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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…
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…
How Safe are Cloud Based Services?

How Safe are Cloud Based Services?

There are many benefits to cloud based computing. Cloud based services offer companies an efficient and cost effective way to store an unlimited amount of data and allow for the mobility of their employees as well as a variety of other tangible…
What Makes the Cloud so Cost Effective?

What Makes the Cloud so Cost Effective?

Those who tout the benefits of cloud technology always refer to the cost effectiveness of it. But, is that really true? Is cloud technology cost effective?  Will switching to the cloud save companies money? If so, what are the factors that…
Outsmarting the CryptoLocker

Outsmarting the CryptoLocker

The battle against cybervillains is the purest definition of an unfair fight. In most cases, your only response is to be reactionary; they attack, and you react. They then look at the countermeasures you’ve taken to block them, and then formulate…
Hard Drive Disaster Prep for Procrastinators

Hard Drive Disaster Prep for Procrastinators

For many small businesses, the only activity that regularly occurs around data backup is procrastination. The bad news is that two major computer catastrophes are always on the horizon, waiting to destroy any valuable files stored on your office…