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Most SaaS companies begin their cloud journeys in a public cloud using a service like Amazon’s AWS. Looking for a cost-effective cloud solution to get their business off the ground, the public cloud ticks the boxes for low capital investment, minimised complexity, and high reliability. However, there comes a time as the business starts to grow when the advantages […]
MANAGED IT SERVICES – INTRODUCTION In this post, we are going to cover the “Where?“, “Why?“, “What?” and “How?” of selecting a managed IT services provider (MSP) to handle the IT services your organisation might require. Over the past 15 years, we’ve responded to enough managed IT service provider RFP’s to know what the good questions are to […]
How to keep your email secure is a popular topic recently as many workers are still working from home due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Therefore, some organisations are trying their best to protect their employees from falling for email scams. The advice here on how to keep your email secure is not unique to a pandemic, organisations can […]
What will the cloud market look like in the coronavirus pandemic and beyond? Document sharing, videoconferencing, CRMs, ERPs, communication and productivity tools – SaaS apps and the infrastructure they run on have enabled companies the world over to continue operating during a global crisis that would have otherwise ground productivity to a halt. Connectivity between […]
You must have noticed that the capabilities of private 5G networks are widely discussed recently. According to the GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association), 5G remains on track to become the fastest adopted mobile technology ever. Mid-September figures indicate that 397 operators in 129 markets are at various stages of 5G deployment, including license acquisition, planning, testing, network deployment, […]
Organisations looking to free up staff for core tasks or do not want to invest in a fully-fledged IT department often turn to a managed service provider (MSP). A managed IT service provider is supposed to help control costs, increase competitiveness, and improve scalability. But despite the maturity of the managed service provider market, vendors […]
Ever wonder why there’s a trend in adopting a cloud management platform? Cloud computing has been one of the fastest-growing segments of IT spend for some time now. Over the next four years, the ongoing cloud shift is expected to accelerate further and attract nearly 45% of IT expenditure away from traditional solutions. The impact and the after-effects of COVID-19 […]
In the age of pandemics, cloud computing remains a priority for organisations looking for business continuity, cost efficiency and increased scalability in the future. If there is one positive thing about the COVID-19 pandemic, it is to validate the cloud’s value proposition. During the pandemic, cloud computing buttressed the global economy, remote workforces, and supply chains. Businesses […]
Information technology is a critical success factor that facilitates your business’s growth and operation and helps you surpass your competition. While every company has the commercial compulsions to grow, most are often in the unenviable position of having to scale, i.e. increasing revenue without incurring significant costs. How successful organisations are at scaling their business impacts everything, […]
It is estimated that almost a third of IT budgets will flow to the cloud in 2021. According to a 2021 State of the Cloud Report, 2020 saw higher than expected cloud usage due to the COVID-19 restrictions. And, for the fifth year in a row, the report also found that most businesses are still struggling to optimise cloud usage. […]
Technology consulting service helps clients leverage technology to improve their operations and processes. For profit-making companies, the ultimate goal of onboarding a consultant is to minimise costs and maximise profits. Organisations will typically turn to technology consultants when they lack in-house expertise or situations where it is too costly to solve a need using in-house solutions. The range […]
Public sector organisations have a lot to gain by adopting a cloud computing approach to service delivery. Cloud computing has the potential to unlock critical value and lead to massive cost savings. The public sector must be confident that the benefits do not compromise institutional values or core requirements. Below, we examine concerns and demonstrate through use cases […]
The most impactful functions in any tech enterprise are development and operations, yet they often get caught up working in silos. Your business success hinges on the efficient collaboration of these two functions to improve software delivery speed and quality. DevOps service is critical to faster and efficient software delivery. DevOps, a portmanteau of “Development” and “Operations”, is […]
Since its debut, cloud computing has proved to be an invaluable asset to a business. It has transformed how we handle and store data and how we view our IT infrastructure. Choosing a managed cloud provider to take care of your cloud computing needs is a major decision. Your preferred provider must tick a few […]
Large or small, all SaaS companies will eventually have an important business decision to make – where to host their application? And the main choices usually come down to Public or Private Cloud Hosting. Today, more and more SaaS companies are considering cloud-based solutions for their hosting needs – but not all cloud hosting solutions are created […]
Top Cloud Computing Blogs PART I Cloud technology is worth talking about. That’s a given. It is estimated that the worldwide spend on public cloud will reach $162 billion by 2020 (Salesforce 2016). And with the world spending so much money on cloud tech, it’s no wonder it has become one of the most frequently […]
Top Cloud Computing Blogs PART II You’ve been through Part I right?. If not, go back and take a look now. This is a continuation, Part II, of revx’s list of Top Cloud Computing Bloggers and Influencers. Note:This list is in no specific order. Everyone on the list is a winner. Click an image to go straight to your favourite […]
