Asheville, North Carolina Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
RISC Networks LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its innovative approach to cloud migration decision-making. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11915166, titled ‘Method for facilitating network external computing assistance’, introduces a system that automates the evaluation and selection of cloud service providers for network computing tasks.
This method employs an automated discovery system to assess a network’s computing tasks and dependencies. It identifies suitable cloud service providers capable of performing these tasks and evaluates their pricing and capabilities. The system then generates a visual representation, allowing network operators to compare providers and make informed decisions about migrating tasks to the cloud.
By streamlining the process of selecting cloud services, this invention reduces the complexity and time involved in cloud migration. It enables organizations to efficiently leverage external computing resources, optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness.
RISC Networks’ innovation stands to significantly impact how businesses approach cloud integration, offering a practical tool for navigating the complexities of modern network computing environments.