Category: Cloud

Ekco invests €10M in Caribbean expansion and new office

Ekco, one of Europe’s leading security-first managed service providers, today announces that it is opening a new office in Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean, representing an investment of €10 million over the next two years. The company’s expansion in the Caribbean will lead to the creation of 18 jobs by the end of 2027. It will enable Ekco to more than double its revenues in the region from €2 million to €5 million over the same period.

This expansion builds on Ekco’s strong presence across the Caribbean over the past 12 years. The Irish-founded and headquartered company, with a global workforce of more than 1,000 people across the UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S., will use its new base to deepen relationships with long-standing clients and strengthen its regional presence in countries including Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and Jamaica.

Ekco works with Caribbean-based organisations in highly regulated industries such as financial services, legal, and government. Driving demand for Ekco’s services among these industries is the growing volume of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, ever-evolving regulatory requirements, and a shortage of technical skills and internal resources to keep pace with rising threats.

In addition, the company will continue to build on its strong relationships with leading industry partners including the Caribbean Telecoms Union and Digicel to further enhance its capabilities and drive business growth in the market.

The new jobs will be created globally, all with a sole focus on the Caribbean market. They will cover sales and technical roles to support Ekco’s continued growth in the Caribbean.

Mark Donnellan, Head of Business Development – Caribbean, Ekco, said: “Ekco is currently on a path of accelerated global expansion which is being driven by organic business growth and a number of strategic acquisitions. As we continue to scale up our operations in the Caribbean region, we are excited to boost our offering for businesses, grow our customer base, and forge deeper relationships with valued partners in the market.

“Against a rising tide of cyber threats and a backdrop of increasing regulations, our team can help to fill widening technology skills gaps and enable businesses to remain competitive. We believe that the region will provide rapid business growth opportunities for Ekco and support the continued expansion of our skilled team. We are looking forward to strengthening our footprint in the Caribbean and, in doing so, supporting its growing economy.”

New Dell Technologies and Nutanix solutions aim to transform hybrid cloud management

Dell Technologies today announced the expansion of its 14-year partnership with Nutanix by unveiling two new innovative solutions designed to streamline hybrid cloud environments and provide customers with greater flexibility and control.

The new offerings, sold and delivered by Dell, combine the strengths of Dell PowerEdge servers and Nutanix Cloud Platform software to address the growing complexity and cost pressures facing IT organisations.

With 90% of organisations reporting increased complexity in the past two years, the continued, explosive growth of applications and data has made it more and more critical to manage applications and workloads efficiently.

Dell XC Plus

Dell XC Plus is a turnkey, HCI-based appliance that simplifies hybrid cloud management by integrating Nutanix software on Dell PowerEdge servers. The solution offers a centralised control plane, robust automation, and the Nutanix AHV hypervisor to help enterprises:

  • Simplify hybrid cloud management: By combining user-friendly software from Nutanix and robust PowerEdge servers from Dell, IT teams can seamlessly manage their environments and focus on growth and strategic business outcomes.
  • Streamline operations: Automation capabilities create a more secure, resilient, and agile IT environment, allowing organisations to redirect resources towards innovation rather than maintenance.
  • Optimise performance: Leveraging AI and machine learning, the solution continuously fine-tunes itself to enhance performance and optimise resource planning for both traditional and modern workloads.

 

Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform

Dell and Nutanix are proud to announce that Dell PowerFlex will be the first external storage supported and integrated with the Nutanix Cloud Platform. This solution natively integrates Dell’s premier software-defined infrastructure with the Nutanix AHV hypervisor and the Nutanix Cloud Platform to create an enhanced hybrid cloud experience and will provide customers with greater storage flexibility by integrating Dell PowerFlex with the Nutanix Cloud Platform.

The new solution is currently in development and will be available to customers in early access later this year. It will enable customers to manage compute and storage independently, while still benefiting from the full suite of Nutanix software features, including enterprise data protection, disaster recovery, networking, and security.

“The extended collaboration between Dell Technologies and Nutanix reflects our shared commitment to innovation, leveraging decades of combined expertise to deliver these new offerings” said Travis Vigil, SVP Product Management, Dell Technologies and Thomas Cornely, SVP Product Management, Nutanix in a blog they co-authored. “In fact, this is just the beginning. Over time, we intend to explore expanding Nutanix Cloud Platform integration with other Dell IP-based storage solutions.”

