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Top Things You Need to Know About Cloud Services

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Cloud service is a rapidly developing technology which is still in its infant stage. With such a recently developed technology it becomes tough for the industries to be in sync with its advancements.

So for successful cloud solutions, the company must construct a business strategy to be in parallel with the latest development in cloud computing technology, such as from the storage and extension to disaster recovery. Cloud technology therefore has brought new challenges for the IT as well as retail industries.

In order to meet these challenges, the companies should revise their skills to retain a competitive edge. They should also bring fewer in-house IT technicians.

This can be made simpler with the help of major cloud management service providers like Amazon, Rackspace etc.There are numerous cloud platforms available, but the industries should opt for an option that meets the specific needs of their business. SaaS (Software as a service) cloud service can be a viable alternative for both IT and retail industries.

Understanding Cloud Services

At its core, a cloud service refers to any computing resource or capability that is delivered over the internet. 

Instead of relying on local infrastructure, organizations can access and utilize these resources remotely. 

Cloud services encompass a wide range of offerings, each catering to specific business needs and technical requirements.

Cloud Service Models:

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): 

IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. This includes virtual machines, storage, and networking components.

Users have the flexibility to manage and control the operating systems and applications running on these virtualized resources.

Platform as a Service (PaaS): 

PaaS delivers a platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without the complexities of managing the underlying infrastructure.

It offers a streamlined environment for coding, testing, and deploying applications.

Software as a Service (SaaS): 

SaaS delivers fully functional applications over the internet on a subscription basis. Users can access SaaS software applications without the need for installation, as everything is hosted in the cloud.

Examples include email services, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and productivity suites.

Benefits of Cloud Services:

  • Scalability:
    Cloud services allow businesses to scale resources up or down based on demand, ensuring optimal performance without overprovisioning.
  • Cost Efficiency:
    Organizations can avoid upfront infrastructure costs by paying only for the resources they consume. This cost-effective approach is particularly beneficial for startups and small businesses.
  • Accessibility:
    Cloud services enable remote access to resources, facilitating collaboration among teams spread across different locations.
  • Security and Compliance:
    Reputable cloud service providers offer     robust security measures and compliance certifications, often surpassing what individual businesses can achieve.
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery:
    Cloud services offer automated backup and disaster recovery solutions, minimizing data loss and downtime.

Practical Applications of Cloud Services

Cloud services have revolutionized various industries, offering innovative solutions to age-old challenges. Here are some practical applications:

  • E-Commerce:
    Cloud services provide the scalability and reliability needed to handle fluctuating online shopping demands.
  • Healthcare:
    Cloud services facilitate secure storage and sharing of patient data, enabling seamless collaboration among healthcare professionals.
  • Education:
    Cloud-based learning management systems (LMS) enhance remote education by providing a centralized platform for course materials, assignments, and communication.
  • FinTech:
    Cloud services offer the computational power required for complex financial analytics and algorithmic trading.
  • Entertainment:
    Streaming services rely on cloud infrastructure to deliver content to millions of users simultaneously.

Challenges and Considerations

While cloud services offer numerous benefits, it’s essential to be aware of potential challenges:

  • Security Concerns:
    Storing sensitive data on remote servers raises security and privacy concerns. Encryption and proper access controls are crucial.
  • Vendor Lock-In:
    Migrating between different cloud service providers can be complex and costly, potentially leading to vendor lock-in.
  • Downtime:
    Relying on external infrastructure means being vulnerable to outages and downtime caused by the cloud provider.
  • Data Transfer Costs:
    Transmitting large amounts of data to and from the cloud can result in unexpected expenses.

Choosing the Right Cloud Service Provider

When selecting a cloud service provider, consider factors such as reliability, security measures, compliance certifications, pricing structure, and customer support. Popular options include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and IBM Cloud.

At Andolasoft, we provide cloud management and support service with our highly experienced infrastructure experts. We provide proactive maintenance, monitoring, server support, backup and recovery services. We have executed numerous tasks based on our customer’s business requirements successfully.

Planning anything on Cloud? Andolasoft provides Best-in-Class Cloud Management Services for Businesses of all kinds. Let’s have a quick discussion.

Why kurrentjobs.com is one of the front-line technical job boards

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Recently the market has seen a massive growth in Start-up industries. Numerous companies like Foursquare and Instagram have already established a successful business. But to build a successful start-up, they must need the right people to do their jobs.  That is why the recruiters are in continuous search for talented employees, whereas job seekers are looking for the right companies which meet their expectation and the technology preference.

There are numerous job boards which serve the purpose, but due to some flaws in their functionality, they fail to meet market demands. Recruiters are also getting misled by recruiting consultants and end up with the wrong candidates. KurrentJobs.com- a Ruby on Rails job board on the other hand, stands out among all other job boards and has delivered true results.

Here are some features of kurrentjobs.com

  • Intriguing as-well-as simpler functionalities and user interfaces
  • To make the app more secured & make the user more comfortable, Facebook and LinkedIn logins are allowed.
  • Facility to post job openings based on the requirements like skills, experience, and type of jobs such as Full-time, freelance or internships
  • Ability to add tags based on the technology of the job posts, like Ruby on Rails jobs, PHP jobs, Magento etc, which eventually helps the job seekers to search for technology specific job openings.
  • The job board includes Facebook, LinkedIn and twitter buttons to share the job post in the social networking website.
  • Job seekers can find jobs based on their skills, experience and location of their choices.
  • Being a technical job board, the jobs will be limited to a group of similar technologies and will make job search easy.

‘Andolasoft’ has also released an android app and iPhone app of kurrentjobs. It enables the recruiters and job seekers to access their profile using mobile devices while traveling or when they are busy. They are user friendly and the recruiters can post and manage job openings from anywhere and anytime. The mobile apps can be downloaded for FREE from the Google marketplace and Apple App Store. With all these features and functionalities, kurrentjobs.com is definitely the best technical job board for the recruiters as well as job seekers.

