This document discusses the benefits of moving IT infrastructure services to cloud-based delivery models. It argues that traditional on-premise infrastructure is inefficient and limits business agility and responsiveness. The cloud offers unprecedented flexibility and cost savings by allowing infrastructure to be provisioned and managed remotely via robust networks. However, some IT managers are hesitant due to concerns over data security, performance and control. This document aims to dispel common myths about public cloud risks and shows how enterprise-grade private cloud solutions delivered over managed networks can address these concerns while delivering cloud benefits.
Cloud Adoption in Capital Markets: A PerspectiveCognizant
For the financial services industry, the adoption of cloud services has become a viable business directive. As firms work to recoup their losses from the recent financial crisis, pay-as-you-go cloud services allow them to focus more on strategic, innovative and revenue-generating endeavors and less on managing routine IT activities and the supporting infrastructure.
The data center impact of cloud, analytics, mobile, social and security rlw03...Diego Alberto Tamayo
Introduction
The consumerization of IT continues to have a major impact
on business. Technology forces have emerged that are
challenging organizations’ ability to respond. Cloud computing,
mobility, social business, big data and analytics and IT security
technologies are evolving very rapidly, putting an organization’s
IT agility, speed and resilience to the test. As these technologies
mature and converge, they are demanding a total reexamination
of the underlying enterprise infrastructure: its strategy and
design, its operation and its management framework.
Cloud Adoption in Capital Markets: A PerspectiveCognizant
For the financial services industry, the adoption of cloud services has become a viable business directive. As firms work to recoup their losses from the recent financial crisis, pay-as-you-go cloud services allow them to focus more on strategic, innovative and revenue-generating endeavors and less on managing routine IT activities and the supporting infrastructure.
The data center impact of cloud, analytics, mobile, social and security rlw03...Diego Alberto Tamayo
Introduction
The consumerization of IT continues to have a major impact
on business. Technology forces have emerged that are
challenging organizations’ ability to respond. Cloud computing,
mobility, social business, big data and analytics and IT security
technologies are evolving very rapidly, putting an organization’s
IT agility, speed and resilience to the test. As these technologies
mature and converge, they are demanding a total reexamination
of the underlying enterprise infrastructure: its strategy and
design, its operation and its management framework.
The Cloud Playbook showcases how Booz Allen’s Cloud Analytics Reference Architecture can be utilized to build technology infrastructures that can withstand the weight of massive data sets - and deliver the deep insights organizations need to drive innovation.
The cumulative effect of decades of IT infrastructure investment around a diverse set of technologies and processes has stifled innovation at organizations around the globe. Layer upon layer of complexity to accommodate a staggering array of applications has created hardened processes that make changes to systems difficult and cumbersome.
Know whether cloud based storage or dedicated storage is best for your business IT infrastructure depending on our organization requirements. Check Netmagic’s outlooks.
Cloud computing is now a viable option for businesses seeking to outsource part or all of their IT operations. But in this new era — where the power of the Internet is harnessed for IT tasks — outsourcing to the cloud can be a strategic maneuver, not just a cost-cutting measure.
Despite years of industry advocacy, cloud adoption in larger firms remains slow. There are many logos for many vendors dotting the cloud technology landscape and many competing architectures. But there are also few standards that guarantee the interoperability of different approaches.
The latest buzz in enterprise cloud technology is around “hybrid cloud data centers” in which large enterprises “build their base” – that is, their core infrastructure, possibly as a “private cloud” – and “buy their burst” – that is, obtain additional public cloud- based resources and services to augment their on-premises capabilities during periods of peak workload handling, for application development, or for business continuity.
Ultimately, the adoption of cloud architecture will be gated by how successfully organizations are able to leverage emerging technologies in a secure and reliable manner and whether the resulting infrastructure actually delivers in the key areas of cost-containment, risk reduction and improved productivity.
What makes the next-generation firewall better than the traditional firewalls in protecting your data from hackers? Know more information from Netmagic!
Data center outsourcing a new paradigm for the ITAlessandro Guli
Decisions relating to the hosting of IT assets are reaching new levels of risk and of complexity.
The availability of new technologies and services, principally those associated with the cloud,
have created new possibilities for aligning IT delivery with business needs and, in the process,
meeting new challenges of data traffic, mobility and the cluster of initiatives that are included
under ‘speed to market’.
Enterprises have been embracing hybrid IT infrastructures that combine on-premises and public cloud capabilities, and more and more enterprises are expected to adopt this strategy in the future. But, is it right for your business?
Find out if hybrid cloud services are a winning fit for your company: https://www.oneneck.com/cloud/hybrid-it-a-winning-strategy
A cloud revolution is brewing, and it promises to radically transform the way we compete, collaborate, and consume business services. Indeed, in an economy as volatile and hypercompetitive as today’s, the cloud’s potent mix of simplicity, security, faster innovation, and lower operating costs is proving increasingly attractive. For many businesses—small, medium, and large—the time to adopt this game-changing approach is now.
