Cloud computing has a great impact on business thinking. It facilitates a change in the way companies operate, by offering shared and virtualized infrastructure that is easily scalable. It is also changing how we manage these resources. The challenge is no longer about how many physical servers a company has, but more about being able […]
Risks to internal IT infrastructure Many consider that internal IT systems are safer than cloud-based systems, however that is not necessarily true. For example, one of the major Australian banks suffered a two day outage of its major IT systems, including ATM and EFTPOS networks, because its internal network became infected with a virus that […]
Disaster can strike at any time Bushfires, floods, arson attacks are just some of the disasters that aged care facilities across Australia endure every year. No matter whether a facility is in a remote, regional or metropolitan area there is a risk that disaster can strike. Yes, not even facilities located in large metropolitan areas […]
No hidden surprises Any organisation investigating cloud computing soon has to ask the question, “How much does it cost?” At first glance, cloud solutions from companies such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft can appear very attractive with costs highlighted such as $0.05 or $0.10 per minute compute time. However, once you start to multiply the […]
It is extremely important to your business that your services remain up at all times. Therefore, you need a reliable Cloud Service Provider that can guarantee service level and uptime. When examining a Cloud Service Provider, ask these questions: How Does the Provider Ensure Service Reliability and Availability? The Cloud Service Provider should have certain […]
Finding the cloud hosting solution or the cloud server that best fits your business isn’t only about numbers and resources. It’s about identifying what are your critical business needs, what is our core business, and who is best at managing the various components of your business based on expertise and time. Which type of business […]
As cloud computing is increasingly becoming a vehicle for next-generation digital business, the selection of a cloud services provider is critical in this transitional journey. Small- and medium-sized companies struggle to distinguish between a cloud computing provider and a managed services provider. Broadly speaking, a managed services provider IS also a cloud services provider, but […]
Special thanks to David Garrett who prepared this post.