The Ultimate Guide to Public Cloud

2026 · Irish Edition

Public Cloud refers to cloud computing services offered over the public internet, providing organisations and individuals with scalable and flexible access to computing resources such as servers, storage, and applications without the need for on-premises infrastructure.

This topic encompasses a wide range of developments, including advances in infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings from major providers. Recent stories highlight how companies leverage public cloud to enhance data management, security, and artificial intelligence capabilities, as well as address challenges related to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Readers can explore insights on cloud adoption trends, innovations such as AI integration, collaborations between cloud providers and industry leaders, and the evolving security landscape. Whether you are considering public cloud for business transformation or interested in the latest technological advancements, exploring stories under this tag provides valuable knowledge about the future of cloud computing.

Analyst Insights
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
IDC · Public Cloud · Virtualisation
3 days ago
CTERA named strong performer in Gartner cloud storage
Gartner · Public Cloud · Storage
Last month
IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
IDC · Public Cloud · Network Infrastructure
Last month
Temenos gains Microsoft AI Cloud core banking status
CCS Insight · Public Cloud · SaaS
Last month
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
Recent news
Azul momentum surges as enterprise Java demand jumps
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
OpenText brings AI tools to AWS European Sovereign Cloud
About Cloud Services
4 days ago
Westcon-Comstor adds Cato to AWS Marketplace programme
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Catalogic adds web NDMP management & encryption controls
About Storage
Last week
Nutanix adds AI & cloud tools amid infrastructure push
About Storage
Last week
SIOS maps spring webinars on cloud & SQL resilience
About Cloud Services
This month
Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new tools
About Storage
This month
CloudCasa joins Nutanix Kubernetes platform partner catalog
About Software-as-a-Service
This month
Gigamon takes 51 per cent of deep observability market
About Cloud Services
This month
Forrester warns Middle East conflict will squeeze IT budgets
About Cloud Services
This month
Teradata named to Constellation hybrid data shortlist
About Cloud Services
Last month
Cloud maturity lags as AI demand outpaces investment
About Cloud Services
Last month
MariaDB completes GridGain deal to boost AI platform
About Cloud Services
Last month
Job moves
Celerity appoints David Stokes to drive IBM M&A push
Move at IBM
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