Like anyone else who uses the internet, enterprises and businesses are likely to experience some effect from the repeal of net neutrality. This blowback could affect everything from the chosen storage methods for mobile-accessed data, to the ways mobile apps will be designed moving forward. In case you missed it: On December 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal... Read More
Big Data & the Future of Cloud Computing
If you work in a technology-centric field, then the phrase “Internet of Things” or IoT has been a staple in recent years. Some experts suggest IoT devices will soon surpass the global population: 8.4 billion connected devices in 2017 and 50 billion devices in 2020. This even includes devices, like household appliances, that have never generated data. Are we heading towards a data... Read More
Dropbox vs. Google Drive: Who’s the King of Cloud Storage (Part 1)
Many consumers (both private and business) are increasingly turning to cloud storage solutions to ensure that their data is both protected from a dreaded computer crash and accessible from virtually anywhere in the world. Two of the most popular cloud storage options are Dropbox and Google Drive—and for good reason! Each boast good pricing, a wide selection of features and free trial periods... Read More
Utilizing Cloud Computing Storage: A Three-Stage Process
Cloud technology availability is allowing businesses of all sizes to flourish in today’s economy. The cloud makes it possible for businesses (regardless of size) to store and share everything from data to documents across the entirety of their business. Moreover, the cloud has become so popular that this year, the global cloud services market could reach a total net worth of $246.8... Read More
How Ransomware Could Cost Your Business $700,000 (And How Cloud Computing Can Help)
Computer hacks…data theft…ransomware… These phrases are associated with high-profile cyber crimes. These type of crimes, unfortunately, are happening more often and with increasingly higher costs. While cloud computing often gets a bad reputation as being vulnerable to cyberattacks, there are some that feel that cloud computing may actually be the solution to enterprise data... Read More