Less expensive than on-site systems, easily scalable and with guaranteed 100% uptime, it is easy to understand why 94% of companies use cloud services today. If you are one of the 6% that still hasn’t yet made the move or you’ve only taken partial advantage of all that cloud has to offer, here we look …
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The Internet of Things: Benefits and Challenges of IoT for Business
The Internet of Things: Benefits and Challenges of IoT for Business
Driven by advances in technology and consumer demand for enhanced customer experience, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming an integral part of daily life both at home and in business. At the end of 2020, there were 8.7 billion IoT connected devices, a figure expected to triple over the next decade. Today, that technology …
Cloud Deployment Strategies and Service Models Explained
Cloud Deployment Strategies and Service Models Explained
Cloud computing is a transformative technology that hasn’t just changed the businesses and organisations that use it, but the world in which we live. Without the cloud, the benefits of big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, automation and so many more things that we have come to rely on simply wouldn’t be there. That’s …
7 Reasons Businesses Should Use Cloud Storage
7 Reasons Businesses Should Use Cloud Storage
If you are running out of storage space or find that your current way of storing data makes it difficult to manage and use, then it’s time to consider an alternative option. Today, growing numbers of businesses are finding that the cloud is the best place to store their documents, files and data. Here, we’ll …
Unlocking the Cloud – It’s Not Just For Big Business
Unlocking the Cloud – It’s Not Just For Big Business
If you think the cloud is an expensive tool just for big businesses, it’s time to think again. There are many ways that it can benefit small companies, even providing them with the same technologies enjoyed by their bigger competitors. And with packages starting at less than £40 a month (incl. VAT), it certainly isn’t …
An Introduction to Edge Computing for Enterprises
An Introduction to Edge Computing for Enterprises
The term ‘edge computing’ is essentially short for ‘edge of network computing’, it’s a process that enables Internet of Things (IoT) data to be analysed much quicker by processing it near to where it is created rather than transporting it long distances to a datacentre or a cloud. This increase in speed provides the almost …
Still Not Using Cloud? It’s Time To Reconsider
Still Not Using Cloud? It’s Time To Reconsider
According to Forbes, in 2018, 77% of all enterprises were using the cloud for at least some of their applications or IT services. The reason for such a significant uptake is simple: the cloud provides companies with a range of substantial benefits, making them more agile, secure and cost-efficient while giving them access to the …
8 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Enterprise Cloud Hosting Provider
8 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Enterprise Cloud Hosting Provider
Migration to enterprise cloud hosting is becoming increasingly popular with over 60% of larger companies now using it to carry out IT-related tasks. It’s ability to reduce costs by removing capital expenditure and through outsourcing IT management to the service provider has made it especially appealing. In addition, companies know their apps and data are secure, …
9 Tips to Make Secure Purchases on the Internet
9 Tips to Make Secure Purchases on the Internet
As technology has advanced, our shopping habits have changed. We have become a world of internet shoppers – even when in bricks and mortar stores. Whilst these advances bring benefits for both the retailer and customer, they also open new doors for cyber criminals who are out to steal your personal and banking details and …
The ABC of Cloud Computing Ends With – “Anybody Can Cloud”
The ABC of Cloud Computing Ends With – “Anybody Can Cloud”
1. What’s the Hype about Cloud– Everyone hears it, knows what it is! Like any newly introduced technology with high potential sees a hype and floods the techno-commercial markets, the Cloud too is enjoying all the fame as the forthcoming geek attraction which promises to ease out data management. By the way, now, cloud has …