The very function of the cloud may make a multi-cloud strategy seem unnecessary at best. But there are several good reasons an organization may choose not to use a single cloud provider. First, if an organization has sensitive data that requires compliance with different standards, they may not be able to find a single provider […]
The computer’s desktop screen is the link between the user and the operating system that drives the computer. Most people store shortcuts to their preferred programs on their desktop to facilitate speedy access to those functions. When confined to single computer, however, the user must have physical access to that computer to use it. A […]
When users install applications outside of their IT department’s approval, they create what is known as a “shadow IT.” This can be a headache for an IT department for many reasons, some more obvious than others. IT departments cannot offer support or troubleshooting help for applications used without their knowledge or approval. Shadow I […]
Cloud services can be daunting to set up and maintain – and engaging with multi-cloud services can be even more intimidating. Even so, there are benefits to using a multi-cloud strategy, whatever your approach within it might be. Disaster recovery becomes easier if your important or sensitive data is kept redundantly across multiple servers. A […]
The Clouds are Cloudy When we look at the things that make our world more productive, comfortable and enjoyable, do we ever stop to wonder and think, how does that work? How does my phone know I need an update? How does my smart TV get the content it delivers? Chances are, probably not. Much […]
Anyone recognize this scenario? A CEO goes golfing with other CEOs and she comes back and she says, “I want to go 100 percent cloud.” We technology folks joke about this, because it’s both so stereotypical and it’s also so true. Frankly, I’m tired of all these different responses and opinions to “what does Cloud […]
Have you ever asked a room full of technology professionals if they understand what the differences are between public and private clouds? You’ll be surprised to still find paralyzed faces slowly shaking their heads making sure that they avoid eye contact at all costs. So why after so long, can’t technology professionals confidently look you […]
Pre-note: Initially, I started writing this so that our sales professionals could build confidence in their messaging when offering our cloud service, but in reality this information is more critical for the decision-maker. It’s important that you are empowered in the sales process and can direct a more constructive conversation about cloud services. I flipped […]
In 2015, cloud users leveraged more clouds than ever before. According to the RightScale 2016 State of the Cloud Report, companies using the cloud are averaging the management of 3 public and 3 private clouds. Who would have thought that 6 clouds would be the average? And why 6 and not 2 or 12? It’s […]
Businesses have found a new top challenge of cloud, cloud problems and computing issues. According to the RightScale 2016, State of the Cloud Report, security reigned as the most demanding threat over the last few years as businesses questioned the ability of cloud providers to uphold their security standards. A “lack of resources and expertise […]