IndependenceIT, the company that unifies cloud application and data management for IT administrators, has announced Cloud Workspace Suite version 5.1.
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.
IndependenceIT launches Cloud Workspace Suite 5.1 featuring enhanced Microsoft CSP functionality
Mar 02, 2017
G-Cloud suppliers must get into a national security mind-set, says Streamwire
Mar 02, 2017
Public sector data is now a daily target by foreign actors, according to the Chancellor's recent speech at the opening of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
Xirrus Wi-Fi transports St. Pancras International Station to a high speed wireless future
Feb 22, 2017
Xirrus, the provider of next generation, cloud-enabled Wi-Fi networks, has announced that WIFI Metropolis has installed a Xirrus Wi-Fi network throughout St. Pancras International Station.
La Redoute shops for managed cloud backup service and selects Adapt
Feb 22, 2017
La Redoute, the international clothing and homeware retailer, has implemented a managed cloud backup solution from managed cloud service provider, Adapt (a Datapipe company), to improve the reliability and performance of key elements of its backup strategy across the organisation.
Woldingham School utilises Redstor’s Cloud backup
Feb 16, 2017
Set within an impressive 700-acre estate in the Surrey Hills in South-East England, Woldingham School is one of the top girls boarding schools in England and provides world-class education to both home and international 11 to 18-year old's.
Wipro builds industry-focused Big Data analytics-as-a-service platform on IBM Bluemix
Feb 16, 2017
Wipro Ltd., the global information technology, consulting and business process services company, is delivering analytics-based insights for specific industries with the Data Discovery Platform, its newest big data analytics-as-a-service solution.
Exponential-e launches 10 GigE offering to digitally empower British businesses
Feb 09, 2017
Exponential-e, the British cloud and network provider, has made an off-the-shelf, 10 Gigabit Ethernet service (GigE) available to British businesses.
ShoreTel Connect CLOUD launches in the UK
Feb 08, 2017
ShoreTel, provider of communication solutions that make interactions simple, has announced, as part of its global service expansion, the introduction in the UK of ShoreTel Connect CLOUD and ShoreTel Connect Contact Center for CLOUD solutions.
Cloud24x7 launches its first Partner Program for the UK
Jan 18, 2017
Cloud24x7, a Next-Gen Managed Security Services company that provides services uniquely focused on Partners (VARs, LARs, MSPs), has announced the launch of its first partner program for channel partners as it steps up plans to steal market share in 2017.
HID Global predicts top trends for 2017 in the identity technology industry
Jan 12, 2017
HID Global, provider of identity solutions, forecasts a shift in the use of identity technology that will lead to increased adoption of mobile devices and the latest smart card technology, a greater emphasis and reliance on the cloud, and a radical new way of thinking of trust in smart environments and 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.
