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Apr29

Is the Cloud a Safe Place for My Company Data?

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Currently, the cloud has received plenty of praise for saving companies from the burden that storing data brought. However, this has not come without a fair share of criticism and concern and more so because companies do not like it when they are not in full control of their valuable data. Question like the security of the data stored on the cloud have kept on popping once in a while which has become a major concern. However, the answer to such a question is not a definite yes or no because the security of the data stored on the cloud is not solely the responsibility of the service provider, but the user also has a role to play. However before getting into the roles for a cloud user it is worth mentioning: Cloud is Safer Than Previous Methods Before treading any further, it is important to note that while the internet has been around for a sufficient amount of time and is almost reaching adulthood, Cloud services are merely toddlers and to say that they can be able to operate without a sufficient amount of problems and loop holes would be putting up a façade. With that said, the cloud […]

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Feb26

Benefits of Disaster Recovery in Cloud Computing

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At just a fraction of the cost that you would have to incur with conventional disaster recovery, cloud computing is also able to offer you multi-site availability even faster recovery times. What is different in the Cloud? On the basis of virtualization, Cloud computing takes an entirely different avenue on disaster recovery. The operating system, patches, data applications and even the server are all rounded up and fixed into a virtual server or a single software bundle. In a matter of minutes the entire virtual server can be backed-up or copied to an offsite data center or can also be spun up on a virtual host. The operating system, applications, data and any patches can be transferred from one data center to another without having to inflict the burden that comes with having to reload each server component. This is possible because the virtual server does not rely on hardware. This can drastically reduce the recovery time since unlike the conventional counterparts that require to be loaded with the OS (Operating System), an application software and then have to be patched to the last configuration before the data can be restored the cloud based option make it faster and easier […]

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Feb25

How to Design a Cloudy-Ready Disaster Recovery Infrastructure

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Regardless of the emergencies that might come up every now and then, it is paramount for business processes to stay afloat for the good of the business. All kinds of things happen not only on cloud but even in the private circles and it is vital to stay prepared. For the sake of your continuous business operations, it is crucial to build a surrounding that is able to support this. A pivotal part of this includes understanding that there is a probability of the cloud having down time or going down. To understand how detrimental this can be, take the example of Microsoft Azure where an SSL certificate expired taking down massive important public components of the cloud down with it. In the past, not many companies found it palatable to enroll in Disaster Recovery or even discuss matters pertaining to business continuity. However, it is crucial to understand that these two; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery are very different business objectives. However, they are reliant on each other and hence overlap. To date the ability of the cloud is not fully understood. However, it is not really about the functioning of the cloud but about the capabilities of Disaster […]

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Feb16

10 steps to understanding your IT before moving to cloud

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It is a misnomer that cloud computing is perfect for every aspect of a business, or indeed for all businesses. But the overwhelming majority of commercial companies can greatly benefit from implementing this technology effectively. The reality is that the overwhelming majority of businesses will move away from on-premise computing in the near future, with analysts already predicting that 80% of SMEs will be utilising the cloud by the end of the decade. Commercial Necessity Eventually the time will come when failing to embrace the cloud will put a business at such a commercial disadvantage that it will simply be a no-brainer to sign up for the technology. The benefits of cloud computing, particularly its scalability and flexibility, have been well documented, and more and more businesses are getting on board with this revolutionary form of computing as a consequence. But the concept of computing elasticities and being able to carry out business quicker and more efficiently can only be realised if cloud is put into place satisfactorily in the first place. In this sense, businesses need to understand precisely what form of cloud provision will suit their needs, and the best way to put it into operation to suit […]

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Feb07

Evolution of Cloud Computing

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Cloud computing is today a basic necessity for most organizations and with the current significance of technology this is only the norm. We can however appreciate the growth of cloud computing from its conception to its current state by looking at how far the system has come. Initially, computers were unable to interact with one another except through the internet but today we have so many ways to access data from any computer in any location across the globe. This is one of the advantages of cloud computing, in that the limitations to access have been reduced to passwords and user ids thus allowing you access a cloud from anywhere at any time. The evolution of cloud computing can be broken down to its first phase namely grid computing, then utility computing and finally the current cloud computing in which SaaS is the way to go. Grid Computing The concept of cloud computing started out in the late 1980’s in the form of grid computing where databases were shared over long distances through optical networks. These were mostly used by universities that needed real time collaboration when seeking solutions to a single scientific problem. This however wasn’t exactly like cloud […]

