Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
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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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SaaS tools step up to fill identity management void
A new breed of SaaS-based identity management tools are cropping up, with some integrating with Active Directory to assist with the transition. Feature
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Identity and access management market faces identity crisis in cloud
The propagation of shadow IT and SaaS apps is wreaking havoc on enterprise identity -- and IT's ability to manage it properly. Feature
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Do you know everything about Anything as a Service?
In the enterprise, almost everything is available through the cloud 'as a Service.' Do you know the ins and outs of your many cloud service options? Quiz
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Are you on the right cloud computing career path?
As the use of cloud computing increases within companies, jobs with cloud skills also emerge. Are you on the right cloud career path? Feature
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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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Enterprises see clear advantage of cloud computing and BYOD combo
The BYOD trend puts enterprise IT in a sticky spot. Despite benefits, BYOD and cloud cause security pains. This FAQ helps you prep for what's coming. FAQ
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Shining the lights on shadow IT in businesses
Spending on cloud, specifically SaaS, is up -- often behind IT's back. Just because IT doesn't know what's happening doesn't make shadow IT OK. Feature
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Non-IT sees cloud computing advantages, drives adoption
IT pros who jumped into virtualization remain hesitant to cross the cloud chasm – and that could be bad for business. Can IT pros overlook cloud gaps? 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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Making cloud computing cost models work for you
Cloud computing brings its own cost model, and IT managers can use tools and common sense to keep an eye on the numbers. News | 15 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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Public cloud ROI diminished by app migration snags, subscription fees
IT experts crunch the numbers and find that some apps may be more cost-effective kept in-house than shoehorned into public cloud infrastructures. News | 28 Mar 2013
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Cloud availability appears higher than enterprise data center uptime
AWS outages made headlines in 2012, but Amazon's cloud availability appears higher than that of enterprise data centers. News | 03 Jan 2013
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Gamification sheds light on 'the dirty secret of SaaS'
IT managers are better off using carrots to motivate end-user engagement with SaaS, Badgeville's CEO argues, rather than the threat of a stick. Fifteen minutes in cloud | 11 Dec 2012
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SaaS tool helps IT pros detect public cloud outages ahead of providers
Amazon and Azure users don't have to rely on their public cloud provider's outage notifications to diagnose problems, thanks to a new SaaS tool. News | 11 Dec 2012
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Cloud collaboration ousts 'Office Space' mentality
Cloud collaboration software could be a natural fit for the increasingly mobile workforce and global reach of a modern business. Blog | 08 Nov 2012
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New Microsoft Office 365 pricing pushes small businesses to the cloud
A new small business premium service features a Microsoft Office 365 pricing model designed to push more customers to the cloud. News | 24 Sep 2012
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SaaS data integration brings cost gotchas to cloud shops
On-premises and cloud data integration can carry unexpected costs, but some IT pros have found tools to help work through this and other problems. News | 21 Sep 2012
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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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Why enterprise IT strategy should include an IaaS provider
Enterprise IT departments should not fear Infrastructure as a Service. Instead, IT pros should embrace the flexibility an IaaS provider offers. Tip
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Aligning a cloud computing project with your enterprise mission
A poorly planned cloud project can have disastrous consequences. Don't look for the lowest price tag; align your cloud service with your end goal. Tip
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A look at a Microsoft Office 365 installation -- one year later
When one company moved to Office 365, it wasn't sure of the outcome. One year later, here are a few reasons why it stuck with Microsoft's cloud app. Tip
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Use the hybrid cloud model to unite disparate cloud computing visions
IT teams and business units don't always agree on how a cloud should function in the enterprise. The hybrid cloud model can bridge IT and LOB gaps. Tip
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New IT business models could spark a cloud revolution
Scalable pricing and flexibility may motivate cloud adoption, but a new app-sharing cloud service model could trigger a revolution. Tip
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Developing mobile apps for the cloud
The rise of the mobile device in the enterprise can make cloud more valuable, if enterprises develop apps with the mobile cloud in mind. Tip
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The reinvention of SaaS
SaaS has seen its days as the cool kid in the cloud service model come and go. Improved security, performance and SOA may revitalize its reputation. Tip
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Mitigating the top three Software as a Service security concerns
While Software as a Service users rely on the service's provider for general security needs, issues such as insecure credentials can still threaten a system's privacy. Tip
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Using VMware Go to get going on your ESXi virtualization project
With VMware Go, SMBs and VMware first-timers have an easy entry into VMware ESXi virtualization. Get step-by-step instructions on using VMware Go. Tip
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shadow IT (shadow information technology)
Shadow IT is hardware or software that is not supported by an organization's IT department. The term often carries a negative connotation because it implies the IT department has not approved the technology or doesn’t even know that employees are us... Definition
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SPI model (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
SPI is an acronym for the most common cloud computing service models, Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service. Definition
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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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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet. Definition
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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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Zynga CTO of infrastructure shares cloud lessons
Zynga, a popular social gaming company, is using both Amazon Web Services and its own Z-Cloud to power its customers' game experiences. Cloud Cover TV
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How will HP get to the cloud?
HP wants to dominate cloud, but right now it has zero footprint in the market. Who might HP acquire to catch up? Video
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Application architectures for cloud computing environments
In this webinar with cloud consulting firm CEO Bernard Golden, find out how traditional application architectures are affected by cloud computing. Video
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Google and Microsoft office apps war rages on
The online office application showdown between Microsoft, IBM and Google continues. Why are people selecting Microsoft's online version of Office versus Google Apps? Video
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The value of cloud computing to the enterprise
Learn about the value of cloud computing, along with the advantages of this evolving technology, in part two of our podcast with Jeff Kaplan, Managing Director at THINKstrategies Inc. Podcast
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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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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
-
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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Making cloud computing cost models work for you
Cloud computing brings its own cost model, and IT managers can use tools and common sense to keep an eye on the numbers. News
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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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SaaS tools step up to fill identity management void
A new breed of SaaS-based identity management tools are cropping up, with some integrating with Active Directory to assist with the transition. Feature
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Identity and access management market faces identity crisis in cloud
The propagation of shadow IT and SaaS apps is wreaking havoc on enterprise identity -- and IT's ability to manage it properly. Feature
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Do you know everything about Anything as a Service?
In the enterprise, almost everything is available through the cloud 'as a Service.' Do you know the ins and outs of your many cloud service options? Quiz
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Public cloud ROI diminished by app migration snags, subscription fees
IT experts crunch the numbers and find that some apps may be more cost-effective kept in-house than shoehorned into public cloud infrastructures. News
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About Software as a Service and cloud computing
Software as a service includes everything from running enterprise applications like CRM software and business intelligence (BI) software in the cloud, to productivity applications like email in the cloud, and databases in the cloud as well as custom apps in the cloud. One of the greatest challenges with SaaS is the integration of external cloud applications with on-premise data and processes. This section provides information on how to integrate legacy applications with SaaS providers. This topic covers Salesforce.com, SAP Business by Design and Oracle.