We at MachSol, are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the latest build of MachPanel Provisioning System (Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform). Latest build v7.3.60 includes an array of new features and performance improvements alongside bug fixes.

You may review the complete list by visiting the following knowledge base Article.

MachPanel v7.3 Build 60 – Release Notes

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We at MachSol, are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the latest build of MachPanel Provisioning System (Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform). Latest build v7.2.35 includes an array of new features and performance improvements alongside bug fixes.

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We at MachSol Inc., are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the latest build of MachPanel Provisioning System (Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform). Latest build v7.0 Build 25 includes an array of new features and performance improvements alongside bug fixes.

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How can Microsoft Exchange Online be used for Remote Working?

Microsoft Exchange Online has been really popular amongst remote working employees because of its hosted nature. It is a modern tool that provides messaging services to cater state of the art communication needs. Along with Messaging, you can also be in control of the calendar options, contacts management, and many other similar tasks.

What is an Access Denied error?

Many times, users face an Access is denied error while connecting remotely. A common scenario can be, a user initiates a session to connect to a remote server and while doing so the following error is received.

Connecting to remote server outlook.office365.com failed with the following error message – “Access is denied”

What are the possible reasons for this error?

With the introduction of OAuth 2.0, almost all Microsoft products were shifted to this more secure protocol to cater to modern-day security challenges. This means that the previously deployed Basic Authentication system is discontinued.

To further speed up the process, Microsoft started identifying the tenants under its O365 cloud which were not using Basic Authentication and have stopped/blocked them from using it. Thus, if any tenants are using the Basic Authentication mechanism, it’ll cease to work.

The same might happen with MachPanel users who are using the MachPanel v6 or later in addition to MachPanel’s Exchange Online extension for its CSP Module.

The solution:

To get MachPanel running smoothly with Exchange Online, you need to follow the following steps:

1. In the Tenant you can run this Command Get-OrganizationConfig | Format-List basic*

(You will see the entry/value: 255 which stand for All Basic Authentications Blocked i.e. BasicAuthBlockedApps=255)

2. To change this, you need to login with the Global Admin, then go to the Help section and run this command. After That, you can activate the Basic Authentication.
3. After activating the Basic Authentication for Exchange Online Remote PowerShell and running this Command: Get-OrganizationConfig | Format-List basic*

(You will see the entry/value: 239 which stand for All Basic Authentications Allowed i.e. BasicAuthBlockedApps = 239)

4. Finally, you can now connect via Exchange Online OAuth v1.0

MACHPANEL AUTOMATION MODULE FOR HOSTED MICROSOFT EXCHANGE

MachPanel provides top-notch solutions for all your Cloud computing needs. It offers easy Microsoft Exchange deployment equipped with after-sales support. The user-friendly interface and stability make it the favorite of Telcos and Hosting Providers.

Make your client’s work life easier with modern day remote working tools by offering the best hosted Exchange with MachPanel.

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We at MachSol Inc., are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the latest build of MachPanel Provisioning System (Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform). Latest build v6.5 Build 25 includes an array of new features and performance improvements alongside bug fixes.

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The entire concept was initially introduced for Azure as a hassle-free journey for both partner and customer. This time it is being introduced for subscriptions like Office 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365, Microsoft 365.

What impact will it have on business?

For indirect sellers, the cloud business will have the option to opt for NCE from Jan 2022 which will eventually be enforced by Microsoft in March 2022. 

For The new subscriptions to be circulated and adopted, Partners need to make sure if the customer is prepared to fully commit to the entire terms of subscription. The cancellation policy states that the grace period is 72 hours. 

For Partners who are looking to explore the possibilities of the new Commerce experience, they do not have to re-sign the Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA).

Manage your subscription billing with MachPanel

MachPanel streamlines the financial aspects of your business and lets you have more control over them.  With such a dashboard, you can focus more on business growth. And when it comes to calculations, you can leave that to MachPanel. With just a few clicks, your billing and reporting tasks are all done! With MachPanel, you can gain profits beyond your imagination.

ALSO READ: IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS TO SETUP A WORK FOLDERS CLIENT

MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

MachPanel’s Microsoft CSP module lets you fully automate your Cloud Solution Provider services. Take the opportunity to Upgrade your business and take it to a whole new level with modern automation. With automated systems, you can do more with less and create new revenue streams for your business. A user-friendly and intuitive dashboard is all you need for easy billing, recurring subscriptions, streamlined reporting and cost estimations.

Our clients have made the shift to MachPanel and now are happy that they did so. You may have clients from any part of the world, MachPanel caters to your needs of automation and billing.

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What are Remote Apps and Remote Desktops?

RDS provides two basic solutions to companies:

• Remote Apps: With RemoteApps you can easily deliver applications remotely. It means, local and remote apps can run on the same device simultaneously.
• Remote Desktop: this allows easy virtual desktop sharing over an internet connection. The company can add more than one user to a single desktop so employees of a company can work in collaboration.

