But NOT a merger with SolarWinds MSP, according to Michael George (pictured), who in an interview with ChannelPro this morning addressed the questions Continuum’s partners most want answered.

Announced in conjunction with the distributor’s annual Channel Link conference, the new offerings include a complete, pre-integrated cloud server environment for SMBs combining Microsoft Office 365 software with backup, storage, and VPN functionality.

The deal transfers ownership of the managed services software maker from private equity firm Summit Partners to the same investment firm that owns SolarWinds, and with it Continuum competitor SolarWinds MSP.

The new options are designed to make selling the vendor’s virtual machine backup solution easier for MSPs.

Aimed at driving sales of HPE server, storage, and networking products, the new “Heighten and Elevate Revenue Opportunity” program provides training and marketing materials, plus access to support resources and dedicated solution specialists.

The well-known channel veteran, who most recently served as vice president of marketing at eFolder Inc., will oversee his new employer’s marketing, pricing, and sales activities, as well as its partner strategy and strategic alliances

It doesn’t exist as a shipping product yet, anyway. An experimental virtual desktop infrastructure system demoed at Datto’s annual North American partner conference this week has attendees buzzing with interest though.

A new edition of the vendor’s hosted workspace solution allows users to connect natively to a Microsoft Windows desktop without the need for connection brokers or other third-party components.

Called Project Domination and targeted at members of Microsoft’s soon-to-be-retired Online Services Advisor program, the campaign offers up to 90 days of free Office 365 service, plus free support.

Worth up to $830 million, the deal augments SYNNEX’s offerings in the critical security, unified communications, and networking markets.