OS33, a cloud-based IT delivery automation platform for MSPs, is offering the latest version of its cloud platform featuring updates to its Cloud File Manager and OS33 WebTop. This new version provides access to corporate file systems and Sharepoint directly from any web browser, support for OpenSocial Gadgets from providers like Google, and a Mobile Portal that is now accessible via most mobile devices, including the iPad.
The OS33 Cloud File Manager features new technology that provides users with the ability to browse the corporate file system directly from any browser-capable device without the need to use VDI, Citrix, or remote desktop services.† Built on top of Microsoft Office Web Apps and SharePoint 2010, OS33 Web Apps offers users the choice to download a copy of a document to their local computer; open the document in the hosted version of the corresponding application; or view, edit and save MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents directly from the OS33 browser-based WebTop.† SharePoint integration enables WebTop User Groups to automatically provision their own SharePoint site, or sub-sites on any template that they choose.† All access control and configuration is handled by OS33.
Users also can add OpenSocial Gadgets, such as stock tickers, calendars, Google search, to-do lists, and more, directly to their OS33 WebTop for added functionality on users’ workspaces.† Service providers can also write their own OpenSocial-compatible gadgets and make them available to their clients via the OS33 WebTop.† Additionally, individual OS33 gadgets, such as My Programs, Help Desk and the Cloud File Manager, are available to be added to the iGoogle interface.
Enhancements to the OS33 Platform also include support for hosting a company’s email on Google’s services. Providers can link Google accounts for users with the OS33 Portal automatically connecting to Google Gmail to show how many unread emails are available.† Calendar and tasks also integrate into their Google equivalents.
OS33’s managed services software platform allows providers to provision and deliver hosted IT solutions to end users, transforming computing resources from the OS33 cloud or the MSP’s own private infrastructure into business-ready Web and Windows applications and desktop hosting for their customers. MSPs can provision clients with hosted business applications from a catalog of software and third-party SaaS offerings, along with integrated collaboration tools.
