On July 13, 2019, Manhattan’s West Side lost power, plunging nearly 73,000 people into darkness for almost five hours. The culprit was a transformer fire, and the power outage resulted in subway stoppages, the cancellation of several Broadway shows, and even a number of people getting stuck in elevators and requiring rescue by the fire…
Typical Use Cases for Cloud Computing
Cloud computing — computing that’s done on cloud-based servers that are managed and operated by a third party — is an excellent way for companies to increase their own computing horsepower, improve their storage, and reduce their management costs. If you run a typical in-house data center, you’re already familiar with the problems of managing…
What Is Serverless Computing? Is That Even Possible?
When you hear the term serverless computing, it can be a little misleading and confusing. The whole point of having a business network means having computer servers, right? In serverless computing, there are still servers involved, but the difference is you don’t own them. Here’s a good analogy to help you better understand the concept….
Creating a Successful Cloud Migration Strategy
Migrating your business applications to the cloud from your in-house servers — hence the term “cloud migration” — can be a bit of a problem if you’re not sure how to go about it. The whole point of migrating to the cloud is to move your data center capabilities where they can run on cloud-based…
New Cloud Services Expected to Kill the Traditional Data Center, Private Cloud
As early as 2025, 80 percent of all companies using traditional in-house data centers will stop operating those data centers in favor of a cloud computing service providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). So says Gartner, Inc., a research and advisory firm that advises business leaders on trends and hot-button issues. Last September, Gartner predicted…
What Cloud Computing Market Trends Mean for Cloud Customers
Cloud computing is becoming a popular option for companies that are looking for a way to simplify their IT needs, increase their security, improve their productivity, all while reducing their overall budget. A recent white paper from Datamation describes three trends we’re expecting to see within the cloud computing industry, three trends that may change…
The Intelligent Cloud and how AI and Machine Learning are Part of It
It seems that everywhere we look these days, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being touted as the next big thing. You can compile mountains of data, use an AI-based system to detect patterns and problems, and even begin to recommend solutions. In the financial technology world, AI is being used to power chatbots…
How Cloud Computing Can Reduce Attacks from Global Saboteurs
As companies grow in size and the amount of proprietary information they house, it’s vital that they protect themselves and their data physically as well as on the web. While in-house cybersecurity professionals are an option, it’s rare that a smaller company would be able to invest in and maintain a security system for their…
Why the Oil & Gas Industry Needs to Embrace the Cloud
Oil and gas companies thrive on the skills of acquiring and distributing their product efficiently and effectively. They find the oil and gas, they get it out of the ground, they transport it to the processor, and they learn the most efficient ways to do that. But they’re oil and gas companies, not IT companies….
How can Cloud Computing Help Thwart Cyber/Hacking Attacks
When most companies think of disaster recovery, they’re thinking of a natural disaster. However, these days, companies need to be prepared against more than just physical attacks. The frequency and severity of cyber attacks or ransomware are increasing. Stories about a major hack or ransomware attack seem to flood our newsfeeds almost daily, whether it’s…
