Avaya has announced global availability of a new, cloud-based video conferencing and collaboration service, Avaya Equinox Meetings Online.
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.
Avaya unveils full HD video conferencing and collaboration cloud service for global channel partner delivery
Sep 27, 2017
Square Box Systems' Worker 7 now includes plug-in architecture for streamlining critical MAM tasks in CatDV
Sep 20, 2017
Square Box Systems, the company behind the CatDV media asset management (MAM) system, has introduced a new plug-in architecture for Worker 7.
Centile and Transatel work together to fuel cloud PBX/UC services in the UK
Sep 13, 2017
Centile, provider of Cloud PBX, unified communications and collaboration for service providers, is working with Transatel, the European mobile solution enabler.
Tintri partners with Telematics to bring enterprise cloud to the Middle East
Sep 13, 2017
Tintri, Inc has announced that Telematics, an Integrated Service Provider (ISP) with 30 years of experience in delivering data and infrastructure solutions, will sell Tintri's complete portfolio of enterprise cloud solutions into the Middle East and Indian sub-continent.
Silicon Labs collaborates with Microsoft to accelerate IoT solutions
Sep 06, 2017
Silicon Labs has joined Microsoft Azure Certified for Internet of Things (IoT), ensuring customers get IoT solutions up and running quickly with hardware and software that has been pre-tested and verified to work with Microsoft Azure IoT services.
HyperGrid expands customer base, partners and VMware support in advance of VMworld
Aug 23, 2017
HyperGrid, the Enterprise Cloud-as-a-Service solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its partnerships, customer base and hypervisor support.
SnapRoute and Canonical create new switch stack for network operators
Aug 23, 2017
SnapRoute and Canonical have announced an integrated network stack, creating a rock solid software foundation for white-box and brite-box switch deployments in large environments.
Talari expands SD-WAN platform and partner ecosystem
Aug 03, 2017
Talari Networks has added free WAN optimisation services that run natively in the core platform, to the latest release of its SD-WAN solution.
Dataguise presents Data-Centric Audit and Protection (DCAP) solutions for the Cloud at AWS Summit in Chicago
Jul 26, 2017
Dataguise, the data-centric audit and protection (DCAP) solutions provider, has announced that the company will exhibit at the AWS Summit in Chicago.
TIBCO named Leader in Ovum’s Middleware-as-a-Service Decision Matrix
Jul 19, 2017
TIBCO Software Inc., provider of integration, API management, and analytics solutions, has been recognised as a market leader in Ovum's Middleware-as-a-Service (MWaaS) Decision Matrix.
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.
