If you are contemplating hosting some of your applications and data in one of the large public clouds, you are probably wondering what the performance and availability is like.
Up to now, the only way has been to trust the vendors claims or to sign-up to the services and test them yourself.
If you are considering hosting your application(s) with a cloud service provider …. read this first.
There are many many articles written extolling the benefits of ‘cloud technology’. However, most of these are written by a supplier or specialised consultant – meaning they aren’t independent. Here are some real-life benefits of using the technology and some advice.
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.
How do you dispose of old equipment – do you give it to staff or charity ? If so, beware of the risks involved. A recent story of client data found on a used photocopier is a scary reminder. How do you make sure your equipment doesn’t contain valuable company data when it leaves your premises ?