Bringing Cloud Computing Out of the Shadows: Shine the light on Shadow IT wit...DivvyCloud
Cloud computing has proven revolutionary for organizations hoping to leverage technology, innovation and digital strategies to stay ahead of the competition. Business units can quickly provision up compute, storage and network resources as they need without IT bottlenecks. But easy access to cloud resources has a dark side—one that’s become a growing problem: Shadow IT. Engineers, developers and even business stakeholders are launching resources that IT is unaware of. And what IT doesn’t know can come back to haunt organizations, preventing the IT department from performing critical functions such as controlling security, compliance and costs.
Organizations have been putting the cloud to use for years, but recently the trickle of workloads being moved from on-premises to public cloud environments has grown into a tidal wave.
But just what public cloud infrastructure strategies are being used, in terms of the number of providers with which they partner, and do they see these services simply augmenting existing on-premises environments or as a means of revolutionizing them?
Read this ESG research brief to get the answer to these questions and more.
The Cloud Playbook showcases how Booz Allen’s Cloud Analytics Reference Architecture can be utilized to build technology infrastructures that can withstand the weight of massive data sets - and deliver the deep insights organizations need to drive innovation.
The cumulative effect of decades of IT infrastructure investment around a diverse set of technologies and processes has stifled innovation at organizations around the globe. Layer upon layer of complexity to accommodate a staggering array of applications has created hardened processes that make changes to systems difficult and cumbersome.
Know whether cloud based storage or dedicated storage is best for your business IT infrastructure depending on our organization requirements. Check Netmagic’s outlooks.
Cloud computing is now a viable option for businesses seeking to outsource part or all of their IT operations. But in this new era — where the power of the Internet is harnessed for IT tasks — outsourcing to the cloud can be a strategic maneuver, not just a cost-cutting measure.
Despite years of industry advocacy, cloud adoption in larger firms remains slow. There are many logos for many vendors dotting the cloud technology landscape and many competing architectures. But there are also few standards that guarantee the interoperability of different approaches.
The latest buzz in enterprise cloud technology is around “hybrid cloud data centers” in which large enterprises “build their base” – that is, their core infrastructure, possibly as a “private cloud” – and “buy their burst” – that is, obtain additional public cloud- based resources and services to augment their on-premises capabilities during periods of peak workload handling, for application development, or for business continuity.
Ultimately, the adoption of cloud architecture will be gated by how successfully organizations are able to leverage emerging technologies in a secure and reliable manner and whether the resulting infrastructure actually delivers in the key areas of cost-containment, risk reduction and improved productivity.
What makes the next-generation firewall better than the traditional firewalls in protecting your data from hackers? Know more information from Netmagic!
Data center outsourcing a new paradigm for the ITAlessandro Guli
Decisions relating to the hosting of IT assets are reaching new levels of risk and of complexity.
The availability of new technologies and services, principally those associated with the cloud,
have created new possibilities for aligning IT delivery with business needs and, in the process,
meeting new challenges of data traffic, mobility and the cluster of initiatives that are included
under ‘speed to market’.
Enterprises have been embracing hybrid IT infrastructures that combine on-premises and public cloud capabilities, and more and more enterprises are expected to adopt this strategy in the future. But, is it right for your business?
Find out if hybrid cloud services are a winning fit for your company: https://www.oneneck.com/cloud/hybrid-it-a-winning-strategy
A cloud revolution is brewing, and it promises to radically transform the way we compete, collaborate, and consume business services. Indeed, in an economy as volatile and hypercompetitive as today’s, the cloud’s potent mix of simplicity, security, faster innovation, and lower operating costs is proving increasingly attractive. For many businesses—small, medium, and large—the time to adopt this game-changing approach is now.
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Cloud computing has proven revolutionary for organizations hoping to leverage technology, innovation and digital strategies to stay ahead of the competition. Business units can quickly provision up compute, storage and network resources as they need without IT bottlenecks. But easy access to cloud resources has a dark side—one that’s become a growing problem: Shadow IT. Engineers, developers and even business stakeholders are launching resources that IT is unaware of. And what IT doesn’t know can come back to haunt organizations, preventing the IT department from performing critical functions such as controlling security, compliance and costs.
Organizations have been putting the cloud to use for years, but recently the trickle of workloads being moved from on-premises to public cloud environments has grown into a tidal wave.
But just what public cloud infrastructure strategies are being used, in terms of the number of providers with which they partner, and do they see these services simply augmenting existing on-premises environments or as a means of revolutionizing them?
Read this ESG research brief to get the answer to these questions and more.
Navigating Social Media in the Automotive IndustryDMEautomotive
A helpful whitepaper by DMEautomotive, aimed at providing a brief description of social media, its importance and insights on how dealerships can integrate social media into their marketing strategies.
In 2016, cloud technologies went mainstream. But with maturity came the realization that moving to the cloud doesn’t happen overnight. CIOs are prioritizing hosted computing and cloud data storage. But they’re approaching the shift as a gradual, multi-year journey.
