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CloudFirst Global (FKA Performive)
Customer Focus: Mid-Market to Enterprise organizations (100–2,000 employees)
Company Overview: CloudFirst is a U.S.-based managed cloud and security provider with over 25 years of experience supporting mission-critical workloads. We specialize in cloud-first managed services designed for hybrid, regulated, and performance-sensitive environments.
CloudFirst delivers a unified portfolio of Managed Cloud Hosting, Managed Microsoft Services, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Security & Patch Management, and IBM i Security, enabling partners to solve complex customer challenges through a single, trusted cloud partner.
- 100% channel-first, non-competitive delivery model
Designed for long-term customer relationships, not transactional hosting
Cloud-First, Not Legacy MSP
Purpose-built for modern cloud and hybrid architectures, including IBM Power, Intel, and hyperscale integration.
Mission-Critical Expertise
Deep experience supporting ERP systems, regulated workloads, and performance-sensitive environments.
One partner delivering cloud, Microsoft, security, automation, and DR—reducing vendor sprawl.
Security & Compliance by Design
Security, patching, monitoring, and governance embedded into daily operations.
Partner-Friendly Delivery Model
24x7 monitoring, optimization, and automation—focused on prevention, not reaction.
Best for mid-size customers, up to 2000 employees. Great for customers with multiple needs, like DaaS + Cloud, or Backup/DR + Security (MDR). Support for GPU desktops. Platforms include VMware, AWS, and Azure. Cloud locations in US and Canada.
- Niko O'Hara, Head of Programs, Engineering & Vendors
- Manufacturing & Distribution
- Logistics & Transportation
- Public Sector & Utilities
- Hybrid or cloud-first IT strategy
- Mission-critical workloads or legacy platforms
- Regulated or compliance-driven environments
- IT teams focused on strategy rather than daily operations
CloudFirst helps organizations run, protect, and modernize the systems their business depends on most. We specialize in managing cloud, Microsoft, security, and disaster recovery for mission-critical and regulated environments, especially where hybrid architectures, legacy platforms, and uptime truly matter. Customers partner with CloudFirst when they need more than infrastructure; they need operational expertise, accountability, and a team that treats their environment like it’s their own.
Strongest industry fit
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Retail & Consumer Products / eCommerce
What we’ll ask before recommending them
- Discovery Questions
- Where do your critical workloads run today?
- Are you operating in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment?
- How are backup, DR, and ransomware recovery handled?
- Who manages cloud security, patching, and compliance?
- Is Microsoft 365 and Azure spend predictable?
Compare CloudFirst Global (FKA Performive) against competitors
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