Solution Category

MSP Platforms & Enablement

Multi-tenant platforms, MSP-friendly licensing, and tools designed for service delivery—not enterprise IT. Build profitable managed services with technology that scales with your business.

The Problem

Most IT vendors design products for enterprise IT departments—single-tenant deployments, per-socket licensing, and management interfaces built for internal teams. When MSPs try to deliver services using these tools, they inherit complexity and cost structures that weren't designed for their business model.

The result? MSPs spend too much time on manual processes, struggle with thin margins on data protection services, and find it difficult to scale without proportionally scaling staff. Each new client means more portals to manage, more billing to reconcile, and more complexity to handle.

Meanwhile, hyperscaler storage costs and egress fees eat into backup service margins. Per-socket virtualisation licensing makes it expensive to offer hosted infrastructure. And enterprise backup tools require significant customisation to support multi-tenant service delivery.

MSPs need platforms purpose-built for service delivery—multi-tenant by design, with licensing models that support profitability and management interfaces that reduce per-client overhead.

Common Challenges

Thin margins on backup and DR services due to storage and licensing costs

Managing multiple vendor portals, billing systems, and support channels

Scaling service delivery without proportionally scaling staff

Time spent on manual processes that should be automated

Difficulty demonstrating value and differentiating from competitors

Why This Matters to the Business

The difference between a struggling MSP and a thriving one often comes down to the platforms they use to deliver services.

Margin Pressure is Real

Hyperscaler storage costs, per-socket licensing, and egress fees eat into service margins. MSPs need platforms with predictable costs and licensing models designed for service delivery, not enterprise IT.

Scale Requires Automation

Managing 10 clients manually is possible. Managing 100 requires multi-tenant platforms with centralised management, automated provisioning, and self-service capabilities that reduce per-client overhead.

Differentiation Drives Growth

Commodity services compete on price. MSPs who can deliver comprehensive data protection, SaaS backup, and endpoint security as integrated services command premium pricing and stronger client relationships.

Vendors That Solve This Problem

Cloud Ready Solutions distributes platforms designed for MSP service delivery— multi-tenant architecture, MSP-friendly licensing, and tools built for scale.

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NAKIVO

Multi-tenant backup and disaster recovery platform that enables MSPs to deliver VM, cloud, and Microsoft 365 protection as a service—with per-workload licensing that supports profitable service delivery.

Backup-as-a-ServiceDR-as-a-ServiceMulti-tenant Management
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Keepit

SaaS backup platform with multi-tenant architecture for MSPs protecting client Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and other SaaS applications from a single console with unified billing.

SaaS Backup ServicesMicrosoft 365 ProtectionMulti-tenant SaaS
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Cibecs

Endpoint backup solution designed for MSPs managing distributed workforces—centralised management, self-service recovery, and per-device licensing that scales with your client base.

Endpoint Protection ServicesRemote Workforce BackupDevice Management
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Wasabi

Hot cloud storage with no egress fees that transforms MSP backup economics—store client backup data at a fraction of hyperscaler costs while improving margins on data protection services.

Backup Storage TargetCost OptimisationImmutable Storage
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RackCorp

Australian sovereign cloud infrastructure for MSPs who need to host client workloads with guaranteed data residency, IRAP assessment, and 24/7 local support.

Hosted InfrastructureGovernment ClientsData Sovereignty
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Gladinet

White-label, multi-tenant file server cloud enablement platform. MSPs deliver branded file access services with per-user licensing across unlimited tenants.

File-Access-as-a-ServiceWhite-Label Cloud File SharingMSP Platforms

MSP Service Categories

Build your managed services portfolio with platforms designed for each service category.

Backup-as-a-Service

Deliver comprehensive backup protection for client VMs, physical servers, and cloud workloads. NAKIVO's multi-tenant architecture and per-workload licensing make it easy to quote, deliver, and profit from backup services.

NAKIVOWasabi

SaaS Backup Services

Protect client Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce data with Keepit's purpose-built SaaS backup platform. Multi-tenant management and per-user licensing support scalable service delivery.

