CloudCoCo, a UK provider of IT and communications solutions to businesses and public sector organisations, has announced the proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Systems Assurance Limited (‘Systems Assurance’), an IT group comprising a B2B value-added reseller (VAR) and an automated cloud-based VAR and IT managed service provider, and a proposed fundraising of £2.1 million before expenses through a conditional Placing.
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.
CloudCoCo announces proposed acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Systems Assurance Limited
Aug 17, 2021
Cloudreach placed as a Visionary in 2021 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services
Aug 10, 2021
Cloudreach, the independent multi-cloud services company, has been positioned by Gartner as a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services.
Nozomi Networks launches new program to arm MSSPs to deliver advanced security services for OT and IoT
Aug 09, 2021
Nozomi Networks Inc. has announced its MSSP Elite Program – claimed by the company to be the industry’s first complete program for OT and IoT managed security services.
Trinity Fire & Security Systems selects iland to lead cloud transformation
Aug 09, 2021
iland has announced that Trinity Fire & Security Systems has been using iland Secure Cloud and iland Secure Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) to host and protect the company’s workloads, marking a transition away from on-premises data centres as a means to enable future growth.
Sage Partner Cloud provides a flexible path to the cloud for UK and Ireland businesses
Aug 04, 2021
Sage, the cloud business management solutions provider, has expanded its Sage Partner Cloud programme to the UK and Ireland market.
Google Cloud and SAP partner to accelerate business transformations in the cloud
Aug 03, 2021
Google Cloud and SAP SE have entered into an expanded strategic partnership to help customers execute business transformations, migrate critical business systems to the cloud, and augment existing business systems with Google Cloud capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).
Exertis amplifies cloud portfolio by signing Tiger Technology
Aug 03, 2021
In an addition to its intelligent cloud services platform portfolio, Exertis has entered into a partnership with specialist cloud data management solutions company, Tiger Technology, allowing reseller partners to deliver a range of hybrid cloud solutions.
Rackspace Technology collaborates with iPromote to reduce operational costs by 30% with Linux on AWS
Aug 03, 2021
Rackspace Technology, the end-to-end multi-cloud technology solutions company, has worked with iPromote, a turnkey online advertising solution, to migrate their infrastructure to Linux on AWS reducing the company’s operational costs by 30%.
Konica Minolta MFPs exceed industry standards for cybersecurity compliance
Aug 03, 2021
Konica Minolta has announced the results from penetration testing on its bizhub i-Series multifunction printers, conducted to ensure the product line is compliant with the highest data privacy and endpoint security standards.
Rockwell Automation and Kezzler partner to offer end-to-end cloud-based industrial traceability solutions
Jul 28, 2021
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced a partnership with Kezzler AS, a cloud-based product digitisation and traceability platform, to help manufacturers capture the journey of their products from raw material sources to point-of-sale or beyond using cloud-based supply chain solutions that focus on product traceability.
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.
