Globally, strong cloud adoption trends are well established, with the industry gradually maturing into increasingly defined sectors and specialisms. Take the public cloud, for example, where research from Gartner predicts that the market will grow by over 20% this year to nearly $700 billion – more than twice the rate for the IT industry as […] The post Understanding the cloud adoption curve and what the future holds appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

“The billable hour has been a universal system applied by law firms. Using the traditional industry standard of six-minute intervals, lawyers would monitor their time spent working on client activities and then record it; first manually, and then later onto a technical application that would allow the firm to report and invoice accurately. While retainers […] The post AI Build or Buy and the Death of Billable Hours appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

A business’s cloud infrastructure needs will evolve with its growth. A report by the State of Cloud Costs (2024) shares that 58% of companies report that their cloud costs are too high. These costs will continue to increase without strategic cost management and optimisation. Effective cloud cost management is about optimising cloud resources utilisation, gaining […] The post Optimising Cloud Cost Management to Maximising ROI appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

According to content services expert Dr. John Bates, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is ushering in a new era of highly responsive business systems Before long, AI bots will be sifting through a variety of content for you, some familiar, some of which is “dark” some of which is structured and some of which is unstructured. By […] The post Welcome to More Productive, AI-powered Working Lives appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

Organisations already have to store files and data in the cloud as a regular work process, and studies have shown that the security side of it is at high risk. Businesses are now balancing the cost of cloud management and security, meaning organisations are at risk of needing help managing their data correctly within these […] The post Cloud Security Challenges in the Modern Era appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

Disclaimer: This article is opinion-based; please seek legal advice from reputable companies if needed. Like many others, I have watched and experienced the growth and development of AI. I have always been interested in its legal side and the regulations to ensure that organisations use it correctly and efficiently. After researching the topic, I will […] The post A Practical Guide to the EU AI Act appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

If you ask me how I picture the future, I would imagine a city where everything worked together as one. I wouldn’t be stuck in traffic on the way to my commute to work, energy is used efficiently and sustainably. This is something that for long I won’t have to stop and imagine, I will […] The post Building a Smart City appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

The cloud computing landscape is a complex ecosystem characterised by constant innovation and the pursuit of optimal efficiency. Hypervisors have emerged as critical components of this ecosystem, and their role in cloud computing is more important than ever. This increased importance is due to the growing complexity of the cloud and recent structural changes in […] The post Mastering Hypervisors for Enhanced Business Efficiency appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

Definition of Digital Transformation Digital transformation refers to the process of leveraging digital technologies to fundamentally change how businesses operate and deliver value to their customers. It involves integrating digital tools and platforms into all areas of an organisation, fundamentally altering its operations, culture, and customer interactions. This transformation aims to improve efficiency, enhance customer […] The post Cloud Computing’s Role in Digital Transformation appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more

With technology moving at a rapid pace, you would be forgiven for thinking that many organisations are adapting their IT processes at a similar rate. However, many large businesses still operate on what would be deemed legacy systems; this covers any outdated computing system, hardware or software that is still in use. This is more […] The post The hidden costs of technical debt inaction appeared first on Compare the Cloud ..read more