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List of the Top Cloud Computing Service Provider Companies

  • LME Services

    Protecting U.S. - I.T. Support & Cyber Security
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    Open since 1994, LME Services helps U.S. businesses protect and optimize their technology. We focus on top-level I.T. Support and Cyber Security education so that you understand the cyber risks to your business We send your issues to YOUR TECH ACCOUNT LEAD.  From there, your account lead takes over supp ... read more about LME Services

    "LME IT SERVICES is flexible and friendly to work with.""
    Illia Pinchuk, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at DICEUS
    $150 - $199/hr
    10 - 49
    1994
    Hoffman Estates, Illinois
  • TWC (TransWorldCom) provides world-leading IT and Communication solutions across a range of services including IT support, Cloud telephony, contact centre , business connectivity, cybersecurity, systems integration, unified communications & disaster recovery capabilities.   TWC is trusted by over 3,000 c ... read more about TWC IT Solutions

    "TWC IT Solutions efficiently managed all of our IT needs."
    Panos Ladas, Managing Director at ON.marketing
    NA
    10 - 49
    2011
    London, United Kingdom
  • SETA International is a leader in global custom software development with a proven track record of delivering high quality solutions to companies worldwide. We provide end-to-end technology services ranging from technical consulting, graphical design, custom applications, software development, support, integration a ... read more about Seta International

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    Irvine, California
  • Mindsight is a full-service Chicago IT consulting firm that provides managed IT services and solutions for every area of the IT landscape. Our experienced and talented team of highly certified engineers and solution architects can help your company use the resources you have to their fullest potential. Our clients have ... read more about Mindsight

    NA
    50 - 249
    2004
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Welcome Networks

    Leading IT Services & Cloud Provider
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    We are a leading provider of highly skilled IT services providing both on-premise Managed Services and Private Cloud Services. We provide the true 21st century cloud experience: Always Accessible, Ultra Efficient, and Always Online. Our advanced virtualization technology that power your private cloud is implemented on ... read more about Welcome Networks

    "Great support and knowledgeable staff!"
    Rick, President at Welcome Networks
    NA
    2 - 9
    1999
    Vancouver, Canada
  • Live MNC

    Cheap Web Hosting Offered
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    Finding the best cloud computing services in India is through a difficult task, LIVEMNC has made it very easy for you With the top world-class data centres which are highly secure, we aim to make you get the most out of the technology. We come under the top web hosting companies in India. Providing the right cloud infr ... read more about Live MNC

    "best data center services"
    b2b search
    < $25/hr
    250 - 999
    2015
    Jaipur, India
  • Silicon Reef

    SharePoint Development & Microsoft 365 Agency
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    As a Microsoft Trusted Partner, Silicon Reef enables enterprise organisations to make the shift to a culture that encourages employees to work happy. We do this by implementing Microsoft solutions and services that shape and improve collaboration, productivity, employee engagement and wellbeing. We work across Micro ... read more about Silicon Reef

    "Mircosoft Sharepoint Experts without a doubt!"
    Nikki Webb, Founder, Creator & Digital Change-Maker at at ETHICLY
    NA
    10 - 49
    2016
    London, United Kingdom
  • iT360

    Integrated IT Practices
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    At the heart of iT360 is a group of problem solvers who want to make a positive impact for small-to medium-sized Kiwi businesses with very specific technology needs. Since 1995, we have helped companies bring their vision to life by bringing in the right blend of smart solutions, people-centric approach, and expert del ... read more about iT360

    "Reliable IT company in Auckland"
    Alex Thampi, Digital Marketing Expert at Rexav LLP
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    1995
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • FI ES Systems Pvt Ltd

    Cloud Business Management Software Provider
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    FI-ES Systems is the leading provider of cloud based business management software solution in India and Maldives. We create efficient software solutions to manage your business and boost your productivity on a real time basis. Our powerful cloud software solutions specially designed for for Retail, Hotels & Resorts ... read more about FI ES Systems Pvt Ltd

    "Fantastic ERP Provider"
    Adam Haley
    NA
    10 - 49
    1993
    Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Comfac Technology Options "CTO"

