Hybrid Cloud
European companies turn to IBM hybrid cloud and AI for growth
Companies are migrating to the cloud at increasing rates across the globe. At the forefront of this move are companies in the US and Western Europe, according to a report from ResearchandMarkets.com. Though many companies have only completed 20 percent of their cloud journey, industries and regions continue to emerge with new solutions to meet […]
7 pillars of a strong hybrid cloud security strategy
Hybrid cloud environments give companies the best of both worlds. They offer the elasticity and operational expenditure of public clouds with the data sovereignty, security and control found in a private cloud environment. By combining the two, companies can allocate workloads to the environment that makes the most sense for them. As organizations build these […]
The Masters drives innovation with hybrid cloud and AI
The Masters golf tournament may be traditional on the course, but it’s driving innovation with its infrastructure and online fan experiences behind the scenes. “The Masters is surprisingly modern when it comes to its infrastructure in that it operates a hybrid cloud strategy,” reports Forbes. “For the vast majority of the year its technology needs […]
Is the hybrid cloud model right for your business?
Hybrid cloud deployments have become an increasingly popular choice among enterprises. According to MarketsandMarkets research, the hybrid cloud market is expanding at a 17 percent compound annual growth rate. What’s behind the popularity of the hybrid cloud model, which combines public and private cloud resources in the same environment? Does this setup really deliver the best of […]
Hybrid cloud scales IT while helping unlock the power of data
Who says enterprises can’t have the best of both clouds? That’s exactly what the hybrid cloud delivers: the scalability and reliability of public cloud with the security and customization of private cloud. If basic cloud computing enables businesses to develop products faster and make full use of their data, then hybrid cloud is the logical next step […]
For a better cloud strategy, look to data
Enterprise cloud strategy is undergoing revolutionary changes. While initial deployments focused largely on back-office support functions and migrating workloads to off-site infrastructure, the modern cloud has become a go-to solution for top-tier workloads and forward-looking initiatives, such as mobile data and the Internet of Things (IoT). While most people have traditionally viewed the cloud as […]
Why a modern integration strategy is essential for digital transformation
With customer expectations quickly evolving, enterprises are rushing to digitally transform and adopt cloud and AI capabilities. Companies are looking for ways to innovate faster, create personalized customer experiences, and deliver actionable business insights faster. The key is unlocking the hidden power of data and services. Unlock data and services to power your digital transformation […]
What is cloud integration?
On the surface, “What is cloud integration?” may sound like a simple question. At its most basic level, cloud integration means bringing multiple cloud environments together, either in a hybrid deployment or as multiple public clouds, so that they can operate as a single, cohesive IT infrastructure for an enterprise. A deeper dive into this […]
7 tips for designing for developers
IBM Hybrid Cloud is incredibly diverse and catered towards a large variety of users, such as data scientists, business analysts, DevOps engineers and more. The design teams working to create products for these user groups must navigate their different needs and requirements for a great user experience. A user base that IBM Hybrid Cloud designers […]
Why Canada-based Economical Insurance chose IBM Cloud
Property and casualty insurance firm Economical Insurance announced this week that it chose IBM Cloud to, as Business Chief described it, “help create new efficiencies and accelerate the output of digital experiences for brokers and customers.” IBM plans to work with Economical to build a hybrid cloud environment for the Canadian insurance company’s new broker […]
Building the cloud for business
Cloud has evolved into much more than just invisible data storage to help businesses run smoothly. Today, companies across industries are using cloud as the platform to meet ever-changing customer and business needs through services such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain while running their data seamlessly and securely across public, private and on-premises environments. […]
At the tipping point: Transformation in the contact center
Contact centers are going through some serious changes, which may already be disrupting the status quo. Customer engagement has dramatically altered businesses. Contact centers must now evolve into an “omnichannel” or multi-channel interaction hub. Communications are no longer limited to the traditional voice channel. Customers expect or even demand to engage with businesses seamlessly across […]