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Tech trends to watch in 2024

The past year has seen a transformational change in the cloud computing landscape, spearheaded by the advent of AI technology, the ongoing economic challenges for businesses to achieve successful results, and the evolving data regulations surrounding security and privacy. To navigate these changes, and create future opportunities, here are the major trends for 2024 and beyond.

When to choose a Layer 2 or Layer 3 connection to connect to your cloud

Console Connect is a flexible software-defined self-service platform that's ideal for connecting your enterprise campus or data centre to your public cloud resources over a private connection. But when you make your interconnection you will have to decide between a Layer 2 or Layer 3 connection, also known as the Data Link Layer (L2) and the Network Layer (L3). Let’s take a look at the difference between these options and when you would choose one over the other.

Assessing the real cost of egress charges

Console Connect recently hosted a live webinar called ‘Assessing the Real Cost of Egress’ that discussed the findings of a new research paper which identified an egress fee breakeven point for businesses who switch to a private network solution. The research study, entitled ‘A Business Case for Internet-Bypass Solutions in 2023’ authored by William B.

Making the most of bandwidth on-demand: What is flex bandwidth?

One of Console Connect's most powerful features is the ability to quickly configure and immediately provision Layer 2 interconnections between Console Connect endpoints at the bandwidth capacity you need. But what if your bandwidth needs evolve or you need to respond to a temporary surge in demand? You might encounter scenarios where you need more flexibility, such as.

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.