Ask the Experts

How does Amazon S3 stand out from other cloud storage services?

Amazon S3 gets a lot of hype as a cloud storage system, but sometimes it could be overkill. Simpler cloud storage products could get the job done. Continue Reading
What should I consider when selecting a cloud storage system?

Cost, manageability and risk assessment all must be analyzed carefully when selecting a cloud storage system. Continue Reading
Build an in-house enterprise app store without breaking the budget

Contributor Chris Moyer discusses ways to launch an online enterprise app store to help meet mobile employees' needs. Continue Reading
To choose the right multi-tenant cloud vendor, ask the right questions

Contributor Chris Moyer discusses issues to consider before joining a multi-tenant cloud -- including what to ask the vendors. Continue Reading
How is Power BI in Office 365 more than just Excel in the cloud?

Power BI for Office 365 allows users to sort through large amounts of data and perform TL operations. Continue Reading

Validating applications as cloud compatible with security, testing

An app may run smoothly on-premises, but that doesn't guarantee cloud success. With security measures and testing, companies can validate cloud apps. Continue Reading
Google Compute Engine and Google App Engine: What is the difference?

Many IT pros cannot distinguish Google Compute Engine from Google App Engine. Here are the most important details you need to know. Continue Reading
The pros and cons of Analytics as a Service

Analytics as a Service can reduce time and cost of data analysis for enterprises. However, relying on black-box analysis can be a risky proposition. Continue Reading
What are some best practices for cloud configuration?

Traditional configuration practices fall short in the cloud. Here, Chris Moyer shares some best practices for cloud configuration. Continue Reading
Why and how to use iPaaS to integrate cloud services, enterprise apps

IPaaS is gaining traction with cloud services and enterprise app integration. Ovum IT's Saurabh Sharma shares iPaaS best practices. Continue Reading
A private cloud vs. the standard data center: What's the difference?

Cloud computing expert Chris Moyer explains the difference between a private cloud and the standard data center. Continue Reading

What's the difference between a private cloud and a virtual data center?

While virtualization is key to private cloud, the two are not synonymous. Features such as self-service provisioning will take your virtual data center to cloud. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
How to optimize network bandwidth for the cloud

Cloud elasticity means little if your network can't handle the workload. Enterprise IT must understand users and traffic to ensure cloud apps deliver. Continue Reading
How do I build a knowledge management system?

Buying software is easy, but building a knowledge management system and getting employees on board is a more complicated problem. Continue Reading
How do you customize SaaS applications?

Customizing SaaS applications is a major concern for companies with specific needs. Continue Reading
How do you achieve cloud interoperability?

One of the biggest problems facing cloud adoption is cloud interoperability, but that doesn't have to stay a problem. Continue Reading
Cloud security testing strategies

Learn strategies for best security test strategies for SaaS cloud. Continue Reading
How to approach data integration in SaaS cloud

Data integration is challenging no matter who does it, says SaaS Strategies Expert Denis Pombriant. He offers advice for approaching data integration in SaaS cloud, including talking to the right people and acquiring the most helpful tools. Continue Reading
Cloud security concerns persist over multi-tenancy environments

Since Oracle announced its cloud plans, multi-tenancy has again become a concern. Should users be worried? Cloud expert Jeff Kaplan pulls the truth about cloud security out of the fog. Continue Reading
Implementation cost for a rollout of SaaS at 20 locations

One reader asks how to calculate projected costs for a rollout of Software as a Service (SaaS) CRM at more than twenty locations. Read Denis Pombriant's advice here. Continue Reading