Advantages of switching to AWS RDS
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a managed database service that allows end users to setup and operate relational databases in the cloud. RDS offers a great number of useful out-of-the-box services for scaling, backup, restoration, monitoring, high availability,
Cloud skills for software developers
The skills required for software developers a few years ago were much simpler than the ones we're seeing in job descriptions today. Application developers face a challenge as new technologies evolve at a faster pace than ever before, particularly in
Roundup of cloud computing market estimates for 2015
From price wars to new tools and services, the cloud market was buzzing in 2014. Changes in end-user computing strategies are one of the major trends witnessed in this market, and many companies have started to adopt cloud-based solutions. At the
When it’s time to consult a cloud advisor for your business
There is a wealth of information on the web about all the different cloud offerings from different vendors. While cloud is now a validated delivery model for a whole host of IT services, it can be very hard to ascertain
Cloud advisors help you improve your business
In a world dependent on technology, nearly every business relies on fast, efficient, reliable and highly accurate IT solutions in order to compete. Today’s technology environment is also increasingly complex: data centers, cloud services, secure networking, mobile devices, custom applications
Uses of cloud computing in marketing
Now that cloud computing technology has already gone past the infancy stages, many industries have already realized the benefits it provides, and have already started adopting and integrating the technology to their businesses. One key sector that stands to benefit
How cloud computing can drive business agility
Agility is the ability of a business to adapt rapidly and cost efficiently in response to changes in the business environment. Business agility can be achieved by quickly adapting goods and services to meet customer demands. Basically, agility is a
Tips for protecting your personal information in the cloud
The days of carrying data in flash drives have come and gone. The cloud has become a place where everyone meets and exchanges information, and many people now resort to personal cloud accounts in order to backup, store, and access
How cloud computing could help the aviation industry
Cloud computing is the hottest trend in corporate computing right now and air transport companies should not be slow to grasp the opportunity. Airlines are constantly struggling with huge quantities of data in complex environments, and global staff require 24/7
Cyber security predictions for 2015
From Cryptolocker to the Apple iOS vulnerability, there have been numerous high-profile breaches in 2014. With the ever-changing threat landscape and advanced cyber attacks showing no sign of slowing down, businesses need to be prepared as we head into 2015. To
How cloud computing is changing job descriptions
According to WANTED Analytics, there are 3.9 million jobs in the U.S. affiliated with cloud computing with 384,478 in IT alone. The median salary for IT professionals with cloud computing experience is $90,950 and the median salary for positions that
Cloud forecasts for 2015
We are back to the time where every expert is discussing the IT and business trends for 2015. One of my favorite topics that’s high on discussion is, of course, the cloud. My main hope for 2015 is that the industry
Looking back at 2014
2014 was the year that the cloud went mainstream. Now that we have access to everything from everywhere, I can’t help but wonder how we ever coped with programs hosted locally on single computers and working with non-collaborative documents. As the
Cloud computing can help education
Cloud computing is one of the most talked about solutions in the education industry. School IT managers and educators know first hand that technology changes have been constant, and the potential they create for young learners is tremendous. Yet there
Why lawyers need the cloud
Cloud computing is not just a cool technology for early adopters. It is now the digital backbone for individuals and businesses that demand highly secure, scalable, accessible and centrally managed data centers maintained by highly trained IT professionals. This is why