    A leading IaaS/Cloud provider in the Philippines
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    Comfac Technology Options (CTO) is one of the leading information technology (IT) companies in the Philippines, offering a full range of technology products, solutions, and services, such as but not limited to Infrastructure as a Service (Private/Public and Hybrid Cloud), Managed Infrastructure Services, Big Data & ... read more about Comfac Technology Options "CTO"

    "Outstanding Cloud (IaaS) performance combined with geat support and account management."
    Simeon Iliev, PMP®, Project Manager at MFG Invest
    NA
    10 - 49
    2015
    Manila, Philippines
  • Wilson Consulting Group

    Global Cybersecurity Consulting Firm
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    Wilson Consulting Group (WCG) is an innovative global cybersecurity consulting firm headquartered in Washington D.C., with a European office in London, England. We specialize in IT governance, risk management, and compliance consulting services, providing our clients with strategic guidance, technical solutions, and bu ... read more about Wilson Consulting Group

    "Wilson Consulting Group - Cybersecurity consulting partner with a deep understanding"
    Vikash Parihar, Business Development Manager at Dynamic Method Solution
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Washington DC, District of Columbia
  • TetherView

    Creators of the Digital Bunkerâ„¢
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    At TetherView we believe “the best way to predict the future is to invent it”. We have created a secure, compliant and unique frictionless turn-key solution called the Digital Bunker™ which has revolutionized the way companies structure their IT. The Digital Bunker™ is a comprehensive so ... read more about TetherView

    NA
    50 - 249
    2015
    Princeton, New Jersey
  • INNOMIZE

    We are an offshore, software development
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    We are an offshore software development and IT consulting company based in Vietnam. We are experts in Cloud computing, Software Development, DevOps Engineering, and Software Integration solutions that help you move fast and right direction. Our experienced engineering and development team are committed, passionate ... read more about INNOMIZE

    "Welcomed extension of our team"
    Ray Antonino, CEO, Co founder at PERMITS.com
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Internxt

    Internxt is excitement, ambition, innovation.
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    Internxt Drive is an open-source, zero-knowledge, encrypted cloud storage service based on absolute privacy and security. Internxt cloud uses blockchain technology so people’s data and files are fully encrypted and secure. Internxt Photos is an app to store and share photos securely, and Internxt Send is a secure ... read more about Internxt

    "Good option if you need extra storage space to store files"
    Paula Lopez
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2017
    San Francisco, California
  • Engine Yard

    The Ruby Devops Expert
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    Thousands of Ruby on Rails developers trust Engine Yard to deploy and manage their apps in the cloud so they can continue doing what they do best - writing beautiful apps. Engine Yard was founded by leaders in the Rails community more than 10 years ago and our world-class team of Rails support engineers continually sco ... read more about Engine Yard

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2006
    Austin, Texas
  • ShepHertz Technologies

    Digitally Transforming large enterprises
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    ShepHertz provides an Enterprise Platform for Agile & Incremental Digital Transformation. Deployed in 9 countries and processing 110+ Billion API Calls, ShepHertz is trusted by thousands of Indie developers, App Studios and Enterprises in 150+ countries.

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2010
    Palo Alto, California
  • Apprenda

    One Platform for Cloud Native & ExistING Apps
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    Apprenda is empowering the world to build and run software, with a pragmatic approach and superior technology. Based on Kubernetes and the latest open source technologies, Apprenda creates and supports modern, enterprise-ready application platforms for both cloud native and traditional application workloads. Apprenda p ... read more about Apprenda

    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2007
    NYC, New York
  • Appscale

    Serverless Platform for multi cloud deployement
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    AppScale is an easy-to-manage serverless platform for building and running scalable web and mobile applications on any infrastructure. Build your app rapidly for multi cloud deployment. Learn more at https://www.appscale.com.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2013
    Santa Barbara, California
  • Bitnami

    Packaged Applications for Any Platform
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    Bitnami is the leading provider of packaged applications for any platform. The Bitnami application automation platform delivers and maintains a catalog of 130+ ready-to-run server applications and development environments in partnership with the world’s leading cloud providers including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, ... read more about Bitnami

