model , therefore providing managed services partners with a recurring and continuous revenue stream .
model , therefore providing managed services partners with a recurring and continuous revenue stream which will contribute to their overall revenue and therefore growth of their business .
Offering this type of service require specialised technical knowledge and expertise . Therefore channel partners need to invest in training and acquiring the necessary skills and resources to deliver high quality services to their clients .
Also on the security services part , MSSP partners need to stay updated on the latest security threats , vulnerabilities ,
a flexible consumption model that allows MSP and MSSP partners to provide storage , data management , and cloud services to their clients . In addition , NetApp BlueXP is a tool that will enable MSPs and MSSPs to centrally monitor and manage their clients ’ storage infrastructure across multiple environments on-premises and in the cloud .
It provides a unified view of storage resources , simplifies provisioning , and offers automation capabilities for efficient operations . It helps to build and operate an efficient , resilient , secure , and highperforming hybrid multicloud data estate through a single control plane .
NetApp Cloud Insights , our monitoring and analytics tool will enable MSPs
WALID ISSA , SENIOR MANAGER , SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA , NETAPP
The demand for managed services and managed security services is increasing as many organisations are relying on external expertise to manage their IT infrastructure and security needs which represents a good opportunity for channel partners . Some of these managed services models usually work on a subscription and regulatory compliance requirements . Meeting these demands can be challenging , requiring ongoing education , investments in security technologies , and maintaining a robust security posture .
From NetApp perspective , we have different options and solutions for our MSP and MSSP partners . NetApp Keystone is and MSSPs to optimise their clients ’ infrastructure and ensure performance and availability . It provides real-time visibility , automated insights , and proactive alerts for storage and infrastructure management , enabling these partners to deliver efficient and reliable services .
These NetApp solutions enable partners to deliver managed services and managed security services with a focus on storage , data management , and cloud infrastructure . And by leveraging these offerings , they can offer scalable , secure , and efficient services to their clients while at the same time benefit from our extensive expertise and support . •
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