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Feb07

How the Internet of Things will Change Cloud Computing

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The Internet of Things (IoT), is a trend that involves the number of devices that are connected to the internet and can thus access information on the web. It can be defined as a cloud based file sharing system that will enhance the significance of cloud computing by making it a necessity in the business world. The scale of IoT is expected to grow significantly in the next five years to slightly over 31 billion gadgets including vending machines, ATMs, fitness equipment, security services, robots, cars, TV’s, vertical applications and smart phones among others. IoT is in this case, all about making interconnecting the databases used by all these devices to create a large pool of information on customer tastes and preferences that would be applicable across the globe. The relationship between IoT and cloud computing Cloud computing’s main achievement at the moment is with respect to making most web based software applications affordable to even the small businesses that would otherwise be locked out based on the cost. This means that cloud computing opens up the small business to large opportunities. With IoT, this aspect of cloud computing will be even more beneficial to the businesses and customers alike. […]

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Feb07

Analysis of Various Types of Cloud Computing

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Introduction Cloud computing enables companies to create and connect to large pools of organizational databases, thus enabling flexible and convenient access to the organization’s informational resources. This is especially suitable for today’s internationalized business models. The bottom line is thus that all companies today are somehow looking into cloud computing as a sustainable option for their applications, data and file storing needs. Types of Cloud Computing There are four types of cloud computing that these companies can choose from, including public, private, hybrid and community cloud. Each of these types of cloud computing has its unique set of characteristics that determine whether they are relevant depending on the needs of the company in question. This means that before choosing a type of cloud computing the company needs to evaluate their needs and decide on what to expect from the cloud computing. Public Clouds The public clouds have a rather low level of security and available variances because the cloud here is operated by one service provider who offers access to the cloud through the internet. The public cloud is however convenient in cases where there are a lot of users which would imply a serious standard workload. Also, the public […]

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Feb02

The Beneficiaries in Hybrid Cloud

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Over the past few years, businesses have had to step up in their use of technology and the hybrid cloud has become the benchmark of evolution. There are many are still unclear on what the benefits of hybrid cloud are. Every other company is looking to upgrade their systems and embrace the hybrid cloud with a majority registering transitional challenges as the reason they are yet to undertake this transformation. While seeking to understand why, we highlight clear winners in hybrid cloud; you may find it convincing enough to switch to an otherwise mysterious phenomenon. The hybrid cloud does not have a shortage when it comes to lucrative features especially for the business world. We look into some of these features below that are part of the reason why the hybrid cloud is so appealing to all business types. Customization The cloud has brought in aspects like convenience, accessibility and flexibility to the organization without limitations such as location. Though dedicated infrastructure still provides benefits like high performance and durability, more businesses and enterprises are choosing the hybrid cloud. People are able to access their information from wherever they are and thus the company’s business continues even when the workforce […]

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Jan26

Incredible Cloud Computing Transformations

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Looking at cloud computing from where it started few years ago, it is safe to say that it has come a long way. We have witnessed impressive changes along the way, and it is these efforts to make it more and more appealing that have contributed to what we have now. Cloud computing now covers a wider spectrum, and most big organizations are fully dependent on cloud for their entire organizational IT system. This is quite a big step, compared to the mixed reactions that we previously had, when cloud computing first came in to the scene. Everyone was intrigued by this new technology which industry players were predicting would take the world by a storm, but most people were also a bit skeptical. Many were not too sure about how they would benefit from the technology, while others were afraid of the risks that the technology would expose their organizations to. Thus, there are those who were bold enough to adopt cloud computing from the onset, those who decided to take a back seat, watching how the technology would unfold with time, and those who decided to seat on the fence (meaning they were half in and half out). […]

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Jan17

Top Brands Which Owe Their Success to Cloud Computing

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Cloud computing has been in the scene for a while now. This means that there are organizations that are greatly benefiting from the technology. It all goes down to the strategies put in place as an organization, from the moment you decide to adopt cloud computing. Most of the cloud computing success stories emanate from organizations in various business niches, but they all have one thing in common which has contributed to their success- the right mix of ingredients from the onset. Cloud computing is all about strategizing. Part of this involves laying a good foundation before you even enrol cloud in the organization. Here are 2 companies that adopted cloud computing right from the onset, and how the use of cloud has contributed to their success. The first company was first on a hosted cloud platform hosted before it moved to its own private cloud, while the second company has built a strong foundation on a hosted platform, and has greatly benefited from that move. If you have not made the move to cloud, this information that may give you that extra push you needed. Instagram Instagram was first launched in 2010, and was on a hosting cloud service […]

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