    < $25/hr
    50 - 249
    2011
    San Francisco, California
  • Fordway

    Cloud Services. Excellence Delivered
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    Cloud Services. Shift your IT up a gear and accelerate your digital transformation. Fordway is a UK leading IT Managed Services Provider delivering enterprise level IT services to the public sector and mid-sized UK enterprises, evidenced by over 30 years’ experience, and multiple ISO certifications within its ... read more about Fordway

    $100 - $149/hr
    50 - 249
    1991
    Bagshot, United Kingdom
  • Elanity Network Partner GmbH was founded in 2000 in Hannover by its two managing directors Andreas Waltje and Peter Schröder with the aim of being a reliable and long-term partner for software-based IT infrastructure for companies of all sizes.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Hamburg, Germany
  • Ingram Micro Cloud

    The Leading Global Cloud Ecosystem
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    At Ingram Micro Cloud, we view Cloud not just as a single technology, but as a foundational platform to run and drive a whole new way of doing business.

    < $25/hr
    10000+
    Zagreb, Croatia
  • Megatrend Business Solutions d.o.o. is privately held information (IT) and consulting company, stationed in Zagreb, Croatia.

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2004
    Zagreb, Croatia
  • Bite One IT

    All IT services in one place
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    We provide high-quality, comprehensive, customized and highest-security IT solutions for both large and newly started businesses

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    Riga, Latvia
  • ELASTX

    Automated and sustainable IT
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    ELASTX is a Public cloud provider based in Sweden. We love sustainable IT and deliver truly automated cloud services via our own platforms OpenStack IaaS and Jelastic PaaS. At ELASTX we provide you with a redundant infrastructure reaching across 3 Swedish data centers, with 100Gbps network capacity and the ability to d ... read more about ELASTX

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2012
    Stockholm, Sweden
  • Internet Solutions Kenya

    Making The World Work Better
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    Internet Solutions (IS) Kenya – A division of Dimension Data is a Pan-African Internet service provider to public and private sector organizations on the continent. With expertise in connectivity services, MPLS, data centre services, offsite backup, Project Management, Consulting, Security, , Software as a Servic ... read more about Internet Solutions Kenya

    $150 - $199/hr
    250 - 999
    1995
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • MAKIOS® Technology

    Solving issues before they become problems
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    Finally, a company that understands that technology only works well when it is aligned with your goals, and optimized for your business. We are proud to be serving El Paso and the borderland region for over 15 years, Makios loves improving and strengthening businesses with technology solutions that love you back.

    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2006
    El Paso, Texas
  • Streamline, Inc

    Advanced Solutions for your Business
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    treamline, Inc. delivers enterprise level products and services to increase your return on investment (ROI) from a shipping ERP solution.  Built on leading Force.com platform, Streamline is the first in a series of products integrated with award winning Salesforce.com to provide a "World Class" total ent ... read more about Streamline, Inc

    NA
    10 - 49
    2010
    Jacksonville, Florida
  • Liquid Logics

    NEXT-GEN CLOUD-BASED LOAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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    Liquid Logics provides Next-Generation Cloud-Based Loan Origination Software (LOS) primarily for private/hard money lenders. The entire system is focused around the borrower experience, with an emphasis on simplicity and speed for the Loan Officer. We offer more than loan origination software, and that is the reason yo ... read more about Liquid Logics

    NA
    2 - 9
    2004
    Lees Summit, Missouri
  • Alpha Omega

    Creating New Possibilities
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    Alpha Omega Integration, LLC, an 8(a) program participant that provides IT services to commercial clients, has acquired Trusted Mission Solutions Inc (TMS). Our commitment to providing our customers with quality services is evident with our industry best practices certifications, CMMI Level 5, ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and I ... read more about Alpha Omega

    NA
    250 - 999
    2014
    Vienna, Virginia
  • NAXYM

    IT Support and Training
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    Established in 2000, NAXYM has been providing advanced IT support to business entities for more than 22 years. Our industry-wide experience and technological expertise have helped us build and develop the infrastructure and human capital needed to provide world-class IT solutions to all types of organizational problem ... read more about NAXYM

    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2000
    Los Angeles, California
  • Fido Systems

    Big IT for Small Business
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    Fido Systems is a complete outsourced Information Technology department serving the SMB (Small and Mid-Sized Business) sector of the San Francisco Bay Area.

