Why Should Your Business Go WIth Hybrid Cloud Solution?
Many organizations are involved with the cloud today, whether they are aware of the fact or not. Many companies host websites and email systems off-site, located in a data center they don’t know about. Other solutions, such as corporate file servers, might be in the company data center or in a colocation facility. But to […]
The Economic Benefits of a Hosted Private Cloud
The changing face of technology has led to the rise in new services and storage solutions that are available to businesses. Years ago, the only option that was available for many companies who wanted digital storage was to host their private server that was standalone and manually updated. As technology has improved, so have cloud […]
Colocation: The Airbnb of Cloud Computing
The sharing economy is the trend of the decade that will dominate for years to come. Whether using Uber or Lyft to move about town or Airbnb to have that beautiful house while in a vacation destination, the sharing economy has done wonders for consumers and those who are renting out their cars, homes, or rooms. […]
The Security Issues and Considerations of Cloud Applications
In today’s business world, more and more businesses are moving their data and applications to the cloud so that they can work easier, know that their data is secure and have access to their essential files from anywhere on the globe. The digital age has transformed the world of business and continues to do so […]
Pros and Cons of In-House Cloud Management vs. Outsourcing
Cloud services are now the choice of many companies that want to cut costs and scale resources. Businesses can use the cloud for local needs, but many see worldwide possibilities with the cloud as well. The cloud offers private in-house solutions, third-party data center solutions, and hybrid clouds, which are a combination of private and […]
Critical Steps to Take Prior to Cloud Implementation
Best practices are emerging for how companies should transition their IT systems into the cloud. Some of the key steps that companies should take are: Analysis of the current information structure. Take an inventory of your infrastructure including servers, storage devices, networks, and operating systems. Review which applications the company is currently using—both their own […]
Benefits of Disaster Recovery in the Cloud
If your company information systems become inoperable, the damages can be extensive. Damages can include lost revenue, loss of customers, expenses to fix and repair the damaged systems, overhead expenses, lost time, and much more. Companies who rely on their information and computer systems for their survival—which, today, means most businesses—need to have a well-developed […]
5 Ways That The Cloud Can Increase Your Productivity
As a business owner, you might be looking into the cloud as a way to improve your server infrastructure. It’s certainly a great way to just that, but here is a lot to take from the cloud aside from just getting new hardware to handle your business operations. The way that cloud computing works at […]
Understanding the Opportunity in the Cloud for Service Providers
For companies that are looking for new ways to bring in revenue, there is a lot to be gained by looking at the cloud, especially for companies that already act as IT professionals for organizations that aren’t necessarily IT-oriented. Many organizations that historically haven’t been that heavily invested in technology such as marketing firms, […]