Cloud v Cloud Collaboration Battle Intensifies As Evolve IP Races Ahead

Five million more users are set to join the cloud collaboration bandwagon over the coming years as the race to win new customers intensifies.

That was one of many key findings from the Evolve IP (EMEA) Partner Day which attracted over 150 people from across Europe to the Williams Formula 1 Experience Centre near Oxford.

The audience heard how the carrier-grade cloud collaboration specialist is in pole position in an increasingly ‘cloud provider v cloud provider’ battle – where traditional on-premise alternatives are being overtaken in a world of super-charged UCaaS solutions, driven by AI.

By 2028 cloud communication adoption is estimated to rise to 15.9m from 10.9m users this year, reaching 88.3% penetration in a market worth £1.86bn.

Will To Win

Paul Harrison, Evolve IP’s EMEA Managing Director, opened the annual event and highlighted how the company and industry in general share many synergies with Formula 1 racing.

“We’re not afraid to push the boundaries, drive forward and adapt just like F1, based on a best-of-breed ecosystem of partners that keep innovating too.  The investment, the drive and the passion to be the best, beat the best and strive to achieve is very similar to all of you here today and the team at Evolve IP. We want to win. We want to be the best. Just like a race team we’re evolving all the time and never stop, nor does the competition.”

He emphasised how Evolve IP’s international network is live in 57 countries, providing resellers with a one-stop shop central resource.  It is also an ethical and sustainable company with a carbon neutral vision to inspire others to join them on the journey.

Harrison pointed out how there are currently 107 UK cloud providers, where Evolve IP is part of a dominant top 10 holding over 60% market share. The audience also heard how ‘second-generation’ users are making up more and more of the market switching from a competitor’s solution rather than coming from on-premise PBX migrations.

Which specialist has the best UCaaS solutions will prove crucial in the future, as the race to win new customers increases in a ‘cloud v cloud provider’ battle. His views were inspired by research from market analysts the Cavell Group, who outlined during a presentation how millions more users are on the way – and why developing market maturity means differentiating from other cloud solutions is becoming more important.

Marriage

Evolve IP’s UK Sales Director, Jamie Hughes, highlighted the importance of collaborative partnerships which he described as ‘a bit like a marriage’ based on being agile and addressing different needs.

“We’re listening, improving and investing in our team all the time,” he remarked and revealed how retail, hospitality, education and healthcare plus an ‘untapped’ Cisco opportunity is where the company is targeting growth.

Guest speakers from Cisco and Dubber discussed how AI will ‘super-charge’ communications whilst panel discussions focused on the challenges and opportunities ahead, plus where existing partners are winning big.

Evolve IP Solutions Director, Scott Rixon, presented a Live Technology Newsletter featuring the company’s latest Anywhere Portal developments, plus why a sustainable supply chain should start with the end point, such as a Jabra headset with replaceable parts.

Paul Harrison Evolve IP MD (EMEA) with UK Sales Director Jamie Hughes

Various Webex improvements to enhance the meeting experience were also discussed during the day alongside PCI compliance, enhanced training and Fixed Mobile Convergence trends.

Pit Stop Challenge

Exhibition stands from key sponsors were combined with a heritage museum tour, racing simulators, giant Scalextric track and a pit stop challenge, where teams battled against the clock to change all four tyres of a Grand Prix car.

The action-packed event ended with an awards ceremony and more networking, fun and games including a magician. It was supported by technology partners Akixi, iTel, Dubber, Enghouse Interactive, Broadsource, Snom, PromptVoice, PRD Intelligence, Jabra, Yealink, Tango Networks, Mondago and The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals. 

Harrison concluded: “Formula 1 and Evolve IP are both striving to lead from the front. It was a very rewarding day and we’d like to extend a big thank you to all our partners and suppliers, including visitors from the Netherlands, who we hope are now in pole position to drive their businesses further forward with our support.”

CWSI providing security for Bright’s growth journey

CWSI, Ireland’s most experienced mobile and cloud security specialist, today announces that it has successfully delivered a cybersecurity solution for leading payroll software company, Bright. Bright’s award-winning solution, BrightPay, is used to pay 3.5M employees every month and this number is continuing to grow.

Headquartered in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, BrightPay serves small to medium businesses, accountants, bureaus, and sole traders throughout Ireland and the UK. As the company grew, it identified a significant increase in the number of malicious activities on its endpoints and needed to ensure that its data was as secure as possible.

