IBM Case Studies WeCloud AB Extends e-mail security services to global customers with SoftLayer technology

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	WeCloud AB Extends e-mail security services to global customers with SoftLayer technology IBM

WeCloud AB Extends e-mail security services to global customers with SoftLayer technology

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Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries	Telecommunications
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	WeCloud AB, a Sweden-based company providing cloud-based security services, was looking to extend its services beyond Scandinavia to customers worldwide. The company's core offerings include antispam, email archiving, and virus filtering solutions. To achieve this global reach, WeCloud needed a trusted cloud hosting provider with a global data center presence. The company evaluated several options, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Read More
About Customer	WeCloud AB is a company established in 2010 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. The company provides cloud-based security services to a wide range of organizations, from small businesses and government agencies to large enterprises. The core offerings of WeCloud include antispam, email archiving, and virus filtering solutions. The company was looking to extend its services beyond Scandinavia to a global customer base, which required a reliable cloud hosting provider with a global data center presence. Read More
Solution	After evaluating several options, WeCloud chose SoftLayer infrastructure for its flexibility and hosting locations. SoftLayer, an IBM company, provides cloud infrastructure as a service from data centers and network points of presence worldwide. WeCloud provisioned virtual servers in SoftLayer data centers in Europe and the United States to begin serving customers in new international markets. The decision to choose SoftLayer was also influenced by the brand's reputation in hosting and infrastructure, which gave WeCloud's customers peace of mind. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Applicable Industries

Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

WeCloud AB, a Sweden-based company providing cloud-based security services, was looking to extend its services beyond Scandinavia to customers worldwide. The company's core offerings include antispam, email archiving, and virus filtering solutions. To achieve this global reach, WeCloud needed a trusted cloud hosting provider with a global data center presence. The company evaluated several options, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.

About Customer

WeCloud AB is a company established in 2010 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. The company provides cloud-based security services to a wide range of organizations, from small businesses and government agencies to large enterprises. The core offerings of WeCloud include antispam, email archiving, and virus filtering solutions. The company was looking to extend its services beyond Scandinavia to a global customer base, which required a reliable cloud hosting provider with a global data center presence.

Solution

After evaluating several options, WeCloud chose SoftLayer infrastructure for its flexibility and hosting locations. SoftLayer, an IBM company, provides cloud infrastructure as a service from data centers and network points of presence worldwide. WeCloud provisioned virtual servers in SoftLayer data centers in Europe and the United States to begin serving customers in new international markets. The decision to choose SoftLayer was also influenced by the brand's reputation in hosting and infrastructure, which gave WeCloud's customers peace of mind.

Impact #1	WeCloud was able to extend its reach to new global customers in Australia, North America, and Asia.
Impact #2	The company backed its service with a trusted brand in hosting and infrastructure, giving customers peace of mind.
Impact #3	The use of SoftLayer infrastructure allowed WeCloud to grow its company revenue by 10% within four months of deployment.

Impact #1

WeCloud was able to extend its reach to new global customers in Australia, North America, and Asia.

Impact #2

The company backed its service with a trusted brand in hosting and infrastructure, giving customers peace of mind.

Impact #3

The use of SoftLayer infrastructure allowed WeCloud to grow its company revenue by 10% within four months of deployment.

Benefit #1	10% growth in company revenue within four months of deploying SoftLayer infrastructure

Benefit #1

10% growth in company revenue within four months of deploying SoftLayer infrastructure

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WeCloud AB Extends e-mail security services to global customers with SoftLayer technology

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