StormCloud staff have decades of cumulative experience and expertise in connectivity, cloud and networking.
Connectivity:
StormCloud is a wholesale partner of major Canadian & US wire (fixed) and wireless carriers.
Key partnerships include Ericsson, a global leader in fixed and mobile telecommunications technologies ranging from major carrier infrastructure to mobile connectivity, private wireless networks and satellite integrations, enabling StormCloud to deliver the latest and best connectivity solutions.
In 2023, StormCloud became the first Canadian MSP (Managed Service Provider) partner of Cradlepoint, a division of Ericsson, as well as one of only two Canadian partners authorized to sell Cradlepoint’s 5G for Enterprise Branch solutions.
StormCloud provides wired and wireless connectivity to locations across Canada and the USA for a number of clients with distributed locations. StormCloud also provides specialized wireless connectivity services for hundreds of vehicles in Canada and the USA as part of end-to-end managed solutions it provides to regulated industry.
StormCloud can assist businesses with managed or unmanaged connectivity ranging from high bandwidth fibre to 5G standalone and private cellular networks.
Hyperscalers:
StormCloud has garnered praise for its work with Azure ExpressRoute. StormCloud is equally capable of implementing and, if desired, managing Direct Connect, GCP Interconnect and other hyperscaler connections.
The features and capabilities of Azure ExpressRoute, ASW Direct Connect, GCP InterConnect and other hyperscaler offerings differ somewhat. But the more reliable connections, higher speeds, lower latencies and lower cost are common elements of the offerings. Important features such as high availability/redundancy, private or partner connections, and SLAs are also available depending on the hyperscaler option chosen.
StormCloud staff are also fluent in the technical and operation language of carriers which helps to ensure successful and timely deployment, particularly if the customer elects to go the direct connection route.
Cloud:
StormCloud is a Microsoft Gold Partner with competencies in Azure, DevOps, Windows and Devices
It is equally adept in Azure, AWS, GCP and other major cloud platforms.
Networking:
StormCloud can undertake a broad range of network projects (new, upgrade, migration, IT OT), depediinng on role, taking resposnidiblity for:
• workshops with client/other stakeholders
• discovery audit
• scope definition
• needs assessment include flexibility and scaling considerations, data analytics and Ai goals
• identification and ranking of alternative solutions
• network architecture design, including topology, core infrastructure, naming conventions
• specify and procure virtual and physical network resources and equipment
• install or oversee installation of onsite equipment
• confirm redundancy and high availability
• securing of the network
• configuration of devices
• implement DR/backup storage/Business Continuity measures, processes and procedures, test.
• implement monitoring and management, establish processes for ongoing maintenance, updates, trouble shooting
• test and validate
• documentation and training
• and more…
Depending on client requirements, StormCloud can provide ongoing cloud and network monitoring and management ranging from full responsibility (including life-cycle management, 24/7 on call) to ad-hoc support.