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Cloud Security: SMBs Still Have Their Concerns

Ivan — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:44:31 +0000

Cloud computing will continue to play a bigger role in small and medium businesses (SMB.) However, cloud security is still a major concern of the majority of SMBs. It’s a trust issue, really… SMBs still unsure whether their data is secure in the cloud, not mentioning the potential issues in cloud compliance and regulations. Let’s [...]

A Safer BYOD in the Cloud: Norton Zone

Ivan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:36:11 +0000

BYOD presents advantages, as well as challenges for businesses. Security issues, business and personal data mix-up, and so on – addressing such issues is not an easy task. However, we do understand now that allowing BYOD can only mean good things for your business; what you need now is a tool that can ensure your [...]

NGO Cloud Adoption Case Study

Ivan — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:08:16 +0000

Did you know how much the cloud contribute to the non-profit efforts? I must say: A LOT. Cloud adoption by a non-profit organization has proven to be life-saver – literally; the cloud allows them to help more people in need. Let’s take a case study of global humanitarian NGO (Non-Governmental Organization.) They are helping the [...]

CIO’s Cloud Behavior Report: Drivers and Barriers to Cloud Adoption

Ivan — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:13:18 +0000

A survey conducted by SilverSky, a provider of cloud security solutions, reveals that 97 percent of respondents consisting of CIOs and IT security decision makers have increased, or at least maintained, their confidence in the cloud in the last 12 months. The survey also reveals that 24 percent of business functions are cloud-based. Those are [...]

Cloud Surfing Trends and Streaming Media Pros-Cons

Ivan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:13:21 +0000

Streaming services have becoming mainstream: Not only from your computers, today you can stream videos and musics from any devices you have – smartphones, tablet PCs, and televisions. Thanks to the cloud, streaming has becoming more and more accessible. Now, due to the lower barrier to entry, there are more streaming services available today – [...]

The State of Software as a Service (SaaS)

Ivan — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:28:26 +0000

SaaS is yet to take over the popularity packaged software, but the percentage is growing steadily. Accounted for 4.11 percent of total software sales of $352.7 billion in 2012, it is predicted to account for amost 5 percent by 2015. Nevertheless, you should keep your eye on SaaS for several reasons: It is offering flexibility [...]

Is Your Head in The Cloud?

Ivan — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:01:17 +0000

The IT sector is abuzz with talk of the benefits of cloud computing, but it seems the general public is yet to catch up with the hype. Despite being regular users of things such as Dropbox and iTunes, the vast majority of people don’t understand they are cloud-based products. So does this lack of understanding [...]

How Safe is The Cloud?

Ivan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:24:31 +0000

There are undoubted benefits in using cloud technologies – cost savings, fewer points of redundancy, ease of access from multiple locations and potentially increased productivity. But – just how safe is the cloud? To help you review your cloud security, Memset’s Kate Craig-Wood and the team have put together an Infographic to illustrate the main [...]

The Rise of Cloud Gaming

Ivan — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:19:29 +0000

Cloud computing has transformed the business world, and the gaming industry can’t simply escape the cloud. I remember the day I play Ragnarok. With 40 millions players worldwide, it’s one of the all-time power players in MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game.) Perhaps you are familiar with World of Warcraft? It’s not new, but it’s [...]

Measure the Promise of the Cloud in Financial Terms

Ivan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:38:34 +0000

It’s a big mistake for businesses to adopt the cloud based on the cost-saving potential. Here’s why: In some cases, adopting the cloud can increase your costs and may be more expensive to adopt than non-cloud, on-premise solutions. That’s why cloud adoption should be viewed case-by-case; it can reduce the costs, but that’s not always [...]