Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
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Where Google IaaS stands in cutthroat cloud market
With Google IaaS entering the fray, cloud vendors may need to cut prices further to compete. Is this price war good for the consumer?
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Recognizing cloud's effect on enterprise IT
IDC claims third platform technologies will drive 90% of growth in IT. Are enterprises choosing to ignore this shift sure to stagnate?
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Windows Azure feature upgrades go toe to toe with AWS
Microsoft released a steady stream of Azure updates, keeping pace with AWS. Could this mean Azure IaaS is finally ready for the enterprise ring?
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Trading accuracy for speed in big data analysis
For enterprises intimidated by Hadoop, Google BigQuery offers an entry-level approach to big data analysis, but it may trade accuracy for speed.
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A glimpse into the future of VMware's cloud vision
The OpenStack community cloud model isn't for every enterprise. VMware vCloud Suite's centralized approach to cloud appeals to some IT pros.
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Cloud app performance tools not a magic bullet
As enterprises put mission-critical apps into cloud, performance takes a front seat. Performance monitoring tools are useful but not the only answer.
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Solving the hybrid cloud puzzle
Cloud market maturity means options for IT. To create an efficient hybrid cloud, IT pros must mix and match the best public and private cloud choices.
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Real data strategies could bring cloud to enterprises
BI and data analytics are promising cloud apps, but data storage costs halt enterprise adoption. Data abstraction and other processes can cut costs.
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Cloud-based storage gains enterprise foothold
Cloud-based storage has become a viable, cost-effective alternative to onsite data backup. But it's not right for every company.
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Cutting through the Hadoop hype
Despite being described as a 'perfect' cloud application framework, many enterprises still don't know how to deploy Hadoop or recognize its pitfalls.
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Cloud's open source movement earns traction
As enterprises embrace the cloud, certain open source cloud platforms are gaining steam.
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HDInsight updates aim for big data analytics
An upgrade to Microsoft's HDInsight Service Preview for Azure reverses Hadoop's adage and enables using blog storage clusters for big data analytics.
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Evaluating the wisdom of the cloud migration project
Cloud migration projects affect existing infrastructure and your teams. Prep work should start with one question: 'Is it wise to move to cloud?'
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Acknowledging cloud's effect on existing IT systems
When preparing for a cloud migration, don't overlook configuration management, network implications or storage, or the move may not be worth the cost.
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Creating management harmony among multiple clouds
Multi-cloud environments and the relationship between apps and resources in the cloud have led IT pros to open management tools for a better QoE.
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Find your AWS cloud storage match
AWS offers three cloud storage services, each with a different costs and features. Assess the benefits and drawbacks of each to find the best fit.
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Finding a place in PaaS for legacy development efforts
Managing your own development infrastructure takes time away from designing and coding. A move to PaaS can be helpful, even for a legacy development.
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As PaaS evolves, select a vendor that's a natural fit
Platform as a Service vendors continue to evolve offerings to keep up with customer needs. Which provider is the right fit for your organization?
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Can management tools handle increased cloud workloads?
Cloud management tools have emerged, though many lack the capabilities of traditional management stacks that enterprise IT has come to rely on.
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Deconstructing OpenStack APIs, network interface
OpenStack may have lots of buzz, but it's not all hype. OpenStack APIs, including Quantum, could make it the biggest AWS competitor down the road.
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Updating your cloud outage strategy
After making the case for cloud based on high availability, IT pros are upset by cloud outages. With planning, there are ways to craft a strategy.
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Amazon Redshift grabs attention of database admins
Amazon Redshift has intriguing pricing and features, but beware of its differences from a traditional, on-premises data warehouse.
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Cloud stacks' focus shifts to enterprise private cloud
As cloud software matures, enterprise customers are frustrated that new features show promise, yet aren't associated with the enterprise buyer.
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Getting the best bang for your cloud bucks
When cloud providers slash prices, it makes it tough for cloud buyers to find the real value. Here are some coping strategies for handling price cuts.