Cloud Computing

Today, more and more technologies are moving to the cloud. After all, a cloud service like the labs cloud is not just a useful tool for storing data and computing, it helps companies adapt to changing, growing and dynamic changes. What is the difference between Cloud and Traditional Software? Software installed on a personal computer performs all operations on a personal computer. With cloud software, such as G-Core Labs, a data center outside of your organization does most of the work. You just see the results on your screen. Cloud computing is an online alternative to the processes that organizations typically perform on...

Just this Wednesday, Google Photos announced it will stop offering free unlimited storage for high-quality photos on June 1, 2021. Photos uploaded after the date will be counted towards the 15GB Drive cap. If the account is inactive or exceeds the 15GB limitation for two years, Google may delete the photos after warning. Users will either need to pay for a recurring fee or look for an alternative if they run out of room. As such change of policy projected to affect more than 1 billion users worldwide, many may start to wonder what they are ought to do with...

Introduction:  Technology is like a never ending ray that extends everyday with new innovations and aspects of learning. With every evolution, it brings a new requirement in the IT sector to the table. And this is where the recruiters expect the individuals to possess the technical skills in trend. So, for a fresh graduate or an IT employee with experience it is important to constantly update themselves with latest technological skills to stay ahead of the curve and fit the bill of current industrial requirements. If you are an individual with a determination of landing a high salary package job in the...

An AWS Solutions Architect designs and deploys applications and systems on the AWS cloud computing platform. Getting certified as an AWS Solutions Architect - Associate verifies your technical capacity in managing AWS (Amazon Web Services) systems. What is the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Certification? Getting AWS Certified Solution Architect - associate credential validates your following abilities:  Develop and deploy highly available and scalable solutions on AWS Migration of an on premise application to AWS cloud (Lift & Shift) Data management and integrity to and from AWS cloud Choosing the right AWS service based on the requirements such as...

Despite cloud computing being over a decade old, it's only been in the past few years that it has become an IT standard. If your company is considering moving to the cloud, there are a few things to consider. Let's look at the top ten things you need to give thought to before adopting cloud services. 1. Understand Today's IT Reality Things are changing rapidly in the economy and the marketplace. This makes it difficult for companies to determine where to spend money in IT, both short and long-term. Mobility makes external access a growing need. IT services need to be flexible, scalable, and...

Many in the business world resorted to using cloud-based systems thanks to the multiple benefits associated with them. One-third of Australia’s business sector use cloud-based systems, 85 % use cloud computing services, and 60% use cloud for storage purposes. Some of the benefits reaped from using cloud include efficient operations, large storage capacity, and accessibility. Data computing use up a computer’s storage and memory which usually results in slower performance as the tasks get more cumbersome and more data is stored in a drive. Cloud computing, on the other hand, eases operations by using cloud-based software which only requires an...

Is your company overwhelmed by its translation assignments? Maybe of late things seem like they are bursting the seams; almost always you have too much work to accomplish immediately. What makes the matter worse is that you are constantly under pressure to meet customer expectations. As if that is not enough, you still have your competitors to contend with.  If your translation services are slow and (or) erroneous you can say goodbye to your translation business. So what is the way forward? Certainly, you need some enlightenment on the application of cloud technology in translation services. Why? Gone are the days when...

The word “Technology” brings about a notion of change and it is for the right reasons! Technology is primarily change. We have heard about the phrase “change is the only constant”, it is particularly true when we talk about technology. It is no secret that the technology we were using a while ago have become ancient history as the change is at such a rapid pace. Even true looking back at the tech we used to use a couple of years ago which have now become so drastically different. One thing that is true about the IT space is that one...

There are very few firms that provide actual cloud computing services, AWS by Amazon is one of them. However there are hundreds of resellers selling cloud computing services in the market. In this article, we will take you through a brief introduction on AWS services, and offer top 3 best managed AWS services, and so much more. In case you haven't figured it out yes, AWS is short for Amazon Web Services and is the generic name for Amazon's suite of cloud computing services. As per a recent report from Markets and international dailies, the managed services market will grow from $138.27...

In the last few years, Cloud Hosting has brought about a major change in the way site owners perceive web hosting services for their websites. With benefits including instant resource scalability, higher page load speeds, and an improvement in the overall performance of your website, moving your website to Cloud Hosting is an advantageous decision. However, it is important to understand that Cloud Data Centers (CDCs) play an important role in the availability of most of these features. Today, let’s look at the aspects where the CDCs can impact Cloud Hosted websites. High-performing Servers due to Optimum HVAC Systems: Heating, Ventilation, and Air...

