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Bare metal vs virtual machines vs containers: Which is the right infrastructure for me?

There are three main infrastructure types to consider when hosting and deploying applications: Bare Metal, Virtual Machines (VMs), and Containers, each with its own advantages and disadvantages depending on your use case. The three technologies are not mutually exclusive however, as both VMs and containers run on top of bare metal servers, while containers can also be deployed inside VMs.

Digital transformation trends in oil and gas

The Oil and Gas sector, responsible in part for two industrial revolutions in the last 300 years, has been something of a laggard when it comes to adoption of new technologies. Cloud and edge penetration in Oil and Gas is late compared to other industries, mainly due to long standing concerns around security and data privacy.

How improved network performance is a key part of Web 3.0 delivery

Web 3.0 could see the emergence of more decentralized online ecosystem based on blockchain. In this blog, we examine the important role that network performance will play in the arrival of Web3 in order to reduce frustrations and shortcomings with the existing traditional public internet. In this blog we look at the role network performance will play in the delivery of web 3.0.

How seamless connectivity is driving the evolution of broadcast media

The way content is created, distributed, and consumed has changed a lot over the last decade with the introduction of streaming and on-demand viewing. Media sector revenues are growing, but so is the cost to produce content and manage complex digital ecosystems. So how can media and broadcasting companies simplify network complexity and improve performance, all while delivering great content to hungry audiences? First, let’s look at the three key areas for connectivity in media and broadcasting.

Understanding the API economy

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have been around for decades, but although the concept emerged as far back as the 1940s, it wasn’t until the early 2000s and the efforts of eBay, Salesforce, and Amazon that really put them on the map. APIs today are ubiquitous - any company developing software will likely have an API for customers and partners - and research suggests the majority of enterprises consuming APIs are focused on strategies for easier consumption and management of APIs.

Why should I consider Salesforce Express Connect?

In this blog, we look at why more businesses are considering Salesforce Express Connect for accessing their Salesforce applications – and how Console Connect can help. Salesforce needs little introduction. It has become the CRM of choice for enterprises, now counting 150,000 customers across various industries, including the likes of Spotify, Amazon Web Services, and U.S. Bank.

Top 3 public cloud costs to watch

“We moved to the cloud and now everything is more expensive!” Unfortunately, this is a common utterance from companies that have made the leap to a public cloud-based architecture, and a slowdown in adoption growth seen during the pandemic is hitting providers big and small as organisations rationalise cloud spend in the face of rising costs. The good news is these costs can typically be reined in without too much disruption or the need to retreat from the cloud.

How to connect your digital ecosystem in Singapore

Singapore’s location at the crossroads of important trade lines and the gateway to Asia has long given it strategic advantage as a hub for global industry, originally as a nexus for physical trade routes and now for digital connectivity, with more than 25 subsea cables landing on the island connecting Singapore to every continent.