Couchbase, Inc., the cloud database platform company, has released research showing that 58% of enterprises are revising how they split their budget between CapEx and OpEx due to the economic climate, with 54% saying that the cloud is essential to balance IT spending.
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.
More than half of enterprises confirm cloud is essential to balance IT spending, Couchbase research finds
Jun 26, 2023
Asigra builds partnership with D2C, enabling secure cloud backup through extensive channel
Jun 15, 2023
Asigra Inc., provider of backup and recovery solutions, has highlighted the company's successful partnership with Direct 2 Channel (D2C), a North American distributor of technology solutions for MSPs and other solution providers. Through the partnership, Asigra is making its Tigris Data Protection software available to the hundreds of channel partners in the D2C network.
Pax8 and CrowdStrike announce strategic partnership
Jun 06, 2023
Pax8, the cloud commerce marketplace and CrowdStrike, the provider of cloud-delivered protection of endpoints, cloud workloads, identity and data, have announced a strategic partnership.
Latest Couchbase Capella release features new developer platform integrations and greater enterprise features
Jun 06, 2023
Couchbase, Inc, the cloud database platform company, has announced a broad range of enhancements to its industry-leading Database-as-a-Service Couchbase Capella.
UK tech firm first in Europe to win global software giant's innovation award
May 31, 2023
virtualDCS, the channel-first cloud and disaster recovery specialist, has become the first company in Europe to ever scoop an innovation award from global software, Veeam Software.
England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas
May 31, 2023
New research has revealed England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas, with Cleveland coming out on top.
The study by cyber security firm CloudTech24 analysed the latest data available from the National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre to see which areas had their police force report the lowest levels of cybercrime for every 10,000 people in the past 12 months.
Hexaware's New Strategic Partnerships and Global Alliances Lead, Saurabh Rana, to accelerate hyperscale ecosystem
May 30, 2023
Hexaware Technologies, the global provider of IT services and solutions, has appointed Saurabh Rana as its new Strategic Partnerships and Global Alliances Lead.
IoT And The Rise Of Security Breaches In The Retail Industry
May 18, 2023
By James Cavendish, freelance writer.
There was a 26% rise in organised crime targeted at retail stores in 2021, and according to a recent survey, the cost of living crisis has caused 89% of people to believe that theft crimes will rise. Security breaches are undoubtedly rising in the retail industry. But how is the retail sector responding?
5 Important Security Technologies That Every HR Professional Should Know and Use
May 11, 2023
By James Cavendish, freelance writer.
Most businesses treat and conceive of HR and security as separate entities, however, HR professionals can improve their own productivity and even increase employee engagement by leveraging security technologies to automate daily tasks and improve overall data accuracy.
CDS becomes first Cloudflare Authorised Service Delivery Partner in EMEA
May 03, 2023
Strategic change enablement agency CDS has secured the accreditation as a Cloudflare Authorised Service Delivery Partner (ASDP). The Leeds-based agency is also the first organisation in the EMEA region to achieve this status.
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.
