Monday Morning Impact – December 23
More Than Half of IT Leaders Cite Resource Shortages as a Major Challenge in Meeting Infrastructure Demands
DataStrike, which offers data infrastructure managed services, has released its 2025 survey report, highlighting the mounting challenges faced by IT teams in managing increasingly complex data environments. The survey, which gathered insights from nearly 200 IT leaders and decision-makers, reveals that internal IT teams are being pushed to the brink, balancing the demands of modern data management with limited resources.
The report shows that 55% of organizations rely solely on internal IT teams to manage their data infrastructure, while only a small fraction (19%) outsources these critical functions. As a result, IT teams are struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements, often managing multiple database platforms and cloud environments simultaneously. More than half (54%) of IT leaders report a lack of resources and tools to meet the growing demands of data infrastructure management.
“IT teams are being asked to do more with less,” said Rob Brown, President and COO of Pittsburgh-based DataStrike. “They are responsible for not only day-to-day operations but also ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies, securing critical data, and delivering real-time insights—all while managing shrinking budgets.”
Among the key findings, nearly half of respondents (49%) reported handling more than one database platform, adding to the complexity of their workloads. IT teams are managing an average of two database platforms and two cloud environments, further straining already limited resources.
Twenty three percent of respondents named data infrastructure cost optimization as a top priority for 2025, alongside cloud instance optimization and the development of a comprehensive data infrastructure strategy.
More than three-fourths of surveyed IT leaders expressed interest in outsourcing their data infrastructure management, with 73% of those already outsourcing open to exploring new managed service providers (MSPs).
Channel Impact®
The DataStrike survey emphasizes the shift toward outsourcing as a solution to alleviate the burdens on internal IT teams. Many organizations are turning to fractional support models and MSPs to access the specialized expertise they need without the overhead of maintaining full-time staff. This is great news for channel partners.
Westcon-Comstor to distribute AWS solutions across Europe
Westcon-Comstor has announced a strategic expansion of its cloud offering for channel partners by signing an agreement to become an authorized Amazon Web Services (AWS) distributor for Europe.
The distribution agreement covers the entire European Economic Area plus Switzerland and the UK & Ireland. Major markets include Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, the Nordics, and Spain.
Westcon-Comstor will provide support such as assistance with migrations and managed services, as well as helping partners to develop their AWS go-to-market strategy, access AWS funding programs, and build technical expertise. The distributor will also establish a dedicated AWS cloud business unit in Europe. In-country sales, pre-sales and marketing teams will complement partner recruitment and enablement strategies and data-driven demand generation programs.
The European distribution agreement will focus primarily on driving end-user adoption of the AWS portfolio in the SMB and public-sector domains. It builds on Westcon-Comstor’s existing collaboration with AWS in Asia-Pacific (APAC), where it is an authorized AWS distributor.
“Our vision is to be an AWS distributor of choice, and this Europe-wide agreement represents a major step forward on that journey,” said David Grant, CEO at Westcon-Comstor. “We’re proud to have built a unique, comprehensive AWS framework, providing partners with the expertise and support needed to accelerate their cloud business growth and ensure success in the AWS ecosystem. We look forward to further expanding the AWS presence and footprint across Europe, unlocking fresh opportunities for our partners and leveraging insights from our successful collaboration in APAC.”
Channel Impact®
The agreement is intended to create growth opportunities for partners across more than 30 countries by giving them access to the AWS portfolio of cloud products and solutions.
N‑able Unveils New Additions to Technology Alliance Program
N‑able, Inc., a Burlington, Massachusetts-based software company specializing in remote monitoring and management, data protection as-a-service, and security, has announced that additional vendors have joined its Technology Alliance Program (TAP). The program is designed to empower MSPs to access a trusted community for a wide range of third-party integrations and services.
Among the new relationships, Cork, a cyber warranty company for MSPs serving small businesses, offers an AI-enhanced cyber risk engine that provides coverage and settlements after security incidents, along with the ability for MSPs and SMBs to manage premiums and claims. Cork integrates with N‑able’s RMM solutions to monitor managed endpoints.
ImmyBot automates the deployment of the N‑able N‑central agent, utilizing APIs to perform maintenance on endpoints without permanent installation, while offering a curated repository of over 1,200 software applications for updates and deployments integrated with Microsoft 365 security groups.
vCIOToolbox offers a unified platform for MSPs and MSSPs that streamlines executive decision-making, security, and compliance, featuring standardized QBR materials, cybersecurity assessments, and asset lifecycle management.
Cyrisma offers a unified cybersecurity platform that integrates with N‑able MSP Manager to enable data synchronization for tickets, assets, and users, automate ticket management workflows, and simplify cyber risk management with features such as vulnerability scanning, compliance assessments, and dark web monitoring.
“We believe that TAP significantly enhances flexibility and choice in technology decisions, equipping our partners with the essential tools and expertise they need to achieve their goals and drive their businesses forward,” said Dave Lefkowitz, Director of Business Development at N‑able.
Channel Impact®
Additional third-party integrations extend the value of N-able’s platform with an ecosystem of vetted solutions.
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