Managed Services Provider
Cloud computing involves internet usage to offer services, tools, and applications, such as databases, networking, servers, and software. The cloud rose to popularity in the mid-2000s and was embraced by many businesses as it diminished traditional computer-related troubles, such as the need to buy expensive hardware or software resources. Almost two decades later, its popularity… … Read more
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), responsible for regulating UK banks, credit unions, and insurers, plans to increase its scrutiny of major cloud computing providers. Concerns stem from the growing reliance the banking sector has on the Big Three to maintain its systems and the threat an outage or hack could pose. As a result, the… … Read more
Siemplify, an Israeli cybersecurity start-up, has been bought out by Google’s cloud operation for $500 million (£370m). The company specialises in end-to-end security services and will be integrated into the Google Cloud platform, and specifically its Chronicle division. The deal follows Google’s pledge to US President Joe Biden in August 2021 that it would invest… … Read more
Data centre firm Equinix is set to acquire Nigerian connectivity provider MainOne for £237 million in the first quarter of 2022. Announced in December, the deal remains subject to regulatory approval before Equinix can fully incorporate MainOne’s 500 employees into its own network. The transaction marks the California-based firm’s first move into Africa as it… … Read more
Pulsant, an edge data centre and hybrid cloud specialist, has acquired a Manchester data centre and its clients from M247 Limited. As a city with one of the fastest growing tech hubs in Europe, the acquisition facilitates Pulsant’s geographic expansion of its edge platform into England’s North West. It also marks Pulsant’s first acquisition as… … Read more