Facebook’s Free Call Service For US iPhone Users

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Facebook recently announced that iPhone users could enjoy free calls in the US over Wi-Fi Messenger for iPhone. This new feature facilitates people from the United States that allow them to use the Facebook Messenger app to place voice calls with friends using their internet connection or Wi-Fi.

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The feature comes as a “Free Call” button in the existing app and the users don’t have to update to take advantage of this feature.

A lot of users quoted “Free call feature is incredibly simple and useful”. But the app also requires the receiver to have Facebook’s stand-alone app installed on their phone.

If the app couldn’t sync with the receiver, the “Free Call” icon appears grey and marked out. The call features look and feel similar to conventional voice calls.

Besides the United States, Facebook has mentioned that they have started testing VoIP functionality in Canada.

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Facebook has also added a voice message feature for the iPhone users. It enables the user to send recorded messages to their Facebook friends. It works similar to a text message, whereas the text is replaced by a bar recorded with the sender’s voice information.

Andolasoft- a leading iPhone application development company offers a comprehensive range of iOS solutions to our global customers. With expertise in HTML 5, CSS, iOS, iPhone SDK, and Cocoa framework, we develop stunning iPhone applications to reach a wider audience.

Top 6 Factors to Consider Before Cloud Storage

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cloudCloud storage has become an essential part of every business organization. Data stored in local computers are extremely important of businesses, so it is necessary to take back up on a regular basis. It offers enough space for storing all the files at a highly secure location.

Having all the critical data contained in a remote server outside the local system, it ensures that all the data is safe even if the hard-drive gets crashed. It doesn’t require any additional remote administration.

There are a number of cloud storage services like AWS (S3, Glacier), Rackspace (Cloud Files), Google (Google Drive), Microsoft (SkyDrive) etc. But before choosing any cloud service, there are several important aspects to look at. Here are some of the major factors to consider for choosing any cloud service.

      1. Security:

Security is one of the major factors to consider when getting into cloud storage. Select a service provider who will handle the information with discretion. Check that the service provider includes a minimum of 256-bit encryption for data protection.

      2. Block level back up:

A cloud backup solution with block level back up technology should be used. This technology splits huge files into smaller ones and facilitates users to modify them. This in turn saves time and bandwidth.

      3. Customers support:

Some of the customer support services should also be kept into consideration. Like, the user must have access to files, almost immediately when needed. User could reach the vendor through email or telephone for assistance. The service must be offered for 24/7 throughout the year. The service provider must be offering customer reviews to prove the quality of the cloud service.

      4. Restore options:

The vendor must have multiple restore options for restoration of deleted files and even restoring from original files. Restore options must include both mobile devices and web interfaces .It should have the ability to restore data to its original storage location.

      5. Speed:

The online backup service should use disk de-fragmentation technology for faster storage. A slow back up service can decrease the level of productivity largely.

      6. Cost:

The cost of a cloud storage service is another important aspect that should be checked in detail. Numerous cloud vendors who are providing similar services with varying cost. All the vendors should be compared based on their pricing, to choose the right option. It should also be checked that there are no hidden fees before proceeding to the payments.

Getting acquainted with cloud technology can be troublesome. At Andolasoft we are specialized in providing Cloud Computing Services to our customers. Here we have a huge team of skilled personnel to provide monitoring and support services for 24×7 across the world.

Android to be used in Consumer Electronic Appliances Too

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android31Google’s Android operating system is the most widely used Smartphone operating system in the world. Besides that, it is considered as the most user-friendly OS by android users and has released it to other mobile device manufacturers.

But now Google has decided to power consumer home appliances with its android based software.

These android applications will be developed specifically to the instrument that will be embedded to its hardware.

Embedding Android directly into devices will make it easier for electronic appliances to exchange information with humans. For example, android powered television can show a pop-up message from the kitchen, indicating that the dish is ready to be served.

The user could remotely access the kitchen appliances to turn it OFF or ON, from the TV. Google’s step is to bring future imagination into reality. This will save a lot of time for the users and may avoid possible dangers.

Like, if the device detects a gas leak in the kitchen it can automatically turn the appliance off or intimate the user about the situation. Devices will also be able to detect intrusions in the house when the user is not present.

Making such intelligent, connected appliances will need experienced android developers at the forefront.

This advancement will also need advanced android application development for creating custom apps for the instruments. At Andolasoft we develop the most intriguing android applications for our customers.

We have a pool of expertise android developers to provide innovative solutions for all versions of android operating software.

Apple IPhone Smartwatch Is Expected In This Year

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In this current year is supposed to see some amazing technological innovations. This would be the year of wearable smart devices and compact gadgets. From recent news, it is now revealed that tech giants like Apple have decided to develop a smartwatch.

It will be developed to facilitate easy access to Apple devices like the iPhone and iPad. And it is also expected to be available during this year.

‘Apple’ has teamed up with ‘Intel’ to create this Bluetooth-equipped wearable smartwatch to sync operations and notifications with the iPhone.

It would allow the users to remotely access the phone from their wrist, without necessarily holding the phone when needed. That means the users can send text messages, make calls, and update their Facebook status directly from their watches.

With an embedded Siri- integration and a 1.5in display, an iPhone compatible smartwatch is definitely in high demand.

It is expected to run a certain version of iOS for which it will give more opportunities to the iPhone developers around the world. This new device assumed as the ‘iWatch’ would be a hot favorite among the phone lovers in this year.

At Andolasoft we develop the most intuitive iPhone Applications for our customers. Our experienced developers keep updating their skill set with the latest technology and iOS releases to match the competitive market.