A veteran leader at IBM, John Teltsch serves as general manager of Global Business Partners. In this role, John Teltsch maintains responsibility for revenue from thousands of IBM business partners around the world, including resellers, system integrators, value-added distributors, independent software vendors, and cloud service providers.
The presence of cloud service providers has grown tremendously in recent years, as businesses have found ways to create economies of scale through this industry-disrupting technology. The cloud refers to services and software programs that operate over the internet, allowing businesses and individuals to use these products and services without having to install them on their computers or purchase extensive hardware.
Services and products offered on the cloud include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). With IaaS, cloud service providers allow businesses to operate a networking or computer infrastructure through the cloud, while SaaS allows businesses and individuals to access applications they need through a subscription service, which is especially beneficial for those who need an application on a temporary basis.
Another key benefit to cloud services is secure storage of data. Cloud service providers offer valuable storage space and allow customers to access their data whenever they need it. To ensure the security of data, providers often attain a variety of certifications, such as SSAE 16 and various ISO certifications, which demonstrate a commitment to secure, reliable, and accessible data storage services.
