Microsoft Partner Bolsters Cloud With Acquisition

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Microsoft has been on a quest to bolster its enterprise solutions, with CEO Satya Nadella declaring the dawn of SaaS – a sign that Microsoft is now turning to the cloud to provide companies with the technology they need to better manage money and operations. The technology giant’s partners appear to be responding to Nadella’s declaration.

Reports published late last week said Microsoft cloud computing partner Champion Solutions, which works closely with Microsoft for small business cloud services, is looking to strengthen its SaaS offerings through a strategic acquisition. Reports said Champion Solutions will acquire cloud and mobile technology service provider allAware, a deal that will boost Champion Solutions’ existing Microsoft Business Unit, MessageOps…

The deal means Champion Solutions will now be able to offer SMEs cloud services beyond Microsoft’s Office 365. The takeover adds an array of B2B software offerings to Champion’s portfolio, including server health monitor tool Monitor Grid, emergency data storage tool Emergency File, and Linxter Messenger, which provides secure messaging services to small businesses…

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