Clarity in the Cloud. Defining cloud services and the strategic impact on businesses.
|
|
- Eugenia Barrett
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Clarity in the Cloud Defining cloud services and the strategic impact on businesses.
2 Table of Contents Executive Summary... 3 Cloud Services... 4 Clarity within the Cloud... 4 Public Cloud Solution... 4 Private Cloud Solution... 5 Hybrid Cloud Solution... 5 Public, Private, Hybrid Decision... 6 Business Impact... 6 Benefits of cloud include:... 6 Pricing terminology... 7 Finding the right cloud provider... 8 Cloud Promises: Price/Functionality... 8 Additional Options: Services/Support... 8 Cloud implementation prepare for change... 9 The First National Technology Solutions Cloud Difference... 9 About First National Technology Solutions Contact Us
3 Executive Summary The term cloud computing has been repeatedly used in both the business and consumer world. It is important to define the term in order to fully understand how the business community utilizes the technology, providing clarity and strategy, resulting in the transformation of IT infrastructures everywhere. Cloud technology is not new and neither is the technology that powers the cloud but the ways in which it is defined, used and interpreted has come full circle. Cloud technology is used by startups and Fortune 500 companies in various ways and with the advancement of technology it is creating a demand on cloud providers. The convenience, speed, agility and price are allowing companies of every size to find the right solution, and cloud provider for their unique way of doing business. Cloud technology changes the way companies do business by allowing them to deliver IT infrastructure faster and be more elastic with their IT infrastructure capacity, resulting in lower costs and the ability to advance past their competition. Kim Whittaker, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Cloud computing is a vision companies use to make their technology work for them in ways never thought possible. Virtualization technology is enhancing time to market, cutting costs, using the best of breed hardware and proving as an efficient way to move, store and backup large amounts of data and meet strict compliance and regulatory standards. To help make the vision a reality and turn strategy into a competitive advantage, understanding the various cloud offerings, knowing how to choose a cloud provider and reaping the benefits of cloud technology are the first steps in turning your IT infrastructure from a foundation to an evolving, cost cutting business component that can propel you past your competitors and solidify your very existence for the future. 3
4 Cloud Services With the progression of virtualization technology and hardware evolution, multiple terms have emerged to define how businesses utilize cloud services with their company. Web hosting Cloud Services Applications Dev/Test Big Data Cloud services are the foundation behind multiple business services. It powers websites, applications, allows for efficient movement and storage of data, and allows for development and testing environments. Within the cloud foundation there are three popular terms used to describe cloud technology including: Public Cloud, Enterprise (Private) Cloud and Hybrid Cloud. The technology behind each solution varies and it is important to understand how each solution differs and how the end solution fits within your existing IT infrastructure and future business growth strategies. Clarity within the Cloud Providing clarity between the three types of cloud computing is the first step to understanding the technology and over all architecture supporting your critical systems and IT infrastructure. Public Cloud Solution The following attributes not only help define the term public cloud, but serve as a guideline to the service offered by a third party vendor. These attributes include: multitenant environment, shared physical hardware with other companies, pay per use, utility model of hourly/daily billing, self-provisioning of servers and server resources, hardware varies dependent on operating system, utilized for development, test and production environments. Business use: low risk, low cost solution for IT infrastructures that require self-provisioning, quick deployments and have multiple development and test environments. 4
5 Private Cloud Solution Private cloud services are also referred to as Enterprise cloud solutions because they are typically for high performing, critical systems. The attributes defining private cloud are: enterprise class hardware, redundant hardware configuration for greater uptime and availability, delivered in a secure dedicated environment with defined resources allocated to the client, add or subtract resources as required, and security is top of the line. Typically it is a pay per use model based on server configuration with either a daily/monthly fee or fee based on the overall allocation of resources. Business use: critical system hosting on enterprise hardware that is efficient and highly secure with built in redundancy for complex and/or dynamic IT infrastructures. Hybrid Cloud Solution Hybrid solutions are a mixture of Public and Private Cloud solutions which may also include the combination of physical hardware and virtual solutions to support the client s entire IT infrastructure. Typically a business utilizes this solution if they want to keep their production system running on new or current hardware but need an application development environment to do development and testing and are looking for a lower cost-alternative instead of purchasing additional hardware for the development/test environment. It is important for companies to keep their production environments and critical systems in a fully redundant environment with guaranteed uptime with additional services, whereas their testing environments do not require the same service levels and additional services. Business use: low cost option for less critical test environments and preservation of previous hardware investments. Hybrid cloud is the most popular use of cloud technology combining physical and virtual hardware to virtualize where and when it makes sense for your company. Hybrid Cloud Public Cloud Private Cloud 5
