Tag: cloud services
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New Cisco Services Aimed at Accelerating Cloud Adoption
Cisco has rolled out a new set of Cloud Professional Services to help businesses optimize their cloud environments, addressing the challenges and obstacles that the company covered in a new cloud report and through its Business Cloud Advisor online tool that helps customers assess their cloud readiness and associated benefits. Channel partners employ the tool… Read more
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12 Important Facts About Shadow IT
Categories: Cloud ComputingShadow IT 12 Important Facts About Shadow IT Shadow IT’s continued growth creates opportunities for service providers to help businesses deal with its associated risks—and deliver approved services. Shadow IT Use Is Extensive 77% of respondents said that departments within their organization have used a cloud service without the involvement of the IT department, and… Read more
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How the Cloud Is Advancing From ‘Rookie’ to MVP
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud How the Cloud Is Advancing From ‘Rookie’ to MVP IT pros and execs clearly see the cloud’s value. Here are 15 reasons the cloud is progressing from ‘promising rookie’ to Most Valuable Player. The Cloud Is the Future of IT 86% of respondents believe that cloud computing is the future of IT. Safety in… Read more
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The Cloud’s Silver Linings and Challenges
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud challenges The Cloud’s Silver Linings and Challenges Cloud usage is pervasive. As the balance of cloud computing power shifts between vendors, we look at the opportunities and challenges ahead. Cloud Usage Is Pervasive Almost all organizations surveyed (93%) are using at least one cloud service. The top three most-used cloud services are Web hosting… Read more
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Confidence in the Cloud Keeps Growing
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud confidence Confidence in the Cloud Keeps Growing A new survey reveals some of the trends changing the role of IT as more businesses move to the cloud and what organizations are doing to reduce security risks. Rising Confidence in the Cloud 64.9% of IT leaders think of the cloud as secure or more secure… 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