    < $25/hr
    2 - 9
    2001
    San Francisco, California
  • Illation

    We grow customer confidence.
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    At illation, we specialise in the technology that drives business communications. Our services and solutions revolve around helping your business grow customer confidence. This is done on a twofold basis. Firstly, we work in enhancing the technology you use within your customer service environment, helping you stay co ... read more about Illation

    NA
    10 - 49
    Midrand, South Africa
  • Cloudoye

    rocket your business to the stratosphere
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    CloudOYE strives to bring transformation in web hosting services by delivering feature-rich cloud server hosting solutions to organizations, irrespective of size and business nature.Our cloud hosting services includes 24*7 Live Chat Support, Email Support, and Tool free phone support with valiant knowledge-based and vi ... read more about Cloudoye

    "Outstanding Work"
    sneha mishra, Content Writer | Published Author | Creative Writer | Freelancer at
    NA
    10 - 49
    2000
    Noida, India
  • Saigon Technology

    Award-winning Vietnam Software Outsourcing Company
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    Has a team of world-class expert developers in ASP.NET, AngularJS, NodeJS, React JS, iOS and Android/React Native application development services. Saigon Technology specializes in providing professional Offshore Software Development and Software Development Outsourcing Services based on the offshor ... read more about Saigon Technology

    "STS - The Strategic Partner You Need"
    Paul Upson, Senior Associate at ISMs Global Holding LLC
    $25 - $49/hr
    250 - 999
    2012
    Reston, Virginia
  • DevOps Enabler & Co. is an ISO 27001:2013 certified organisation and a Microsoft Gold partner in DevOps competency that provides software delivery automation to enable organisations to increase business growth.  We work with many of the startups and large enterprises to line up their Operations and Developm ... read more about DevOps Enabler & Co.

    "Excellent DevOps and Cloud services"
    Ram, Founder at Multi JobZ
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2015
    Bengaluru, India
  • GetOnCRM Solutions

    We Help Clients Succeed At The Speed Of Innovation
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    GetOnCRM is a renowned global Salesforce silver consulting partner based in California (USA), with offices in UK and India. We are committed to providing value to you and your business by creating an amazing customer experience for you. We are a passionate team of certified Salesforce developers and architects who have ... read more about GetOnCRM Solutions

    "Great quality of work with amazing pace of code delivery"
    Md Zaid Imam, Project Manager - Bot management at Radware | ShieldSquare
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2016
    Ahmedabad, India
  • We at CodeBright believe in improving the world using technology. We work with startups, small/large companies, and non-profit organizations to bring Minimal Viable Products (MVPs) to the market, improve/streamline/automate business processes, raise efficiency/productivity, reduce costs, solve business challenges, and ... read more about CodeBright

    "They are open-minded, giving us great ideas and inspiration!"
    Alex Egorov, Information System Security Officer at at Panum Group, LLC
    NA
    50 - 249
    2015
    Sterling, Virginia
  • Gart

    Empower Businesses with DevOps and Cloud Services
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    At Gart, we live and breathe transformative DevOps and Cloud solutions. Our team of highly skilled professionals is on a mission to revolutionize the way businesses thrive in the digital era. We understand the challenges and opportunities that arise in this ever-evolving landscape, and we're here to guide you towar ... read more about Gart

    "CI/CD Pipelines and Infrastructure for Website Builder"
    Illia Sosyniuk, COO at NoviBuilder
    $50 - $99/hr
    2 - 9
    2020
    Kyiv, Ukraine
  • AwsQuality

    A Salesforce Development & Consulting Company
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    AwsQuality is a Salesforce CRM practice solutions and implementation provider having highly skilled and competent salesforce certified developers. We’ve worked with customers from various industries as their trusted partners assisting them with architecture, design, development and managing wide range of solution ... read more about AwsQuality

    "Salesforce Implementation, Integration and Customization"
    Somesh Ojha, Director - Customer Success at LambdaTest
    < $25/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Noida, India
  • Zymr, Inc.

