Cloud is growing up, and it’s going to look a lot different over the coming decade than it does now. You’re probably already using cloud – many clouds, in fact. But as you shift toward digital business, you’ll need a new strategy to reflect this new reality.
Read post
A multi-cloud IT environment can quickly spiral out of control, particularly when multiple cloud services across multiple vendors are being used by multiple parts of the business. A multi-cloud strategy is critical for turning sprawl and complexity into competitive advantage.
Read post
While a hybrid cloud IT environment creates many business benefits, it requires more care and watering, so to speak, than you might assume. Here’s how to deal with the extra technical complexities and develop specific skills to manage those complexities.
Read post
From clouds with machine-learning capabilities to the rise of the intercloud — where a cloud incorporates numerous cloud platforms, even from competitors — there’s plenty of movement in this space. Here’s a look at what’s next for cloud computing.
Read post
The CASB market is shifting and shaking, which makes it hard for IT decision makers to figure out which solution best suits their needs. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering this protective technology for your cloud services.
Read post
It’s difficult for IT to guarantee security in a cloud environment at the best of times, but even more so when dealing with an unknown quantity. Restricting employees from using unapproved services is an obvious answer — but the stick rarely works without a carrot.
Read post
Container virtualization in the latest buzzword in cloud computing — and it could enhance VM performance. But is this new IT architecture right for your business?
Read post
Why you need to do a cloud cleanup, stop trying to go it alone and start using cloud to drive your business — not just enable it.
Read post
Your users could be bypassing the IT department to get to cloud services. Find out why that matters and what to do about it.
Read post
Some customer demographics now expect companies to interact with them via social media, SMS and online chat. This driver combined with cloud computing and UC is creating a new kind of working environment — and an even greater need for a mobile-first strategy.
Read post
IT research firm Gartner outlines the key concepts that organizations can use to get the most out of cloud deployments — and cloud management software is just the beginning.
Read post
MI6, the U.K.’s spy agency, is using cloud services from private-sector suppliers, thanks to G-Cloud — the British government’s cloud strategy. The U.S. government has also launched a Cloud First strategy. So what are we doing here in Canada? Not enough.
Read post
Oil and gas companies have typically lagged behind in the adoption of new technologies, says an industry analyst. But many are coping with the drop in oil prices by turning to the cloud.
Read post
Allstream has teamed up with Mitel to bring MiCloud — a cloud-based solution that combines IP telephony, unified communications and collaboration into one fully managed service — to Canada’s mid-market companies, offering cost predictability and enhanced productivity.
Read post
Security is often cited as an obstacle for public sector cloud deployments, but research shows security in the cloud often trumps that of on-premise — and public clouds can better enable digital government platforms to meet rising expectations for performance and value.
Read post
The promises of cloud-based solutions are tempting, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Before hopping on the cloud, IT admins need to consider their organization’s size, complexity and appetite for risk.
Read post
Scale will be the critical new ingredient in the unfolding battle for digital market success, says IDC’s chief analyst. Here’s how this huge shift could affect enterprise networks and the people who manage them.
Read post
Seven career-boosting Agile certifications and why you should visit Montreal this fall
Read post
A recent podcast discussion brings industry experts together to talk about the value of UCaaS, the key barriers to getting a green light and success metrics
Read post
Recent research from Nemertes shows that cloud-based unified communications is more cost-effective than ever before. A recap of the key stats
Read post
Debating if you should make the move to cloud-based UC or stick with an on-premise platform? Gartner offers a snapshot of where the industry is going
Read post
The Web Foundation reminds us of how lucky we are to live online the way we do, but there are other technologies that have had a similar impact
Read post
The founder of the Cloud Best Practices Network says unified communications as a service is a great example of how the public sector could drive innovation
Read post
Industry analyst Zeus Kerravala says bandwidth strains from UCaaS and other forces can be blamed on a single culprit — something that could help prioritize IT investments.
Read post
As more organizations move to a model of hosted compute infrastructure, they need know they’ll be safe
Read post
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
YouTube
Google+
Blog