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Cloud computing practices represent a fundamental shift in IT
As cloud evolves how IT does business, enterprises must better understand the cloud to ensure they're implementing effective cloud computing practices. Feature
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Industry-specific requirements shape the evolution of the XaaS market
As the Anything as a Service market shifts to a more industry-focused approach, will it lure enterprise IT? Feature
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Wrestling with the concept of private PaaS
Enterprise IT pros anxious about maintaining security and control in public cloud are looking to private PaaS, but it may not alleviate all worries. Column
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The cloud computing market forecast for 2013: Experts predict what to expect
In this expert cloud computing market forecast for 2013, learn which vendors and technologies will prevail in the unpredictable cloud industry. Feature
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Private cloud computing benefits occur on a case-by-case basis
When public cloud won't work, private cloud will, right? Wrong. Private cloud computing won't solve everything. Success really depends on the service. Feature
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Can Amazon Web Services' cloud offerings evolve with the times?
Amazon Web Services cloud is the de-facto industry leader. This AWS deep dive explains why and looks at what the IaaS vendor must do to keep its lead. Feature
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AWS re:Invent 2012 conference coverage
For the latest cloud computing news and features from Amazon Web Services' premier global partner and customer show, check out our AWS re:Invent page. guide
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Tracking the cloud computing landscape in enterprise IT
Cloud computing adoption is on the rise in enterprise IT. Exploring its uses and adoption trends can give IT admins a peek into cloud's future. guide
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Storage and PaaS shine in cloud computing adoption spotlight
As cloud computing adoption proliferates, certain use cases, such as storage, stand out as clear winners for the enterprise. Feature
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Experts weigh in on Platform as a Service adoption
Amid claims that PaaS adoption will take off in the coming year, our cloud experts weighed in on its pros and cons -- and what the future will hold. Feature
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Buyer beware: Cloud washing rampant among tech vendors
The cloud computing hype cycle has led many tech vendors to cloud wash their products. Here are the characteristics of a true cloud computing service. News | 17 Apr 2013
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How to create a realistic enterprise strategy for cloud computing
An enterprise cloud computing strategy should be based on what cloud service providers can realistically provide, and on what they cannot. News | 11 Apr 2013
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VMware PaaS gets ahead of IT with cloud application portability focus
Cloud Foundry Core, a new VMware PaaS tool, aims to make applications more portable across clouds. Most enterprises aren't there yet, however. News | 15 Nov 2012
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Parts of Dell cloud services plans delayed
As Dell Inc. tries to convert itself into a cloud services leader, the server maker is finding it hard to stay on schedule. News | 02 Aug 2012
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Will a VMware cloud spin-off follow the CEO shift?
VMware has made several moves recently to broaden its market base beyond virtualization. Could a cloud-focused spin-off be next? News | 20 Jul 2012
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IBM SmartCloud strategy emphasizes mobile environments, big data
IBM has tried to reinvigorate its cloud strategy over the past year, so what's next? Big Blue's Scott Hebner gives us some clues. Fifteen Minutes in Cloud | 17 Jul 2012
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Microsoft Windows Azure enhancements appeal to developers
Microsoft may finally "get" the cloud, say users and analysts who saw new and updated features for Windows Azure last week. News | 11 Jun 2012
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Microsoft to battle Amazon with Azure improvements and services
Microsoft will reintroduce Windows Azure next month with a new Web hosting framework and a detailed roadmap for its long-awaited IaaS, sources say. News | 23 May 2012
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Azure’s identity crisis and other cloud computing sound bites
Microsoft Azure wants to be called Loretta. No, that’s not true. Or is it? Find out that answer and other news overheard in the cloud this past week. News | 11 May 2012
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Is PaaS just another four-letter word in cloud computing?
PaaS is a quick fix for companies looking to deploy new apps, but established firms with legacy apps may consider it a dirty word. News | 10 May 2012
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Amazon Redshift an appealing alternative to on-premises data warehouse
Amazon Redshift has intriguing pricing and features, but beware of its differences from a traditional, on-premises data warehouse. Tip
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Cloud computing continues to drive IT growth, shapes industry
IDC claims third platform technologies will drive 90% of growth in IT. Are enterprises choosing to ignore this shift sure to stagnate? Tip
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Five things to consider before moving legacy development efforts to PaaS
Managing your own development infrastructure takes time away from designing and coding. A move to PaaS can be helpful, even for a legacy development. Tip
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Platform as a Service vendors help cloud market evolution
Platform as a Service vendors continue to evolve offerings to keep up with customer needs. Which provider is the right fit for your organization? Tip
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How do you know your provider is following through on its cloud SLA?
