Published on August 20, 2024
As businesses increasingly adopt Edge Computing to support legacy and specialized applications like retail, kiosks, PoS, and security, as well as emerging AI-driven services, the need for robust and scalable infrastructure management has never been more critical. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are at the forefront of delivering reliable, scalable IT services to their clients. As the demand for edge computing continues to rise, managing and deploying distributed infrastructure has become increasingly complex. Namla, a Cloud Edge Orchestration platform already trusted by numerous companies, including many MSPs, simplifies this complexity and provides a competitive advantage. Here’s how our current MSP partners are using Namla to boost their efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation.
Historically, IT administrators had to manually image each device before deployment, a process that involved copying a single pre-configured image across multiple devices. This method, while effective at the time, posed significant challenges: once a device was deployed, making updates or changes required significant onsite intervention or complex procedures. Additionally, the initial configuration and installation of these devices also demanded substantial onsite involvement, further increasing time and costs. These challenges became even more pronounced when devices were spread across different locations, making large-scale deployments both time-consuming and resource-intensive.
In contrast, Namla’s Zero Touch Deployment (ZTD) streamlines this process by leveraging a cloud-centric approach to provisioning. Instead of relying on static images, ZTD allows MSPs to configure and deploy devices remotely. Policies and configurations are applied directly from the cloud, ensuring that devices are fully compliant with company standards without requiring any onsite intervention. This enables devices to be shipped directly to the end user, dramatically reducing deployment time and costs, and allowing MSPs to scale more efficiently.
This automation allows MSPs to:
By drastically reducing the time required for deployment, MSPs can onboard new clients faster and respond to market demands more effectively.
Less onsite intervention means lower travel expenses and reduced labor costs, allowing MSPs to deploy more devices within the same timeframe
Service availability is crucial for MSPs, as downtime can lead to unhappy customers and potential revenue loss. Namla provides comprehensive monitoring of the entire edge infrastructure, from hardware to network performance and per-application behavior. Real-time log streaming and an alerting system enable MSPs to detect and address issues before they escalate.
Additionally, Namla's secure remote control capabilities allow MSPs to troubleshoot and resolve issues without needing to be physically present. This proactive approach results in:
With real-time monitoring and alerts, MSPs can address issues quickly, often before the customer even notices a problem.
Remote troubleshooting reduces the time needed to fix issues, ensuring minimal disruption to the client's operations.
Namla leverages Kubernetes to provide Cloud Native orchestration of containerized and virtual machine applications. For MSPs, this means they can deploy, update, and delete applications on demand across hundreds of locations, efficiently and with minimal effort. This capability allows MSPs to deliver new services and applications to their customers seamlessly, without the need for physical intervention.
By utilizing Namla's orchestration capabilities, MSPs can:
The flexibility of Cloud Native architecture allows MSPs to easily roll out new applications and services, adapting to the evolving needs of their customers.
With the ability to offer more services remotely, MSPs can diversify their offerings and tap into new revenue opportunities
Namla empowers MSPs to manage large-scale distributed infrastructure with greater efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced service availability. By automating deployments, improving monitoring, and enabling remote troubleshooting, MSPs can deliver superior service to their customers while staying ahead of the competition. Additionally, the platform’s Cloud Native orchestration capabilities enable MSPs to innovate and introduce new services seamlessly, driving growth and increasing profitability.
For MSPs looking to stay competitive in the fast-paced world of edge computing, Namla is a game-changer.