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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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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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Megaupload Users Get Reprieve, But Legal Questions Remain
January 31, 2012Hosting providers agree to hold data files for two weeks while cyberlocker company's lawyers negotiate with the U.S. government.
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2012 Data Encryption Survey: Progress And Pain
January 30, 2012As broken protocols, cloud, mobility, and key management woes add to IT's load, the best bet is to get self-sufficient.
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Megaupload Closure Forces Cloud Storage Questions
January 25, 2012In the wake of Megaupload, security experts warn businesses that rely on cyberlockers to include service loss in their disaster and continuity...
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Amazon Unveils Cloud Storage Gateway
January 25, 2012AWS Storage Gateway is a software-based appliance that uploads snapshots to the Amazon's S3 storage cloud.
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Megaupload Takedown Questioned By Users, Lawyers
January 23, 2012Scrutiny increases from users and lawyers regarding the DOJ's decision to block legally uploaded content and pursue criminal charges against...
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Army Awards $250 Million Cloud Contract
January 09, 2012IBM, Lockheed Martin, and HP will help the military consolidate data centers and provision IT via a private cloud.
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Don't Bring Old Thinking To A New Disaster Recovery Model
December 12, 2011Private and public clouds can make high-quality DR/COOP more affordable -- if you don't undermine yourself with outmoded assumptions.
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The Cloud And Your BC/DR Plan
December 12, 2011Just 23% of the 414 respondents to our latest BC/DR survey use cloud services as part of their application and data resiliency strategies. What's...
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NTT America Launches Cloud Backup, Archiving, Compliance Services
September 14, 2011VMware, Asigra, and ColdStor Data provide the technologies behind NTT America's cloud services for SMBs and enterprise data center customers.
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