Cloud

SaaS Growth Strategies for ISVs (2015-2017)

The fastest growing IT category for enterprise spending is Software-as-a-Service. For independent software vendors (ISV’s) there are compelling business reasons to move to a SaaS model. But choosing a cloud service provider requires consideration of infrastructure management, uptime guarantees and network connectivity. Software firms that use cloud-based deployment have encountered difficulties with one-size-fits-all infrastructure services [Read more…]

Beginner’s Guide to Buying Cloud Services

Cloud Computing is fast becoming a necessary part of IT infrastructure. This Executive Brief is intended to facilitate understanding the variety of Cloud Services, the advantages and disadvantages of delivery models and how Cloud Services can be utilised to increase efficiency of business functions. Cloud Service Providers are quickly increasing the complexity, flexibility and scalability [Read more…]

The Business Value of Virtual Data Centres

Transforming IT infrastructure to include cloud services is increasingly necessary to protect, process and manage expanding data banks. A scalable, flexible and cost effective cloud service is also a necessity for enterprises purchasing and vending SaaS and IaaS. Cloud networked enterprise-scale databases, applications and services are essential tools in consolidating IT resources. Optimised Multiprotocol Label [Read more…]

UK Cloud Adoption Trends for 2015

For the foreseeable future the use of cloud computing will be combined with on-premise IT infrastructure. Survey data indicates the major reasons for preference for hybrid systems and reveals the important factors in business decisions regarding the migration of some computer services to the cloud. By year end 2015, 90% of UK business will be [Read more…]

The Rise of Hybrid IT in the UK Market

While the use of cloud services is quickly becoming the norm among UK businesses, it is not replacing on-premise IT infrastructure. Hybrid IT architecture combines cloud computing with in-house services. Cloud services have moved beyond proof of concept. Most businesses do not envision moving entire IT estate to the cloud. Cloud services provide flexibility in [Read more…]

CIO & Cloud Infrastructure – New Business Opportunities in 2014

CIOs can’t afford to ignore the unprecedented advantages of cloud computing. Changes in the availability of new computing infrastructure will vault the CIO into full participation in strategic planning at the core of every business enterprise. The fluid systems of cloud computing allow nimble responses to changes in market. Innovative IT departments increase business profits. [Read more…]