EDITOR’ S QUESTION

The Editor’ s Question appears to suggest that security will inevitably be compromised in the pursuit of rapid scalability, which also might be affected by the pitfalls of the new data regulations. I wouldn’ t necessarily agree with this. There are many solutions available that provide a secure, scalable infrastructure while ensuring compliance with the latest data regulations.

For organisations looking for the right balance between scalability and security, I would recommend a singletenant private cloud. This environment is inherently more secure because the entire infrastructure is dedicated to a single organisation. In addition, private clouds allow for seamless and secure scalability without significantly increasing costs. From a compliance perspective, the private cloud also offers greater control – organisations can deploy their own hardware that meets specific regulatory requirements.

The ongoing shortage of IT talent is also adding to the challenge of juggling the need to ensure scalability, security and compliance when working with large

The ongoing shortage of IT talent is also adding to the challenge of juggling the need to ensure scalability, security and compliance when working with large data.

data. Businesses are increasingly turning to Managed Service Providers( MSPs) to help them grow while navigating complex regulations such as GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA. In fact, 65 % of businesses already rely on MSPs for support. These providers offer 24 / 7 monitoring, threat detection and incident response to help businesses mitigate cyberthreats. In other words, they give businesses the confidence to focus on growth and innovation without worrying about performance and security. p

CHARLOTTE WEBB, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR AT HYVE MANAGED HOSTING

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