More and more businesses are migrating from the legacy system to the cloud technology. Even in the cloud technology, their choice is private cloud technology over public cloud. Reason being, private cloud is dedicated to the needs and goals of their organization. It delivers similar advantages to the public cloud, including scalability and self-service, but through a proprietary architecture. Unlike the public cloud, the private cloud is dedicated to fully meet needs and goals of a single organization. Furthermore, it enables you to have control over it with dynamic or unpredictable computing needs, and you can customize it according to...

The main consequence of electricity theft are widespread power outages. Also, electric utility companies across Nigeria struggle with illegal connections to the power grid that generate huge losses and are a hazard for locals. GIS Cloud a startup from Europe is joining the fight to help mitigate this problem. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company utilized their GIS solution to map the entire distribution network and enumerate customers, an important step in tackling the rampant electricity theft in Nigeria. Complex Distribution Network The electricity distribution system comprises of kilometers of power lines connecting the end users to the substation. Without the network being...

While shared Hosting has been the traditional method that businesses have been using for hosting, Cloud hosting has been increasing in popularity over the years due to its flexibility and scalability. In this article, we will explore the best cloud hosting providers in 2023, highlighting their key features, performance, pricing, and customer reviews. Cloud hosting is a modern type of hosting that combines the cost effectiveness of shared hosting with the flexibility, reliability, and scalability of VPS Hosting. Though like shared hosting multiple websites run on one server in cloud hosting, but each website runs on a virtual server with...

Data growth has made the acquisition of efficient data storage solutions necessary for every enterprise. Entrepreneurs realized this necessity early on and this resulted in the vast amount of storage options available in the market today. There are several storage solutions available but which is best for an enterprise depends on the data requirements of the enterprise. For instance, an enterprise with large amounts of unstructured data should acquire and setup a Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance while an enterprise dealing with volumes needs iSCSI storage (block-level storage / Storage Area Networks (SAN) storage appliances). Which kind of storage is...

In terms of cloud storage offerings for consumers, the search engine giant’s Google Drive offers one of the most generous free space at 15 GB. This is one of the factors that entices users to the service. But, Google also provides cloud storage services to businesses called Google Drive for Work. About Google Drive A number of businesses are now beginning to appreciate the benefits of cloud storage. It provides easy access (through any device) and flexible storage expansions. Today, there are already a variety of options in terms of cloud storage for business. And for business administrators who are looking...

The search engine giant Google, of course, won’t get left behind with any technology-related trends. So, to tap the opportunities in cloud storage, the company launched its cloud storage service called Google Drive in 2012. Google Drive leverages Google's millions of Gmail with unparalleled integration. Users’ Google Drive login is practically the same as their email, and a logged in email account will give a quick access to Google Drive’s web app. Collaboration Google Drive’s edge is its integration with a Microsoft Office-like document format, which lets users create, edit and import and documents. It also lets a group of people collaborate...

Microsoft, the technology company we’ve long known, has always been busy providing consumers with various software and applications. Today, a lot of new technologies have emerged; and cloud storage is one of them. Of course, Microsoft is a major player in cloud storage with its OneDrive cloud service offering some great services for business wishing to move some or all of their data to the cloud. Cloud Storage for Business OneDrive (previously known as SkyDrive) is its take on cloud storage service. A service that started in 2007, apart from the branding, the cloud service has already evolved in terms of...

Today, the cloud storage arena is under tough competition with various cloud storage providers to choose from. Unlike many up and coming cloud storage providers, we’ve known and used Microsoft software for most of our lives. And of course, such a huge technology company would not let itself get left behind with trends like cloud storage. If you’ve heard of SkyDrive before, scrap that, Microsoft cloud storage service is now called OneDrive. If you are using Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, OneDrive Cloud Storage is already built-in with the operating systems. However, if...

While cloud storage service provider Box is known for its focus on the business crowd, it has not in any way ignored the consumer market. So, if you are considering a personal cloud storage, Box is worth your time. Like most of the popular cloud storage today, Box offers three ways for users to access, store, and sync files: namely website, desktop app and mobile app. For starters, Box offers consumers 10 GB of free storage, a pretty competitive space offering compared to its competitor Dropbox’s 2 GB free storage. For people who need more storage, there are still ways to...

Dropbox is one of the most used cloud storage service since this kind of internet-based storage technology became known to consumers. Its fame can be attributed to the "refer a friend feature" where a user can get free additional storage when a friend he refers eventually signs up for Dropbox. In no time, the cloud storage service has been well-known. Today, the service Dropbox offers is not only limited for consumers alone, businesses are not left-out. Businesses can also take advantage of such flexible storage service, and this too, is being provided by Dropbox. Cloud storage services are more beneficial...