You may be happy with the cloud SLA you've signed, but that's only Step 1. Pick a management system to check up on your cloud provider. Tip
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Re-defining the Windows Azure cloud computing message
A weak marketing message may be behind some Windows Azure confusion and slower-than-expected adoption rates. Tip
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Cloud computing development tools call for collaboration, integration
When developing apps in the cloud, look for tools that allow collaboration and align with your IaaS or PaaS platform. Tip
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Peeling back the layers of the Platform as a Service market
The PaaS market can be split into traditional IT vendors and independent, niche providers. Which choice offers an enterprise long-term cloud health? Tip
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Big data buzz gets louder with Apache Hadoop and Hive
Apache Hive gives SQL-savvy developers the power to add up complex queries against big data in Windows Azure blobs. Tip
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Examining the state of PaaS in the year of ‘big data’
Either more vendors are offering ‘big data’ capabilities or they have creative marketing teams. Which PaaS provider’s big data cloud is the real deal? Tip
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Ask the Expert: Is PaaS vendor lock-in unavoidable?
Will your PaaS of choice interoperate with future SaaS and IaaS installments? Here's how to find out, before it's too late to turn back. Answer
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service is a provision model in which an organization outsources the equipment used to support operations, including storage, hardware, servers and networking components. The service provider owns the equipment and is responsible ... Definition
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XaaS (anything as a service)
XaaS is a collective term that stands for a number of things including X as a service, anything as a service or everything as a service. The acronym refers to any of an increasing number of services provided over the Internet that have been tradition... Definition
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a way to rent hardware, operating systems, storage and network capacity over the Internet. The service delivery model allows the customer to rent virtualized servers and associated services for running existing applica... Definition
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Converging private PaaS, IaaS: The next generation of private cloud
Most IT pros build private clouds using IaaS but forget to consider developers. Convergence with private PaaS could meet needs, but not for all apps. Podcast
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Thirteen cloud service providers to watch in 2013
Amazon Web Services may be the talk of the cloud computing market, but these cloud service providers are making inroads and starting buzz in 2013. Photo Story
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Ten cloud computing definitions you need to know
Merriam and Webster don't have all the answers, especially for cloud computing. If IT jargon baffles you, our cloud definitions could clear things up. Photo Story
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Engine Yard CEO discusses future of PaaS
Enterprises are making the leap to Platform as a Service for application development, and some are confident that all applications will eventually be developed on PaaS. Video
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Service providers dominate cloud business
Service providers are ruling the cloud market, taking the attention away from big vendors like Amazon. But what does this shift mean for other players in the cloud market? Video
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VMware vs. Red Hat: Whose PaaS will rule?
Issac Roth, PaaS Master at Red Hat, claims the software company's operational expertise supporting Linux servers around the world give it a leg up on VMware when it comes to running a cloud service. Video
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Joyent CEO pokes holes in Amazon's cloud
Joyent CEO and co-founder David Young stops by to discuss battling Amazon in the public cloud and why he thinks Amazon's cloud architecture is flawed. Video
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Will Database.com's cloud database appeal to cloud developers?
Ariel Kelman, VP of product marketing for Salesforce.com's cloud platform Force.com, touts the capabilities of Database.com. But will developers care? Video
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Cloud computing 101
Get a basic overview of the pressures and influences shaping cloud computing in this podcast with Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director at THINKstrategies Inc. Podcast
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Converging private PaaS, IaaS: The next generation of private cloud
Most IT pros build private clouds using IaaS but forget to consider developers. Convergence with private PaaS could meet needs, but not for all apps. Podcast
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Amazon Redshift an appealing alternative to on-premises data warehouse
Amazon Redshift has intriguing pricing and features, but beware of its differences from a traditional, on-premises data warehouse. Tip
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Cloud computing practices represent a fundamental shift in IT
As cloud evolves how IT does business, enterprises must better understand the cloud to ensure they're implementing effective cloud computing practices. Feature
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Cloud computing continues to drive IT growth, shapes industry
IDC claims third platform technologies will drive 90% of growth in IT. Are enterprises choosing to ignore this shift sure to stagnate? Tip
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Buyer beware: Cloud washing rampant among tech vendors
The cloud computing hype cycle has led many tech vendors to cloud wash their products. Here are the characteristics of a true cloud computing service. News
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Industry-specific requirements shape the evolution of the XaaS market
As the Anything as a Service market shifts to a more industry-focused approach, will it lure enterprise IT? Feature
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How to create a realistic enterprise strategy for cloud computing
An enterprise cloud computing strategy should be based on what cloud service providers can realistically provide, and on what they cannot. News
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Five things to consider before moving legacy development efforts to PaaS
Managing your own development infrastructure takes time away from designing and coding. A move to PaaS can be helpful, even for a legacy development. Tip
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Platform as a Service vendors help cloud market evolution
Platform as a Service vendors continue to evolve offerings to keep up with customer needs. Which provider is the right fit for your organization? Tip
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Ask the Expert: Is PaaS vendor lock-in unavoidable?
Will your PaaS of choice interoperate with future SaaS and IaaS installments? Here's how to find out, before it's too late to turn back. Answer
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