Continuum has launched the Continuum Cloud Console (C3), the company’s new IaaS management platform that allows MSPs to create, manage, and monitor virtual servers on behalf of their SMB clients. In addition to managing on premise hardware for clients, MSPs can now support cloud infrastructure from one platform.
“At Continuum, we understand that the cloud revolution is a disruptive element to the traditional IT services industry and our MSP partners,” says Michael George, CEO of Continuum. “With the launch of C3, Continuum is making it possible for MSPs to deliver cloud technology very efficiently to its clients and at the client’s pace and readiness, making them relevant in today’s cloud economy and solidifying the future of the channel.”
MSPs have faced various barriers in entering the cloud space, typically geared for large enterprises, but Continuum promises to eliminate these challenges for its partners. Continuum’s fully integrated Remote Management and Monitoring (RMM) and IT services solution offers MSPs the opportunity to take advantage of public cloud infrastructure managed from Continuum’s existing IT Support portal.
“SMBs are transitioning to IaaS to take advantage of numerous benefits – flexibility, mobility and a monthly payment model, and Continuum is partnering with MSPs so they can confidently navigate and support their clients transitioning managed IT services to the cloud,” says Dee Zepf, vice president of products and technical services at Continuum. “With Continuum’s C3, MSPs can transform their business and embrace the cloud in order to remain competitive and take advantage of new recurring revenue opportunities. And, SMBs can continue working with their same, trusted MSP as they look to transition to the cloud.”
C3 resources initially run on Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com company. By working with various MSPs and gaining feedback on the challenges of cloud-based IT services, Continuum is leveraging a trusted provider in AWS and leveraging their network infrastructure and economies of scale. As a result, the company is presenting an IaaS offering specifically designed for MSPs. Continuum plans to work with additional cloud providers to give its partners options and optimum economics.
Continuum is providing MSPs with various educational training sessions and enablement tools to help sell and market the managed cloud services offering and technical expertise is available from the company’s 24×7 network operations center.
C3 is generally available to Continuum partners with a Pay-as-You-Grow Pricing Plan.
