One of the current biggest buzzes in the ICT world is the momentum building towards cloud based services being the next big thing, if not already there. Before blindly rushing ahead with moving to a cloud based environment, an organisation needs to seriously consider whether the cloud is a good fit and an appropriate platform […]
The most recent thrust within ICT has been to embrace a Cloud Solution. There does however seem to be some confusion around what exactly the cloud is, what types of cloud there are and the business benefits to be gained by adopting a Cloud strategy. Some definitions first: Cloud Solution Prior to the Internet, all […]
A significant part of planning for a migration to a cloud base environment is an assessment of what information can and cannot, or indeed should not be held in the cloud. The two main threats to an organisation using cloud technologies are loss of access to the cloud host and external threats from data thieves […]
Back in the day, the information the company road warrior had to hand was what he could carry. When he left the office he was out of contact, on his own. He could phone head office in the evening from his home or hotel to catch up and to pass on information, but his office […]
In this highly competitive and fast-paced world, it is imperative for all businesses that want to grow to adapt to their surroundings and use the latest technologies and innovations for boosting their reputation, growing their target audience, and managing their business more successfully. This is where cloud services come in, which is crucial for any […]
Information Technology is a slave to fashion in just the same way as any other area of business. The current trend is the adoption of cloud computing. Basically, cloud computing transfers your applications and data onto a virtual desktop on a server, and you use Internet techniques to reach them. The server can be a […]
There is a great deal of hype in the IT community over “Cloud Computing”. With Cloud Computing the data centre moves to a service provider basis, in which all applications and data are supplied using Internet technologies. A Cloud can be either a public cloud or private cloud. A public cloud is provided by external […]
Here are 6 ways that could storage can make your company more secure. Disaster Recovery If you store your data on in-house servers, then a simple disaster could destroy all of your company’s critical data. For example, if a flood, fire, or other unfortunate event happens at your company’s premises, then your servers could be ruined, […]
All businesses, big and small, should have a business continuity plan. A continuity plan sets out how a business will cope with losses of service, from the relatively small to a major business-threatening event. Small businesses are reliant on digital services. Their IT function can be an in‑house service, or increasingly today one outsourced to […]
Cloud computing has transformed the enterprise IT landscape with its game-changing value propositions for progressive business organisations. As the technology evolves beyond the industry hype and enters maturity, organisations of all sizes are looking cloudward to address pressing business and technical challenges they face. And while no one denies the benefits that cloud computing offers, […]