6 Public, Private, Hybrid Decision Service, security and stability are the largest differentiators between the three cloud components. See how each cloud offering compares within the following categories. Public Cloud Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud Hosting Hosted with provider Hosted with provider Hosted with provider or at organization Resources Publically shared resources Private virtual resources Single client, physical hardware and virtual technology, private and public resources Connectivity Connectivity over internet Connectivity over Internet and private network Connectivity over Internet and private network Security and Reliability Shared security, uptime not always guaranteed Highly confidential information, redundancy and uptime requirements Combination of security levels, redundancy and uptime needs Functionality Self-provisioning, elastic, speed to market, pay as you go, lab infrastructure Elastic, speed-to-market, secure, redundant, enterprise class hardware, pay for what you use Choice of technology, control, agility and secure Business Impact Understanding the impact on your business is important when deciding to move forward with a cloud solution. Cloud solutions provide additional capabilities and flexibility to be utilized within your IT infrastructure. Cloud solutions may not be the best decision for your entire IT infrastructure. It needs to be utilized where it can provide the greatest value, efficiencies and overall performance. Benefits of cloud include: 1. Reduce capital expenditures (CapEx) moving from physical hardware to a virtual environment will eliminate costly hardware investments and life-cycle refreshes. 2. Improve time to market cloud providers have built-in capacity and inventory providing you access to resources immediately, reducing the amount of time needed to provision services and improving time to market for your business. 6
7 3. Increase agility cloud gives you the flexibility to add and remove capacity at any time, allowing you to be responsive to peak work-loads without paying for the excess capacity when it is not needed. 4. Minimize software licensing right-sizing the hardware capacity to help reduce unnecessary software and database licensing. 5. Latest and greatest technology - take advantage of best-of-breed technology that has been tested and perfected. Leverage redundancy of hardware without having to make the large capital investments that may be cost-prohibitive. 6. Agility at your fingertips manpower is at a minimum with the ability to configure servers with a few clicks of a mouse. 7. Increased scalability utilize server resources only when you need them. Perfect for businesses that have peak seasons and need bursting capabilities only a few times a year. 8. Resource pooling Storage, processing and memory are pooled so the resources are assigned as needed giving you a more cost efficient solution. 9. Redundancy Many cloud providers offer disaster recovery solutions in the event of a data center outage. 10. Automatic updates your cloud provider will handle all of the security enhancements, server maintenance, updates and patching for you. Pricing terminology There are multiple ways to contract for cloud services. Here are the top four ways pricing is configured for cloud services. Usage based Per hour or per day fee Fixed Monthly fees based on configuration Predefined server packages CPU (computing power) and RAM (memory) built into packages Customized configuration Granular pricing based on CPU and RAM to prevent over buying 7
8 Finding the right cloud provider There are multiple cloud providers offering a variety of cloud solutions now you have to find the right provider to architect your IT infrastructure into a productive, efficient and secure cloud environment. Cloud Promises: Price/Functionality Price multiple pricing models exist for the variety of cloud solutions. Most providers offer a variety of pricing plans that include hourly and monthly fees and can provide you an estimated cost based on your capacity and technology. With any pricing make sure you get a break down of all fees including migration, CPU, RAM, network utilization, storage and backups. Security understand both the physical and technical aspects of the security measures in place by your provider. From encryption to authorized personnel; what regulations, security certifications and processes does your provider follow and are there proactive steps being taken to monitor for security vulnerabilities. NOTE: If you are utilizing public cloud how is your data segregated from others. Contract Terms flexibility, scalability based on the increase or decrease of usage; are there any penalties for going over or under set parameters. Data Location know where your data is being processed and stored especially if you have strict compliance and security standards you must follow. Who has access to your data and how can you retrieve your data if you ever need to bring it back in-house. Migration does the vendor assist with migration, support open standards in the cloud infrastructure, eliminate downtime by mitigating risk so the migration doesn t disrupt the business. Service Level Agreement (SLA) what is the uptime SLA offered (often marked in percentages) and what has the past performance been by the provider. Do they offer financial credits or contractual outs without penalty for bad service provided? Next ask yourself if you need additional support for your cloud environment beyond the technology offering. This support can include monitoring, patching, data backup and the ability to help with performance issues or outages. These services are not included in many cloud offerings so it is very important to understand what you are or are not getting with your cloud solution. Additional Options: Services/Support Operating system support it is important to understand if the provider can offer any support for the operating systems your company utilizes. Do they offer skilled certified engineers to assist with strategic planning and overall management and support for your systems. By 2020, spending on cloud technology is expected to increase from 10% to 69% of a company s IT budget. 63% of those using the cloud said they are already seeing benefits from cloud deployments. Monitoring and management - up/down monitoring and alerting, outage notifications, reporting, ticket requests and resolution standards. If you are a business that operates 24x7 do they have a Service Desk or dedicated account manager you can contact if there are issues. Disaster recovery redundancy of your systems and offsite storage of data so you are prepared in the event of a disaster. What services come with your cloud solution (if any) and what do you need to contract for in order to be able to come back online in the event of an outage or disaster. 8