As more and more cyberattacks become automated, the most effective way to combat this is with automated cybersecurity. CWSI implemented SentinelOne’s Autonomous Endpoint Protection, which uses static and behavioural AI together with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities to protect its customers, while also saving them time.

The new cybersecurity solution was seamlessly rolled out across 200 devices. It has relieved stress and pressure on Bright’s internal IT team and given them peace of mind that they have a highly secure environment when dealing with sensitive information every day. Prior to partnering with CWSI, Bright had multiple issues with its cybersecurity software, including slow operating times, poor interface, and false positives blocking legitimate users, which was taking the IT team away from their day-to-day core operations.

CWSI engaged with Bright to identify its cybersecurity goals, listen to its unique requirements and find the best fit for Bright’s EDR objectives.

Alan Kelly, IT Manager, Bright Software Group, said: “Cybersecurity is massively important to us. It is a fundamental part of our business to make sure that we’re secure, not only for our staff but for our customers as well. We were looking for a solution provider we could trust and CWSI felt like a perfect match right from the start.

“Our objectives and ambitions at Bright are to continue to grow and innovate. To do that we need the right partners and products, and we are confident that we have found both with CWSI.”

Aimee Hall, Customer Success Manager, CWSI, said: “Bright is such an exciting company, and BrightPay such a fantastic solution, and we are excited to be partnering with them to ensure the company can continue to scale at pace, unencumbered by fears around the safety and security of it and its customers’ data.

“Providing that peace of mind and removing those barriers is what we want to do for all of our customers, and to create a situation for them where they are free to achieve their goals.”

Almost two-thirds of digital leaders say AI and cloud investment can increase performance and profitability

Digital leaders are confident that embracing technology across all facets of their business is bringing productivity gains, with nearly two-thirds (63%) surveyed reporting an increase in their profitability or performance by using XaaS in the past 24 months according to the KPMG global tech report. This new report, which surveyed more than 2,100 technology executives, explores the technology strategies employed by organisations across the globe as they embark on the next stage of their digital transformation journeys. It also examines the opportunity presented by emerging technology to drive value and gain a competitive edge during a sustained period of unprecedented market volatility.

Profit, performance and leadership

Respondents see technology investment driving profit or performance improvements of more than 10 percent, up from last year’s most common rate of improvement of around 2.5 percent. Buy-in across leadership for deploying emerging tools and technologies has more than tripled, with the top three areas of investment being artificial intelligence, data and analytics and Xaas.

“The survey results about AI echo the anecdotal sentiment among our client base. The biggest threat to many organisations’ digital transformation ambition is linked to poor collaboration across teams, so leadership and management style can also play a key role,” said Liam Cotter, Technology Practice Lead, KPMG in Ireland.

Advancing ESG priorities

Almost half of respondents (48 percent) agree that advancing their ESG priorities will be a primary innovation goal for their technology functions over the next two years; this is consistent regionally with 53 percent in ASPAC, 46 percent in the Americas and 47 percent in EMA.

Achieving short-term goals

Among those leading businesses where investment in technology is driving confidence and profitability most quickly, AI and machine learning are even bigger priorities. More than two-thirds (68 percent) say these technologies will be vital in helping them to achieve their short-term business goals, compared with 57 percent of the total sample.

The biggest threat to many organisations’ digital transformation ambition is linked to poor collaboration across teams – often due to negative work culture and poor communication. Nine in ten respondents think collaboration with the wider business would be stronger if their tech function were more diverse.

Exploring emerging technologies’ potential

This year, 96 percent of the leaders (the top 15 percent of those surveyed) say their technology function can help the enterprise confidently explore emerging technologies’ potential, compared with 81 percent of businesses overall. Two-thirds of these leaders have reached at least the implementation stage on projects connected to emerging technologies, XaaS, data and analytics, AI, and automation, compared with less than half of the total respondent base.

With 72 percent of digital leaders recording improvements in employee productivity from digital transformation, compared with only 48 percent of the other businesses, the potential benefits are huge. Seventy-one percent say they have enhanced customer engagement, compared with 49 percent.

For more information, visit our website: www.kpmg.ie/techreport2023

Top Cloud Computing courses to boost your career

Cloud computing courses help you get information, applications, and services over the net. It’s like having a treasure full of resources you can use whenever and wherever you want. 

