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Datto appoints Mark Clayton as Asia Pacific vice president
Datto

Datto appoints Mark Clayton as Asia Pacific vice president

Datto has appointed Mark Clayton as Asia Pacific VP to expand its security solutions in the region, leveraging MSPs and indirect channels to market.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
Datto releases purpose-built continuity solutions for MSPs
Supply Chain

Datto releases purpose-built continuity solutions for MSPs

Datto has launched its SIRIS 5 product featuring up to four times the performance and Cloud Continuity for PCs, improved for the hybrid workforce of today.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022
Kaseya to acquire Datto in US$6.2 billion transaction
IT Automation

Kaseya to acquire Datto in US$6.2 billion transaction

Kaseya and Datto have announced that Kaseya will acquire Datto in an all-cash transaction that will offer Datto's shareholders US$35.50 per share.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j
Partner Programmes

A new tool to help the MSP community combat Log4j

Datto is encouraging all MSPs to download a free script developed and made available on GitHub for any Remote Monitoring and Management solution.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Dec 2021
Datto announces new cloud solution for Microsoft Azure
Disaster Recovery

Datto announces new cloud solution for Microsoft Azure

Datto announces the availability of Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure, providing businesses with secure cloud solutions for data protection and recovery.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Dec 2021
Datto launches latest SaaS Protection solution for MSPs
Software-as-a-Service

Datto launches latest SaaS Protection solution for MSPs

Datto releases version 2.5 of Datto SaaS Protection, designed to improve user experience and meet growing demand for managed services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
Datto acquires Aussie procurement platform, Gluh
Software-as-a-Service

Datto acquires Aussie procurement platform, Gluh

Gluh's SaaS platform automates the processes of product selection, quoting, and sales of IT products and services for MSPs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020
State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech
Partner Programmes

State of play for MSPs: challenges, opportunities and emerging tech

MSPs navigate a challenging yet opportune landscape, driven by IT demand and cloud migration amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Datto's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2020
CompTIA and community to offer free tech certifications
Education, Learning & Training

CompTIA and community to offer free tech certifications

CompTIA, with its ANZ Channel Community, is offering 3,000 young Aussies and Kiwis free tech certification, aiming to boost careers in the growing ICT sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
Wakeup call: NZ and Aussie SMBs rate highest globally in ransomware attacks
Malware

Wakeup call: NZ and Aussie SMBs rate highest globally in ransomware attacks

New Zealand and Australian SMBs face a cybersecurity crisis, leading the world in reported ransomware attacks, reveals a survey by Datto.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Datto appoints former Oracle staffer as new CTO
Datto

Datto appoints former Oracle staffer as new CTO

Datto has a new chief technology officer, and a reinvigorated goal to improve its offerings for managed service providers and small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019
Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto
Partner Programmes

Talent troubles plague growing MSP market, says Datto

As the MSP industry continues to grow, a recent report from Datto shows that recruiting talent is tougher than ever - plus more MSP trends.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Datto's new and improved solutions announced
Virtualisation

Datto's new and improved solutions announced

Cloud Continuity for PCs, SIRIS 4 and a superior partner experience showcased, enabling faster performance and ease of use for MSPs.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
10 factors MSPs need to consider when deploying an RMM tool
Partner Programmes

10 factors MSPs need to consider when deploying an RMM tool

As SMBs shift to cloud services, MSPs must consider ten key factors when deploying RMM tools to ensure efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

By Ian Van Reenen • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
MSPs making the shift to strategic advisors
Partner Programmes

MSPs making the shift to strategic advisors

To better capture managed services revenue, MSPs are expanding their portfolios with services they might not traditionally think to offer.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Datto expands ANZ presence with Sydney office
Disaster Recovery

Datto expands ANZ presence with Sydney office

This investment will enable Datto and its partners to continue to grow and address the IT needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

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Managed Service Providers key to customer data protection
Data Protection

Managed Service Providers key to customer data protection

Frequent cyberattacks in the ASEAN region drive the demand for MSPs that can deliver purpose-built security solutions for SME customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022