9 Once you find a cloud provider that offers the technical infrastructure and fits within your budget requirements you are ready to move forward with your cloud solution. Cloud implementation prepare for change Change the word often dreaded by many people within an organization it will be up to you to prepare, inform and encourage the implementation of cloud technology. From daily IT users to Senior Management even customers, everyone will be impacted by the implementation of cloud technology. Cloud technology goes beyond IT, it will impact speed to market, budgets, customer experiences and the strategic planning of the future of your company. You will be able to meet the demands of other senior management who want to launch new products, implement application use within the business, improve customer experiences through created efficiencies and allow for your IT staff to utilize the latest and greatest technology in the market. With preparing for the positives you also have to prepare for negative feedback and user experience. Address the fears head-on with honest and straight forward answers. Typical fears include: fear of the unknown, losing control or jobs within your IT department, and the most common security. Build confidence around each of these from the beginning and you will be off to a great start. It is important for your benefits to outweigh your fears and once you are moving in the right direction as a leader, your organization will follow. The First National Technology Solutions Cloud Difference Helping you control costs and achieve your company s IT goals, you will have confidence in our service offering to help you be more effective, efficient and confident in delivering your product or service to your customers. Cloud solutions your business needs and the difference our company offers: Cloud solutions for all operating systems including: Windows, Linux, Unix, iseries/as400 and Mainframe. Flexible and quick turnaround timeframes on contract negotiations. SSAE16, PCI, HIPAA certified Tier IV data center. Assigned Service Account Manager, technical Project Managers, certified engineers and Command Center available 24x7 to manage and keep your critical systems up and running. Full suite of managed services available a la carte to meet your business needs. Granular pricing model for right-sizing your infrastructure. US based data centers headquartered in the Midwest. 9
10 Offering virtualization technology to companies for over 15 years, First National Technology Solutions will work with you to ensure you have the right solution for your company now and well into the future. About First National Technology Solutions Recognized as a leader in the managed services industry, First National Technology Solutions provides hosted and remote managed services to companies nationwide. Specializing in cloud technology and data center services, our focus is on personal service, guaranteed uptime and finding the right solution for enterprise customers that fits their unique business plan of today and strategic growth for the future. For over 20 years, First National Technology Solutions has been a large contributor and a wholly owned subsidiary of one of the midwest s largest financial holding companies, First National of Nebraska. First National of Nebraska has grown into the largest privately owned banking company in the United States. First National and its affiliates have $17 billion in managed assets and nearly 5,000 employee associates. Built on the stability of their parent company and fueled by innovation, First National Technology Solutions is and will remain your preferred partner in technology. Contact Us To learn more about First National Technology Solutions and how cloud services can impact your company and help you overcome IT challenges and position your company for the future contact a First National Technology Solutions representative. Phone: info@fnts.com Web: 10
How a Hybrid Cloud Strategy Can Empower Your IT Department
How a Hybrid Cloud Strategy Can Empower Your IT Department A step-by-step guide for developing and implementing a flexible cloud solution 1 / 11 IT service delivery, particularly in the cloud, has evolved
More informationContact Centers in the Cloud: A Better Way to Source
Contact Centers in the Cloud: A Better Way to Source By Irwin Lazar Vice President and Service Director, Nemertes Research Executive Summary Contact Center Software as a Service (CCSaaS) solutions provide
More informationUsing Cloud-Based Technologies in Clinical Trials by Niki Kutac, Director, Product Management
White Paper Using Cloud-Based Technologies in Clinical Trials by Niki Kutac, Director, Product Management Technology has transformed industries, from music to medicine. Advances in data availability and
More informationCloud Vendor Evaluation
Cloud Vendor Evaluation Checklist Life Sciences in the Cloud Cloud Vendor Evaluation Checklist What to evaluate when choosing a cloud vendor in Life Sciences Cloud computing is radically changing business
More informationBringing Home the Cloud: Practical Considerations in Choosing an Infrastructure-as-a-Service Solution for Your Business
Bringing Home the Cloud: Practical Considerations in Choosing an Infrastructure-as-a-Service Solution for Your Business Introduction The cloud has long been a metaphor for the Internet. More recently,
More information1 Introduction. 2 What is Cloud Computing?
1 Introduction Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 What is Cloud Computing? 3 Why is Cloud Computing important? 4 Why Cloud deployments fail? 5 Holistic Approach to cloud computing implementation 6 Conclusion
More informationMatthias Machowinski, Directing Analyst for Enterprise Networks and Video, Infonetics Research, 20152
The Cold, Hard Facts About Uptime Executive Summary By the year 2020, when the Internet of Things is in full swing and Internet-connected devices and data are as important as electricity, data center uptime
More informationCloud Computing: The atmospheric jeopardy. Unique Approach Unique Solutions. Salmon Ltd 2014 Commercial in Confidence Page 1 of 5
Cloud Computing: The atmospheric jeopardy Unique Approach Unique Solutions Salmon Ltd 2014 Commercial in Confidence Page 1 of 5 Background Cloud computing has its place in company computing strategies,
More informationHow To Choose A Cloud Computing Solution
WHITE PAPER How to choose and implement your cloud strategy INTRODUCTION Cloud computing has the potential to tip strategic advantage away from large established enterprises toward SMBs or startup companies.