Cloud computing has become a game-changer in this ever-changing digital era, transforming how businesses function. You must follow the article if you want to get profitable career possibilities in this interesting field. Let us discover a selection of the best cloud computing courses that can push your career to new heights. 

1. Cloud Architect Masters Program by Simplilearn

Cloud Architect is the blueprint that defines the shape and design of cloud-based systems. In this beginner-friendly course, you will learn the basics of cloud computing, which include the different cloud models (public, personal, hybrid), main cloud companies, and the advantages of applying for cloud computing. Learn virtualization, cloud carrier models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), and security practices to kickstart your cloud training.

2. Mastering AWS Cloud Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the main cloud provider, helping several renowned businesses worldwide. As one of the top cloud computing courses, it specializes in AWS-based capabilities, exploring the platform’s various services and tools. With this course, you can discover a lot about AWS, from computing and storage of machine learning databases and the Internet of Things (IoT). Become proficient in deploying scalable applications, ensuring high availability, and implementing cost-effective solutions.

3. AWS Certified Solutions Architect 

Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is one of the leading cloud computing companies whose AWS certification is exceedingly famous. This course provides you with the skills to design and make more scalable, error-resistant, and cost-effective applications on the AWS platform. Explore services like EC2, S3, and RDS, and master architectural nice practices to ace the certification exam.

4. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure is another major company within the cloud market, and this course introduces you to its main concepts. Discover how to manipulate and create these virtual machines, deploy web applications and set up storage solutions with Azure. By the end of the course, you will have a strong knowledge of the cloud platform and its wide array of services.

5. Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has gained great progress in recent years, and this course will introduce you to its features and functionalities. Learn how to work with GCP’s structure, compute engines, storage options, and data analytics tools. Acquire the knowledge required to build, deploy, and scale applications on Google Cloud.

6. DevOps in the Cloud

DevOps practices have become extremely crucial for organizations to achieve smooth cloud deployments. As one of the top cloud computing courses, it combines the principles of DevOps with the basics of cloud computing so that you can understand how to automate the application development process and streamline the application deployment. Explore famous DevOps tools and gain hands-on experience managing cloud-based structures.

Armed with these best cloud computing courses, you can easily reach new heights in your profession. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tech expert, the courses on cloud computing will provide you with information so you can use your ability and include the clouds, and let your career reach exceptional heights. 

If you want to know more about these courses, check out https://youtu.be/AL2hbYMWAZ4.

How to choose the best Cloud Computing Course

From massive businesses to small agencies, about 94% of organizations, everybody is using the cloud in one way or the other as it offers flexibility, cost savings, and scalability. So, mastering cloud computing is a prime necessity for a successful career. However, effective and targeted training is required. 

With such a huge variety of clouds and courses, it is easy to find yourself needing clarification among all the choices. Here are a few guiding tips to help you choose the appropriate cloud computing course:

1. Seek the foundations

Look for a course that explains the basics well. You will need a good understanding, so make sure the course covers the essential cloud computing concepts.

2. Embrace the Cloud Providers 

Choose a direction introduces you to popular cloud structures like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Understanding those clouds will provide you with numerous abilities to stand out from the crowd in a job market.

3. Discover Security barriers 

Cloud safety is a critical factor, so select a course or an online cloud computing course that gives insights into securing data and programs in cloud computing. Knowing how to protect the data will make you an extraordinary candidate for your employers.

4. Pursue the path of DevOps 

When it comes to cloud computing, DevOps helps to bring harmony among development and operations. You can also look for free cloud computing courses that guide you on this path because it’s a sought-after skill by many agencies.

5. Build your dreams 

Find a course that teaches cloud structure and layout. Creating scalable and efficient solutions can help you prosper in cloud computing.

6. Discover serverless Computing 

Serverless computing is the latest update in cloud computing. Find a course that suggests building packages without worrying about handling servers. It’s like having your assistants.

7. Embrace data insights 

Pick a course that delves into large statistics and analytics within the cloud. Mastering this skill will provide you with a variety of possibilities.

How can these top Cloud Computing Courses for carrer growth

Taking these best cloud computing courses can unlock the hidden potential inside you and take your profession to new heights.

1. Stand out in the crowd 

With cloud computing skills, you can become an excellent candidate among job seekers. Employers usually seek cloud computing specialists to guide their business’s virtual journey.

