In a relatively short period of time, cloud computing has had a major impact on the technological landscape. Since Information Systems Professor Ramnath Chellappa first coined the phrase back in 1997, the cloud computing industry has taken off, seemingly overnight. Within this first decade and a half since the cloud has gone mainstream, businesses and individuals have been attracted...
Cloud ComputingFour ways to Improve Data Availability In today’s modern business landscape, your customers expect instant answers and immediate turn-around times. And, you cannot let things like remote locations and system interruptions prevent you from delivering. The following four tips offer insights on improving data availability, which will ultimately help you better deliver on your promises to your customers: •...
Cloud Computing Virtual Colocation Data CentersSix Questions to Ask Prospective Cloud Providers Searching for a cloud computing solution? The reality is that accomplishing this may be a little trickier then you suspect. As the cloud storage revolution has exploded, a myriad of cloud computing providers have sprung into being, each offering services that vary greatly Finding the cloud solution to match YOUR needs...
Cloud ComputingHas Virtualization Been Your Top Priority This Year? At the beginning of this year, the research firm of IDC released the results of a survey in which CIOs of major corporation were asked to name their top three IT priorities for 2012. So what stood atop that list? Virtualization of course. When asked to pick their...
CloudA Sneak Peak at the Future of Cloud Computing: The Expedient Silver Lining Every cloud has a “Silver Lining.” And the Expedient cloud is certainly no exception. While our current cloud computing solutions have always been designed to offer you a cost effective and flexible way to expand and scale your IT resources, Expedient recognizes there is always room...
Cloud ComputingWhile cloud computing as a Buzz Word has been floating around the industry for a number of years, its popularity has really begun to snowball within the last 12 to 24 months. And as this recognition grows, companies around the globe are beginning to recognize the cloud as a fast, easy and inexpensive way to share and store information and...
Cloud ComputingAre Your Getting the White Glove Treatment? Most data center and managed services providers offer the promise of an always available computing environment. But keep in mind, the operative word in that above sentence is promise. And unless that promise is backed by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of analysts, engineers and support staff, you may find those solutions...
Server ManagementCloud Computing: You Use It, But Do You Understand It? Having a hard time understanding exactly what cloud computing is? Well, don’t worry – you are not alone. According to an article by the Global Language Monitor (GLM), the term Cloud Computing ranks second on a list of the decade’s most confusing technical buzzwords that people use...
Cloud ComputingJust how important is a reliable and continually tested business continuity plan to the success of your business. Well consider this: 93% of companies that experience a major data loss go out of business within five years1 Medium sized businesses (101-1000) experience an average of 140 hours of downtime every year – with an average loss in revenue of...
Disaster RecoveryIt seems obvious enough: The cloud is a great option for company’s looking for cost-effective, flexible ways to expand and scale their IT resources and service options. But how do you know which cloud is right for you? With public and private, and even hybrid and colocation solutions available, how do you wade through all the options and select the...
Cloud ComputingRecently, many organizations have been in the headlines for IT failures. From large scaled natural disasters to smaller, more locally defined power outages and network failures, a loss of data and interruption to daily business operations can cost an organization dearly. Just how much can an IT system failure affect the stability of a business? • According to an...
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