Cloud-based backup services have been around for some time now, albeit without the ‘Cloud’ prefix. Many of these managed services are mature and worth considering.
What do you need to consider before taking the jump?
That shiny new cloud is just so tempting. At just the click of a button, you can move your corporate data to it and enjoy the financial and operational benefits. But wait – before moving any data to the cloud, make sure you fully understand the legal and regulatory implications of doing it, especially the jurisdiction where your data is to be located.
DaaS is an acronym for Desktop as a Service. It’s an outsourced service offering in which a service provider hosts the infrastructure and storage to deliver your company’s desktop devices. DaaS uses desktop virtualisation and reduces the infrastructure required on your companys premises.
IAAS is an acronym for Infrastructure as a Service. It’s an outsourced service offering in which a service provider hosts the base infrastructure and storage to run servers and services for your business. IAAS uses server and storage virtualisation and reduces the infrastructure required on your companys premises.