In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, Microsoft has established itself as a leading force with its comprehensive suite of cloud services. These services are designed to cater to a wide range of business needs, from infrastructure management to intelligent business applications and productivity solutions. Let’s delve into the three primary types of Microsoft cloud services: Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365.

Cloud computing continues to soar to new heights as more businesses have adapted to it in some form. According to Gartner, 65% of application workloads will be optimal or ready for cloud delivery by 2027, up from 45% in 2022.

Let's face it: cloud is integral to innovating and maintaining a competitive in this increasingly digital world. Managed cloud storage is a solution high-in-demand provided by cloud service providers which encompasses taking responsibility for managing and maintaining the storage infrastructure and services on behalf of their customers. This type of storage is typically offered as a cloud-based service, and it differs from traditional on-premises storage solutions in that the management of the storage hardware, software, and infrastructure is handled by the cloud provider.

As technology has continued to evolve, the importance of cloud computing has too. According to Flexera’s 2021 State of the Cloud Report, investing in cloud is steadily on the rise in 2021. Businesses of all sizes are reaping the immense benefits of cloud adoption. From SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) to Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) – the ability to be more agile, innovative and reach customers in multiple ways has enabled businesses to significantly streamline operations and improve overall customer engagement.

Disaster Recovery for critical applications is an important part of any Business Continuity Plan. Most, if not all, IBM Power servers, host mission-critical applications and the need for a standby server at a secondary location is essential for an effective disaster recovery plan. With the introduction of cloud-based POWER servers it has become much easier and more cost effective to have a standby server at a remote location. The customer does not need to purchase a server with idle capacity and host it in a remote datacenter to achieve their DR goals.

Well before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, cloud computing played an instrumental part in remote work procedures being carried out seamlessly. We are seeing more businesses turning to cloud-based infrastructure to remain operational and scalable within cost-effective boundaries. Businesses today largely depend on collaborative tools for group videoconferencing, eLearning and more, so the ability for the Cloud to sustain the traffic surge, prevent downtime and frustration among users makes it a highly-attractive platform to leverage.

Making the shift and moving your business to the cloud requires careful planning and expert assistance to ensure a smooth transition. With the continuous innovation in cloud technologies there are very few reasons why your business shouldn’t make the transition. However, if you’re still undecided about the benefits, here are 8 more reasons why it is a great idea.
 

In our May 2014 blog, we reviewed the benefits of various back up alternatives (cloud vs. on-premise) and discussed the pros and cons of each solution. Since then, cloud platforms have continued to expand and offer an increasingly viable option for a growing set of enterprise workloads. 

Cloud has been around for a long time now and multiple choices abound. Whether your organisation is just beginning or extending its cloud journey, you are faced with many decisions, and identifying the best cloud for your needs is the challenge!

 

Organizations of all sizes in many different industries still struggle with choices for storing, protecting, and managing growing amounts of business information and data. Companies want to move away from tape backup and traditional server backup software because of the complexity of dealing with them on daily basis and the small costs that quickly add up.

Think all virtualization solutions are created equal? Think again.

Check out this great On-Demand Webcast, “Does Your Virtualization Platform Matter?" where a look at the real-world impact on businesses that deploy IBM’s PowerVM® virtualization technology as compared to other virtualization solutions.