N-able by SolarWinds, StorageCraft Combined Solutions

A firm in remote monitoring and management platforms and one in backup and DR solutions have created an alliance that provides MSPs a tool to better protect their clients’ data and computer systems.

Through this agreement, N-able by SolarWinds‘ MSP service automation platform N-central will integrate the reliable, quick DR capabilities of StorageCraft Technology Corporation‘s ShadowProtect software.

The complete integration of these two IT solutions will begin in 2014. The agreement also allows N-able’s channel partners worldwide to buy ShadowProtect software through N-able or directly from StorageCraft starting immediately.

“This alliance gives N-able partners the most reliable option for backup and DR on the market today. ShadowProtect, combined with the outstanding products offered by N-able, provides the opportunity for robust management of the entire backup and recovery process,” said Jeff Shreeve, president and CEO, StorageCraft.

“Data backup and recovery solutions present a growing, high-value market opportunity for MSPs around the globe,” says JP Jauvin, GM, N-able. “Integrating StorageCraft’s ShadowProtect software with N-central adds to our managed IT solutions portfolio and demonstrates N-able’s continued commitment to listening and responding to the technology wants and business needs of our partners.”

N-central platform makes it easier and more profitable for channel partners to deliver managed IT to their clients in a timely and efficient manner. The RMM software has been recognized by CRNMagazine in 2013 and 2012 as the most innovative product within its category. New features within N-central include patch management, third-party patching, flexible application compliance monitoring and rich, resource consumption of data.

Under the terms of the new agreement, N-able has licensed ShadowProtect Server and ShadowProtect Desktop.

In September 2013, ShadowProtect Desktop received its third consecutive Editors’ Choice Award for Backup Software from PC Magazine.

ShadowProtect enables fast and reliable system and data recovery locally and near instantaneous offsite failover of servers, desktops and laptops. It gives SMBes the power and capability to plan for and recover from minor and major disruptions in business operations in seconds, rather than hours or days.