Testing as a Service (TaaS) is a cloud service for software testing that ranges from consultants advising in-house testers to contracting entire test activities to another vendor. It is most useful for specialized or routine testing, such as regression and security testing. Benefits of using TaaS include: Reduced test cycle time and cost due to [...]
Back-end as a service (BaaS) is a newer cloud service with most products dating back no further than 2011. It is proving to be the missing link between backend cloud storage and front end applications that is popular with startups and corporate giants alike. BaaS boasts features such as push notification, user management and social [...]
As is the case with just about every type of new computing technology, a large amount of malware has surfaced on cloud servers, causing distractions and sometimes even causing problems to personal and company operating systems. Most of this malware comes from emails that are sent to a user with an account on the server [...]
The cloud has transformed much of the computing world into a service-based industry, where companies can outsource their IT needs to another company that specializes in the high-tech industry. The latest change in this still-transforming field has been desktop as a service (DaaS). Through a DaaS provider, companies can transition their entire desktop from an [...]
In many cases, jumping on a bandwagon is considered to be a bad thing. It is seen as unoriginal or trite rather than as being up to date. In fields related to technology, however, it is often a good thing to do. Jumping on a bandwagon prevents companies from falling behind while avoiding the perils [...]
Have you ever run out of disk space or memory on your desktop or laptop? Is the backup process fully reliable on your personal computer if there is a catastrophic failure? One approach that makes these issues virtually disappear is using a cloud desktop. Cloud desktops are also referred to as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Basically, a stripped [...]
An article came out in The Journal yesterday regarding why CIO’s are still shying away from the cloud. The main reason being the initial impact cloud services will have in cost. Rather than continue spending as is, organizations are concerned that the initial burst of negative cash-flow will leave investors disappointed. However, Wall Street Journal reporter, Rachael King points out: “Cloud applications deliver 1.7 times [...]