Cloud

a data cloud

Hybrid Cloud Architecture Explained

By Rob Townsend / November 25, 2019

Storing, backing up and recovering your business’ data should be straightforward, but with so many different tools available — public cloud, private cloud, on-premises — how can you know which is the right one? Well, we can help! In this article, we explain the hybrid cloud and what it can do for your business. What … Continue reading “Hybrid Cloud Architecture Explained”

Read More
Data in the shape of a cloud

7 Challenges of Cloud Adoption

By Troy Platts / November 15, 2019

This week’s guest blog from Kaminario explores the challenges that may be faced when making the transition, so you know what to look out for to ensure your journey to the cloud is as smooth as possible. The full blog is available to view below, as well as a link to the original at the … Continue reading “7 Challenges of Cloud Adoption”

Read More
cloud-storage

Virtualisation vs Bare Metal: Cloud Storage Explained

By Rob Townsend / October 18, 2019

With everything moving into the cloud, virtualisation has become a very common talking point within IT circles, and has moved out into the business world more generally.  However, the cloud and virtualisation are not the same thing. Not every cloud is virtualised, and the real difference between virtualisation and non-virtualised environments runs far deeper than … Continue reading “Virtualisation vs Bare Metal: Cloud Storage Explained”

Read More
public vs private vs hybrid cloud

Public vs Private vs Hybrid Clouds: Your Guide to Cloud Storage

By Rob Townsend / September 19, 2019

Cloud computing is fast becoming a universal standard in business. 96% of businesses use the cloud in one way or another. What really differentiates cloud strategies are the different types of cloud solutions. So, what are the differences between public, private and hybrid clouds? Can you choose just one? Do you have to choose just … Continue reading “Public vs Private vs Hybrid Clouds: Your Guide to Cloud Storage”

Read More

3 Reasons Why Cloud Computing Needs Data Protection

By Rob Townsend / May 30, 2019

In the guest blog below, originally written by Commvault, we learn about cloud computing and most importantly, why data protection is so important to be in place despite the high level of security in both public and private clouds. This article explains 3 main reasons why it’s crucial to have a data protection plan in … Continue reading “3 Reasons Why Cloud Computing Needs Data Protection”

Read More

3 Things to Consider Before Going All-In on Public Cloud

By Troy Platts / February 20, 2019

In the guest blog below, originally written by Jason Landry from Dell EMC we learn about how businesses utilise the cloud. This article explains why different companies opt for different approaches when deciding how much of their business to run in the cloud. You can find Jason’s full blog below, as well as a link … Continue reading “3 Things to Consider Before Going All-In on Public Cloud”

Read More

The Road to Hybrid Cloud

By Rob Townsend / January 2, 2019

In the guest blog below, originally written by Clive Longbottom from ComputerWeekly.com we learn about whether hybrid cloud is the future for operating IT platforms. This article will answer the questions one can have about moving to the hybrid cloud and will detail the steps to take and consider. You can find Clive’s full blog … Continue reading “The Road to Hybrid Cloud”

Read More
Data protection, backup and replication in the age of the cloud

Data Protection, Backup and Replication in the Age of the Cloud

By Rob Townsend / December 6, 2018

In the guest blog below, originally written by Chris Evans from ComputerWeekly.com we learn about why data protection and backup strategy has to take account of the expansion of the sphere of IT, from the datacentre to the public cloud to devices and locations at the edge. Backup and data protection is more important than … Continue reading “Data Protection, Backup and Replication in the Age of the Cloud”

Read More
Office 365 Myths Exposed

Office 365 Myths Exposed

By Troy Platts / August 15, 2018

The cloud is a growth sector. Microsoft is projected to clear $7 billion in quarterly commercial-cloud revenue this year*. Amazon and AWS are close behind, projected to bring in more than $6 billion quarterly. The entire sector will be worth an estimated $302 billion by 2021, doubling in size from 2017*. Office 365 is one … Continue reading “Office 365 Myths Exposed”

Read More