More informationWhitePaper. Private Cloud Computing Essentials
Private Cloud Computing Essentials The 2X Private Cloud Computing Essentials This white paper contains a brief guide to Private Cloud Computing. Contents Introduction.... 3 About Private Cloud Computing....
More informationWhy Migrate to the Cloud. ABSS Solutions, Inc. 2014
Why Migrate to the Cloud ABSS Solutions, Inc. 2014 ASI Cloud Services Information Systems Basics Cloud Fundamentals Cloud Options Why Move to the Cloud Our Service Providers Our Process Information System
More informationSaaS or On-Premise? How to Select the Right Paths for Your Enterprise. David Linthicum
SaaS or On-Premise? How to Select the Right Paths for Your Enterprise David Linthicum SaaS or On-Premise? How to Select the Right Paths for Your Enterprise 2 Executive Summary The growth of Software- as-
More informationCloud computing is a way of delivering IT services to users without the need to buy, install or manage any infrastructure.
hosted services dynamic Increased flexibility and cost saving The benefits employees can access information wherever they are, rather than having to remain at their desks. Reduced costs our hosted services
More informationHosted Virtual Desktops (VDI)
Hosted Virtual Desktops (VDI) Secure and cost-effective delivery of Windows desktops and applications as a cloud service, to any device, anywhere, with predictable costs Hosted by Powered by Features Hosted
More informationThe Case for Cloud Computing - A strategic Perspective
Executive Summary The case for cloud computing is becoming more clear. Cloud computing has been a hot topic lately, and for good reason. With it, companies can gain potential competitive advantages that
More informationsecurity in the cloud White Paper Series
security in the cloud White Paper Series 2 THE MOVE TO THE CLOUD Cloud computing is being rapidly embraced across all industries. Terms like software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS),
More informationThings You Need to Know About Cloud Backup
Things You Need to Know About Cloud Backup Over the last decade, cloud backup, recovery and restore (BURR) options have emerged as a secure, cost-effective and reliable method of safeguarding the increasing
More informationvcloud Virtual Private Cloud Fulfilling the promise of cloud computing A Resource Pool of Compute, Storage and a Host of Network Capabilities
vcloud Virtual Private Cloud A Resource Pool of Compute, Storage and a Host of Network Capabilities Fulfilling the promise of cloud computing FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF CLOUD COMPUTING Businesses are looking
More informationWhat You Need to Know About Cloud Backup: Your Guide to Cost, Security, and Flexibility
Your Guide to Cost, Security, and Flexibility What You Need to Know About Cloud Backup: Your Guide to Cost, Security, and Flexibility 10 common questions answered Over the last decade, cloud backup, recovery
More informationCompany Overview WHY EVOLVE IP? DATA CENTERS THE CLOUD SERVICES COMPANY TM. Executive Summary
IP Company Overview THE CLOUD SERVICES COMPANY TM Evolve IP is The Cloud Services Company. Designed from the beginning to provide organizations with a unified option for cloud services, Evolve IP enables
More informationSELLING CLOUD. RapidScale 101. Author. RapidScale s CloudIntelligence Team
CloudServer CloudDesktop CloudRecovery CloudOffice CloudMail SELLING CLOUD RapidScale 101 Author RapidScale s CloudIntelligence Team Headquartered in Southern California, RapidScale is seen as a global
More informationBecome more agile with Cloud services
Become more agile with Cloud services and create cost-saving and security benefits for your busines Choose from a Private, Public, Hybrid or On-Premise Cloud service from NTT Communications ICT Solutions
More informationWhat you need to know about cloud backup: your guide to cost, security, and flexibility. 8 common questions answered
What you need to know about cloud backup: your guide to cost, security, and flexibility. 8 common questions answered Over the last decade, cloud backup, recovery and restore (BURR) options have emerged
More informationEND TO END DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS COMPANY PROFILE
END TO END DATA CENTRE SOLUTIONS COMPANY PROFILE About M 2 TD M2 TD is a wholly black Owned IT Consulting Business. M 2 TD is a provider of data center consulting and managed services. In a rapidly changing
More informationPreparing Your IT for the Holidays. A quick start guide to take your e-commerce to the Cloud
Preparing Your IT for the Holidays A quick start guide to take your e-commerce to the Cloud September 2011 Preparing your IT for the Holidays: Contents Introduction E-Commerce Landscape...2 Introduction
More informationSharePoint Microsoft SharePoint has become
The Essential Guide to SharePoint S p o n s o r e d b y Microsoft SharePoint has become a mission-critical platform for sharing information and delivering improved collaboration to organizations of all
More informationCloud Computing - Architecture, Applications and Advantages
Cloud Computing - Architecture, Applications and Advantages 1 Arun Mani Tripathi 2 Rizwan Beg NIELIT Ministry of C&I.T., Govt. of India 2 Prof. and Head, Department 1 of Computer science and Engineering,Integral
More informationWhat you need to know about cloud backup: your guide to cost, security, and flexibility. 8 common questions answered
What you need to know about cloud backup: your guide to cost, security, and flexibility. 8 common questions answered Over the last decade, cloud backup, recovery and restore (BURR) options have emerged
More informationManaging Cloud Computing Risk
Managing Cloud Computing Risk Presented By: Dan Desko; Manager, Internal IT Audit & Risk Advisory Services Schneider Downs & Co. Inc. ddesko@schneiderdowns.com Learning Objectives Understand how to identify
More information7QUESTIONSYOUNEEDTOASKBEFORE CHOOSINGACOLOCATIONFACILITY FORYOURBUSINESS
7QUESTIONSYOUNEEDTOASKBEFORE CHOOSINGACOLOCATIONFACILITY FORYOURBUSINESS ExecutiveBrief P a g e 1 Executive Brief 7 Questions You Need to Ask Before Choosing a Colocation Facility for Your Business Choosing
More informationPublic or Private Cloud: The Choice is Yours
white paper Public or Private Cloud: The Choice is Yours Current Cloudy Situation Facing Businesses There is no debate that most businesses are adopting cloud services at a rapid pace. In fact, a recent
More informationMapping Your Path to the Cloud. A Guide to Getting your Dental Practice Set to Transition to Cloud-Based Practice Management Software.