2. Unlock new opportunities 

Cloud computing is not just a trend; it is the future! Mastering cloud technologies opens doors to exciting job roles, like cloud architects, cloud security specialists, and cloud engineers.

3. Save the day with Cloud Solutions 

As organizations introduce cloud computing to their system, they need experts to navigate its complexities. Your information in cloud structure and layout can save the day by creating efficient and cost-effective solutions.

4. Become the protector of Data

In a world of cyber threats, your expertise in cloud safety could make you the protector of sensitive data, safeguarding groups from digital dangers.

5. Ride the wave of innovation 

Serverless computing changes how programs are built and deployed. With sufficient serverless knowledge, you become a part of the innovation, making you an asset to forward-thinking organizations.

6. Harness the Power of Data 

Companies are hungry for insights hidden within their data. With expertise in huge data and analytics in cloud computing, even with a certification of any free cloud computing courses, you’ll have the power to unlock valuable information and guide critical business decisions.

Conclusion

By selecting the proper cloud computing courses and studying their exceptional skills, you may elevate your career to new heights. Explore the cloud computing courses, use their powers, and become an expert in cloud computing. May your career soar high with great and abundant opportunities.

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EPAM Announces Strategic Global Partnership with Google Cloud to Help Enterprises Modernise and Transform with the Power of AI

EPAM Systems, Inc. a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, has announced a strategic, global partnership with Google Cloud to develop and deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI)-first Google Cloud solutions to help enterprises overcome operational challenges and drive transformational growth.

Through this partnership, EPAM will expand its global, cloud-native engineering and integration services and introduce targeted vertical solutions and managed services around Google Cloud AI solutions, including Vertex AI, Generative AI App Builder, Model Garden and more.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Google Cloud to bring the power of AI to our clients,” said Elaina Shekhter‎, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, EPAM. “Today’s technology transformations are built on the foundation of digital and cloud-native developments, many of which we’ve been working with Google since the mid-2000s. Larger-scale success with AI will also be critically enabled by a new wave of EPAM’s industry-leading data engineering and ML capabilities.  By furthering our long-standing partnership, we will help our clients stay ahead of the competition in a fast-changing digital landscape.”

As the global AI market soars and adoption expands, demand is increasing exponentially for AI, machine learning (ML) and advanced engineering across all industry verticals. This partnership will leverage Google Cloud’s advanced AI and ML capabilities, EPAM’s platform and data engineering DNA and nearly 30 years of experience in engineering, consulting, and software development experience to deliver innovative cloud-enabled AI, data modernisation, migration, data and analytics solutions to the Forbes Global 2000.

“Generative AI has the potential to streamline business processes and even transform entire industries,” said Michael Clark, Vice President, Google Cloud North America Regions. “By combining Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities with EPAM’s engineering expertise, we will help customers leverage cloud-first technology and generative AI as a catalyst for digital transformation, rapidly realising business value, addressing real-world use cases and driving business growth across industries.”

EPAM and Google Cloud have a 15-year, global 360-degree partnership that combines EPAM’s engineering DNA, strategic consulting, and growing industry-focused technology solutions with Google Cloud’s infrastructure, AI/ML, generative AI and analytics technology. While continuing to focus on the long-standing tenants of this partnership, EPAM and Google Cloud will expand their collaboration to build and deliver AI-driven solutions helping enterprises in key verticals, including financial services, consumer, telecom, media, entertainment, healthcare, life sciences, energy and high-tech to modernise and transform their businesses.

To learn more about EPAM and Google Cloud’s Partnership, visit epam.com/about/who-we-are/partners/google-cloud.

TCS Cloud Study: Ireland CIOs Prioritise Cloud Investment, Despite Macro Headwinds

Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) latest survey of senior business leaders worldwide, ‘Connected Future: How Cloud Drives Business Innovation’ reveals that cloud remains a long-term investment priority for 74% of major corporations in Ireland, despite current macro headwinds and the recent slowing of growth of global cloud providers.

The global survey of 972 senior executives included 102 respondents from across the UK and Ireland. It reveals that innovation is a major driver of cloud investment, with 70% of Irish respondents reporting that cloud is crucial as a catalyst for innovation for their organisation’s future. This figure is significantly higher than the global average of 59%.

This appears particularly true for artificial intelligence (AI): 79% of Irish respondents invested in AI and machine learning capabilities over the past two years, while 83% plan to do so over the coming 12 – 24 months. Both technologies are highly dependent on access to large amounts of data and scalability through cloud.

