What is PaaS?
PaaS, or Platform-as-a-Service, is a cloud computing model that provides businesses with a complete development platform. It enables them to design, run and manage applications without having to bear the costs, complexity and rigidity associated with managing an on-premises infrastructure. The cloud ecosystem is based on three models [...]
Scalair joins the OVHcloud Partner Program as an Advanced Partner
As of September 1, 2020, Scalair officially becomes a partner of OVHcloud, a neighboring company historically based in Roubaix... but above all the European leader in the cloud with over 380,000 servers in operation, spread across 31 datacenters on 4 continents! As an "Advanced Partner", Scalair has access to Partner Academy training courses, enabling it to enhance its skills in the [...]
How do you prepare a backup/restoration plan?
Backup and disaster recovery starts with a plan. Different processes can be put in place, depending on each company's specific needs and constraints. But here are four essential initial steps. According to a report by Hiscox Assurances on cyber risk management, the losses associated with a [...]
Why are hybrid and multicloud vital?
More and more companies are accelerating their migration to the cloud (Hybrid or Multicloud). But as with any project, current and future needs must be weighed against business benefits, risk mitigation, cost and speed of deployment. As a result, multi-cloud appears to be the norm. Report by analyst firm [...]
Three reasons to strengthen data security in the cloud
Nearly 80% of companies have suffered a data leak from their cloud infrastructures in the last 18 months, according to a recent study by Ermetic. While the scope of this kind of study, carried out by a company specializing in data protection in the cloud, should be put into perspective, it does confirm that companies are [...]
Best practices for successful cloud migration
Many CIOs and IT managers think that migrating to the cloud means hosting processing on new servers. Aware of the risk they are taking, these professionals generally start with the least critical applications. Since this type of operation is fairly straightforward, it's tempting to think that any migration is just as easy... [...].
Big Data: take advantage of the cloud to make the most of your data
Big Data represents the enormous volumes of data, both structured and unstructured. The processing of this data provides companies with valuable information. While Big Data is independent of the cloud, the power and flexibility of this ecosystem are indispensable in a data-driven world. Huge volumes of data in all formats are [...]
On-Premise vs Saas: the right cost
The covid-19 pandemic confirmed the superiority of the cloud over the on-premise model: flexibility. Even when employees have to telecommute, different teams can work together remotely using SaaS software. Does this mean that software installed on workstations is obsolete? Here's how it works. The [...]
Digital transformation: 5 keys to meeting the challenge
The road to digital transformation is far from easy. But the obstacles are not just technical or financial. There is also resistance to change, starting with many company managers. A thorough review of working methods is an essential preamble to deploying new digital tools. A [...]
Three cloud architecture models to follow
Because of the pandemic, many companies have been working in "degraded mode". They have also become aware of the resilience opportunities offered by the cloud. Here are a few examples of how cloud architecture can help you achieve greater flexibility. The pandemic has had a major impact on many projects. Companies must therefore prioritize their projects according to their [...]