Who Is Responsible for Cloud Security: The Service provider or the Customer?
Organizations are increasingly seen migrating towards the cloud, which is driving customers to question their compliance, security, and privacy. Customers of cloud service should, therefore, understand how a security solution can be conducted by them and then consider their own role in security. This is what is called the shared security model, and this blog post […]
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. […]
Controlling and Optimizing Cloud Spending
While some have lauded cloud computing as the solution to many IT infrastructure issues, this storage and processing system now presents some significant financial complications. Reigning in the unpredictable costs of cloud usage is going to require expertise, resources, and tools to manage your spending and optimize cloud computing for any enterprise. Understanding Your Cloud […]
The Link: Managed Services and the Enterprise Cloud
It could be just a happy coincidence, or it could be a natural progression of technology to support the business climate, but there has been a paradigm shift as the economy has gained more mobility and machines have had to catch up. The Freelancer Economy: Managed Services A contractor or freelancer economy has been in […]
Guide to Cloud Performance Monitoring and Optimization Tools
Cloud monitoring is the process of analyzing how well cloud services are working. The tools and methods can vary, but every company should have some sort of review process to determine how well the cloud is complementing the business, technical, and legal requirements of the company. What cloud services should be monitored? While consumers use […]
Cloud Computing and the Most Useful Cloud Management Tools
Cloud computing is a popular war of cutting costs, expanding resources, and scaling operations. It uses the Internet to provide essential services while sharing computer processing, data sources, and other devices. This way, a company can have access to networks, servers, applications, and other IT services on demand. Cloud computing and cloud storage have three […]
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 […]