July 2009 

View all stories


Virtualisation is modifying managed email

More and more firms are making use of cloud computing to take advantage of the benefits of installed software and software-as-a-service (SaaS) in one versatile solution but managed IT support providers are not yet fully able to appreciate the implications of using virtual servers offered via the cloud.

Elastic, low-cost virtual servers that can be quickly and easily provisioned make it possible for traditional software vendors to offer their products as SaaS without re-architecting for multi-tenancy, creating a best-of-both-worlds scenario for businesses.

Firms across all sectors are become more interested in making the most of cloud computing and it is becomeing increasingly essential that they are able to utilise effective managed firewall solutions.