Cloud Technology

Cloud Computing Resources

Explore our collection of cloud computing content covering Microsoft Azure, AWS, and other major cloud platforms. From infrastructure setup to advanced cloud-native architectures, we provide practical guidance for leveraging cloud technologies effectively.

Our cloud resources help businesses understand how to migrate to the cloud, optimise cloud costs, implement security best practices, and build scalable applications. Whether you’re just starting your cloud journey or looking to optimise existing deployments, you’ll find relevant content here.

Topics include cloud storage solutions, serverless computing, containerisation, cloud security, and integration with AI and machine learning services. We focus on helping organisations make informed decisions about their cloud strategy and implementation.

Cloud-Based vs On-Premise Manufacturing Software: A Comparison

Compare cloud and on‑premise manufacturing software across cost, deployment, customisation, scalability, security and remote access to decide the best fit.

NHQ attend Databricks's Data + AI World Tour

We were invited to attend Databricks’s “Data + AI World Tour” event, held at the ExCel in London, UK, on 11th Sept 2024. The data platform Databricks has been an increasingly valuable tool for Nightingale HQ’s software development.

Whitepaper on Sustainable Serverless Computing for Manufacturers

Nightingale HQ has released a technology whitepaper that investigates the landscape of sustainable serverless computing for manufacturers. Titled ‘Serverless Cloud Architectures for Sustainable Manufacturing Compute" the paper provides a detailed blueprint for leveraging serverless computing to drive environmental sustainability in manufacturing processes.

Accelerating digitalisation in pallet manufacturing

CJS Group are the largest manufacturer of timber packaging and pallets in Ireland, with 350 staff across 10 locations. The company has a history of M&A activity, which has resulted in different operational approaches and systems from site to site, which has lead to a need to optimise through consolidation in order to scale further.

MAAS Case Study

MAAS are a leading Irish manufacturer of machined parts and components for an impressive range of customers including Apple, Stryker, Alcon, ESB, Abbott. A Digital Review with NHQ has helped them support future growth.

Data sharing platforms for Influenza and RSV

As part of the ongoing work on the causes and spread of respiratory disease, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany sought to build on the success of the open research platform collaborating on the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (serohub.net). We rapidly scaled two additional open research platforms supporting greater collaboration on the seroprevalence of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

Midland Steel Manufacturing

Midland Steel is a market-leading reinforcing steel supplier in Ireland and the UK. They offer a diverse range of prefabricated rebar solutions. We completed a company-wide digital review looking at processes and technologies used across the business and delivered a comprehensive roadmap and action plan for implementation.

German research centre shares COVID-19 data globally

To support data sharing and knowledge dissemination, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research partnered with NHQ to create a global COVID-19 study platform.

FAQ Chatbot helps business fly

Letterbox Lab uses chatbots to deal with unprecedented demand caused by the global pandemic.

Logistics firm liberates staff with data automation

After FLS Logistics realised how much time their staff spent on spreadsheets and data, they had to find an alternative. They wanted a data warehouse and our fast-track services were the perfect solution for them so that they could have near real-time visibility without increasing IT headcount. They freed up more than 50% of staff’s time from laborious data entry!