Cloud Computing
IT executives are under intense pressure to run a lean ship in this time of economic uncertainty, especially with the long-term consequence of the current flu pandemic still unknown. As such, it is imperative that they do not miss the forest for the trees - and neglect to consider a potentially game-changing technology in the form of Cloud computing.
Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is now being talked about everywhere and for many organizations the question has changed from 'whether' to 'how' SOA should be adopted. But does SOA actually mean anything tangible? Global IT consultancy ThoughtWorks believes it does, and has developed a unique approach to understanding SOA.
While it is too early to measure and make accurate comparisons of whole-of-lifecycle costs, Hydrasight notes that current value assessments for online managed services are predominantly being made on capital acquisition and short-term operational costs. Whole-of-lifecycle costs are determined not only by the benefits of internet delivery and multi-tenancy applications, but also by the provider’s commitment to solutions over time.
How to Select an MSSP
Demand for Managed Security Services (MSS) is growing exponentially and organizations are faced with the difficult decision of selecting the right Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that will best meet their needs.
Demand for Managed Security Services (MSS) is growing exponentially and organizations are faced with the difficult decision of selecting the right Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) that will best meet their needs.
Software as a Service
Is it the right delivery model for Business Intelligence?
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or a service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet (Web). The vendor or the service provider also provides updates, maintenance, and technical support services. The software is neither bought nor installed on-premises by the customer, but rented out for a subscription fee on a monthly or yearly basis.
Is it the right delivery model for Business Intelligence?
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or a service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet (Web). The vendor or the service provider also provides updates, maintenance, and technical support services. The software is neither bought nor installed on-premises by the customer, but rented out for a subscription fee on a monthly or yearly basis.
Taming the Cloud: Understanding the Risks and Returns of Enterprise Cloud Computing
As one of the hottest buzzwords in IT today, and often misused, the term "cloud computing" has been the subject of much hype and much confusion. But the potential is real: with its promise of low-opex, zero-capex, on-demand infrastructure, cloud computing offers highly appealing economic and business benefits, such as accelerated innovation and time-to-market, that have given it traction among small and startup businesses, as it gives them low-cost, easy access to true enterprise-grade technology — that could otherwise cost millions to build. For these and other reasons, cloud computing has also drawn the cautious but serious interest of larger enterprises.
As one of the hottest buzzwords in IT today, and often misused, the term "cloud computing" has been the subject of much hype and much confusion. But the potential is real: with its promise of low-opex, zero-capex, on-demand infrastructure, cloud computing offers highly appealing economic and business benefits, such as accelerated innovation and time-to-market, that have given it traction among small and startup businesses, as it gives them low-cost, easy access to true enterprise-grade technology — that could otherwise cost millions to build. For these and other reasons, cloud computing has also drawn the cautious but serious interest of larger enterprises.
Cathay Pacific Airways Increases Online Bookings and Extranet Adoption, and Saves Over $1,000,000 Annually
Cathay Pacific Airways is an award-winning, international airline based in Hong Kong that offers scheduled passenger and cargo services to destinations around the world, and carries almost one million passengers every month. The company's consumer, agent, and cargo Web sites offer a convenient and low-cost way of communicating with over two million customers and partners every month, and provide a critical and secure communications channel with nearly 35,000 travel agents.
Cathay Pacific Airways is an award-winning, international airline based in Hong Kong that offers scheduled passenger and cargo services to destinations around the world, and carries almost one million passengers every month. The company's consumer, agent, and cargo Web sites offer a convenient and low-cost way of communicating with over two million customers and partners every month, and provide a critical and secure communications channel with nearly 35,000 travel agents.
In today's economic climate, everyone's feeling the pressure. No industry is safe. And no one can comfortably predict just when things will turn around.
The challenge is especially great for your IT department: you need to figure out how to cut costs while keeping pace with ever-escalating demand for IT-supported business transactions.
The challenge is especially great for your IT department: you need to figure out how to cut costs while keeping pace with ever-escalating demand for IT-supported business transactions.
These are unprecedented times. The global economy is in free fall, with no geographic region or industry unaffected by the scarcity of capital, market volatility, and reduced consumer spending. Dismal economic indicators reflect business conditions that haven’t been seen for decades. And experts are warning that we haven’t yet hit bottom.
Executive Summary
In the high tech industry, where high value business transactions are moving increasingly online, a company's intranet, extranet and Internet presence all play mission critical roles in riving business success.But, while the potential benefits of these online initiatives are vast, they can only be realized if the initiatives themselves are successful. A strong end user experience—driven by performance and reliability—plays a fundamental role here, but can be difficult to achieve due to inherent limitations in Internet infrastructure.
In the high tech industry, where high value business transactions are moving increasingly online, a company's intranet, extranet and Internet presence all play mission critical roles in riving business success.But, while the potential benefits of these online initiatives are vast, they can only be realized if the initiatives themselves are successful. A strong end user experience—driven by performance and reliability—plays a fundamental role here, but can be difficult to achieve due to inherent limitations in Internet infrastructure.
A Perspective from the Edge of the Cloud
Introduction
As one of the hottest concepts in IT today, "cloud computing" proposes to transform the way IT is consumed and managed, with promises of improved cost efficiencies, accelerated innovation, faster time-to-market, and the ability to scale applications on demand. While the market is abundant with hype and confusion, the underlying potential is real — and is beginning to be realized.
Introduction
As one of the hottest concepts in IT today, "cloud computing" proposes to transform the way IT is consumed and managed, with promises of improved cost efficiencies, accelerated innovation, faster time-to-market, and the ability to scale applications on demand. While the market is abundant with hype and confusion, the underlying potential is real — and is beginning to be realized.
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