What are a few benefits of Remote Desktop Services (RDS)?

Unified Application experience

With RDS, you can get a unified remote desktop remote working experience. This truly transforms the way we work via the internet. Through RDS, users can easily get access to applications that are only available to businesses.

Built-in security

With Azure Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft has put in all the latest security methods to deal with the security challenges of today. With these methods, employees can freely access the company data and platforms securely.

Powerful processing

RDS is server-based and provides high-end computing power to devices that are inherently not-so-powerful in terms of processing. Thus, the users of average kinds of systems can get their hands on a high-tech system power for better computing and office work via RDS.

Easy and simplified management

With RDS, Admins are in a position to implement complex solutions within a single instance without the overhead of managing multiple operating systems. This saves time for administrative tasks and management of these tasks too. Backups and security updates are also easily manageable along with better business collaboration.

Reduced Costs

With RDS, you are in a better position to reduce the costs of overall IT infrastructure. Not only has it reduced the costs of IT infrastructure but also for the IT personnel and IT operations.

Improved Uptime

With RDS, you get optimal uptime since it is equipped with built-in redundancy for better resiliency and business collaboration. RDS solutions can be configured and deployed on multiple servers to ensure maximum uptime.

Related: IMPROVE BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY WITH REMOTE DESKTOP SERVICE

MachPanel Automation Module for Remote Desktop Services

MachPanel is a born-in-the-cloud and highly robust cloud automation platform for business. Designed specifically for CSPs and modern-day businesses, MachPanel is equipped with the latest offerings that businesses need today. The Automation module for Remote Desktop Services provides Hosting Service Providers the opportunity to offer virtual (personal / pooled) desktops and terminal sessions. Without paying anything extra, adapt to changing environments with easy-to-manage solutions. MachPanel provides an easy billing and self-service portal for smoother and faster business operations.

Get started with MachPanel and discover how RDS can facilitate your business for better growth and cost-cutting.

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How the multi-cloud approach benefits Communications Service Providers

In the modern cloud space, multi-cloud has become a norm really quickly. When talking about role of cloud computing in telecom industry, multi-cloud approach comes in the first-line. Even though the nature of multi-cloud approach looked complex in terms of management and adoption at first, there have been solutions designed in the market to overcome the challenges of a multi-cloud environment. This makes CSPs take benefit from two or more cloud providers and stay in control of their environment.

With a dynamic and up-to-date catalog, Providers can stay ahead of the curve and are be able to limit consumptions resulting in adopting a cost-effective approach.  The multi-cloud environment itself is a Cost transparent and highly visible environment.

Major benefits of public cloud to Communications Service Providers

Using a single public cloud is no different. CSPs are always in search for best cloud services.  Multi-cloud approach is just one step ahead of single public cloud approach. What are the major benefits to Communication providers that they can get form public clouds? Let’s have a look

• Best-in-line automation

Automation is the main derivative of public clouds (or clouds in general). This is the top attribute that the modern Communications Service Providers look for in the next-Gen network applications.

• Scale on-demand

Whether the business is a startup or established enterprise, scalability, especially, on-demand scalability is always a necessity. Public clouds provide that level of scalability that is required to optimize networks for real time reporting.

• Reduced TCOs

Business flourish when they end up saving bucks after investing in any cloud-based plan. Public clouds provide better savings and thus reduced TCOs.

• Reduced Time to market

Core operations like Service design, testing and deployment, are all automated and done with an agile approach, hence reducing the time to market for CSP business.

• Leave it to the experts

And the best part is, there is a complete panel of experts to guide on unfamiliar components, technologies even languages and the overall culture of cloud networking.

ALSO READ: Process to automate for better Microsoft CSP Productivity

MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

Managing lifecycle of Direct and Indirect CSP Business becomes easier with MachPanel. The robust and all-in-one CSP solution provides all it needs to automate CSP business with maximized profit margins resulting in a higher revenue stream. MachPanel offers complete control over billing and subscriptions with shorter time to market while CSPs leverage the benefit of Hybrid market where they can showcase bundle and sell integrated offers in a customized manner. All financial aspects of the business and reporting are automated. The platform provides the ability of direct billing to customers with unified & consolidated invoices for Microsoft Business 365, Azure CSP Billing.

Head to MachPanel to gain the benefits of a complete Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform (MSOP).

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What you need to know when going for a hybrid cloud solution

Before going hybrid you needs to fully understand that hybrid doesn’t provide all the cloud benefits available for companies adopting the cloud-first strategy. However, there are still many benefits of going hybrid. It is important for CSPs to understand that hybrid is a “transition to cloud” approach and thus, they can eventually get their business landed in the Cloud!

Here are a few reasons why hybrid fits best for CSP business:

• Easy Disaster Recovery

In modern times, disaster recovery is an important aspect which every business must throw light to. Since Hybrid provides cloud benefits too, organizations can take the advantage of cloud storage that can be beneficial in case of a disaster. The organization’s mission critical applications and sensitive data can be backed up in the cloud and the best part is: you can pay for what you use!