    Accelerate Cloud-Native Agile Development
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    Zymr is a full-stack cloud software development company headquartered in Silicon Valley. Combining agile development practices and cutting-edge open source technologies, we deliver fit-for-purpose software that scales with our customers’ business needs. Founded by industry veterans with decades of technology ... read more about Zymr, Inc.

    "Technology Services For FullStack"
    Unmesh Sheth, Founder & President at SoPact
    $25 - $49/hr
    50 - 249
    2012
    San Jose, California
  • IBM

    Build a smarter business.
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    At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some ... read more about IBM

    $50 - $99/hr
    10000+
    1911
    NYC, New York
  • Deft

    We move businesses to the cloud.
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    We’re ServerCentral, and we’ve been providing managed data center services since 1999. We're known for our smart, hands-on support team and the quality of our data centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Looking for a job? View open positions at https://www.servercentral.com/job-openi ... read more about Deft

    NA
    50 - 249
    2000
    Chicago, Illinois
  • BluePi is a born-in-the-cloud technology company that focuses on solving business problems with innovative use of technology. BluePi works very closely with retailers in offering Inventory optimization solutions which can be tailor-made according to the Supply chain nuances. We have brought a significant impact on res ... read more about BluePi Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

    " A great team to Work with!"
    Chandan Kumar, Sr. Director Engineering at Droom Technology
    NA
    50 - 249
    2012
    Gurugram, India
  • PlatOps Security

    Managed Cloud Computing Solutions
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    PlatOps Security is a world-class Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and Software Development firm with offices in Bethesda, MD and Washington, D.C. As an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and OCI Platinum Partner company provides a complete spectrum of cloud services for all types of businesses. From simplifying mi ... read more about PlatOps Security

    "Outstanding!"
    Valerie
    $50 - $99/hr
    10 - 49
    2014
    Bethesda, Maryland
  • Databytes Consulting Technology Pvt Ltd

    Accelerate your business with the right solutions!
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    Databytes Consulting is one of India’s fast-growing Information, Communication and Technology service providers that focuses on customer centric, IT solutions and infrastructure.  Setting up large office facilities with multiple workstations can be daunting for the IT planning & impleme ... read more about Databytes Consulting Technology Pvt Ltd

    "A Seamless IT Solution Journey with DataBytes"
    nIKI, avidha at avidha
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    2018
    Bengaluru, India
  • East African Data Handlers is Africa’s No 1 Data recovery solutions provider; we pride ourselves to providing services that are unrivaled in the entire continent with over 5 years, East African Data Handlers has been pioneering data recovery services for all types of media and systems. With a team of highly quali ... read more about East African Data Handlers

    "Cyber security"
    Waigwa David Kaga, MANAGER at ALTERNATIVE PULSE
    NA
    10 - 49
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Asquare Cloud Hosting is a support company located in the USA that delivers unparalleled Cloud Hosting Services across the globe. It offers the highest quality of hosting services for various accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage, Quicken, FreshBooks, and Xero for the smooth functioning of your business. In the era ... read more about Asquare Cloud Hosting

    NA
    10 - 49
    Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
  • WatServ

    Clever Minds. Cloud Design. Always On.
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    WatServ is an IT solutions provider that helps organizations digitally transform through cloud technologies and managed services.    Serving clients as a trusted advisor since 2006, WatServ provides experience-tested, strategic solutions across all stages of the digital transformation journey. Clients choos ... read more about WatServ

    NA
    50 - 249
    2006
    Toronto, Canada
  • Rivell LLC

    Managed IT Support Services Company
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    Rivell is a leading Managed IT support and consulting services company based in New Jersey with almost 30 years of combined experience in the IT field, dedicated to providing comprehensive and customized technology solutions to businesses of al sizes. With a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals, Rivell ... read more about Rivell LLC

    "Rivell LLC: Elevating E-commerce Through Cloud Computing Excellence"
    Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO at Klarna
    $25 - $49/hr
    10 - 49
    1997
    New Jersey, New Jersey
  • Infysion Technologies

    Product Engineering & Digital Transformation
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    At Infysion, we're your trusted Product Engineering Company, offering comprehensive Product Engineering Services and Solutions. We excel in the Software Product Engineering field, employing an agile Product Development Process to turn innovative ideas into successful, market-ready products. Our mission is to empowe ... read more about Infysion Technologies

