In a bid to alleviate the challenges of email sharing for website visitors, CloudSponge has officially launched ‘Better Sharing’, a WordPress plugin designed to make it easier for users to share content with their email contacts.
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.
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CloudPay, the global provider of employee pay solutions, has been recognised as a Star Performer in EMEA and a Major Contender in the Everest Group Global and Regional Multi-Country Payroll (MCP) Solutions PEAK Matrix Assessments for 2023.
Spin.AI brings powerful all-in-one SaaS security platform to AWS marketplace
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Spin.AI, the SaaS security company dedicated to safeguarding enterprises against digital risks, has launched SpinOne, the company’s all-in-one Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Security platform, in AWS Marketplace.
ScreenCloud announces Microsoft Azure integration, transforming workplace digital signage
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ScreenCloud, the digital signage company, has announced it is integrating Microsoft Azure to its workplace productivity solution. The integration is designed to improve employee engagement and elevate workplace productivity through seamless integration with Microsoft productivity applications. The new solution is available through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace which reduces billing overhead on finance and procurement teams.
Alibaba Cloud launches sustainability web application
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In an effort to promote the sustainability and inclusiveness of the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has launched a sustainability web application for athletes, journalists and staff members inside the three Asian Games villages to drive low-carbon behaviour, as well as a virtual sign language interpreter to ensure individuals with hearing impairments can better participate in the Games.
Evolve IP is on a new mission to reshape the world Of work
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Global cloud collaboration specialist, Evolve IP, has developed a new mission statement to ‘make the future of work better for everyone’ – reflecting its aim of supporting organisations to harness the power of the latest cloud-based communications and collaboration technologies.
CloudM launches new Backup module to help businesses safeguard Google data
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CloudM has launched a brand new Backup module, for Google Workspace, as more organisations are looking to the cloud for a solution to partial or full loss of business data.
The hidden costs of legacy technology
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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.
