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Solutions
‘Cloud’ is a computing model, not a technology. In this model
of computing, all the servers, networks, applications and other
elements related to data centres are made available to IT and endusers via the internet in a way that allows IT to buy only the type
and amount of computing services that they need. Many software
vendors have now adjusted their licensing programmes to cater for
cloud providers, allowing them to pay for their software in the same
way that they offer the services; monthly, based on usage. First
Distribution’s ‘Cloud Solutions’ focus on these licensing programmes
as well as other solutions that better enable cloud providers.
Microsoft SPLA: Hosters,
independent software vendors
(ISVs) with hosted offerings, and rental agents can license
Microsoft software on a monthly basis to provide services and
hosted applications to their end customers.
VMware’s VSPP is a framework
that allows service and hosting
providers to consume VMware
virtualisation solutions in a monthly
rental model, aligning with their business model.
CommVault MSP: CommVault has
formalised a software subscription
programme for partners offering
or planning to offer managed dat