Hybrid cloud jobs: 5 in-demand skills
With cloud architectures taking on increasing importance, these hybrid cloud job skills are prized among IT pros and hiring managers alike
Why It’s Critical to Manage Privileges and Access Across Your Multi-Cloud Environments
Conventional approaches to privileged access and identity management are ineffective in today’s cloud-oriented DevSecOps environments. The concept of least privilege access still remains foundational – and traditional privileged access solutions can deliver effective security in situations where development and operations are segregated, and on-premises architecture predominates.
The Cloud Comes of Age Amid Unprecedented Change
The cloud is set to help businesses lead by outmaneuvering uncertainty. It’s now imperative that they lean into the cloud and catch up with leaders before the gap becomes too large.
Microsoft is reportedly launching a Cloud PC service this summer
Along with word that Microsoft is seemingly working on a new store for Windows 10 comes a report regarding its rumored Cloud PC service. According to ZDNet, Microsoft is gearing up to flip the switch on the Azure-powered service as soon as this summer, perhaps in June or early July.
Five design principles of cloud transformation in insurance
Johanna Von Geyr, partner and EMEA lead banking, financial services and insurance at ISG, explores five design principles of cloud transformation in insurance Many insurers have traditionally been reluctant to move their operations to the cloud, citing security or regulatory concerns.
Worldwide public cloud end-user spending to grow 23% in 2021
Offerings that support or deliver public cloud services are experiencing tremendous spending growth despite macroeconomic impacts, with software as a service (SaaS) remaining the largest market segment, as the demand for composable applications requires a different type of SaaS experience.
Securing your investment in Microsoft 365
With the sudden requirement to support mass homeworking, the past year has seen an accelerated uptake of cloud services, including Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), SharePoint and Teams.
The Rise of the Data Cloud: 5 Key Trends to Know in 2021
The Vs of Big Data were recently upgraded to 7 from 5, with Variability and Visualization joining the original five – Volume, Velocity, Variety, Veracity, and Value. This increase is a tacit acknowledgment that data is not just getting more expansive but also more complicated, if not convoluted.
Innovations in cloud technology to enhance banking security and operations
Cloud technology has been proven to help businesses remain operational during the pandemic and has helped facilitate a digital transformation process that was already underway in many sectors, including financial services.
Agility in Financial Services, Forged Through the Data Cloud
Financial services are built upon data. Every transaction, payment and bank transfer generates fresh data that can be harnessed to build crucial business insights.
Enterprises are spending more on cloud than on-premises data-center
Since 2019, enterprise technology has been crossing a significant line with the annual expenditure on cloud infrastructure services that have been on an upward trend. In comparison, spending on data-center hardware and software by enterprises has been on a steady decline, according to Synergy Research Group.
The Rise and Future of Cloud Computing in Africa
Fortunately, within the past decade, there’s been a ‘boom’ in technological infrastructure and its use by both businesses and their patrons. Cloud computing remains a key part in shaping how this trend continues to grow and impact Africa.
From private to public: Amadeus on working with Microsoft to change up its cloud strategy
Amadeus’ technology is pervasive throughout the travel industry, with everyone from airlines to hoteliers and car rental firms relying on its platform to help customers make bookings and ensure they enjoy a stress-free travel experience.
Google Cloud: Three tech and cloud trends which are fuelling business recovery in 2021
Businesses are at a pivotal moment in time. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that global GDP shrank by 4.4% in 2020, and contraction in the most advanced economies is estimated to be 5.8%. Today, however, vaccine availability and distribution brings us the brightest glimmer of hope yet that slowing the devastation of the virus may be a reality.
How cloud computing can reduce carbon emissions
The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data released recently. The overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. Amid all of this, cloud and collaboration services witnessed a significant spike in usage as organizations dealt with remote working due to the pandemic.