Digitalisation World

A guide to building databases in the cloud

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Platform

While many already use the cloud for storage, application and desktop hosting, some remain reluctant to move their company databases into a cloud environment. Chris Patterson, product manager at NaviSite, answers many of the common questions around cloud Database-as-a-Service deployments and explains the benefits and limitations of hosting databases in the cloud.

BYOx threatens to disrupt the IT landscape

SolarWinds has released the results of its New IT Survey-, which sheds light on the evolving role of the modern IT professional in today's technology-driven business environment. Specifically, the survey results reveal that the consumerisation of IT, namely the emergence of BYOx (where x is anything from apps, data to the latest mobile devices), is having a significant impact on business operations and the strategic implementation of emerging technologies.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure Platform Security Software Storage + Servers Storage Technology

Chilean hosting company selects Flexiant Cloud Orchestrator to extend its cloud services to resellers across the continent.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Data Analytics DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation Infrastructure Platform Security Software Storage + Servers Storage Technology

Lighthouse authority halves its production environment by virtualising its voyage-critical data.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting Infrastructure

Infrastructure-as-a-Service to align IT with Business Strategy.

Published in Cloud + MS Colocation/Hosting DC Facilities + Colo Design + Optimisation

The London Internet Exchange's has become the first IXP in the world to be awarded certification by the Open-IX Association (OIX). The announcement follows news that LINX's first overseas exchange, LINX NoVA, is now live.