Amidst the #Broadcom VMware shake-up, Hosted Network steps up to the plate with a game-changing multi-tenancy solution for #Proxmox, empowering MSPs to transition smoothly and keep getting sh*t done
Episode Summary: In Episode 89 of Great Things with Great Tech, we dive into the evolution of an Australian MSP in the cloud and telco services space. Ben Town, CEO of Hosted Network, joins us to explore how the company transformed from a traditional MSP into a leader in wholesale cloud and telco services. We also discuss their exciting new venture, MultiPortal.io, which is filling a crucial gap in the market with a multi-tenant Proxmox IaaS management solution, especially timely given the ongoing disruptions caused by Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
Ben shares the Hosted Network journey, starting as a local MSP in Sydney’s west in 2003, transitioning to a channel-only model in 2013, and growing into a key player in the Australian market. We also cover how MultiPortal.io emerged from their development team and is now providing an alternative hypervisor management tool designed to streamline operations for MSPs facing the challenges of today’s cloud environments.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Transition from MSP to Service Provider: Hosted Network’s shift from a direct customer model to a channel-only model, focusing on delivering wholesale cloud, voice, connectivity, and security solutions to over 250 Australian MSPs.
- MultiPortal.io: The development and impact of MultiPortal.io, a tool designed for managing multi-tenant Proxmox environments, which has become essential in the wake of Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware.
- In-House Development: Hosted Network’s evolution into a development-centric company, creating tools and platforms that address real-world challenges faced by MSPs, including automation, AI integration, and custom billing solutions.
- Alternative Hypervisors: The increasing relevance of Proxmox as a cost-effective, scalable alternative to traditional hypervisors like VMware, particularly in the APAC region.
- Challenges and Innovations: How Hosted Network navigated the challenges posed by the changing IT landscape and continued to innovate, creating solutions that empower MSPs to thrive.
Technology and Concepts Mentioned: Proxmox, VMware, Broadcom, cloud services, telco, MultiPortal, IaaS, MSP, TSP, virtualization, automation, AI, channel-only model. ☑️ Web: https://hostednetwork.com.au ☑️ MultiPortal: https://multiportal.io ☑️ Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/hosted-network ☑️ Support the Channel: https://ko-fi.com/gtwgt ☑️ Be on #GTwGT: Contact via Twitter @GTwGTPodcast or visit https://www.gtwgt.com ☑️ Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GTwGTPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the full episode on our platforms: YouTube: https://youtu.be/kmB_pjGb5Js Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2l9aZpvwhWcdmL0lErpUHC?si=x3YOQw_4Sp-vtdjyroMk3Q Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darknet-diaries-with-jack-rhysider-episode-83/id1519439787?i=1000654665731 Follow Us: Website: https://gtwgt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTwGTPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/GTwGTPodcast ☑️ Music: https://www.bensound.com
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