Cost optimisation is a must-focus area for any SaaS business looking to scale, and is one of the primary drivers for migrating to the cloud. However, even cloud costs must be optimised, which is precisely why working with a trusted cloud managed hosting provider is a smart move to make. Cloud managed hosting provides SaaS companies with an […]
Despite the global economic slowdown due to fears of coronavirus pandemic, the UK continues to reign as the top tech hub in Europe – and UK SaaS companies are contributing significantly to the thriving hive of innovation and activity that continues to attract investment from far and wide. Thousands of tech startups and SaaS companies […]
The UK is Europe’s SaaS startup nation, attracting more VC funding last year than the next two countries combined. The nation’s capital accounted for over half of that funding, amounting to 16% of all tech investments in Europe that year, to retain its crown as top European tech hub. Drill further down to the technology level and […]
London, according to a new report from Dealroom and London & Partners, is Europe’s global tech city. If 2020 was a record year for European tech funding, London was at the epicentre of the funding action. London-based startups attracted just over a quarter of the total $43.1 billion in VC capital that flowed across Europe this year. […]
The American computer scientist and cognitive scientist, John McCarthy, first offered the earliest and purest definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) during the Dartmouth conference in 1956. He opined that: Every aspect of learning or any other feature of intelligence can in principle be so precisely described that can a machine can be made to simulate it. An attempt […]
The public cloud is regularly touted for its cheap SaaS application hosting. Utilising the economies of scale, public cloud providers build massive facilities, packed to the rafters with rows upon rows of servers for the shared use of businesses and the general public over the internet. They pack tenants in, giving them immediate access to a practically […]
For SaaS companies – particularly those in the early stages of growth – building a public cloud estate on platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides many benefits and great scope for scaling as requirements change over time. With all cloud resources (such as servers and storage) being owned […]
Virtual Machines (VMs) are software applications that provide a virtualised operating system and hardware platform. Containers, on the other hand, offer an isolated environment to run your application. Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration tool that makes it easier to manage how containers work together within a cluster of computers. Containers are rapidly becoming the […]
Invisible but deadly – In just a few weeks, the sudden emergence in December 2019 and subsequent global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) changed the world as we know it. Social distancing techniques were encouraged in the white-collar world, and governments worldwide urged employees to work from home wherever possible. On the surface, the power of […]
The private cloud has become the most popular enterprise technology trend in recent years. Why? Simply put, it offers many benefits to organisations of all sizes and industries. By moving your operations to a private cloud, you can expand your organisation’s IT capabilities. There are five main ways organisations can expand their IT capabilities by […]
When it comes to SaaS cloud hosting, there are many reasons you may have for considering the switch from a public cloud to a private cloud environment. Perhaps you’re in need of additional security, increased flexibility, or better customisation options. Or maybe you’ve been burnt by an unexpectedly large bill from a public cloud provider one too many times. The truth […]
The need for green solutions to everyday problems has never been more keenly felt as it is today. With the effects of man-made climate change becoming ever more apparent in our day to day lives, industries the world over are actively searching for ways to make their operations more sustainable and environmentally conscious. Carbon dioxide levels are […]
For SaaS owners, the cloud has become fundamental to business growth. Over recent years, rapid advancements in cloud infrastructure have given rise to a new wave of technology firms that can provide powerful software solutions to millions of customers across the globe directly via the internet. However, as a SaaS provider’s business grows as it […]
London has grown into the top startup region in the UK and around the world. According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2021, London is tied in third place with Beijing as the best Startup Hub. In addition, data from the Centre for Entrepreneurs’ annual startup index shows that in 2019 there were 24 startups for every 1,000 […]
Some people love DIY. When storm Gareth, Freya or Deirdre blows tiles off the roof, they’re up on the ladder the next morning, hammer in hand and nails in mouth, knocking new ones into place. They take the same approach to maintaining their cars. They change their own fluids, replace their own tires and brake […]
Businesses are finding themselves under increasing pressure with their in-house IT. As customers demand personalised services, employees’ needs for support and projects grow more complex. In some cases, an organisation can’t keep up without assistance from managed service providers – IT and Technology Partners – who specialise at simplifying processes while getting everything done efficiently. Managed services […]
London’s tech ecosystem has proven to be a thriving hub for startups. In a 2021 report from Silicon Republic, the city ranked second after Silicon Valley for the best startup environment in the world, due to favourable tax incentives and a highly educated workforce. London was also the only European city to make it to the top […]
