Welcome to Cloud Week 2023!

Businesses can benefit from the cloud native approach, leveraging elements like containers and microservices for cost-efficiency, portability and faster time-to-market.

In the intricate tapestry of large-scale enterprises, the shift towards cloud-native technologies heralds a pivotal transformation, not just in systems but in the very fabric of organizational leadership and expertise.

Cloud data platforms have emerged as the linchpin of digital transformation, offering organizations the ability to bring applications to the data rather than the other way around.

Guest blog from Justin Day, CEO at Cloud Gateway. #CloudWeek2023

By adhering to these guidelines, CFOs and finance leaders can capitalise on the full value of their cloud investments, which will give them more probability of succeeding in their innovation and growth goals, as part of a successful cloud FinOps strategy.

Enabling employees to collaborate on an efficient, cloud-based system contributes to productivity and a great employee experience

This blog explores how API gateways are adapting to meet the demands of modern cloud-native applications

Guest blog from Chris Weston, CDIO at Jumar, #CloudWeek2023.

Guest blog from Tim Hancock, Head of Cloud and Managed Services, BJSS. #CloudFuture

Emma Dennard argues that cloud native approaches are drivers of significant agility in today’s business world

Guest blog from Amit Rathore, Head of Cloud Transformation and Engineering, KPMG India. #CloudWeek2023

Migrating workloads unchanged doesn't realise the full potential of carbon reductions that a cloud-based solution can offer.

How do we deal with the emissions generated by the cloud services used by our organisation?

To achieve NetZero objectives, cloud computing could emerge as a beacon of innovation and sustainability, guiding organisations through the complex terrain of environmental responsibility.

Combine your ESG efforts with your move to the cloud and you’ll be in a better position to meet customer demands and employee expectations in challenging times.

AI presents an almost sky-high opportunity to enhance the sustainability of the cloud, climate and workload sustainability.

This blog explores how leveraging the benefits of the Cloud can help organisations work towards sustainability goals. #CloudWeek2023.

How to apply the principles for public cloud management to private cloud

Improving visibility across hybrid cloud infrastructures will be a big challenge in 2024, and one that cloud computing providers will need to tackle to remain competitive.

A good hybrid strategy ensures a common set of people, process, and technology across all cloud and on-premises environments.

In this article, we will explore how both hybrid cloud and edge computing solutions can work together to enhance your DR strategy and improve the resilience of your business.

Despite the majority of the stored data emanating from healthcare and life science, the healthcare sector hasn’t been able to use that to its true potential

The growth in cloud-based technologies has created an on-ramp for entities of all sizes to engage with emerging technologies – including quantum computing.   

For our clients it’s keeping the 1990s in mind that will help them get the most from the cloud at the lowest possible cost.  

See why companies are prioritizing cloud-native security to address shortages in talent and protect against potential threats.

Security and privacy risks are near the top of the list of concerns for businesses considering using cloud to achieve business goals. What will it take to overcome this hurdle?

What are the prevailing assumptions which impede data on cloud adoption, and how can you redesign existing security controls to enable enterprise data trust on cloud?

To shield their cloud infrastructure from the havoc of ransomware, organisations must adopt a zero-trust approach and implement these measures accordingly.

This blog discusses the SaaS landscape, the role of SaaS escrow and what SaaS escrow solutions are available for your business to ensure SaaS application data protection and business continuity.

ID verification is a good example of an area where cloud-based technology is driving efficiencies, while reducing cost.

In this blog, we'll embark on a journey into the realm of cloud cyber security, exploring the key factors influencing cloud security from edge to cloud.

Visibility into network activity is just as essential in public cloud as it is in on-premise or private cloud environments.

Traditional perimeter-based security models struggle to keep up with the dynamic and decentralised nature of cloud workloads. This demands a change in thinking in security strategies. 

In this blog, we explore two common methods to connect to the cloud; public internet and private dedicated networks. We’ll consider the pros and cons of each, focusing on three key areas - security, cost and performance. 

Remember it's not just about being in the cloud; it's about being secure in the cloud.

Cyber Essentials offers protection for small, medium, and large organisations who are often overlooked when it comes to cyber-security protection.

Businesses of all shapes, sizes and maturity still struggle with some of the most common challenges in security, which are often exacerbated by a drive toward public cloud adoption.

In terms of takeaways, we identify the following, relevant to scope, legal instrument, timing and preparedness

Open source has a great deal to offer in terms of flexibility, financial freedom, and community support, not to mention the cloud-native open-source technologies that are intrinsically portable and agile.

Unconscious multi-cloud is a serious issue and affirmative action is the only answer.

Here are three sets of questions your CDO and CIO are likely to be considering about muti- and hybrid cloud environments.

Nutanix’s approach to the hybrid multi-cloud model is rooted in the key principles of simplicity and freedom of choice

The hypergrowth of Kubernetes is too big to be ignored. What are the trends and factors driving its popularity?