ECI Software Solutions, the cloud-based business management solutions provider, has completed the acquisition of Chesterbrook, PA-based Deacom, Inc., a provider of ERP software for batch and process manufacturers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Cloud Computing, SaaS, Data centres, Cloud-based
Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. These services are hosted by a cloud provider, and are available to organisations of all sizes. These articles relate to Cloud Computing, Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Data centres, Cloud-based applications & outsourcing.
SoftwareONE acquires HeleCloud, a leading independent AWS Premier Consulting Partner in EMEA
Sep 14, 2021
SoftwareONE Holding AG, global provider of end-to-end software and cloud technology solutions, has acquired HeleCloud, a UK-headquartered, cloud-nativeAmazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Consulting Partner.
BigChange Mobile Workforce Technology drives business growth for Brewster Bros
Sep 08, 2021
Recycled aggregates and waste management specialist Brewster Bros. has doubled its business with the help of the latest mobile workforce management technology from BigChange.
UK most unforgiving country when it comes to customer service
Sep 08, 2021
More than a third of people (38%) in the UK felt that their experience with customer service has got worse over the last 12 months, making it the highest figure out of the US and Europe. This is according to the Customer Service Index 2021, produced by Five9, provider of cloud contact centre software.
Holly Windham, Rackspace Technology Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer receives top General Counsel WIPL and TXDC awards
Sep 07, 2021
Rackspace Technology, the end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, has announced that Holly Windham, Rackspace Technology Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and People Officer, and Corporate Secretary has been named a recipient of Corporate Counsel’s 2021 Women, Influence and Power in Law (WIPL) and Texas Diversity Council’s (TXDC) Top General Counsel awards.
More than half of European suppliers say procurement teams aren’t enforcing standards for responsible labour
Aug 31, 2021
Research from Ivalua, the global spend management cloud provider, has revealed more than half (58%) of European suppliers said buyers rarely or never include responsible labour practices in contracts or agreements.
Softcat achieves Cloud Adoption Framework Ready partner status with Microsoft
Aug 25, 2021
Softcat, the technology solutions and services partner to over 9,600 organisations across the UK and Ireland, has been granted the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) Ready partner status by Microsoft.
Inchcape accelerates digital transformation with Google Cloud and SAP
Aug 25, 2021
Google Cloud has announced a new partnership with SAP and Inchcape plc, the multi-brand automotive distributor, that will involve Inchcape bringing its business-critical sales, marketing and operations systems, and data to the cloud.
Rackspace Technology recognised as one of achievers 50 most engaged workplaces
Aug 25, 2021
Rackspace Technology, the end-to-end multicloud technology solutions company, has been recognised as one of the 2021 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards. This annual award recognises top employers that display leadership and innovation in engaging their workplaces.
ExtraHop extends response and forensics capabilities with deep threat insights for hybrid cloud
Aug 18, 2021
ExtraHop has introduced new features and offerings that provide deep forensic insight for advanced threat response activity.
Cloud computing
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the cloud”).
These services are hosted by a cloud provider—a company that provides the computing resources and infrastructure over the Internet.
Cloud computing offers several advantages over traditional on-premises IT, including:
- Scalability: Cloud computing resources can be scaled up or down as needed, so you only pay for what you use.
- Flexibility: Cloud computing services can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, so you can work from home, the office, or on the go.
- Cost savings: Cloud computing can help you save money on hardware, software, and IT staff.
There are four main types of cloud computing:
- Public cloud: A public cloud is a cloud computing infrastructure that is open to the public. Public cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), offer a wide range of cloud services.
- Private cloud: A private cloud is a cloud computing infrastructure that is dedicated to a single organization. Private clouds are typically more expensive than public clouds, but they offer greater security and control.
- Hybrid cloud: A hybrid cloud is a combination of a public cloud and a private cloud. Hybrid clouds offer the best of both worlds, providing the scalability and flexibility of a public cloud with the security and control of a private cloud.
- Multicloud: A multicloud is a deployment strategy that uses multiple cloud providers. Multicloud can help you improve reliability and performance, and it can also give you more flexibility in choosing the right cloud provider for your needs.
Cloud computing is a rapidly growing market, and it is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. As more and more businesses adopt cloud computing, it is becoming an essential part of the modern IT landscape.
Here are some examples of cloud computing:
- Email: Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo Mail are all examples of cloud computing services.
- Storage: Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud are all examples of cloud storage services.
- Databases: Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) and Microsoft SQL Azure are both examples of cloud database services.
- Software: Salesforce and Workday are both examples of cloud-based software applications.
- Networking: Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Microsoft Azure Virtual Network (VNet) are both examples of cloud networking services.
