Category: Cloud Computing

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IBM Takes Hold of Hybrid Computing

In the past, there were not many cloud options for IBM i customers. That is all changing as IBM i computing is now generally available to deliver hybrid cloud options. IBM, a vocal supporter of hybrid cloud solutions, just took another step by enabling some of the last of its platforms, IBM i and AIX, […]

Seven Ways Digital Leaders Can Tackle Cloud Modernization

A recent study completed by IDC states that 76 percent of companies that are disruptors in their industries plan to replace legacy applications within the next five years, with almost half replacing legacy systems in the next 24 months. Many of them are planning on moving to the cloud. While there are instances where legacy […]

What is Cloud Repatriation and When Does It Make Sense?

Companies’ enthusiasm for public cloud solutions is waning, as more and more are bringing workloads and storage resources back in-house. In fact, a report on cloud repatriation by 451 Research stated that 20 percent of companies surveyed said that cost drove them to move one or more of their workloads from public clouds to private […]

Healthcare IoT Adoption in the HIPAA Compliance Landscape

By 2022, the healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) will likely reach a valuation close to half of a trillion dollars. While many advancements push the connected healthcare market forward, ePHI (electronic protected health information) security remains a distinct challenge. Discover the Growing Healthcare IoT Market Also known as IoMT (Internet of Medical Things), the healthcare IoT market […]

What is Bare Metal Cloud?

It seems like these days; you cannot get through a conversation in IT without hearing something about the cloud. Major enterprises have migrated to the cloud and are seeing the benefits. Others are watching their competitors’ profit from hosting their IT infrastructure in the cloud and are now thinking about making the move themselves. Picking […]

Key Takeaways: Security and Privacy Concerns for Healthcare Data

“In the last six years of conducting the [Ponemon] study, it’s clear that efforts to safeguard patient data are not improving,” says Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder, Ponemon Institute. The Sixth Annual Benchmark Study on Privacy and Security of Healthcare Data published by the Ponemon Institute in 2016, confirmed what many who work with electronic […]

PCI DSS Cloud Compliance: Your Guide to a Smooth Cloud Migration

As cloud storage becomes the mainstream option for most businesses, industries like banking may feel hesitant to migrate due to compliance and security concerns. While there are certain security risks that comes with using cloud services, financial institutions have the upper hand. Compliance standards like Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999 and PCI DSS continually […]

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Why the Cloud is Safer than CIOs Believe: 6 Best Practices for Data Security

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and executive leadership know how important cloud computing technology is, but still hesitate to transition. When a company is faced with any changes, reluctancy is natural. Having the whole IT leadership team on board can oftentimes seem like a difficult task to accomplish. Thankfully, cloud is almost always safer than CIOs […]