Dundee-based cloud computing firm Brightsolid is planning a “year of growth” after a recent change in strategy.
Historically the tech firm has offered bespoke ‘private’ cloud services to companies and public sector organisations from its data centres in Dundee and Aberdeen.
In essence, this means providing and managing the computing infrastructure – including critical data storage and computing power – in highly secure, temperature controlled environments.
Brightsolid has now added to its cloud offering by entering a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Elaine Maddison, who was appointed chief executive 12 months ago, explained: “Public cloud groups like AWS can be very attractive to most organisations because it means that instead of having to manage legacy infrastructure, they can spin out their operations in the cloud.
“This can provide them with a lot of flexibility and control for their changing technology requirements.
“But the complexity and choice available with cloud is overwhelming and that’s where we can help to make sure they get the most out of the cloud.”
Brightsolid has around 120 customers with its main segments including local authorities, energy firms, financial services and education.
Ms Maddison said handing over data to the global public cloud firms wasn’t suitable for all organisations which might want more control over where their data is stored.
In those situations, Brightsolid can store the data in their Scottish data centres, whilst computing requirements that might need more flexibility can be delivered by the public cloud.
She said a private cloud could still be more cost effective for firms with predictable technology requirements.
“It’s about understanding the right cloud for the right workload,” she explained.
The chief executive said the firm was expecting strong growth in the 2020/21 financial year.
“New business was about £1.7 million last year and we will do around that number this year,” she said.
“We have grown this year but would expect to see that accelerate next year with the hybrid cloud offering.
“The market is growing at a phenomenal rate.
“The demand for digital transformation and instant access to everything is only going to increase.
“I think there’s a real inflection point for organisations now.
“Offering co-location, private and public cloud with a service wrap is a unique proposition in Scotland.”
Brightsolid, which is owned by The Courier publisher DC Thomson, has a workforce of 52 staff.
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