CA Technologies, an IT management software provider, has launched version 2.0 of its Managed Service Provider (MSP) licensing program for CA ARCserve, which adds subscription-based per-terabyte pricing options to its existing per-server model. CA Technologies has also integrated with management tools from two other MSP vendors – Nimsoft and Kaseya.
With CA ARCserve’s new pricing options, MSPs can offer customers pay-as-you-go data protection with no upfront surcharges. The licensing program gives MSPs the flexibility to opt for per-server licensing where it might be more cost-efficient.
The MSP 2.0 program features three other licensing enhancements specifically designed to help MSPs optimize margins on a wide range of data protection services:
- Desktop/laptop backup licensing for desktop and laptop protection services
- A bundled license for combining disk-to-disk server protection with off-site replication in the MSP’s data center
- Per-host licensing for disk-to-disk protection of Windows Server Advanced Virtual Edition.
CA ARCserver16, introduced in September, enables MSPs to backup and restore their customers’ business-critical data—including support for public and private cloud services such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Windows Azure, and Eucalyptus. CA ARCserve already works with other third-party remote management and monitoring tools from vendors, such as N-able Technologies, LabTech Software, and Level Platforms.
For more information, visit CA Technologies at www.ca.com.
