Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Three practices to prevent cloud vendor lock-in
Expert Ed Moyle offers three tips for preventing cloud lock-in long after contract negotiations are complete.18 Jun 2013
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Try these tips for effective cloud APM
In this expert tip, contributor Tom Nolle offers practical advice for successful cloud application performance management in cloud migrations.18 Jun 2013
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PaaS market heats up with Red Hat OpenShift, Savvis AppFog buy
PaaS made headlines last week, but it's still difficult to gauge the true level of interest in Platform as a Service in the enterprise world.18 Jun 2013
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Cloud data security: Share the responsibility, minimize the risks
This tip, third in a series on cloud data security, discusses how service providers and customers can protect public cloud environments.17 Jun 2013
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Developers and users both have cause to celebrate BYOA and BYOC
Executive Editor Jan Stafford explores the benefits and challenges of the 'bring your own applications' and 'bring your own cloud' trends.17 Jun 2013
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IBM, Salesforce deals usher in cloud consolidation era
IBM's SoftLayer buy is getting mixed reviews from IT pros, but everyone agrees that it's an example of the consolidation phase of the cloud bubble.17 Jun 2013
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Cloud collaboration software connects at networking company Enterasys
Enterasys Networks ended up with more users than expected when it deployed a cloud-based collaboration system. But that turned out to be a good thing.14 Jun 2013
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Red Hat Summit: Open source trends, cloud outlook, innovation and more
Here's a roundup of expert comments on open source trends, cloud computing, innovation and more from the 2013 Red Hat Summit in Boston.14 Jun 2013
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Cloud data security: Customers and providers share responsibility
This tip, the first in a series, describes how Infrastructure as a Service providers and customers should collaborate to ensure cloud data security.13 Jun 2013
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New HP cloud platforms come with training wheels
New HP cloud products include an OpenStack-based Cloud OS and a number of platforms designed for rookie cloud users.12 Jun 2013
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Proposed IaaS marketplace leaves IT pros scratching heads
A proposed marketplace for IaaS left some IT pros wondering about its practicality and just how one would achieve alignment from vendors.12 Jun 2013
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Cloud computing market innovation cannibalized by large IT providers
While the cloud computing market is in no immediate danger of saturation, the lack of innovation among the big cloud players is troubling.11 Jun 2013
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Are cloud storage sales to blame for storage slowdown?
Many people say cloud storage companies such as Amazon are eating away at storage sales and revenues. But others say the numbers don't add up.07 Jun 2013
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AWS disaster recovery business booming, but users find faults
AWS disaster recovery offers sophisticated cloud backup, but it takes plenty of know-how to make it work.07 Jun 2013
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Long tail theory points to a long life for on-premises data centers
While cloud computing looms over traditional data centers, the long tail theory of IT says on-site facilities will be around for a while.06 Jun 2013
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What cloud bursting and disaster recovery mean for hybrid cloud
Cloud bursting and disaster recovery are major cloud selling points. But a hybrid cloud app that can accomplish both may be the best approach of all.06 Jun 2013
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SDSC's OpenStack Swift object store mirrors major providers' systems
SDSC uses an OpenStack Swift object store for private cloud service and takes the same storage approach as major providers.05 Jun 2013
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High expectations, lack of innovation thwart cloud market progress
A stream of products hitting the shelves may be hiding a secret in the cloud market: Providers' lack of innovations means the industry has hit a rut.03 Jun 2013
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Cloud computing SLA failures: Preparing for the aftermath
The aftermath of a cloud computing SLA failure is hectic if providers don't have a detailed plan in place that they can share with customers.30 May 2013
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Microsoft StorSimple customers weigh cloud storage expansion
Two StorSimple customers expect to increase their output on the Microsoft Windows Azure cloud in the wake of Microsoft's acquisition of StorSimple.30 May 2013