    "Software Maintenance"
    Ted Gresh, President at Flexware, Inc. at
    NA
    50 - 249
    2019
    Pune, India

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What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing has rapidly gained popularity and is anticipated to grow exponentially. Cloud computing definition refers to creating a block of hardware and software connected via the Internet. It eliminated the necessity of a physical computer or server on the business premises. Cloud service providers empower their clients to access cloud services by hosting software, platforms, and databases remotely. Moreover, cloud service providers take complete responsibility for any complications and technical faults that may arise. Some of the most popular cloud computing examples are Dropbox, Gmail, HubSpot, Google Drive, etc.

What Are the Benefits of Cloud Computing?

The following is a list of chief advantages of cloud computing within a business:

1. Cost Efficiency:
Introducing cloud computing aids businesses in reducing their overall cost by a substantial amount. Cloud computing solutions eliminate the dependency on dense masses of databases that gathers company and client information. Besides, clients do not need to invest in hardware, infrastructural facilities, utilities, etc. The pay-as-you-go system enables companies to expand cloud computing services as required.
2. Security:
Investing in cloud computing is an extremely effective way to handle data security. Cloud computing security helps tackle cyber crimes such as data breaches, unauthorized entry, etc. Cloud service providers also offer protection for their platforms by implementing authentication, access control, and data encryption. Moreover, cloud computing security measures only allow authorized personnel within businesses to remotely access the data.
3. Scalability:
Cloud computing companies offer their clients much-needed flexibility within the business processes. The top cloud computing companies enable scaling of the IT departments according to business requirements. Furthermore, since firms do not need to invest in infrastructure or even staff, they can easily modify their solutions to best suit their goals. 
4. Disaster Recovery:
One of the most significant advantages offered by cloud companies is that data on the cloud is always available, irrespective of the condition of the device. Cloud computing services also safeguard data in case of natural calamity, allowing users to recover it when needed. In the case of a data breach or system failure, businesses can easily retrieve the data. 
5. Increased Collaboration:
Cloud-based solutions allow different teams of a company to collaborate with each other efficiently. The members of the group can view and partage information flawlessly and securely across the cloud-based platform. Some of the top cloud computing companies additionally offer collaborative spaces for employees to connect quickly, irrespective of their location, hence increasing engagement.

What Are the Different Types of Cloud Computing Services?

There are mainly three Cloud computing services models:

  • IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
  • PaaS (Platform as a Service)
  • SaaS (Software as a Service)

Each of these service models delivers a wide range of benefits. However, it is imperative to understand the difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS before investing. Following is the differentiation between these services.

1.Software as a Service (SaaS):

Software as a Service (SaaS) empowers clients to lease or subscribe to software applications and access them online instead of purchasing, installing, and handling them. Currently, SaaS represents a significant market due to the fundamental business technologies offered like email, HRM, CRM, Sales and financial management, Billing, etc. Some of the leading cloud computing examples of SaaS providers are Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, Intuit, etc.

Benefits of SaaS:

  • It eliminates the excessive time spent in the installation and configuration of software, as most SaaS applications can be assessed directly from a web browser.
  • It offers a pay-per-use service; therefore, it is more cost-efficient than other services.
  • It is extremely flexible as it allows subscribers to change their usage plan as per their requirements.
  • It enables users to operate the software from any location.

2. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a highly scalable and automated computing solution, provisioned, and operated over the Internet. IaaS enables businesses to procure resources as required and on demand instead of buying hardware out and out. It offers cloud servers to the organization via either a dashboard or an API, which provides the clients with complete control over the infrastructure. However, contrary to SaaS and PaaS, IaaS clients are accountable for dealing with the applications, runtime, OSes, middleware, and data of the system.

Benefits of IaaS:

  • It is considered the most flexible cloud computing model, allowing clients to scale the services as needed.
  • IaaS is easier to automate the deployment of services.
  • It is extremely affordable and cost-effective.
  • Clients maintain complete control over the infrastructure.