More companies are now embracing public cloud services as an alternative to on-premises computing. However, despite its popularity, numerous reports highlight the challenges of the public cloud. These issues include security, costs, and infrastructure complexity. For example, a 2021 IDG report cited that 94% of IT enterprises felt they were not optimising the full benefits of public […]
Introduction More than 45% of IT spending will be reallocated from legacy IT systems to cloud solutions by 2024. Such statistics point to a confident market, ready to migrate from legacy IT infrastructure to sophisticated cloud native solutions. However, many organisations are heavily bogged down by complex monolithic legacy software and struggle to keep up with a […]
Managed Technology Services: Why Managing Your Own IT Infrastructure Is Holding Your Business Back If there’s one thing that all businesses can agree upon it’s that time equals money. It’s the reason why organisations large and small all over the globe are on the constant lookout for ways to boost productivity and performance – all […]
The tech startup ecosystem in London raked in an incredible £26bn in venture capital funding in 2021, marking another remarkable year and promising future for tech entrepreneurs. Despite a challenging environment, thanks to Brexit and COVID-19, London continues to be the leading tech hub in the UK due to its adaptability, attractive tax incentives and lucrative government […]
What DevOps Is – and Why It Matters DevOps is a combined term assembled from Development and Operations, and represents a shared or collaborative approach to the work of an organisation’s application development and IT operations teams. As well as a specific focus on software development, DevOps also embraces the cultural shifts needed to promote better communications […]
In the world of DevOps and the container ecosystem, there are two major players in the game: Kubernetes and Docker. Both technologies offer a lot of value to businesses and have allowed the container revolution to take place. They are both cloud-native technologies and are often used together to accomplish different goals. In this quick guide, we will get into […]
The London SaaS scene is booming, with new companies emerging every day. A recent study by Statista found that the SaaS companies’ market revenue in the UK is growing at a rate of 8.65% year over year, with a projected market value of US$16.47bn by 2026. That’s why we decided to put together a list of the […]
You must have noticed that data analytics tools are becoming a “must-have” in the corporate IT arsenal. With Business Intelligence and information analysis playing a central role in the operations of all kinds of organisations, knowing how to leverage the power of data analytics tools has become a competitive advantage. Primary responsibility for managing and extracting insights from […]
The business landscape is constantly evolving, and SaaS companies and software developers that want to stay competitive need to be agile enough to adapt quickly. One way to achieve this agility is through the adoption of DevOps practices. DevOps is a software engineering philosophy that encourages communication, collaboration, and integration between software development and operation […]
With application development and deployment now critical to success in digital business, many organisations are turning to containers, as a lighter weight alternative to the Virtual Machine or VM. By sharing the same underlying host operating system, containers have the edge over VMs, in terms of their resource consumption. However, managing containers can pose complex challenges — […]
The past few years have seen increased digital transformation initiatives by enterprises worldwide. As such, it’s no surprise that there is greater investment in eliminating the silos that have traditionally hindered the flow of information and collaboration between different parts of the organisation. DevOps has been a big part of this transformation, enabling developers and IT operations […]
The effects of climate change, protecting the environment, and embracing the circular economy are issues currently riding high in the public consciousness. In the technology sector, infrastructure and service providers are becoming increasingly aware of the environmental issues surrounding mass data transmission. As we’ll discuss in this article, one way to address and help overcome […]
Cloud computing has become an essential business asset in recent years as businesses look for ways to cut costs and increase efficiency. Most organisations use more than one cloud, creating a multi-cloud environment – which involves using a combination of different public and private cloud infrastructures in a single heterogeneous architecture. This improves cloud infrastructure capabilities […]
Kubernetes is a powerful open-source tool for managing containerised applications. It was originally designed by Google and has become the most popular container orchestration platform in use today. According to the 2021 State of Cloud-Native Development Report developed for Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) by SlashData, over 5.6 million developers are using Kubernetes, a 67% […]
Did you know that there are currently some 14.4 billion internet-connected devices globally – a number that is forecast to reach approximately 27 billion by 2025? As a result, 5G mobile operators like Verizon are building 5G access networks at a furious pace. At the same time, cloud providers are working with similar endeavors to […]
A competitive advantage is a term used in business and marketing to describe an attribute that allows the holder to outperform competitors. With the rapid advancement of technology, increased customer expectations, and the growing need for dependable IT services, businesses are continuously seeking ways to gain a competitive advantage with their IT operations. One way […]
Public cloud costs can be a difficult thing for companies to manage. Often, companies migrating from on-premise solutions to public cloud services experience an unexpected rise in monthly costs. For example, HelpSystems experienced an increase of 300 percent in monthly recurrent expenditure when they recently migrated from an on-premise solution to cloud-based infrastructure (more on this below). […]
