How You Can Become a Cloud Service Provider

Newsletter | January 9, 2018

How to Become a Cloud Service Provider If you're an information technology (IT) services provider, or plan to become one, then there's no better time to invest in the cloud. According to IDC, public cloud services spending will reach $128 billion in 2017, an increase of 25.4 percent over 2016 and growth is predicted to continue for at least the next five years. Due to the way cloud licensing works, recurring revenue goes hand-in-hand with offering cloud services. From regular subscription fees to pay-as-you-go billing, providing cloud services enables you to create a steady stream of income. Add support payments to the mix and the cash flow scenario becomes even rosier. If you'd like to get a piece of this action, then here's some advice for your journey to become a cloud services provider.

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