68% of the Irish executives surveyed say they have invested appropriately in cloud while 11% recognised that they have under-invested in cloud-based technologies to date.

Over half of respondents from both Ireland and UK (56%) ranked ‘new ways of working to improve employee engagement and productivity (e.g., remote collaboration technology)’ as their most desired outcome for cloud-enabled innovation. Progress is underway, with 32% already realising their desired innovation outcomes in this area.

In addition, the study also finds a clear majority of respondents (75%) in Ireland and the UK are using cloud technologies to achieve their sustainability goals. This is higher than the global average of 67%, however, 48% reported difficulty in understanding the carbon footprints of cloud service providers. This suggests that while most respondents see cloud as an important—and thus far successful—part of their sustainability strategy and increasingly use cloud tools to assess their own carbon impact, they are now demanding the same visibility from their cloud providers.

Overall, despite significant progress in recent years, the study reveals that businesses still have a long way to go to unlock the full power and potential of cloud. Other key findings for Ireland and the UK include:

  • Industry clouds or ‘vertical clouds’ are rapidly emerging as a fast path to acquiring greater business expertise and capabilities, with an overwhelming majority of executives (79%) already assessing, adopting, or using them in business today. This is higher than the global average of 73%, indicating Ireland and the UK are ahead in leveraging the cloud for industrial applications.
  • 84% of respondents want to participate in digital ecosystems, but most are still far from realising their full value: 43% are still in the earliest stages of transition towards mature digital ecosystems.
  • Critical skills shortages continue to affect businesses in the cloud space, around half (up to 55%) of respondents report a lack of full cloud proficiencies in-house.

Gerard Grant, Director of Strategic Initiatives, TCS Ireland, said: “Despite the challenging economic climate, a majority of large enterprises in Ireland are prioritising long-term investment in the cloud to power innovations such as AI and drive new business models. Interestingly, Ireland is already making progress when it comes to industry-specific cloud deployments and achieving their sustainability goals. We expect to see an acceleration of innovation, as more businesses start to leverage cloud technologies for long-term growth and profitability.” 

Krishnan Ramanujam, President, Enterprise Growth Group, TCS, comments: “A desire for greater efficiency, resilience, and flexibility drove early cloud adoption, and these remain critical factors. Businesses now more fully understand how cloud drives business growth and innovation for the long-term, and for most, the journey is only just getting started.”   

“Cloud is a frequent source of short-term ROI anxieties, but growth and transformation is a long game. Reconciling these two realities is a challenge and a necessity, but fully achievable with the right strategy and planning. This is critical because cloud is now the unifying digital fabric of every enterprise, fuelling powerful technologies—from generative AI to edge and quantum computing—and is ushering the next wave of innovations now and into the future,” Ramanujam adds.

The 2023 TCS global cloud study surveyed 972 senior executives at companies exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue from multiple sectors across Asia, Europe and North America. A majority of the companies report annual revenues in excess of $5 billion. Individual markets surveyed include:

  • Continental Europe (Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland​, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg).
  • UK & Ireland
  • North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)​.
  • APAC​ (India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand).

To read the full report and receive further information, please visit https://www.tcs.com/insights/global-studies/tcs-global-cloud-study

Useful Information You Should Know About Cloud Security

Cloud computing has become a popular way to store and access data remotely. However, this ease also necessitates the use of robust security measures. As more businesses move their operations to the cloud, it is essential to understand the basics of cloud security and how it can benefit your organization. 

In this blog post, we will explore several crucial aspects of cloud security that every business owner should know about. From protecting your information from unauthorized access to ensuring regulatory requirements are met, read on for useful insights into cloud security!

Understanding the Basics and Benefits

When it comes to cloud security, understanding the basics is essential. The cloud refers to a network of remote servers where data and applications can be stored and accessed online rather than on local devices. Cloud security involves protecting this data from threats such as unauthorized access or hacking attempts. When talking about the benefits of cloud security for your data and its accessibility and reliability we can see that with data stored in the cloud, you can access it from any device or location, and it is typically more reliable than data stored on local devices. 

Another benefit is scalability. As your business grows and needs more storage space and resources, cloud providers offer flexible plans that allow you to adjust accordingly without needing to invest in additional hardware.

