Today’s modern business landscape is fiercely competitive, and companies are wielding cloud computing as a strategic weapon to gain an edge. Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering on-demand access to a vast pool of IT resources – storage, servers, databases, networking, and software – all securely delivered over the internet. Imagine ditching expensive […]
How Changes to Cloud Egress Fees May – or May Not – Help You Save Money
For years, cloud egress fees – the costs incurred when data moves out of a cloud environment – were like death and taxes. They were unavoidable for any organization that used the cloud. But that has changed over the past few months as major cloud providers Google, Amazon and Microsoft have announced the discontinuation of […]
Four Steps to Ensure a Smooth Cloud Migration
When it comes to cloud migration, there’s a lot to consider – which workloads should be migrated, how much storage space is needed, which cloud provider is best for your workloads, not to mention how much it will cost. But the biggest mistake that organizations can make when migrating to the cloud is not asking these questions […]
Vendor-Agnostic Multi-Cloud Management Is a True Game Changer
Global spending on public cloud in 2023 will grow by an estimated 20.7% to $591.8 billion, according to Gartner. The benefits of cloud migration are well known. Inherent variable cost structures enable businesses to evolve away from the traditional fixed-cost methods of managing IT infrastructure, adopting cloud-first models that are controllable, agile, and secure; enable operations to readily scale as needed; and optimize […]
How FinOps Can Help Companies Optimize Their Cloud Instance
There’s a lot of buzz about FinOps, yet not many companies have incorporated it into their cloud strategy. According to our latest research – The State of Multi-Cloud Management – only 24% of surveyed organizations have a mature, effective FinOps practice in place. That number is predicted to grow, with 70% of respondents planning to make necessary […]
Weighed Down by On-Premises Disaster Recovery Sites? Move to the Cloud
Click to learn more about author Andy Fernandez. In today’s new remote-heavy world, it’s more important than ever that organizations are available 24/7. From healthcare to online retail, potential downtime, with an average cost of $250,000 per hour, can be catastrophic. This leaves IT organizations with the task of meeting “always-on” expectations with, likely, less […]
Five Key Questions You Should Ask About Your Data Strategy and the Cloud
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Using the cloud in the right way for your data strategy can help you realize the value of your data faster, easier, and more cost effectively – especially when combined with a high-performance, cloud-first analytics database. So, what are the questions you should ask when considering the […]
How to Choose the Right Tech to Turn Your Big Data and Cloud Strategy into Big Wins
Click to learn more about author Mathias Golombek. Using an analytics database and a hybrid approach to revolutionize your strategy. Data. Data. Data. It doesn’t matter how many times people mention the word it’s not going to magically transform your organization into a data-driven powerhouse. You need a clear strategy to manage the ever-growing mountain […]
Cloud Infrastructure Strategy: Laying the Foundations for Success
Click to learn more about author Lex Boost. Historically it was a heavy lift for many businesses to embrace cloud services. Obviously, that’s no longer the case – most businesses do not need convincing. In fact, users now require in-depth arguments why not to push everything into a flexible pool of resources. But an optimal […]
OpenText Advances Enterprise Cloud Strategy to Power the Intelligent and Connected Enterprise
According to a new press release, “OpenText™, a global leader in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), today announced the launch of OpenText Release 16 Enhancement Pack 5 (EP5), OpenText Business Network Cloud 16.10, and a series of new SaaS-based applications for the legal, life sciences and HR markets on its next-generation cloud platform, OT2. These portfolio-wide […]