QBS Software, provider and distributor of IT management solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership in the UK & Ireland region with Dropsuite.
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.
Direct-to-Consumer fulfilment is among the top priorities for 84% of European commerce and supply chain leaders
Feb 07, 2024
Eighty-four percent of commerce and supply chain leaders rank Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) fulfilment among their top three priorities with more than a third saying it has become their most important initiative. This was a key finding in recent research commissioned by cloud-based, omnichannel fulfilment software provider, Deposco.
The intersection of sustainability and productivity
Feb 06, 2024
Rockwell’s Andrea Ruotolo discussed the emergence of “twin transformers” and their likelihood to outperform competitors.Sustainability has been a business factor in manufacturing for more than two decades and the industry as a whole has made significant strides toward becoming less energy and resource intensive.
VAST Data and Genesis Cloud partner to deliver AI-optimised cloud infrastructure for organisations worldwide
Jan 31, 2024
VAST Data, the AI data platform company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Genesis Cloud, the Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider for GPUs and accelerators in the cloud.
New Era Japan elevates customer experience with GroupBy's AI-First e-commerce Search and Product Discovery platform
Jan 30, 2024
GroupBy Inc., a SaaS-based B2C and B2B e-commerce product discovery technology provider, has implemented its AI-first e-commerce Search and Product Discovery platform powered by Google Cloud Discovery AI, for New Era Japan, the Japanese branch of New Era Cap Co.
Centerprise International secures place on CCS Cloud Compute 2 and YPO Frameworks with CiCloud offering
Jan 29, 2024
Centerprise International, provider of cloud-based solutions, has been selected for two of the UK's most significant public sector cloud frameworks: the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Cloud Compute 2 and the Yorkshire Procurement Organisation (YPO) Cloud Services,
Eco-digital economy expected to double in the next five years to almost $33 trillion
Jan 26, 2024
The untapped potential of digital technologies is vast, and the eco-digital economy, driven by digital and sustainability, is expected to double by 2028.
Demystifying the cloud: The opportunity for partners to cut through the complexity
Jan 24, 2024
By Michael Allen, VP Worldwide Partners, Dynatrace.
The shift to the cloud has yielded undeniable benefits, from faster development cycles to increased operational efficiencies.In recent years, organisations have moved from a single cloud to hybrid multicloud environments. They’ve gone from having a handful of applications to thousands of them, consisting of millions of microservices.
Host-IT keeps the wheels turning at logistics software firm
Jan 23, 2024
Colocation, rack space and cloud services provider, Host-IT, has announced its Birmingham colocation data centre has been selected by Tamworth based tmWare for hosting its Disaster Recovery (DR) systems.
WiTTRA unveils the WiTTRA Standard for IoT innovation
Jan 17, 2024
WiTTRA has launched The WiTTRA Standard, an open-source framework that the company believes is set to redefine the Internet of Things (IoT).
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.