Numerous studies attest to the success DevOps brings to businesses. For example, a recent study by Atlassian & CITE Research that surveyed 500 professionals found the following: (Image source: Atlassian & CITE Research) A DevOps Recap We have previously written about improving agility and staying competitive within DevOps, and scaling DevOps for success on our blog, but it is essential to do […]
DevOps is a methodology of collaboration and efficiency that results in faster product delivery, happier customers, and an improved bottom line for technology businesses. By bringing together Development and Operations teams, you can create a smooth process that allows your business to create and deploy products quickly. However, building a DevOps team is hard and expensive, especially […]
Edge computing is quickly becoming a necessary component of our increasingly connected world. In healthcare, it is particularly important as doctors and nurses rely on real-time data to make decisions that could mean the difference between life and death for their patients. This technology is revolutionising the healthcare industry by allowing faster and more efficient […]
Why the Aviation Sector Needs Edge Computing Solutions In contrast to conventional cloud computing approaches, which rely on relays of information to and from remote data centres and processing infrastructure, edge computing or edge cloud uses localised networks to bring data storage and processing closer to the devices and applications that are generating the information. […]
Why the Energy Sector Needs Edge Computing Networks As with other industries, organisations in the energy sector require access to powerful and versatile technology tools and platforms, to operate effectively in what is now a largely digital economy. For many businesses, the comparatively recent emergence of cloud computing and the “as a Service” sector has […]
Edge computing networks are increasingly essential to public sector operations. By optimising data generated from public sector activities and interactions for quick access at the point of need, this technology improves service delivery, security, and cost-effectiveness. It enables agencies to make better decisions more quickly, such as finding smart solutions to safety situations or adjusting […]
Rather than moving information to a central cloud (whose servers may be located a considerable distance away), edge computing brings compute, storage, and analytics capabilities closer to the devices and locations where data is generated. This approach reduces network latency (the round trip that data must take between its point of origin and destination of […]
The advent of cloud computing has revolutionised how businesses manage their data and IT infrastructure. The two primary options for cloud services are private and public clouds, each with their own set of benefits and drawbacks. Below, we provide a comprehensive comparison of the two. Benefits of Private and Public Clouds Private clouds are dedicated […]
More and more businesses continue to move away from traditional data centres and embrace the power of cloud computing. Indeed, according to the Flexera State of the Cloud Report 2023, 87% of organisations now embrace multi-cloud environments. (Image source: info.flexera.com This uptake means it is essential that organisations understand and implement cloud best practices. Below, we explore […]
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that offers various products and services for building, managing, and deploying applications on a global network. Some of its features include AI + machine learning, compute, containers, hybrid + multi-cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Microsoft Azure can help businesses meet organisational goals in many ways, such […]
Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is a cloud computing platform developed by Amazon and launched in July 2002. It allows organisations to build, deploy, and scale web applications and services quickly and cost-effectively. AWS comprises a comprehensive suite of over 200 services such as compute, storage, networking, and databases, mobile, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Are you looking for ways to optimise your cloud usage and save money? In today’s economy, the costs of doing business are on everyone’s mind, and many enterprises are finding they have to cut back and micro-manage their resources. The cloud is an essential business resource in the modern enterprise – and it certainly isn’t […]
What Is Google Cloud Platform (GCP)? Google Cloud Platform, or GCP for short, is a suite of cloud services offered by Google, which enables users to build, deploy, and run applications on the web. To this end, GCP offers a range of options, including data storage, data processing, software development tools, and data analytics. The […]
In the world of DevOps, where innovation drives progress and agility reigns supreme, staying informed is the key to success. Thankfully, the DevOps community is alive and kicking, and continues to share invaluable knowledge through insightful blogs that offer a deep dive into tools, methodologies, and real-world experiences. To guide you through the plethora of […]
SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering which serves as a development and runtime environment for cloud applications. Designed for enterprise usage, the primary intention of SAP Cloud Platform is to enable organisations to extend their existing on-premises or cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications with next-generation technologies such as […]
Alibaba Cloud may be a name you don’t hear as often as the likes of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). However, the China-based technology hub is very much on a par with the big three “hyperscale” cloud service providers. In relation to the global economy in cloud services, Alibaba Cloud currently […]
IBM Cloud (formerly known as IBM Bluemix and IBM SoftLayer) is a suite of cloud computing services that offers both Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). It is currently one of the top five cloud service providers in the world. At present, it holds a global market share of 3%. […]
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