Cloud Computing, like all technology, has its own set of terms. Let’s take a moment and translate these terms from geek speak to easy-to-understand, so you can begin to involve yourself in the cloud conversation without your eyes glazing over! Here’s a list of the 9 most common cloud computing terms you need to know:… Read more »
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) has become popular. *The graph (See figure above) shows the popularity of IaaS. In the past, the world was slower, things were done manually. The time spent and maintenance costs for servers and other hardware was a burden on your IT budget. In order to house the huge amounts of data,… Read more »
As you know, the excitement surrounding Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), also known as Cloud Hosting, has become prevalent in recent times. This excitement, or hype, is great for developing awareness of Cloud Hosting. On the other hand, can also create inflated expectations on what’s realistic for you, what’s possible with Cloud Hosting, in your specific IT environment…. Read more »
69% of enterprises who have specific budgets for cloud computing are expecting spending increases into 2014. This is just one of various major points outlined from a recent research study published today by The Info Pro, a service of 451 Research Group. TheInfoPro Wave 5 Cloud Computing Study is based on research completed in the first… Read more »
In the past, the healthcare industry was recognized by experts to be outside the ever expanding reach of cloud hosting, due to the robust legal, privacy and security worries that acted as barriers to cloud adoption. Fast forward to today! IT professionals in this industry can’t move fast enough to adopt cloud hosting. The adoption… Read more »
What’s best for your business, cloud hosting or colocation services? The quick answer…it depends. First, how do you want to implement private and hybrid cloud technology? Colocation services can be a gateway to a hosted private cloud or to a hybrid cloud that sidesteps public Internet connections. Let’s explore this topic in greater detail since… Read more »
A recent survey from Capita IT Services reveals that CIOs see cloud hosting as an aid to business innovation. The problem is that most executives are restless when it’s time to convince their bosses and leadership team that cloud adoption is the vehicle for innovation. The exploration involved a blend of discussions and surveys featuring… Read more »
It’s no secret that cloud computing has been increasing in popularity and acceptance in the past couple of years. However, within the cloud universe there’s a segment called infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) that is gaining notable power in the market today! According to a new study featured in Gigaom Research, IaaS is experiencing explosive growth in the… Read more »
Businesses striving to simplify and streamline their IT should look no further than Infrastructure-as-a Service (IaaS). IaaS provides scalable infrastructure for day-to-day IT needs. Businesses that take advantage of IaaS prepare to meet the next-generation challenges of MORE competition, GREATER pressures and FASTER times to market. Simultaneously, meeting the needs of today’s workers that desire… Read more »
…PaaS’s future potential remains, but it’s up to businesses to take advantage As Network World’s Brandon Butler reported, PaaS appears to be folding into IaaS. Currently, PaaS is the least defined part of cloud computing. In other words, the strategies, features, and definitions vary widely. Furthermore, many PaaS providers are working with IaaS, or are… Read more »