Disaster May Be Closer Than You Think
When we talk about cloud computing and the possibility for disaster, we tend to think of large environmental disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes), or man-made disasters such as terrorist attacks. And this may lead us to think that the possibility of losing our data and applications in case of disaster is infinitesimal. Unless your data resides in […]
What is Disaster Recovery in the Cloud?
What happens when your nightmares come true at the worst possible time? Your business is growing, your lead generation program is delivering results, and your customers couldn’t be happier. And then, when you least expect it, something really bad happens. A fire. An earthquake. A hurricane. A break-in. Suddenly, your database is gone, your software […]
What is Microsoft Azure?
Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, a collection of integrated services that supports a broad selection of operating systems, programming languages, databases and tools. Azure runs on a network of data centers across 19 regions of the world, and provides excellent security and data protection. Some of the companies that store their data in the […]
What is Cloud Computing?
You’ve heard of the cloud and would like to try it, but you’re not sure of how it fits with your company’s revenue and cost containment objectives. Or you’re afraid that your data will not be secure. Cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than as a product. Instead of purchasing, […]
Big Companies in the Cloud
You would think that big companies have the resources to develop and manage their own cloud solutions. Yet, these blue chip companies are migrating all or part of their IT solutions and databases to external clouds. The reason for this is that the benefits of the cloud extend far beyond IT cost savings. Industry leaders […]
What Is Microsoft Dynamics?
Microsoft Dynamics is a suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software applications tailored to specific industries, namely, retail, service industries, manufacturing, financial services and the public sector. MS Dynamics is part of Microsoft Business Solutions. Dynamics can be used with other Microsoft solutions, such as SharePoint, Yammer, Office 365, Azure […]
Real Support to Migrate to the cloud
So what is wrong with this picture? All the blogs and websites you read tell you that moving your applications and data to the cloud should give you peace of mind. Not only immediate cost savings, but also the freedom to plan your business’s future strategy without being distracted by the day to day demands […]
Key Factors to Migrate to the Cloud
In our last post we discussed what to look for in a cloud hosting or managed services provider. Now we want to go over what questions you should ask. I think there are 4 basic questions you should ask of any cloud hosting company: Is the implementation fast and easy? Make sure you’re not dragged […]
Should you wait before going to the cloud?
Should I wait or move to the cloud now? When is the right time to move to the cloud? You know you have to migrate there – maybe some of your competitors are already in the cloud… but you just bought new hardware. Or signed a lease on new office space. Or hired new techs. […]
Why IT Professionals Should Welcome the Cloud with Open Arms
IT Professionals are sometimes caught in a bind when it comes to the cloud. They are bombarded with ads and information on the advantages of the cloud for their business, but yet the cloud presents significant areas of danger and uncertainty. These could be grouped into three types: Professional: How do I know this is […]