3.Platform as a Service (PaaS):

Platform as a Service (PaaS) offers its clients a platform and environment to build applications and services. It delivers a framework for app developers to aid in creating a customized app. The PaaS service providers manage various infrastructural aspects such as networks, operating systems, servers, storage, etc.

Benefits of PaaS:

  • It enables rapid prototyping due to the prebuilt backend infrastructure.
  • PaaS services are continuously updated with the newest features added regularly.
  • It reduces the amount of coding, lowering the burden on developers.
  • It streamlines the integration of web services and databases.

What is the Difference Between Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid Cloud?

There are three ways to deploy cloud computing services viz. Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud:

1.Public Cloud:

The public cloud is one of the most common ways of deploying cloud computing services. In this model, IT services are delivered over the Internet and can be used by multiple clients. These services are charged based on the resources consumed, which can either be on a subscription basis, free, or freemium. The functionality may range from solutions such as storage, emails, applications, OS platform, etc.

Cloud companies recommend public cloud solutions ideally for predictable computing needs. It also deploys apps and solutions required for performing IT and business operations as well as software development and test environments.

Advantages of Public Cloud:

  • No investments are requisite for deploying and maintaining the IT infrastructure.
  • It offers high scalability and flexibility.
  • It reduces IT complexities.
  • It has flexible pricing and payment options.

2.Private Cloud:

Private cloud solutions are designed for a specific business or organization. Only the members of the company may access the cloud services and the data stored in it. The data center resources can either be managed by autonomous vendors off-site or located on-premise. A private cloud is easily scalable, which is a requisite when dealing with the unique business and security concerns of the organization. 

A private cloud is most suited for highly-regulated industries such as government agencies. These companies require firm control, as well as high security and performance over their processes, and must opt for a private cloud.

Advantages of Private Cloud:

  • Offer dedicated and secure environments that cannot be operated by other organizations.
  • Highly scalable to comply with unpredictable business demands.
  • Excellent SLA performance.

3.Hybrid Cloud

The hybrid cloud is an efficient combination of private and public cloud systems. The resources are typically organized as an integrated environment. The cloud solutions offered are segregated over multiple public and private data centers, which makes hybrid cloud services significantly more reliable. 

Companies that have a variety of regulatory, IT security, and performance requirements must invest in the hybrid cloud. Businesses looking for alternatives to improving the security or scalability of their existing cloud computing solutions may also opt for this technology. 

Advantages of Hybrid Cloud:

  • Due to it being the combination of public and private cloud, companies can quickly scale the services as per their requirements.
  • Extremely reliable due to the services being spread across multiple private and public data centers.

Which Are the Significant Cloud Computing Challenges Faced by Businesses Today?

Before hiring a cloud computing service provider, businesses may have numerous concerns such as security and compliance issues, reliability, performance, etc. However, the following are the most prominent challenges encountered by the client firms:

1. Handling Multi-Cloud Solutions

At times, organizations employ a combination of different private and public cloud-based services. These multi-cloud environments can cause complications for the IT team.

To defeat this challenge, businesses must adopt best practices such as thorough research of the products, training employees, actively maintaining vendor relationships, etc. 

2. Vendor Lock-In:

While hiring cloud service companies, businesses need to form an agreement. However, if the experience with the service provider does not meet the client’s expectations, it can be difficult to terminate the partnership. This is called Vendor lock-in. 

Clients must be careful while signing a deal. Consider how complicated or easy it is to move the workload from the existing service provider to a new partner if required.

3. Integration:

Several organizations face complications while introducing new cloud solutions in their business. The main problem could be transferring the existing data into the cloud. Moreover, integrating legal systems and new applications requires time, relevant skills, and resources.

To tackle this situation, businesses must analyze all the viable options available before selecting a cloud-based solution. Besides, cloud service companies also play a huge part in resolving these concerns hence, hire a firm that not only understands your requirements but also suggests the best path to implement the solution.

What Is the Future of Cloud Computing?

The following are some of the popular trends in cloud computing technology:

1. Increased Storage Capacity:

Companies are accumulating data in a high volume which makes it difficult to store. So, they are exploring options to securely store their data; with most of them switching from on-premise data storage solutions to cloud computing technologies.

