Tag: cloud computing
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Multiple Flavors of Cloud Computing Become IT Norm
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud computing choices Multiple Flavors of Cloud Computing Become IT Norm There’s lots of diversity in cloud models. A new study shows the use of multiple private and public clouds is becoming the new IT norm. Use of Cloud Computing 95% are using some form of the cloud; only 6% are using private cloud only… Read more
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MSPs Face Intensifying Pricing Pressure
Categories: Managed ServicesMSP costs MSPs Face Intensifying Pricing Pressure To offset stiff pricing competition, MSPs would be well-advised to reduce their overall costs whenever and wherever possible. MSP Financial Growth Just under a quarter (23%) report their three-year average annual monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth is more than 20%. At the same time, however, 51% put that… Read more
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IT Taps Outside Experts to Handle Cloud Complexity
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud services IT Taps Outside Experts to Handle Cloud Complexity Rather than eliminating the need for solution providers, the rise of the cloud is actually creating more demand for their services than ever. Top Cloud Business Benefits Surprisingly, the top business benefit cited by respondents was increased security (45%), followed by greater agility and cost… Read more
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Opportunity: Software Licensing Revenue Recovery
Categories: Tech AnalysisSoftware licensing Opportunity: Software Licensing Revenue Recovery For software vendors and, by extension, their channel partners, the lack of visibility into how software is being used creates revenue leakage. Best Sources of Upside for ISVs Mobile apps (51%), virtualization (45 %), subscription-based licensing (43%), embracing public cloud computing (41%) and the Internet of things (37%)… Read more
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Cloud App Integration Challenges Limit Demand
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud data integration Cloud App Integration Challenges Limit Demand The integration of applications across hybrid IT environments is limited by the quality of the tools available, a new study finds. Top Data Integration Initiatives The top data integration initiatives include migrating data from one system to another (42%), from back office to front office (37%),… Read more
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How the Cloud Is Driving Business Transformation
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud services How the Cloud Is Driving Business Transformation As cloud computing adds complexity into the IT environment, there will be more demand for solution provider expertise to manage it. Cloud Use Expands 84% of companies said their cloud use increased in the last year. About half expect they will be using the cloud for… Read more