Robert Agar

Robert Agar

I am a freelance writer who graduated from Pace University in New York with a Computer Science degree in 1992. Over the course of a long IT career I have worked for a number of large service providers in a variety of roles revolving around data storage and protection. I currently reside in northeastern Pennsylvania where I write from my home office.

A Misuse of Cloud Resources: The Threat of Ransomware as a Service

One of the overarching benefits of cloud computing is its leveling of the playing field regarding the use of technology. Organizations of any size have access to the same cutting-edge technology offered by cloud service providers (CSPs). Perhaps the easiest way for a company to take advantage of the cloud is through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. Companies or individuals can add extensive computing functionality to their environment virtually instantly. 

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Why Cloud Service Providers May Put Servers in Outer Space

The major cloud service providers (CSPs) are continuously looking for innovative services and products to add to their portfolio of offerings. They are also constantly on the lookout for ways to trim their budgets, improve performance, and optimize resource utilization. 

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What Are Deep Sea Data Centers and Do They Matter?

The cloud in cloud computing is an abstract concept that does not mean that servers and storage devices are floating around, hidden in fluffy congregations of water vapor. But while the current computing environment may not incorporate those cumulus clouds floating across the sky, you might be surprised to learn that there is a lot of interest in locating servers deep in the ocean.

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