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How do you know if your business is suffering from cloud sprawl?

How do you know if your business is suffering from cloud sprawl?

Cloud sprawl – the increasing volume of resources being used (and paid for) can be a major problem for businesses and is something that needs to be reviewed and managed to protect your bottom line.  If you are seeing increased IT costs or simply want to streamline your IT Infrastructure, cloud sprawl is something you can manage and control.

The Top Three Elements of Practical Cloud Security for AWS & Azure

The Top Three Elements of Practical Cloud Security for AWS & Azure

Background

With cloud computing, businesses can access scalable computing resources on demand, reducing the need for on-premises infrastructure and increasing flexibility. However, as businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing, it is important to prioritize cloud security to ensure that sensitive data and applications are protected.

Why is an Azure Consultant a Rare Thing?

Why is an Azure Consultant a Rare Thing?

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.

Are You Having Problems with Azure?

Are You Having Problems with Azure?

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.