The landscape of cloud computing is continually evolving. Today’s extensive range of cloud-based apps and tools enable enterprises to do more things, do them better and with greater efficiency. Far more than just a place to store data, the cloud provides access to some of the most valuable technologies available, including big data, artificial intelligence …
With IT expertise being in short supply, it is no surprise that many myths about public cloud migration are taken as fact. Some believe that the cloud brings instant digital transformation all by itself and is the solution for all IT requirements, while others think the challenges of migration outweigh the benefits. To set the …
Driven by the rise in online sales and from seeing fewer customers on the high street, the UK retail sector is having to reinvent itself for the modern consumer. At the heart of the current renaissance, disruptors armed with the latest technologies are creating unique brand experiences, both in-store and online, to attract and retain …
For enterprises concerned about compliance and data security, the single-tenancy nature of the private cloud has long been appealing. Migration to it, however, can be complex, requiring organisations to consider several important factors before beginning the process. Here, we examine five of the most important things to think about when moving to the private cloud. …
From world-leading universities to local schools, the education sector has begun to embrace cloud technology for the range of important benefits it brings to administrators, teaching staff, students and the parents of school children. Here, we examine how cloud technology is driving transformation in the education sector today. Cost-effective computing The high costs of staffing, …
Cloud technology is transforming how organisations operate today, it’s a move not just seen in the private sector but in the public sector too. Indeed, in the UK, cloud migration is actively encouraged by the government, with local authorities, national agencies, healthcare providers and education establishments, amongst others, increasingly seeking its adoption and reaping the …
Cloud-based data analytics provides enterprises with valuable insights that can bring immediate improvements to a company’s productivity, giving them a competitive advantage over rivals and a comprehensive overview and understanding of their business operations. Here we examine how cloud analytics drives productivity across a business. An overview of cloud analytics Cloud analytics is a solution …
Historically, smaller enterprises have always been at a disadvantage when competing with larger rivals. From an IT perspective, big companies had the financial resources to develop systems and applications and deploy them at scale, leaving smaller companies lagging behind. Cloud computing has changed the status quo, enabling SMBs to compete on a level playing field. …
Providing a secure, high-performance infrastructure, together with high availability, flexible scaling, easy server set-up and the almost instant deployment of the latest technologies and applications, it’s no surprise that cloud migration is an integral part of the race for digital transformation. However, enterprises pursuing this path need to ensure that they plan their migration wisely …
The benefits of cloud migration are generally well known: increased cost-effectiveness, flexibility and agility, improved security and quick access to the latest apps and platforms. But what are enterprises actually using the cloud for and how does it help them achieve their company’s goals? Here, we look at eight of the most popular ways that …