However, with these benefits come risks if proper security measures are not taken into account. That’s why understanding the basics of how cloud security works is crucial for anyone who uses it regularly – whether for personal or professional purposes.

Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities in Cloud Security

In cloud security, it’s important to understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved. The cloud service provider (CSP) is responsible for securing the physical infrastructure of the data center, including servers, storage devices, and networking equipment. 

They are also responsible for ensuring that their platform is secure from external threats. However, it’s important to note that while CSPs provide a level of security, they cannot protect against all threats. Organizations must take responsibility for securing their applications and data within the cloud environment.

Cloud customers have a shared responsibility model with their CSPs when it comes to security. This means that customers are responsible for securing their virtual machines (VMs), applications running on those VMs, user access management, and network traffic coming into or going out of their environment.

To ensure clarity on each party’s responsibilities in cloud security, it’s crucial to establish Service Level Agreements (SLAs) between your organization and your CSP. SLAs should outline any areas where the customer assumes responsibility for security controls beyond what is provided by the CSP.

Protecting Your Information from Unauthorized Access

Protecting your information from unauthorized access is one of the most critical aspects of cloud security. With cybercriminals becoming increasingly sophisticated, it’s essential to have robust measures in place to prevent them from gaining access to sensitive data, such as using HIPAA compliant forms.

Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to protect your information in a cloud environment. Firstly, be sure to use strong passwords and two-factor authentication for all user accounts. This will help prevent unauthorized users from accessing your cloud resources.

Secondly, ensure that all data stored in the cloud is encrypted both at rest and in transit. Encryption makes it much harder for hackers to intercept or steal your data.

You should also regularly monitor your network activity and look out for any unusual behavior or suspicious logins. If you do detect any potential threats, make sure you act quickly and investigate further.

Always keep up-to-date with the latest security patches and software updates as they become available. This will help ensure that known vulnerabilities are addressed promptly before they can be exploited by attackers.

Managing User Permissions in Cloud Environments

Managing user permissions in cloud environments is crucial to maintaining the security and integrity of your data. It’s important to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive information while limiting the risk of accidental or intentional breaches.

To effectively manage user permissions, it’s essential to understand the different roles and responsibilities within your organization. This includes identifying who has administrative privileges and ensuring that these individuals have undergone proper training on how to handle sensitive data.

Another key consideration is implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), which can greatly reduce the risk of unauthorized access by requiring additional verification beyond a simple username and password.

It’s also important to regularly review and update user permissions as needed, especially when employees change roles or leave the company. This helps prevent former employees from retaining access to confidential information after they’ve left.

Effective management of user permissions requires ongoing vigilance and attention to detail. By taking proactive steps such as implementing MFA and regularly reviewing user access rights, you can help minimize potential risks and protect your valuable data in the cloud. Another alternative is to use private cloud.

Ensuring Regulatory Requirements in the Cloud

Ensuring regulatory requirements is crucial in cloud security. Companies must comply with regulations and laws for data protection, such as the GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. These regulations require companies to securely store and manage sensitive information to avoid data breaches or misuse.

To ensure compliance with these regulations, companies can implement various measures such as encryption of sensitive data, implementing access controls, and monitoring user activity. Additionally, they should regularly review their security policies and procedures to ensure compliance.

In a cloud environment where multiple parties are involved in managing the infrastructure (e.g., cloud providers), everyone must understand their roles and responsibilities for ensuring regulatory compliance. This includes conducting regular audits of the systems used by cloud providers for storing company data.

Ensuring regulatory requirements in the cloud requires a multi-faceted approach that involves understanding specific requirements based on industry standards or governing bodies while also implementing stringent security protocols to protect against unauthorized access or misuse of information.

Cloud security is a vital aspect that every organization should focus on. With the increasing reliance on cloud technology and the growing sophistication of cyber threats, protecting sensitive information has become more important than ever before.

By understanding the basics and benefits of cloud security, clarifying roles and responsibilities in your organization, managing user permissions effectively, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met, you can safeguard your data from unauthorized access.

Moreover, partnering with a reliable cloud service provider who puts security at the forefront can give you peace of mind knowing that your valuable data is secure. One way to enhance your security is by exploring solutions like Cloud Security solution, which specialize in safeguarding your data in the cloud. By taking these steps seriously, businesses can minimize risks associated with cybersecurity breaches and foster trust among their customers by ensuring their personal information remains confidential.