MSPs and resellers see containers as the biggest opportunity since virtual machines

A new survey of channel partners by container platform specialist Diamanti reveals that resellers and service providers see the adoption of containers as a massive disruption and opportunity. Enterprises are rapidly adapting their applications and systems for the cloud, and containers are viewed as a key enabling technology. According to Diamanti's survey, more than 75 percent of channel partners say containers represent a moderate or major money-making opportunity. "Every 10 to 15 years there's a fundamental shift in how IT is delivered and consumed," says Mike Vizard, author of the survey findings and long-time channel and server infrastructure expert. "The… [Continue Reading]