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Is Cloud Ransomware a Danger to Your IT Environment?
- Monday, 24 October 2022
- Providers
- Written by Robert Agar
Ransomware has been a major cybersecurity threat to traditional IT environments for years. Until recently, cloud resources were not frequently attacked by this particular kind of malicious software. In large part, this was due to the challenges of attacking a cloud infrastructure.
Read more...A Brief Look at Offerings From the Top Cloud Providers
- Monday, 25 October 2021
- Providers
- Written by Robert Agar
The big cloud providers all want your business and are constantly rolling out new offerings designed to attract and retain customers. In this article, we are going to look at some of the flagship products and services available from the largest public cloud vendors ranked by revenue in mid-2021 as determined by Statista.
Read more...Microsoft Tells of Data Requests
According to the Register, Microsoft testified to a House Committee that it receives numerous secrecy orders per day.
The US House Committee on the Judiciary met on Wednesday to hear testimony on the government's practice of secretly subpoenaing cloud service providers, and Microsoft was happy to oblige.
Read more...Best Practices to Manage the Complexity of Multi-Vendor Cloud Environments
- Sunday, 23 May 2021
- Providers
- Written by Robert Agar
Organizations that choose to take advantage of public cloud services often find themselves with their resources spread amongst multiple vendors. This situation can arise for several reasons including:
Read more...How to Obtain FedRAMP Approval for Government Cloud Services
- Friday, 18 September 2020
- Providers
- Written by Robert Agar
Taking advantage of the benefits of cloud computing is not restricted to organizations operating in the private sector. In the United States, local, state, and federal governments make extensive use of public cloud resources. As is customary for all types of government contracts, some assessments and approvals must be obtained before the offerings of a cloud service provider (CSP) can be used by specific agencies. Government contracts can be very lucrative and service providers who want a piece of the business need to demonstrate that their products meet all requirements surrounding security and functionality.
Read more...The Increased Use of Custom Hardware in the Cloud
- Sunday, 26 July 2020
- Providers
- Written by Robert Agar
The thirst for convenient and scalable computing power has led many organizations to make use of cloud delivery models. This has resulted in a booming worldwide market for cloud computing that is expected to top $350 billion by 2022. With this kind of money in play, the competition to attract customers among cloud providers is fierce.
Read more...Cloud Sticker Shock Is a Thing
- Monday, 08 June 2020
- Providers
- Written by Scott Koegler
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the strategies of many companies, including their spending. This change has tipped the scale in favor of remote technologies, that are now being adopted massively as work turns from office to working from home. With the revenues of many businesses now suffering from the virus, many organizations are trying their best to limit costs as much as possible. This has seen most of them opting for remote work solutions, changing shifts, and putting some staff on unpaid leave to reduce the cost of business. With all these, the cloud appears to be seeing an increase in expenditure as the acquisition of cloud-based solutions increases. Cost is always a major driver for many migrations, but most companies poorly understand it in the beginning.
Read more...Despite Covid-19, Streaming Services Show No Sign of Slowing Down
- Monday, 25 May 2020
- Providers
- Written by Danielle Loughnane
As many industries reevaluate their go-to-market strategies amid the pandemic - not every business is suffering. Take for instance streaming video on-demand (SVOD) subscriptions like Netflix and Disney+ who have seen an increase in viewership as people are mandated to stay home due to Covid-19. But will streaming services see a depletion of subscribers once people venture outdoors again and are all SVODs doing well in this time of uncertainty?
Read more...Cloud Computing Is Not the Cheapest Option
- Monday, 02 March 2020
- Providers
- Written by Scott Koegler
Cloud computing platforms have been marketed for years as a cheaper option. However, despite the popularity that the cloud has gained, the truth is that organizations still face challenges as they try to manage costs. According to a study by Flexera, a company that offers IT management software, 84 percent of companies find optimization of cloud costs a challenge, while a survey in 2019 also revealed that organizations underestimate their wastage when it comes to cloud computing. This shows that the advantages of using cloud are not always clear, and the cost ends up being more than what companies anticipate.
Read more...How to Choose the Right Cloud Provider
- Wednesday, 13 November 2019
- Providers
- Written by Robert Agar
When an organization decides to move some or all of its computing environment to the cloud, selecting the right provider is of paramount importance. Making the right choice can lead to a fruitful relationship with a cloud partner that benefits your business. Selecting the wrong provider may result in unfulfilled expectations regarding the financial and operational implications of the move.
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