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Cusps to the Rescue—Hybrid Clouds

Cusps to the Rescue—Hybrid Clouds

The cloud is not new. Nor are the arguments for and against using the private or public cloud going anywhere. All standpoints seem valid. The fears are real and tenable. The solution seems to lie in the creation of the cusp—the hybrid cloud—that…
Delivering Value to SMBs

Delivering Value to SMBs

There has been a paradigm shift in computing. The world is discussing “utility computing”. This new reality is shaping business strategy—market places are global; increased competitiveness is increased reach; uncertainty can be countered…
Cloud Integration – a Peek into What it Takes to Join the Revolution

Cloud Integration – a Peek into What it Takes to Join the Revolution

Integrating your data and applications into the cloud is attractive. But what does it take to achieve it? Here are a few pointers that may be useful in your decision making exercise. Political factors: Resistance to change is unavoidable. This…
Cloud Computing Perspectives

Cloud Computing Perspectives

A Perspective can be defined as a viewpoint on the object viewed—in this instance “cloud computing”. These perspectives can be varied, but they are useful in understanding the dimensions and scope of the cloud and the decision points involved…
Features to Look out for in an Online Cloud Data Backup Vendor

Features to Look out for in an Online Cloud Data Backup Vendor

Archiving business data is one critical component of a business you cannot ignore, especially if you want your organization to recover quickly from data disaster. A TwinStrata research has shown that, at least a quarter of all computers in the…
Cloud Backup Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises

Cloud Backup Strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises

Cloud computing can help prevent several business nightmares encountered by young and old entrepreneurs. Implementing certain software features for cloud backup strategies, as a matter of fact can salvage your situation in the event of natural…
Why Your Company Should Store Data in the Cloud

Why Your Company Should Store Data in the Cloud?

There are many reasons that businesses should consider using the cloud. Among other things, the cloud is versatile, flexible, scalable and allows instant accessibility for mobile workers wherever they are. These are all good reasons for your…
Data Analytics and the Cloud

Data Analytics and the Cloud

What are data analytics and how do they relate to the cloud? Can data analytics help speed up monetization of the cloud, and if so, how? How important are they to cloud based businesses? How can a company's data become financially beneficial…
Can Cloud Vendors Deliver What They Promise?

Can Cloud Vendors Deliver What They Promise?

Cloud vendors offer a variety of services. What assurances are there that cloud vendors can deliver the services they promise? How can they guarantee they will be able to satisfy their customer’s demands? Like any new technology, cloud based…
Think of the Cloud as a Utility - Why The Cloud is an Essential Service for Information Based Companies

Think of the Cloud as a Utility - Why The Cloud is an Essential Service for Information Based Companies

For a variety of reasons, some companies are reluctant to do business in the cloud. They may have reservations about the cost, about the security of the technology or may just not have enough information. One way to allay some of these concerns…
Is Doing Business in the Cloud Risky?

Is Doing Business in the Cloud Risky?

Like any developing technology, doing business in the cloud has risks. However, these risks, while not negligible, are taken seriously by cloud service providers. What are some of the risks of doing business in the cloud? One factor to consider…
Security and Mobility in the Cloud

Security and Mobility in the Cloud

The two main advantages of cloud backup services are the mobility and security that they provide to end users. Cloud backup services try to ensure that its customers can not only be mobile, but also secure at the same time. In fact, not only…