Protecting your organization's data is a daunting task. Cybersecurity measures are only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to establishing a sound cloud environment. The statistics show that even the most competent organizations and businesses need to prioritize additional means of preventing, responding to, and mitigating digital threats. Cloud professionals are all in agreement that Network redundancy is at the top of the list for beneficial features of cloud based infrastructure. (more…)

Cloud computing has revolutionized how we store, manage and access data. 2023 has arrived and digital transformation initiatives remain in the fast lane, and if 2023 cloud trends are any indication, there’s no slowing down. Moving to the cloud is no longer an option, as its benefits and new capabilities prove vital for moving forward, especially in an uncertain economy. Gartner Inc. forecasts that in 2023, worldwide public cloud spending will grow 20.7% to total $591.8 billion, up from $490.3 billion in 2022. The cloud computing market is expected to reach over $1 trillion by 2028. Within a span of 10 years (between 2010 to 2020), the market grew by a massive 635 percent. (more…)

The recent passing of Cyber Security Month has reminded many businesses of the importance of implementing good security practices to ensure the protection of confidential data. It is a daunting, yet necessary, task to establish reliable cyber security. The ever-evolving cyber environment poses many obstacles which, if left unaccounted for, can lead to pitfalls in your businesses’ operations. This threatens the integrity of your business and may result in criminal activity, a deteriorated reputation, lost profits, legal repercussions and more. In order to understand the nature, and origin, of these consequences along with how to mitigate them, here is a list of the most common pitfalls to cloud security and their solutions. (more…)

October is considered North America’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Once again, it is that time of year where conversation resolving around cybersecurity has risen in popularity. For some, it’s a helpful reminder of its importance, and for others it's a harsh wake-up call. For those who have kept up-to-date with the best cybersecurity practices, this time of the year can be taken to congratulate themselves and to reflect on the effectiveness of their efforts. For others who have made little-to-no progress in this field, this time period of increased discussion regarding cybersecurity should be taken advantage of, in the hopes of catching up.  (more…)