How Are Today’s Leading Companies Using the Cloud?
By now, it’s clear to any IT professional that there are many different applications of the cloud. While it’s important to have an understanding of the cloud and the various ways it can be utilized, it is also helpful to see how real enterprises are actually implementing cloud technology strategically. Let’s take a look at […]
Why Are Today’s Biggest Enterprises Going to the Cloud?
With the cloud growing in popularity and capabilities, many organizations have made the decision to transition to this technology and begin their own cloud journey. Companies like The Hartford, Delhaize America, and Pearson, for example, have all successfully made the move to the cloud for various reasons.
4 Types of Cloud Computing And What You Need To Know
Cloud computing solutions can provide tremendous strategic advantages because they offer scalability and flexibility critical for companies to survive and thrive, without the high cost of owning and managing physical infrastructure or even data centers, in some cases.
Why Cloud Computing Services are Saving Your Business
Companies that take a strategic approach to adopting cloud computing services are strengthening their future position in their own marketplace. Your customers or clients are already there – riding high in the cloud for personal computing as well as within their own businesses. If you don’t join them, you may be saying goodbye to them.
How to Combat the Rising Cost of Cloud Computing Services
Is the cost of cloud computing services rising? Results of the 2014 Future of Cloud Computing survey were released in June. They show enterprises are adopting cloud computing services in ever-greater numbers.
Amazing Secrets About Cloud Computing and Data Centers
This just in: The state of Wyoming has announced it’s moving to the cloud. What does that mean for you? It’s no secret that government entities as well as private enterprise companies around the world are grappling with issues surrounding cloud computing and data centers. Wyoming was the first state to adopt Google Apps for […]
What No One Tells You About Cloud Computing and Data Centers
Out of sight, out of mind. The cloud is invisible to users, so it’s easy to think of it as non-existent in some ways. That impression is exacerbated by industry hype that emphasizes the greater efficiency and savings of cloud computing for users – no equipment to buy and maintain, and no related overhead. All […]
Data Centers with Cloud Computing Services, How Secure are They?
Security remains a primary concern for enterprises working to integrate cloud computing and data centers. Moving toward the cloud can bring significant efficiencies and increased agility, but it brings new security challenges as well. Some risks are common to all enterprises. Some are specific – or more pronounced – within certain industries. And some risks […]
Do Cloud Computing Services Enable Digital Insurance?
Forrester Research reported a couple of years ago that corporate executives typically cited security fears as the primary reason they were avoiding any IT changes that would include cloud computing service providers. But, at the same time, Forrester also predicted that cloud computing would quickly become the most-favored solution, thanks to its ability to provide […]
Should You Give Control of IT Operations to Cloud Providers
Lack of control is often the most worrisome concern expressed by CIOs and CEOs who are considering partnering with cloud computing service providers. Usually, they aren’t worried about giving up total control of IT operations, because with any outsourcing you always retain ultimate decision-making control. Their fundamental concern is control over data, especially data that’s […]