Cloud Computing Explained by Serverspace

March 15, 2010 - PRLog -- It’s a chaotic world with an element of order that arrives in the form of “computer clouds”, otherwise known as a system of remote servers that securely store information, unclogging our computers of excess with an alternative form of data storage.

Information is power, which is why it is so important for so many organisations to keep a log of every activity, transaction, meeting, decision, move, purchase, employee, client, resource, facility, action and so forth, on its records. Google Apps is one example of a cloud computing solution that most will be familiar with, which allows users to store excess data and access it from anywhere in the world.

Cloud computing is a catch all term that was coined to describe the shift needed as employees moved away from having access only to one PC in the office and began to use sophisticated equipment at home and on the move. The move towards internet based services is described by ‘cloud computing’. In a nutshell, it means that organisations no longer need to worry about storage of data and can instead opt for a reliable data centre that will take care of excess baggage. This gives plenty of space to breathe within their own existing servers.

An ingenious system designed to allow plenty of flexibility, the information age now means you don’t need to carry your laptop with you everywhere you go. The same data is accessible from any place in the world. It means easier working schedules, greater flexibility and last but not least, a system that determines the use of less paper, hence a positive contribution to the environment.

The likes of Microsoft and HP are already investing millions in cloud computing initiatives and firms of all sizes are expected to follow suit as the information age rumbles on. However, regardless of the world wide phenomena that cloud computing has become, there are problems when a non-specialist service is chosen.

China’s sophisticated hacking of Google’s intellectual property has been hitting the headlines of late. Google responded by threatening to withdraw from China.
The shenanigans of these Chinese hackers has only served to highlight the issue of insecurity which plagues those non-specialist services. As tech analyst, Daniel Lyons points out, “…if the company can't protect its own intellectual property, how can it protect yours?”

According to an article in The Times on Sunday, Chinese business delegates have been wooing English companies with lavish gifts such as cameras and USB drives spiked with the Trojan virus. Banks amongst other sectors of industry have already been targeted.

With the likes of Google and other large blue chip cyberspace providers a key target for hackers, more and more people are getting smart by opting for choices that are far from commercial, utilising the resources of facilities that are much more discreet.

With a range of managed services, ServerSpace is an integral example of a smart, independent and fully conscious organisation that is dedicated not just to managing servers, but email hosting, IP transit and Ethernet management. As a data centre it is an alternative solution to giants such as Google and other blue chips that are easier to target by hackers.

The company’s sophisticated server system has been specifically designed to provide cloud servers and colocation to keep data safe and secure. Servers are located in a custom-built data centre with 24/7 monitoring and advanced alarms and fire protection.  

Find out more at www.serverspace.co.uk