Research has shown that information and communication technology’s true proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions, including cloud computing, could be around 2.1-3.9%, which equates to higher emissions than the aviation industry. And as businesses increasingly rely on the cloud, minimizing this impact becomes critical. While most major cloud providers are talking about going green– AWS and […]
The Five Biggest Challenges with Large-Scale Cloud Migrations
The popularity of cloud computing continues to grow. In fact, research firm Gartner indicates that by 2028, cloud computing will “shift from being a technology disruptor to becoming a necessary component for maintaining business competitiveness.” It is estimated that as many as 90% of organizations in the United States are utilizing the cloud to some degree, with 47% pursuing a […]
Cloud Computing: A Paradigm Shift in Business Operations
Cloud computing has fundamentally transformed how many companies function. Specifically, when businesses leverage the cloud through Internet-based services, it enables new potential for reducing overhead, connecting with global marketplaces, and automating key processes. Below, we will explore the benefits of cloud computing for businesses and how it can improve various operations. Embracing Cloud Computing: The […]
2024’s Predominant Technology Trend? The Cloud
As AI becomes an integral part of business processes and strategic planning, organizations have increasingly based their data strategies around its capabilities. Businesses are generating more data than ever from sources like IoT sensors, customer transactions, social media, and more; managing and extracting value from this explosion of big data has become a key priority. […]
Implementing a Digital Transformation Strategy
A digital transformation strategy is a detailed roadmap for using digital processes to enhance business outcomes across different functions of an enterprise. Data and digital technologies drive this strategy. One thing to note is that the marketing function plays a critical role in shaping the broad business goals and objectives of any business. To gain […]
Cloud Computing Trends in 2024
In 2024, the trends of cloud computing will be influenced by increasing cloud costs and the expanding use of advanced AI (such as ChatGPT). Businesses continue to move their operations to the cloud, with the goals of becoming more efficient and improving their customers’ experiences. Organizations will continue to use cloud services as a way […]
Benefits of Managed Cloud Hosting in the Evolving Cloud Landscape
The business landscape has undergone a transformative shift in the last few years, marked by a surge in remote work culture, the advancement of big data technologies, and the growth of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This period has also witnessed a notable trend: The migration of workloads and applications to the cloud. Particularly, […]
Cloud Repatriation Is Cutting Costs and Shifting Data Management Plans
The great migration from the data center to the cloud began with the creation of Amazon Web Services in 2006. By 2021, 96% of companies had made the cloud part of their Data Management plan, leveraging cloud-based services to support their digital infrastructure. The cloud promised greater mobility, flexibility, scalability, and security, all of which businesses wanted. As a […]
What to Expect in 2024: The Dominance of Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Architecture
In 2024, the IT landscape will continue to shift and evolve. Driven by the relentless advancement of cloud computing and the growing demand for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, the next year will be marked by several trends that will become more mainstream. From the dominance of cloud-native virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solutions to the impact […]
Hybrid Cloud Challenges and How to Avoid Them
Hybrid cloud solutions are indispensable in achieving a balance between data security, scalability, and innovation for banking, fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) industries. These sectors encounter unique challenges, including regulatory complexities, data sensitivity, rapid transaction processing demands, cybersecurity risks, legacy systems, competition, shifting customer expectations, organizational resilience, and global operations. To overcome […]