Mapping Your Path to the Cloud A Guide to Getting your Dental Practice Set to Transition to Cloud-Based Practice Management Software. Table of Contents Why the Cloud? Mapping Your Path to the Cloud...4
More informationVALUE PROPOSITION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS. Helping Service Providers accelerate adoption of the cloud
VALUE PROPOSITION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS Helping Service Providers accelerate adoption of the cloud Partnership with Service Providers Enabling Your Cloud Services in Complex Environments Today s challenge
More informationAn Evaluation Framework for Selecting an Enterprise Cloud Provider
An Evaluation Framework for Selecting an Enterprise Cloud Provider WHITE PAPER This White Paper is intended for senior IT leaders of global enterprises considering a new cloud solution or expanding an
More informationWHITE PAPER: Egenera Cloud Suite
WHITE PAPER: Egenera Cloud Suite Introduction Cloud Computing Benefits Users Self-provision computing resources for unparalleled agility and fastest time-toservice Service providers Become cloud providers
More informationFujitsu Private Cloud Customer Service Description
Fujitsu Private Cloud Customer Service Description Fujitsu Private Cloud forms part of Fujitsu Hybrid IT portfolio to address the full range of Customers requirements and business needs by providing agility
More informationComparing the Cost of Ownership of Physical PCs, VDI, and TetherView Desktops
January 2015 Comparing the Cost of Ownership of Physical PCs, VDI, and TetherView Desktops Executive Summary Physical desktop and notebook computer infrastructures no longer make sense for the corporate
More informationPrivate & Hybrid Cloud: Risk, Security and Audit. Scott Lowry, Hassan Javed VMware, Inc. March 2012
Private & Hybrid Cloud: Risk, Security and Audit Scott Lowry, Hassan Javed VMware, Inc. March 2012 Private and Hybrid Cloud - Risk, Security and Audit Objectives: Explain the technology and benefits behind
More informationAll Clouds Are Not Created Equal THE NEED FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY AND UPTIME
THE NEED FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY AND UPTIME 1 THE NEED FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY AND UPTIME All Clouds Are Not Created Equal INTRODUCTION Companies increasingly are looking to the cloud to help deliver IT services.
More informationManaged Hosting is a managed service provided by MN.IT. It is structured to help customers meet:
Managed Hosting Service Description Version 1.10 Effective Date: 3/3/2015 Purpose This Service Description is applicable to Managed Hosting services (MH) offered by MN.IT Services (MN.IT) and described
More informationPrivate Cloud. One solution managed by Applied
Private Cloud : : C L O U D S E R V I C E S : : One solution managed by Applied THE CLOUD IS NO LONGER AN IT CONSIDERATION ALONE IT IS FUNDAMENTALLY CHANGING THE WAY EXECUTIVES ACROSS DEPARTMENTS VIEW
More informationWHITE PAPER: Egenera Cloud Suite
WHITE PAPER: Egenera Cloud Suite ... Introduction Driven by ever-increasing business demand, cloud computing has become part of many organizations IT strategy today. Driving this transition is the need
More informationData voice network cloud. On the most critical Of missions. Yours
Data voice network cloud On the most critical Of missions. Yours When failure is not an option. Let s face it IT is the lifeblood of your business. Big or small, global or local your Business relies on
More informationSolution White Paper Monetizing the Service Provider Cloud
Solution White Paper Monetizing the Service Provider Cloud Deliver the value-added cloud services that customers need while maximizing revenue Table of Contents 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 EVOLUTION OF THE CLOUD
More informationTop 10 Reasons for Using Disk-based Online Server Backup and Recovery
ADVISORY Top 10 Reasons for Using Disk-based Online Server Backup and Recovery INTRODUCTION Backup of vital company information is critical to a company s survival, no matter what size the company. Recent
More informationImplementing Hybrid Cloud at Microsoft
Implementing Hybrid Cloud at Microsoft Published September 2013 The following content may no longer reflect Microsoft s current position or infrastructure. This content should be viewed as reference documentation
More informationAchieve the Five Holy Grails of Business with the Cloud
Achieve the Five Holy Grails of Business with the oip technology represents a radical shift in the traditional IT model, but like most game-changing developments, it s a simple idea that makes so much
More informationShaping the Cloud for the Healthcare Industry
Shaping the Cloud for the Healthcare Industry Louis Caschera Chief Information Officer CareTech Solutions www.caretech.com > 877.700.8324 Information technology (IT) is used by healthcare providers as
More informationWhy Cloud CompuTing ThreaTens midsized enterprises and WhaT To do about it
The Cloud Threat Why Cloud CompuTing ThreaTens midsized enterprises and WhaT To do about it This white paper outlines the concerns that often prevent midsized enterprises from taking advantage of the Cloud.