• Flexibility

Hybrid cloud allows for flexibly so your organization can keep what is needed in the on-perm setup and pay for what is needed from the cloud. This transition can also lead up to adopt the cloud-first strategy for your company eventually.

• Innovative solutions

The cloud has provided a huge platform for innovation with security. With hybrid deployments, you can leverage the benefits of cloud innovation. One example is cloud bursting. Companies can run their solutions or apps in their data centers; however, if there is a need for it, they can burst the app into public cloud. Apps that handle non-sensitive information can be used like that.

• Cost–effective management

Going hybrid brings more ease of administration. Not only the tasks are easily managed (while no data centers being monitored at all times), they are also done with a reduced cost.

It’s time to take a stand

Hybrid solutions provide a combination of public and private environments to make the companies get the best of both the worlds. This maximizes productivity of the business and thus gives you all the time you need to get used to the cloud based environment before jumping to the cloud.

ALSO READ: 5 Process to Automate for better Microsoft CSP Productivity

MachPanel Automation module for CSPs

MachPanel is a full-fledge business automation system. The user friendly portal is a must have for every business. MachPanel assists CSPs to manage entire lifecycle of their cloud business. It provides automation for Microsoft O365 & Azure. With MachPanel, you can easily Showcase Bundle & Sell all the integrated offers offered by your cloud business. With this module, you can Go the extra mile with Automation and make O365 Reselling hassle-free.

Get on board with MachPanel and discover the power of cloud computing for your business success.

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Even today, Microsoft CSPs often experience an obstruction in cloud computing services business growth which leads to lesser margins. In order to increase business growth, it is important to highlight the processes that can be automated and are currently being carried out manually. Here, we highlight a few such processes that every Microsoft CSP must know to in order to automate for better business growth.

1. Changing margins due to change in Microsoft’s Prices

Let’s face it. We’ve all been in a situation where we think again on what sales price to quote to the customers for a better profit margin. It is due to the fact that Microsoft frequently changes its Azure and Office 365 cost prices, leaving every Microsoft CSP in confusion. For better revenue it is essential that your account manager is updated with the Microsoft’s latest pricing spreadsheets. Let’s say, a quote for a service can give you better margins in January but not the same good margin the next month! With manual checking, you’d need a huge team to just keep checking for the updates every now and then from Microsoft. The sane solution would be: Go for automation and change quotes accordingly for better profit margins.

2. ERP overload due to manual updation of License Quantities

A manual creation of new sales order each time a customer’s buys something from your business service, the ERP would stay sane for a couple of thousand orders but once your revenue stream goes up, by say 50 thousand USD, the process would become extremely laborious. In order to cater for that, every Microsoft CSP must assess new automation approaches to simplify complex tasks in your cloud computing services.

3. Invoicing your customers (The mess has just begun)

Even today some CSPs are going through manual invoicing, where you add the customers costs. Depending upon your setup, you might have another person handle the suppliers like Microsoft. These are two different jobs but have a huge impact on your business revenue if not done in harmony.

The person handling manual invoices must create invoices based on the billing system and calculate costs. Thu number of updates makes the process more messy depending upon the billing cycle for each customer. At the end, nobody is sure that the final invoice is exactly what it should be, since it is a manual generation.

4. Microsoft Cost Reconciliation and resulting Discrepancies in costs

The manual systems get more complicated when the business has to pay the supplier like Microsoft right away. You might notice after a few cycles that there is no reconciliation between the supplier invoice for a billing cycle and the customers’ payments for the same billing cycle. Since you can’t say no to a supplier (ever), your cloud computing services business suffers because of manual invoicing practice.

5. The struggle to deliver cost-transparency

Customers demand cost-transparency. That is not really possible if the data is managed manually. With a larger customer base, this is practically impossible without an automated approach.

ALSO READ: 3 ways MachPanel can boost your business profits

Fast-track your business with automaton processes with MachPanel

The process you are carrying out in a manual approach, surely hinder your business growth one day as your customer base grows. You should never let these manual processes impair your business productivity. It is therefore important to synchronization and consolidation between business systems and processes. Adopting business process automation services is the key to solve this problem.

MachPanel provides you all the necessary tools and an integrated platform to automate your cloud business through a pool of business process automation services. With integrated invoicing, automated billing and different automation modules for business productivity like Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Skype for Business Server, Microsoft Work Folders, Microsoft Directory Sync, Microsoft Hyper V and Microsoft Dynamics 365, you get the required tools needed for a 365 degree business automating.

The icing on the cake: MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

With this module, you can fully automate and manage entire lifecycle of your Direct and Indirect CSP Business with MachPanel. You own and control the billing, along with the freedom to showcase bundle and sell integrated offers with a hybrid marketplace. The platform provides easy ways to Provision, Manage, support & Bill Microsoft CSP.

Go the extra mile with Automation and experience hassle-free Reselling. Get started with MachPanel today.

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