Cloud computing for business

As companies' data volumes continue to grow in the digital age, they are increasingly turning to cloud computing for business process consolidation and to save IT resources. Read news and tips to help with enterprise cloud computing strategy, including advice to decide between developing cloud resources in-house or turning to third parties for cloud computing services.

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Cloud computing for business News

July 09, 2019 09 Jul'19
Automation Anywhere's Microsoft pact indicative of hot RPA market

RPA vendor Automation Anywhere said it's poised to take full advantage of the burgeoning RPA market. Its recent deal with Microsoft is just one indication of RPA's popularity.
June 21, 2019 21 Jun'19
What do the Google, Salesforce analytics deals mean for CIOs?

Google and Salesforce's recent multibillion-dollar BI deals have put analytics in the spotlight. What's the import for CIOs -- aside from the fact that data rules?
June 10, 2019 10 Jun'19
In-depth look at what the Oracle-Microsoft agreement means to CIOs

The Oracle-Microsoft deal could solve technical problems that curtail cloud strategies, letting CIOs focus on business criteria. It could also introduce new complexity.
May 31, 2019 31 May'19
Move to cloud computing lifts SoulCycle, Middlesex Health productivity

At the recent MIT Sloan CIO Symposium, fitness company SoulCycle and Middlesex Health recount how cloud has become a workforce enabler.

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IoT edge cloud balances the best of cloud and edge computing

Organizations are shifting IoT deployments from cloud computing to edge computing, but a newer option -- the edge cloud -- has emerged to bring the cloud to the edge. Continue Reading
Successful digital ecosystems depend on cloud services

Business models are changing in the digital age, requiring companies to create sometimes unexpected partnerships, enabled by the widespread availability of cloud services. Continue Reading
How do I build a cloud-ready network?

IT teams can prepare their networks for cloud migrations by planning around their applications, security strategies, remote users and WAN performance. Continue Reading

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Top 3 benefits of multi-cloud strategy

With the increased use of cloud computing technologies, organizations should consider implementing a multi-cloud strategy to reduce overall costs and improve service and security. Continue Reading
The IT thought leader's guide to the future of work

Forward-looking IT leaders aren't waiting for the post-COVID-19 era to happen. They're shaping the technology trends and processes that will support future work environments. Continue Reading
What is the future of hybrid cloud for businesses?

Many organizations today are still having difficulty moving their entire workloads off premises and into the cloud. Here, we examine how they can benefit from a hybrid environment. Continue Reading

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MSP roles and responsibilities are undergoing rapid change -- here's why

It's a new era for managed service providers and CIOs. MSPs increasingly act as strategic partners, helping IT teams fulfill the outsized role technology plays in business success. Continue Reading
COVID-19 has made companies revisit their cloud migration strategy

Your company may have put projects on hold as we survive the pandemic, but it could also be a good time to consider revising your cloud strategy to improve agility. Preparing now can help you ramp up more quickly as the economy recovers. Continue Reading
Channel partners' cloud opportunities see a boost

Cloud usage spiked In the first phase of pandemic as organizations rushed to retool operations. Going forward, partners should expect an uptick in cloud opportunities. Continue Reading

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5 post cloud migration risks and how CIOs can avoid them

We've covered issues that arise when making the move to the cloud but here we're diving into the challenges CIOs and their IT teams face post cloud migration and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
Why cloud migration failures happen and how to prevent them

Companies are moving more applications than ever to the cloud, but many of these initiatives fail. Learn how to avoid making your own cloud migration mistakes. Continue Reading
4 integrated monitoring strategies that will improve IT operations

Digital transformation expert Isaac Sacolick offers four ways to build an integrated monitoring architecture that will actually improve IT operations -- not slow them down. Continue Reading