One of the major facets of the future of cloud computing is the demand for increased storage capacity and how cloud companies plan on meeting them. Cloud computing companies need to provide more data centers at a reduced price to accommodate all the data. It is predicted that in the coming years, the data center storage capacity will expand exponentially.

2. Omni-Cloud Solutions:

With the increasing demand for cloud solutions, businesses are partnering with more than a single cloud provider. They may require multiple cloud vendors to assist with future problems. This technique is known as Omni-Cloud solutions in which an organization employs multiple cloud providers to avoid being locked into one solution.

With the assistance of more than one cloud company, businesses have opportunities to satisfy the demands of their clients in a more proficient manner. Currently, agencies are using hybrid or multi-cloud solutions, whereas, in the future, Omni-Cloud technology will provide them access to a wider range of options.

3. Enhanced Security:

There are numerous security threats such as data theft, data breach, unauthorized access, etc. while dealing with cloud computing technology. However, the possibility of dealing with legal actions and monetary penalties ensures that the cloud vendors offer excessive care in managing client data. Moreover, new data regulations, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), prevent cloud companies from carelessly handling consumer data collection and storage processes.

With the growing demand for cloud solutions, the need for enforcing cloud computing security is increasing. Cloud security deals with network security, physical security, data/communication encryption, etc. Cloud providers are working towards building the strongest possible cybersecurity solutions for their clients.

4. Serverless:

A serverless architecture eliminates the barriers resulted due to a standard IT infrastructure. The serverless paradigm offers more dynamic, intuitive, powerful, and robust cloud computing solutions. It further reduces the capital expenditure of the organization, since serverless architectures are not prone to breakdown or depreciation.

Some of the major companies such as Amazon AWS have implemented a serverless paradigm which also manages the allocation of varied resources. Some businesses that maintain their servers deploy their code to Amazon AWS’ serverless platform. 

Which Are the Determining Factors While Shortlisting Cloud Service Providers?

The availability of numerous cloud service companies makes it difficult for service seekers to select the ideal partner. However, to eliminate this problem, GoodFirms has curated the above-mentioned cloud computing service providers list. Moreover, client companies must scrutinize the probable partners based on the following criteria.

1. Certifications:
Select a cloud company that complies with the market standard and follows the government's Cyber Essentials Scheme. Check out whether they have cloud computing certifications such as ISO 27001 or not.
2. Cost:
Migrating to cloud computing services can be expensive. Opt for a service provider that offers required cloud computing solutions and infrastructures within your budget. You may, however, need to be flexible regarding the pricing models to benefit the most from the services offered by the cloud partner.
3. Security:
Inquire the cloud service companies regarding their security protocols in order to safeguard your data. Verify the procedure they follow in case of a data breach or other threats. Besides, check their data recovery strategies during disasters. Also, ask them about the location of the servers when planning to upload vast volumes of data.
4. Reliability:
Ensure that the shortlisted cloud service companies have previously provided similar solutions. This offers businesses an insight into the functioning of the company, along with their expertise in that particular field. You can also ask for past client references or check out independent review and rating platforms, such as GoodFirms, to analyze their efficiency.
5. Support:
The task of a cloud computing service provider is not over after deployment. They must offer maintenance during any glitch or product failure. Opt for a cloud computing company that is available for 24/7 support.

GoodFirms Research Process to Rank Best Cloud Computing Companies:

GoodFirms studied the top cloud computing companies based on three critical evaluation criteria, namely, Quality, Reliability, and Ability, which assist service seekers in considering and selecting the right partner for their business. The expert researchers at GoodFirms have analyzed the quality offered by the above-mentioned cloud computing service providers list. The list is curated only after the thorough analysis of each participating cloud company on their portfolio, ability to capture the industry, market experience, scalability, and the performance of the cloud solution. These cloud service providers are also judged on the basis of the reviews offered by their past clients. Some of the above-mentioned agencies are also exploring the future of cloud computing to provide the best services to their clients.

GoodFirms is always seeking out new as well as established cloud-based firms to expand this list. Hence, we would like to invite cloud service providers to participate and get listed in our Research section by providing testimonials of their work.