IntraLAN, the IT and communications managed service provider, has appointed five new specialists to its business development team as part of its wider growth strategy.
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.
Xelion offers partners comprehensive training programme
Oct 30, 2019
Xelion, the cloud telephony provider, is now offering its channel partners an extensive portfolio of training courses for its cloud telephony service. The company offers both online webinar training and face-to-face training sessions at its head-office in Derby.
Virtual Instruments becomes Virtana; enabling customers to harness real-time infrastructure analytics to transform IT operations
Oct 23, 2019
Virtual Instruments has become Virtana, a company focused on providing customers with robust AI-powered hybrid IT infrastructure management platforms for mission-critical workloads.
Control-to-cloud effectiveness
Oct 23, 2019
Connecting systems and processes gives companies a broader visibility of business-wide operations.
However, as data moves into the cloud, one of the primary concerns is security. Here, George Walker, managing director of industrial automationprovider Novotek UK and Ireland, discusses the need to evaluate control-to-cloud effectiveness and asks — are your systems up to the job?
Forcepoint delivers expanded global security cloud footprint
Oct 23, 2019
Global cybersecurity solutions provider, Forcepoint, has expanded its global cloud infrastructure to enable enterprises and government agencies to securely access web-based content whether they are in the office, a remote workforce, or road warriors on the move.
BigChange mobile cloud tech streamlines and protects GAP Hire equipment
Oct 23, 2019
GAP Hire Solutions, the UK independent equipment hire company, has deployed a cloud-based mobile workforce management system from Leeds-based BigChange. The system has boosted the efficiency of GAP’s operations by equipping field operatives with rugged tablets running a mobile app called JobWatch which includes black box vehicle tracking as part of the system.
Cloud is top driver of Channel Partner use in the UK and across EMEA, says Equinix study
Oct 16, 2019
Equinix, Inc., the global interconnection and data centre company, has published the findings of an independent survey exploring the views of senior enterprise IT professionals on the future of the Channel industry.
BitTitan and Ingram Micro provide enhanced cloud migration services
Oct 16, 2019
BitTitan, the developer of MigrationWiz and a managed services automation solutions provider, is enhancing its longstanding relationship with Ingram Micro, the distributor of technology and cloud services, by launching an exclusive global partner offer to accelerate cloud adoption for partner customers.
Gamma enhances Connectivity services
Oct 16, 2019
Cloud communications provider Gamma has launched significant enhancements to its extensive data portfolio. Having seen an increasing demand for enhanced access services, Gamma wanted to account for rapidly changing customer needs.
Schneider Electric solves edge computing challenges with new 6U Wall Mount EcoStruxure Micro Data Center
Oct 09, 2019
Schneider Electric has simplified and aligned its data centre solutions for the new hybrid IT world with the introduction of EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions, unveiled last week at Innovation Summit Barcelona.
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.