More informationCloudscaling: The Power of Infrastructure as a Service. James O Neil First National Technology Solutions
Cloudscaling: The Power of Infrastructure as a Service James O Neil First National Technology Solutions Agenda Overview of Cloud Computing Why and When to use Cloud Case Studies how companies are using
More informationEnterprise Cloud Solutions
IT(O) IT Outsourcing Options Enterprise Cloud Solutions CloudAgile Select Partner PDF v2.2 9/11/12 Cloud Computing with Latisys With the Latisys Cloud, your Enterprise can: Achieve unprecedented control,
More informationCompany Overview. Enterprise Cloud Solutions
2016 Company Overview Enterprise Cloud Solutions ENTERPRISE CLOUD SOLUTIONS Unitas Global utilizes leading cloud technologies to optimize enterprise IT environments. By designing, deploying, and managing
More informationBMC s Security Strategy for ITSM in the SaaS Environment
BMC s Security Strategy for ITSM in the SaaS Environment TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... 3 Data Security... 4 Secure Backup... 6 Administrative Access... 6 Patching Processes... 6 Security Certifications...
More informationWWT View Point. Journey to the Private Cloud: Take the First Steps with FlexPod
WWT View Point Journey to the Private Cloud: Take the First Steps with FlexPod TABLE OF CONTENTS 1...EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW 2...SECTION 1: THE ROAD TO PRIVATE CLOUDS 3...SECTION 2: START WITH A STABLE INTEGRATED
More informationIs the Public Cloud Secure? The Truth from Public Cloud Customers
Is the Public Cloud Secure? The Truth from Public Cloud Customers Introduction As the excitement around cloud technology increased, one of the top cloud concerns raised was security. Security fears, fueled
More informationwhite paper Using Cloud for Data Storage and Backup By Aaron Goldberg Principal Analyst, Content4IT
white paper Using Cloud for Data Storage and Backup By Aaron Goldberg Principal Analyst, Content4IT (Former analyst with Ziff Davis Enterprise and IDC) Executive Overview Industry research shows the amount
More informationWhat is CloudServer? About RapidScale. 2 Compliance in the Cloud
CloudServer FAQ 2 Compliance in the Cloud What is CloudServer? CloudServer provides a flexible, standardized and virtualized operating environment that allows applications to perform at their peak without
More informationRequirements Checklist for Choosing a Cloud Backup and Recovery Service Provider
Requirements Checklist for Choosing a Cloud Backup and Recovery Service Provider Requirements Checklist for As the importance and value of corporate data grows, complex enterprise IT environments need
More informationCloud Infrastructure Services for Service Providers VERYX TECHNOLOGIES
Cloud Infrastructure Services for Service Providers VERYX TECHNOLOGIES Meeting the 7 Challenges in Testing and Performance Management Introduction With advent of the cloud paradigm, organizations are transitioning
More informationCA Cloud Overview Benefits of the Hyper-V Cloud
Benefits of the Hyper-V Cloud For more information, please contact: Email: sales@canadianwebhosting.com Ph: 888-821-7888 Canadian Web Hosting (www.canadianwebhosting.com) is an independent company, hereinafter
More informationWho moved my cloud? Part I: Introduction to Private, Public and Hybrid clouds and smooth migration
Who moved my cloud? Part I: Introduction to Private, Public and Hybrid clouds and smooth migration Part I of an ebook series of cloud infrastructure and platform fundamentals not to be avoided when preparing
More informationCloud Backup And Disaster Recovery Meets Next-Generation Database Demands Public Cloud Can Lower Cost, Improve SLAs And Deliver On- Demand Scale
A Forrester Consulting Thought Leadership Paper Commissioned By Microsoft March 2014 Cloud Backup And Disaster Recovery Meets Next-Generation Database Demands Public Cloud Can Lower Cost, Improve SLAs
More informationSINGTEL BUSINESS - PRODUCT FACTSHEET MANAGED CLOUD SERVICE (SINGTEL IAAS)
SINGTEL BUSINESS - PRODUCT FACTSHEET MANAGED CLOUD SERVICE (SINGTEL IAAS) SingTel Managed Cloud Service delivers greater flexibility, security, cost efficiency and convenience. Looking for a way to reap
More informationBuilding Private & Hybrid Cloud Solutions
Solution Brief: Building Private & Hybrid Cloud Solutions WITH EGENERA CLOUD SUITE SOFTWARE Egenera, Inc. 80 Central St. Boxborough, MA 01719 Phone: 978.206.6300 www.egenera.com Introduction When most
More information08/18/2014. Agvance Hosted. Todd Erickson, IS Manager. Agenda. What Definitions and Stats Why The Value Proposition How Making It Happen
Agvance Hosted Todd Erickson, IS Manager Agenda What Definitions and Stats Why The Value Proposition How Making It Happen 1 What is The Cloud? A pile of computers somewhere else Managed by someone else