Many startups and small businesses will continue to go all-in on cloud. But enterprises will find success in a slow but steady move from on-prem. Hybrid ecosystems—of data, software, and infrastructure—will be the reality for most established organizations.
As this shift to cloud progresses where are things are headed? This paper highlights the top cloud trends for 2017.
Rebooting IT Infrastructure for the Digital AgeCapgemini
The Digital Transformation Institute has launched its latest research report titled “Faster, Better, Smarter: Rebooting IT Infrastructure for the Digital Age.” The report highlights why organizations need robust and seamless IT infrastructure that keeps pace with evolving market and technology demands. IT infrastructure has always been known as a “keeping the lights on” function but now it has evolved into a core catalyst of Digital Transformation. However, as a function, IT infrastructure is yet to undergo a core transformation. The report discusses why a reboot is critical.
Cloud computing holds the promise of elevating IT within the enterprise by addressing the need for rapid service delivery.
Today, clouds can be implemented in a variety of ways: private, public, and hybrid.
This combination places IT in the unique role of being a service broker, enabling it to provide a range of service delivery options. This allows applications and data to be placed in the appropriate locations based on unique business requirements.
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Executive Summary
Cloud computing promises a transformation in the provision of IT services to businesses and other organisations. Along with many advantages to the business that include easy scalability and ubiquitous access to resources, there are many risks that a business must consider before deploying a cloud solution. These risks include a loss of control over service restoration in case of failure and possible security risks due to attack via the Internet. To mitigate against those risks businesses need to have well-written contracts, develop strict and easily understood polices to ensure the appropriate storage of information and have multi-factor authentication to access sensitive information via the Internet.
This report considers the situation of GlobDev, who are an Aid and Development organisation headquartered in Melbourne with staff in many developing countries. Using recent research, the report analyses the advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Computing, associated security risks and mitigation, and examines using cloud services to enable secure mobile computing. The report proposes a possible path to the transformation in the delivery of IT services in GlobDev through the migration to cloud based services. The report supports the use of cloud computing through mobile devices provided to field staff. The engagement in technology through social media applications and mobile technology should improve donor engagement and expand GlobDev’s opportunity for growth by increasing its supporter base.
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction 4
1.1 Organisational Context 4
1.2 Objective and Methodology 4
1.3 Report Outline 5
2.0 Definitions of Cloud Computing 5
3.0 Advantages and Issues with Cloud Computing 6
3.1 Advantages of Cloud Computing 6
3.2 Issues with Cloud Computing 7
4.0 Security Risks in Cloud Computing 7
5.0 Opportunities for growth through Cloud Services 9
6.0 Conclusions 9
7.0 Recommendations 11
8.0 Reference list 13
1.0
Introduction
1.1 Organisational Context
Cloud computing is an increasingly popular method for delivery of software services and storing data. GlobDev is a not for profit large organisation, headquartered in Melbourne, that runs aid and development programs in underdeveloped nations. The projects are organised by people from developed nations including Australians who are part of this organisations staff. National staff in each country are also employed by the organisation. There are currently 2150 people employed in Projects across 38 nations with a further 50 people employed in administration in 10 donor countries plus a further 70 staff in the head office in Melbourne. Projects and administration costs are funded through personal and corporate donations along with contributions from the foreign aid budgets of some G-20 major economies. The company has a central server located in the Melbourne H.
If there is any trend that has created such a buzz in recent times, it has got be cloud computing. But does this mean that you should provide your software-plus-service from the cloud? Or should you tread with caution and wait for the market to stabilize? This paper attempts to provide Sanity-as-a-Service to ISV’s, Software-enabledbusinesses and Enterprises on cloud-enabling their software.
Techaisle SMB Cloud Computing Adoption Market Research Report DetailsTechaisle
Techaisle's SMB Cloud Computing Adoption survey in US and Germany provide a detailed outline of what is needed by SMBs as we move through a period of intense growth spurred by the combination of increasing cloud penetration and increasing cloud workload density. Techaisle provides readers with the fact-based insight needed to take share-building action on these issues in this 360° on Cloud in the SMB market report. Its seven major sections are aligned with our clients’ key information requirements:
• Why is cloud being used by U.S. SMBs?
• Who is driving cloud adoption?
• What is in use
• Where is cloud being deployed?
• When will cloud usage patterns change – and how?
• Managing cloud security: roles and responsibilities
• Assessing success: key cloud solution elements
Report is delivered in PowerPoint format. Clients may also have access to Techaisle analysts, who can provide additional context for these findings and their implications for your firm. To inquire further contact inquiry@techaisle.com or visit www.techaisle.com
To prosper in this new environment insurance companies can look to the cloud, in conjunction with other technologies, to help drive reinvention of their business model to offer new services and create direct, multi-channel relationships with customers
Netmagic solutions, leading IT Managed service provider with Data centers & Cloud Computing in India fulfills your entire IT infrastructure requirements: from collocation services to dedicated hosting, diaster recovery & data Storage solutions.
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Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
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Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
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Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
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