Cloud Security Standards
Whether an organization is considering SaaS (software as a service) applications, PaaS (platform as a service) models or IaaS (infrastructure as a service) options, it’s pretty much a given that security and compliance issues will be priority considerations. However, potential cloud service customers do run into trouble trying to determine if the security and audit [...]
UK Cloud Adoption Trends: Current Landscape & Future Outlook
In recent years, we have seen how cloud computing has significantly changed the way businesses use, rely on and interact with information technology. Cloud-based services are being adopted by all types of organizations, including enterprises, small-medium businesses and the public sector. This article takes a look at the trends in adoption of cloud services across [...]
Cloud Industry Forum: Transparency, Capability & Accountability
The Cloud Industry Forum was established in 2009 and is engaged in certifying online cloud service providers. This enables end users to conveniently identify reliable, trustworthy vendors. This article takes a look at the certification process, requirements and benefits. Code of Practice The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) certifies entities based on their compliance with the [...]
Privacy & Security in Cloud Computing
Cloud computing can be extremely attractive to many organizations seeking a convenient way to use, scale and maintain computing resources. However, the issues of privacy and security that challenge cloud service vendors can actually dissuade customers from moving to the cloud. This article takes a look at some real examples of the disadvantages of the [...]
ScienceLogic Findings: Lack of Confidence in the Cloud
According to a survey of IT specialists, a surprising 70 percent of professionals do not have confidence in the cloud. This article takes a look at why this is so, and suggests some solutions for measuring cloud service performance. Results of the ScienceLogic Survey The survey, conducted by IT operations and cloud management solutions provider [...]
