FireEye, Inc., the intelligence-led security company, has announced the availability of FireEye Cloudvisory, a control centre for cloud security management across any security environment – private, public and hybrid.
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.
Venafi to acquire Jetstack to accelerate and secure digital transformation
May 18, 2020
Venafi, the provider of machine identity protection, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Jetstack, the open source machine identity protection software provider for Kubernetes and cloud native ecosystems. This acquisition is claimed to be an industry first that will transform the way modern applications required by digital transformation are secured.
Rackspace accelerates its global expansion to meet increasing international demand for cloud adoption
May 13, 2020
Rackspace has launched strategic initiatives to meet the increasing international demand for cloud technology services. According to an IDC forecast, by 2022, over 90% of enterprises worldwide will be relying on a mix of cloud infrastructure needs, with the global COVID-19 outbreak reinforcing the critical importance of business agility and scalability.
UK cloud services provider deploys Veeam and Cloudian storage solution for ransomware protection and Office 365 back-up
May 13, 2020
Cloudian has announced that Central Technology Limited (CT), the UK cloud services provider and Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP), has introduced new ransomware protection and Office 365 backup services built on Veeam software and Cloudian’s HyperStore object storage platform.
Severe data breach could cost tech companies $174 million per day
May 12, 2020
Tech companies could lose an average of $174 (£141) million per day - or $37.3 (£29.9) billion per month - as a result of compromised records per data breach, new research shows.
COVID-19 has brought cloud services to the forefront, says GlobalData
May 11, 2020
An unplanned, widespread move to home-working would have brought businesses to a grinding halt had large investments in cloud computing not been made over the past ten years, says GlobalData, the data and analytics company.
Rackspace recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services, Worldwide
May 11, 2020
Rackspace has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in its 2020 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services, Worldwide.
Top tips for a cloud-first approach to print infrastructure
May 06, 2020
The cloud plays a huge role in the modern working environment. However, one important aspect of the cloud that some organisations do not consider a priority is cloud printing.
Temenos and Microsoft partner to offer fast access to AI-Driven Temenos Financial Crime Mitigation SaaS Solution
May 04, 2020
Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, has announced a joint effort with Microsoft to enable access to its AI-powered, Financial Crime Mitigation (FCM) SaaS solution to allow banks to protect both their customers and their organisation from financial crime increase during the pandemic, particularly as banks have moved to remote working to protect their staff.
Netskope to enhance data security for Microsoft Teams
Apr 28, 2020
Netskope has announced the availability of its security controls and protection for Microsoft Teams.
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.
