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Cloud Computing Is Still In Its Adolescence
Compare the adoption rate for cloud services to that for virtualization, and it's evident we still have a ways to go.
Agile Government: Elusive, But Not Impossible (Really)
A coming together of technologies and IT management philosophies at the federal level---including agile development and shared services--is cause...
Google's Privacy Invasion: It's Your Fault
If we really wanted privacy, we would turn off JavaScript, block ads, and browse in privacy mode through an anonymous proxy. But we would rather...
4 Hot Topics At Cloud Connect
From Amazon to Zynga, cloud leaders at the conference gave some interesting sneak peeks at the future of cloud computing. Take a look ahead.
Telcos Poised To Disrupt Amazon's Enterprise Cloud
Telephone companies have the assets and track record in delivering secure and reliable services to grab a piece of the enterprise cloud services...
Cloud Storage Infrastructures Raise Many Issues
Cost, performance, and the ability to scale are among the key issues when considering cloud storage infrastructure.
Four Things I'd Like To See At Cloud Connect
There are many issues that need to be resolved as the new cloud glitterati gathers in Santa Clara. But don't hold your breath.
Vblocks' Secret Sauce: Simplicity
Take a peek at why CSC, just the latest fan of VBlocks, used the virtualization technology to build eight cloud data centers.
Amazon Grows Revenue, Keeps Cloud Numbers Hidden
As Amazon reported a 35% jump in revenue, it dodged key questions about Kindle Fire and AWS cloud services--namely, whether AWS is helping...
Obama's Google+ Debut: Lessons Learned
Online get-together with a handful of citizens was a step forward for open government, but participation was limited and key questions were skipped.
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Is Cloud Computing A Global Market Yet? Nyet
February 22, 2012Brazil, China, and some European countries have erected barriers to free flow of data, due to fears of U.S. domination of cloud market, says BSA.
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Microsoft: SkyDrive Will Be 'World's Hard Drive'
February 21, 2012Microsoft puts itself on a collision course with Apple as SkyDrive and iCloud storage services get deeper integration into the desktop, via...
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Inside Zynga's Big Move To Private Cloud
February 17, 2012With private cloud, Zynga found it could do the same work it had been doing on Amazon EC2, but with one-third the number of servers. Go inside the...
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Amazon Cloud Users Get SunGard Disaster Recovery Option
February 16, 2012Amazon EC2 users can now back up VMs and data at SunGard data centers, not just on Amazon's infrastructure. The move may reflect customer pushback...
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4 Hot Topics At Cloud Connect
February 15, 2012From Amazon to Zynga, cloud leaders at the conference gave some interesting sneak peeks at the future of cloud computing. Take a look ahead.
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Zynga Trades Amazon Cloud For In-House Servers
February 14, 2012Social networking game supplier has brought the bulk of its operations in house after launching games in EC2's public cloud.
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Telcos Poised To Disrupt Amazon's Enterprise Cloud
February 14, 2012Telephone companies have the assets and track record in delivering secure and reliable services to grab a piece of the enterprise cloud services...
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Nimbula Supports VMware, But Not As Cloud Partner
February 14, 2012Nimbula Director 2.0 shakes hands with VMware's ESXi, but only for the purpose of building Amazon-like clouds.
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Cloud Storage Infrastructures Raise Many Issues
February 13, 2012Cost, performance, and the ability to scale are among the key issues when considering cloud storage infrastructure.
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UptimeCloud Eliminates AWS Cloud Bill Surprises
February 13, 2012Service reports Amazon cloud expenses in the middle of the month and forecasts what they'll be by month end--before it's too late.
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