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Panos Boudouvas04/08/151 min read

AWS is in the lead with data security, and it isn't even close.

We spend a great deal of time focusing on data security in our applications, and picking the right infrastructure partner is a critical consideration. Forrester research just put out an updated analysis worthy of your review.

In their report, “The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platform Service Providers’ Security, Q4 2014”, Amazon Web Services (AWS) was the only provider placed in the leader category. Since 1983, Forrester Research has provided advice on existing and potential impact of technology to its clients and the public.

If you are considering moving any business processes to the cloud, we know security is your #1 concern. At ZenQMS, we offer a cloud based quality management system, so we are dedicated to the privacy and security of our clients’ data. We are asked the same question frequently: “Is my data secure?” The report evaluated a total of four leading cloud service provides: AWS, CenturyLink, IBM SoftLayer, and Microsoft Azure. Of the four, Forrester concluded that, “It was also clear that all the participants take information security very seriously; however only one vendor (AWS) in our Forrester Wave had the breadth of security technology partnerships to provide adequate support in their public cloud environment.”.

So how did AWS grab the top spot among public cloud security offerings? Forrester Researchers said AWS has a “broad set of security capabilities in data center security, certifications and network security.” They also said it excelled in customer satisfaction, security services partnerships and a large installed base. Additionally, AWS has the largest development and technical support teams.

Please click here to access the full report

How will you start to redefine the processes and controls you have in place today to manage documents, training, issue investigations, CAPA’s and audits? How will you use the economies of scale that cloud-based software provides? A great first step is to call ZenQMS today and see how you can start improving this quarter.

Note: Screen Cap in this blog post is sourced from “The Forrester Wave™: Public Cloud Platform Service Providers’ Security, Q4 2014” report
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Panos Boudouvas

Panos started ZenQMS to provide quality professionals better eQMS tools for enhanced compliance at an affordable price. Panos previously served in multiple executive roles at Aptuit, a leading Pharma CRO/CMO. Most recently he was a member of the Executive Committee and Vice President of Operational Excellence responsible for the worldwide launch and management of Aptuit’s LeanSixSigma program as a certified LeanSixSigma Black Belt. Mr. Boudouvas was one of the first employees at Aptuit, leading the corporate development effort through a broad acquisition program. Mr. Boudouvas also served served as Director of Facilities & Capital Development, which included global responsibility for 16 facilities, more than 100 full-time staff members, a ~$50 million annual operating budget and several multi-million dollar facility expansion and maintenance projects. Prior to Aptuit, Mr. Boudouvas served multiple roles in Private Equity and Investment Banking firms, with a focus on the pharmaceutical, healthcare services and technology industries. Panos is an Edward Tuck Scholar from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and holds a BS in Commerce from the McIntire School at the University of Virginia, where he graduated with Distinction

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