The pound has been on a downward spiral against the US dollar for some time now and it is starting to have an impact on cloud pricing. AWS & Azure prices are affected, with costs increasing as a result. If you are seeing higher costs for using these services, don't worry - there are things you can do right away!
The use of cloud infrastructure to replace legacy systems allows organisations to reduce the capital costs of buying IT hardware. This migration process requires the virtual infrastructure to be specified in the same way as a physical data centre. This specification process involves determining the processing power required to maximise application performance and designing a solution that delivers this using “virtual machines” or “VMs” in place of physical Servers.
With more and more organisations moving their applications and programmes to the cloud there is a growing need for managing the day to day growth and management of their infrastructure and resources. Companies want to ensure that they have a robust, scalable solution which will meet their objectives today and into the future because downtime can affect profitability and long term growth.
Companies move their data and applications to the cloud for a number of reasons but reducing costs is often seen as the most important one. There is the assumption that moving away from on-premise hardware will immediately bring significant financial savings as well as greater business flexibility but in some circumstances, this is not always the case.
If your business has infrastructure in the Azure cloud or is in the process of migrating data, it can be a huge challenge to find the right skills and knowledge to make sure the move is carried out seamlessly with as little disruption to the business as possible. Many traditional IT companies have adapted to the new (virtual) world and recruited cloud specialists, but there is a major skills gap when it comes to specialists on the different platforms. Using an Azure consultant can help to bridge this knowledge gap. However, that’s not the only option when it comes to receiving on-point support with your cloud platform.
At the start of 2016, the Synergy Research Group’s 2015 study, of the global market share achieved by major public cloud providers had Amazon in first place and Microsoft in second with a 9% share. Over the past 4 years, this picture has changed, and while Microsoft Azure is still ranked second overall, it has grown considerably to 20% while Amazon has retained 31% of the market. Google remains in 3rd place with around 6% of the total.
With recent Cyber Security threats, like the WannaCrypt ransomware attack, many CIOs are giving thought to their own cloud data security, including platforms like Azure. We are taking a moment to examine the enterprise grade security features of Azure and how the correct security settings give CIOs true peace of mind.
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As more businesses continue to adopt the cloud for their IT infrastructure, the demand for cloud services, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS), has grown rapidly. AWS provides a vast array of services to help businesses manage their cloud infrastructure, and with AWS subscription management, businesses can efficiently manage their cloud resources and scale up or down based on demand.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to try to increase its UK market share, but Microsoft Azure is rapidly gaining ground. A report by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) highlights that AWS, despite its leading position, is experiencing a slight decline in market share.
In contrast, Microsoft Azure shows significant growth in both revenue and new user acquisition, accompanied by higher profit margins. The CMA is also investigating potential competitive barriers, such as Microsoft's software licensing practices and data egress fees.
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