The Ultimate Guide to Public Cloud

2026 · Canadian 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.

Canadian Public Cloud news
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
Cato Networks' ARR surges past USD $350m amid SASE boom
Gartner · Public Cloud · Firewalls
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
Expert columns
Why AI-powered security needs network telemetry across the hybrid cloud
By Ryan Mahoney of Gigamon
Last month
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
By Vincent Hwang of Fortinet
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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
Canada opens AI compute funding round for supercomputer
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Cyber teams unready for major attack, Sygnia finds
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
Kyndryl launches sovereignty assessment amid cloud concerns
About Cloud Services
4 days ago
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
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
Oracle launches agentic AI apps across Fusion Cloud
About Cloud Services
Last month
Job moves
Nasuni names new CTO & CFO to drive AI data growth
Move at HP
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Leaseweb names Jan Willem des Tombe to lead global ties
Move at Leaseweb
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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