More informationEverything You Need To Know About Cloud Computing
Everything You Need To Know About Cloud Computing What Every Business Owner Should Consider When Choosing Cloud Hosted Versus Internally Hosted Software 1 INTRODUCTION Cloud computing is the current information
More informationAn Agile and Scalable Mobile Workplace
Innovapptive Technology Thought Leadership - Executive Report An Agile and Scalable Mobile Workplace Innovapptive SAP Mobile Hosting Solutions Brief Innovapptive s SAP Mobile Hosting Solutions for SAP
More informationWhite paper Reaping Business Value from a Hybrid Cloud Strategy
White paper Fujitsu Hybrid Cloud Services White paper Reaping Business Value from a Hybrid Cloud Strategy How to embrace a hybrid cloud model to maximize the benefits of public and private cloud services
More informationDesigning & Managing Reliable IT Services
Solution Brief: Designing & Managing Reliable IT Services WITH EGENERA CLOUD SUITE SOFTWARE Egenera, Inc. 80 Central St. Boxborough, MA 01719 Phone: 978.206.6300 www.egenera.com Introduction In today s
More informationWhite Paper. 1 800 FASTFILE / www.ironmountain.ca Page 1
White Paper LIVEVAULT Top 10 Reasons for Using Online Server Backup and Recovery Introduction Backup of vital company information is critical to a company s survival, no matter what size the company. Recent
More informationFujitsu Cloud IaaS Trusted Public S5. shaping tomorrow with you
Fujitsu Cloud IaaS Trusted Public S5 shaping tomorrow with you Realizing the cloud opportunity: Fujitsu Cloud iaas trusted Public s5 All the benefits of the public cloud, with enterprise-grade performance
More informationSoftware Asset Management on System z
Software Asset Management on System z Mike Zelle Tivoli WW IT Asset Management Marketing SAM in SHARE Project Manager mzelle@us.ibm.com Agenda Why Software Asset Management (SAM) The Discipline of Software
More informationCloud Hosting. Quick Guide 7/30/15. 2015 EarthLink. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Cloud Hosting Quick Guide 7/30/15 2015 EarthLink. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. 2 Cloud Hosting Service Positioning INCREASE AGIILTY, REDUCE COMPLEXITY & COST
More informationKeeping up with the World of Cloud Computing: What Should Internal Audit be Thinking About?
Keeping up with the World of Cloud Computing: What Should Internal Audit be Thinking About? IIA San Francisco Chapter October 11, 2011 Agenda Introductions Cloud computing overview Risks and audit strategies
More informationWhite Paper: Introduction to Cloud Computing
White Paper: Introduction to Cloud Computing The boom in cloud computing over the past few years has led to a situation that is common to many innovations and new technologies: many have heard of it, but
More informationTake Your Vision to the Cloud
Take Your Vision to the Cloud Executive Summary Many Professional Service firms are moving their Deltek Vision solution to cloud with the aim of focusing limited IT resources on core business requirements
More informationEffective Storage Management for Cloud Computing
IBM Software April 2010 Effective Management for Cloud Computing April 2010 smarter storage management Page 1 Page 2 EFFECTIVE STORAGE MANAGEMENT FOR CLOUD COMPUTING Contents: Introduction 3 Cloud Configurations
More informationLOW RISK ADOPTION OF CLOUD INFRA- STRUCTURE FOR ENTERPRISES
LOW RISK ADOPTION OF CLOUD INFRA- STRUCTURE FOR ENTERPRISES Business leaders are recognising that with the emergence of enterprise grade cloud computing, there is no good reason to continue to invest in
More informationA Guide to Hybrid Cloud An inside-out approach for extending your data center to the cloud
A Guide to Hybrid Cloud An inside-out approach for extending your data center to the cloud Inside INTRODUCTION Create a Flexible IT Environment With Hybrid Cloud CHAPTER 1 Common Business Drivers for Hybrid
More informationDeveloping SAP Enterprise Cloud Computing Strategy
White Paper WFT Cloud Technology SAP Cloud Integration Service Provider Developing SAP Enterprise Cloud Computing Strategy SAP Cloud Computing is a significant IT paradigm change with the potential to
More informationEnterprise Cloud Adoption- Deployment Models, Workloads and Industry Perspective
Enterprise Cloud Adoption- Deployment Models, Workloads and Industry Perspective Prabhakar Attaluri IBM Friday, August 16, 2013 8:00 9:00AM Room 309, Hynes Convention Center Session Number 14066 Abstract
More informationA Guide To Evaluating Desktop Virtualization Solutions
A Guide To Evaluating Desktop Virtualization Solutions T A K E A W A Y G U I D E Table of e s What To Look For In Evaluating Desktop Virtualization... 3 Achieving the Optimal Benefits of Desktop Virtualization...
