Tenzing Partners with OpSource

Launches public cloud that offers customers a new level of flexibility for deploying SaaS and ecommerce applications.

Tenzing Managed IT Services (Tenzing), a provider of hosting solutions for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers and ecommerce systems integrators, alongwith OpSource, Inc., a provider of outsourced IT infrastructure services, today announced that it is the first Canadian company to join the OpSource Cloud Partner Ecosystem. The company will use OpSource's cloud capabilities to launch its new public cloud offering that brings the enterprise-class cloud within reach for Canadian customers. With flexible pricing plans and an option of data residency, its customers can choose to deploy their applications to a Canadian or U.S. cloud based on their business and compliance requirements.

The company mentions that enhancing its current portfolio of cloud services, the OpSource Cloud platform will power its new public cloud offering: Tenzing Everest Cloud. Built to enterprise-grade standards, the Tenzing Everest Cloud provides customers with options customized to their organization type and/or application hosting requirements. The company will also leverage the OpSource Partner Ecosystem to provide global deployment options for customers as they become available.

It articulates that designed for high-growth SaaS and ecommerce companies looking for an enterprise-class service with the flexibility and control of a self-managed public cloud, the new Tenzing Everest Cloud meets enterprise production application requirements for security, control, performance and ease of integration. Offering self-service options, the Tenzing Everest Cloud provides enterprise Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) that features complete customization and control while delivering dynamic performance and scalability.

According to the company, the Tenzing Everest Cloud complements its existing enterprise cloud platform, which has been re-branded as Tenzing Everest Enterprise Cloud. Featuring private and hybrid options, the Tenzing Everest Enterprise Cloud provides a fully managed platform with a broad range of options that address compliance and privacy concerns - all backed by a dedicated team of experts 24x7. The Tenzing Everest Enterprise Cloud is optimized for SaaS, Ecommerce and enterprise companies as well as small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that want a Canadian-based cloud service that is fully managed, adheres to strict compliance requirements and offers application-level service level agreements (SLAs). It adds that the U.S.-based Tenzing Everest Cloud is immediately available for online purchase. Customers can choose either Pay-As-You-Go or Monthly Pre-Paid Plans. The Tenzing Everest Cloud with data residency in Canada will become available in Q3 2011.

"By partnering with OpSource, we were able to significantly reduce the time it takes to bring enterprise-ready public cloud services to market. We have seen a dramatic increase in the demand for public cloud hosting and this partnership will accelerate our goal to become a dominant force in the Canadian cloud market," said Brian Shepard, Tenzing's Founder and CEO. "We asked our customers what they wanted from the cloud, and they want to reduce costs and deploy applications more quickly. We're thrilled that we can offer the Canadian market a cost-competitive cloud solution today, that also provides exciting opportunities for Tenzing to expand globally."

"Tenzing is a natural fit for the OpSource Partner Ecosystem. Both companies understand how to help SaaS and ecommerce companies overcome the challenges of bringing business-critical applications to market," said Jon Beck, SVP of Worldwide Channels and Alliances, OpSource. "We look forward to working closely with Tenzing to bring an easy-to-use and flexible cloud service to the Canadian market. We are excited about having a partner that can address the data residency requirements of doing business in Canada."