Westcon, the global technology distributor, will supply Extreme Networks’ cloud management solution, ExtremeCloud IQ, from 1st January 2020.
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.
New research from Ivalua shows UK businesses’ cost focused approach with suppliers is blocking innovation
Dec 10, 2019
Research from Ivalua, the spend management cloud solutions provider, has shown that two thirds (67%) of UK businesses say innovation is being blocked by a focus on cost reduction. This comes at a time when pressure is growing on businesses to develop new, innovative products, faster and at a lower cost. In fact, 51% of UK businesses say the number of products or services they launch has increased in the last 12 months, indicating that pace of innovation is on the rise.
The Cloud trap: Strategies to avoid lock-In
Dec 04, 2019
By Dan Kuenzig, Vice President of Global Strategy, Kofax.
Attend any major tech conference and it’s a good bet that someone will be on stage talking about the accelerating rate of change in technology. It’ll most likely be the keynote speaker, listing several examples to help the audience grasp the power of exponential change that we’re experiencing today and will continue to experience moving forward.
Avelacom launches multi-cloud solution to accelerate connectivity to cryptocurrency exchanges
Dec 04, 2019
Avelacom, the high-performance global connectivity and IT infrastructure provider for the financial services industry, has launched its multi-cloud connectivity solution to simplify and accelerate how traders connect to cryptocurrency exchanges.
New Cloud Maturity Index shows: the finance sector in the lead – public sector still lagging behind
Nov 26, 2019
Cloud transformation has increasingly become a key enabler for digitalisation and realising data driven opportunities for organisations across the Nordics. Still, only 18 percent of organisations can be considered as cloud mature. When it comes to different industries, the finance sector is in the lead, while the public sector reports the lowest maturity. This is revealed in Tieto’s Cloud Maturity Index. For the first time, environmental considerations are taking a spot on the cloud agendas of many organisations.
Wind River introduces Kubernetes-based cloud native solution for complex 5G vRAN network edge needs
Nov 20, 2019
Wind River has announced Wind River Cloud Platform, a high-performance, production grade Kubernetes-based offering for managing edge cloud infrastructure. Optimised for the network edge, the platform addresses the service provider’s complex challenges of deploying and managing a physically distributed, cloud native vRAN infrastructure.
Information Builders releases cloud-first analytics and business intelligence platform
Nov 20, 2019
Information Builders, the business intelligence (BI), analytics and data management solutions proider, has released the first version of WebFOCUS that is optimised for use in a cloud environment.
Microsoft 365 Business Voice now available at Ingram Micro Cloud
Nov 13, 2019
Ingram Micro has announced the availability of Microsoft 365 Business Voice to channel partners.
Maximising Visibility and Performance Whilst Transitioning to the Cloud Seminar Success for Xeretec
Nov 13, 2019
Following the successful launch of its Cloud Services offering earlier this summer, Xeretec recently hosted a seminar entitled ‘Maximising Visibility and Performance Whilst Transitioning to the Cloud’, in conjunction with its Software as a Service (SaaS) partner, Riverbed.
Ingram Micro Cloud introduces Go-to-Market Automation to help partners reduce acquisition costs, drive more opportunities and increase revenue
Nov 13, 2019
Ingram Micro Cloud has announced the global availability of the Go-to-Market Hub for partners and the Go-to-Builder for vendors to ignite and accelerate their cloud businesses.
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.
