6 Reasons to Switch from Tape Backup to the Cloud

Traditionally tapes have been the most popular way for businesses to backup their data, but that technology has become outdated. If your business is still using tapes for data backup an online data backup solution is one of the best ways you can take advantage of the cloud. Here are six reasons for you to switch from tape backup to the cloud.

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5 Reasons Businesses Are Venturing Into The Cloud

Cloud has become one of the hottest buzzwords of the IT world, and for good reason. While cloud solutions aren’t right for everyone there are some very compelling reasons why businesses are leveraging cloud technology. Here are five reasons why Nexus customers have ventured into the cloud.

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The Cloud for the Clueless

Cloud computing technologies have been around for a while (Nexus has been using cloud technology for years), and although the cloud has been getting a lot of press recently we’re finding that too many people still do not really understand what the cloud is about. So we decided to provide a brief explanation and breakdown the different cloud models.

Today the term cloud generally means ubiquitous access. Most cloud services are accessible via a web browser or app; so you have the same level of access regardless of your location or even device. Clouds are offered in several varieties depending on control versus efficiency, and the service that the cloud is providing.

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IT Resolutions For 2012

Each year innovations in technology provide businesses the tools to achieve new levels of efficiency and production. This year is another great example. Adapt our five IT New Year Resolutions to make 2012 a truly great year.

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The Top 6 Misconceptions of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is not exactly as new as many would have you believe. While the term ‘cloud’ is relatively new, the technology is an evolution of virtualization, utility computing and other technologies. Cloud computing as a concept has actually been around since the 1960s.

Widespread adoption of cloud computing, resulting from developing technology and increasing needs for efficiency, has sparked the interest of many businesses. But many still do not fully understand cloud computing and are burdened by misconceptions. Hopefully these misconceptions will be cleared up below.

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