European IT recruitment group, Focus Cloud, has acquired specialist Microsoft recruitment firm, Cognitive Group.
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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Provider of managed network solutions, Expereo, has acquired Breeze Networks, a managed service provider of SD-WAN/SASE technologies.
3 major risks enterprises face in the era of digital interconnectivity
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By JP Perez-Etchegoyen, CTO of Onapsis.
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Ingram Micro Cloud launches new program to help partners grow their customer bases
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Ingram Micro Cloud, operator of a cloud marketplace for the channel, has launched its latest initiative toward more streamlined customer success, the ULTRA Membership Program.
Cradlepoint announces NetCloud Exchange: An extension of its NetCloud architecture
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Cradlepoint has announced NetCloud Exchange, an architectural extension of its NetCloud solution, to help lean IT organisations transform their business and amplify their 5G experience with advanced SD-WAN and Zero Trust capabilities.
Street Cred Capital selects Synchronoss to offer personal cloud as part of its mobile device financing program
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Synchronoss Technologies, provider of cloud, messaging, digital products and platforms, has announced that Street Cred Capital has signed a Letter of Intent to become a distributor of the Company’s value-added Personal Cloud solution.
Micro-fulfilment and opportunistic retail
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e-commerce retail is changing. Opportunities abound for switched on businesses, but growth is no longer linear. Successful retailers need to be opportunistic, spotting a new market and rapidly responding. Micro-fulfilment is now a vital component of the agile e-commerce strategy.
Daisy study shows UK enterprises are prioritising cost savings, with technology seen as key enabler
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New research from Daisy Corporate Services (Daisy) has found that almost half (48%) of UK enterprises will prioritise reducing their costs over the next 12 months.
The state of SaaS sales: Challenges, skills and tech
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CloudShare, the software experience platform, has revealed insights from some of the leading influencers in the sales enablement industry. The panel, who came together during a virtual roundtable, discussed the current state of SaaS sales in a bold new (post-COVID-19) world, with a challenging economic backdrop.
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.