Keepit

Endpoint Protection Services

Secure client laptops and desktops with continuous backup that works regardless of where employees work. Cibecs provides centralised management with self-service recovery that reduces support burden.

Cibecs

Hosted Infrastructure

Deliver IaaS and hosted services from Australian data centres with guaranteed data sovereignty. RackCorp provides the infrastructure MSPs need to serve government and regulated industry clients.

RackCorp

MSP-Focused Capabilities

Multi-tenant management consoles
Per-workload & per-user licensing
Automated provisioning & onboarding
White-label & co-branded options
Usage reporting & billing integration
Role-based access control
API access for automation
Tiered support models

How Cloud Ready Solutions Enables This Solution

We're a distributor focused on the ANZ channel. Here's how we help MSPs build profitable managed services practices.

Distribution

Access to MSP-focused vendors through a single Australian distributor. Consolidated procurement, unified billing, and simplified vendor management for your entire technology stack.

Regional Support

Australian-based pre-sales and technical support for solution design, deployment planning, and ongoing operations. Local expertise that understands the ANZ MSP market.

Partner Enablement

Training programs, technical certifications, and sales enablement resources. We help you build the skills to deliver and support these solutions profitably.

MSP-Friendly Pricing

Per-workload, per-user, and consumption-based licensing models designed for service delivery. AUD/NZD billing with terms that support your cash flow.

Who This Solution Is For

Growing MSPs

MSPs scaling their managed services practice who need multi-tenant platforms that grow with their client base without proportional increases in management overhead.

Established Service Providers

Mature MSPs looking to improve margins, consolidate vendors, or expand service offerings with complementary solutions that integrate with existing operations.

IT Service Companies

Break-fix or project-based IT companies transitioning to managed services who need platforms designed for recurring service delivery from day one.

The Economics of MSP-Focused Platforms

Consider the difference: A traditional backup solution with per-socket licensing and hyperscaler storage costs might leave you with 15-20% margins on backup services. The same service delivered with NAKIVO's per-workload licensing and Wasabi's no-egress storage can achieve 40%+ margins.

Multi-tenant management isn't just convenient—it's essential for profitability. Every hour saved on client onboarding, every support ticket avoided through self-service, and every manual process automated translates directly to margin.

The vendors in our MSP portfolio were selected specifically because their licensing, architecture, and support models align with how MSPs actually deliver services.

40%+

Potential margin improvement with MSP-optimised platforms vs. enterprise tools

Common MSP Scenarios

Building a Backup Practice

An MSP launching backup services needs platforms that make it easy to onboard clients, deliver consistent protection, and generate reports that demonstrate value. NAKIVO + Wasabi provides the complete stack: multi-tenant backup management with cost-effective, immutable storage that protects margins.

Expanding to SaaS Backup

Clients are asking about Microsoft 365 backup, but you're not sure how to deliver it profitably. Keepit's multi-tenant architecture and per-user licensing makes it straightforward to add SaaS backup to your portfolio without building new operational processes.

Supporting Remote Workforces

Your clients' employees work from everywhere, but their laptops contain critical business data. Cibecs provides endpoint backup that works regardless of location, with self-service recovery that reduces your support burden and centralised management that scales with your client base.

Serving Government Clients

Government and regulated industry clients require Australian data sovereignty and specific compliance certifications. RackCorp's IRAP-assessed infrastructure enables MSPs to serve these clients without building their own compliant data centre presence.

We're a Distributor, Not an MSP

Cloud Ready Solutions doesn't compete with MSPs—we enable them. We don't deliver managed services to end customers. Our role is to provide MSPs with access to the right technology, training to deploy it effectively, and support when issues arise.

If you're an MSP looking to build or expand your managed services practice, we can help you evaluate platforms, design service offerings, and get the training your team needs to deliver confidently.

Ready to Build Your MSP Practice?

Whether you're launching your first managed service or expanding an established practice, we can help you select the right platforms and build profitable service offerings.