More informationIs cloud computing right for you?
Is cloud computing right for you? Assess the options with Modern Networks. W: www.modern-networks.co.uk E: tellmemore@modern-networks.co.uk T: 02078717500 or 01462425600 The Cloud services companies of
More informationOracle FS1 Flash Storage System
Introducing Oracle FS1 Flash Storage System The industry s most intelligent flash storage The digital revolution continues unabated, forming an information universe that s growing exponentially and is
More informationInformation Technology Services
Information Technology Services 2011 Services Guide 77 Accord Park Drive, Suite A10 Norwell, MA 02061 (781) 871-3662 A proactive, preventative approach to IT management. System downtime, viruses, spyware,
More informationCloud Computing Services
Cloud Computing Services Thinking About Moving to the Cloud? How you get to the cloud is as important as being there, because being in the cloud isn t enough. Your access needs to be synced with your overall
More informationData Center Refresh: Build or Buy?
Data Center Refresh: Build or Buy? In-house data centers vs. colocation, managed services and cloud computing: 5 questions to consider Presented by Cosentry, the trusted Midwest provider of Managed and
More informationSecuring the Service Desk in the Cloud
TECHNICAL WHITE PAPER Securing the Service Desk in the Cloud BMC s Security Strategy for ITSM in the SaaS Environment Introduction Faced with a growing number of regulatory, corporate, and industry requirements,
More informationModernizing Servers and Software
SMB PLANNING GUIDE Modernizing Servers and Software Increase Performance with Intel Xeon Processor E3 v3 Family Servers and Windows Server* 2012 R2 Software Why You Should Read This Document This planning
More informationWhich is Better: Virtualization or Cloud IaaS?
A White Paper Which is Better: Virtualization or Cloud IaaS? Which is Better: Virtualization or Cloud IaaS? Why should I consider Virtualization or Cloud IaaS at all? Simply put, they can save you money.
More informationInteroute Virtual Data Centre. Hands on cloud control.
Interoute Virtual Data Centre. Hands on cloud control. Scale your computing resource on demand Choose where in Europe you want your data Europe s most trusted and secure network www.interoute.com/vdc Interoute
More informationFrequently Asked Questions about Cloud and Online Backup
Frequently Asked Questions about Cloud and Online Backup With more companies realizing the importance of protecting their mission-critical data, we know that businesses are also evaluating the resiliency
More informationA Guide to Hybrid Cloud An inside-out approach for extending your data center to the cloud
A Guide to Hybrid Cloud An inside-out approach for extending your data center to the cloud Inside Introduction Create a Flexible IT Environment With Hybrid Cloud Chapter 1 Common Business Drivers for Hybrid
More informationDatabase-As-A-Service Saves Money, Improves IT Productivity, And Speeds Application Development
A Forrester Consulting Thought Leadership Paper Commissioned By VMware Database-As-A-Service Saves Money, Improves IT Productivity, And Speeds Application Development October 2012 Table Of Contents Executive
More informationVMware vcloud Powered Services
SOLUTION OVERVIEW VMware vcloud Powered Services VMware-Compatible Clouds for a Broad Array of Business Needs Caught between shrinking resources and growing business needs, organizations are looking to
More informationOverview. The Cloud. Characteristics and usage of the cloud Realities and risks of the cloud
Overview The purpose of this paper is to introduce the reader to the basics of cloud computing or the cloud with the aim of introducing the following aspects: Characteristics and usage of the cloud Realities
More informationHow cloud computing can transform your business landscape
How cloud computing can transform your business landscape Introduction It seems like everyone is talking about the cloud. Cloud computing and cloud services are the new buzz words for what s really a not
More informationWhat you need to know about cloud backup: your guide to cost, security and flexibility.
What you need to know about cloud backup: your guide to cost, security and flexibility. Over the last decade, cloud backup, recovery and restore (BURR) options have emerged as a secure, cost-effective
More informationWhy You Should Consider Cloud- Based Email Archiving. A whitepaper by The Radicati Group, Inc.
. The Radicati Group, Inc. 1900 Embarcadero Road, Suite 206 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone 650-322-8059 Fax 650-322-8061 http://www.radicati.com THE RADICATI GROUP, INC. Why You Should Consider Cloud- Based
More information