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Should cloud and big data go hand-in-hand?

Cloud and big data are major focuses for many businesses right now. But how are the two technologies related? Does your big data project require cloud? Continue Reading
Should I use Go as my cloud programming language?

With a number of available programming languages, it's hard for enterprises to find the best option. Is Go the right language for my cloud project? Continue Reading
What are the differences among types of integration?

What are the differences among cloud application integration, cloud integration and iPaaS? Chris Moyer lends his expertise to this reader question. Continue Reading
How do iPaaS and SaaS integration vendors differ?

What's the difference between iPaaS and SaaS integration vendors? Are they the same? Get the facts in this expert answer. Continue Reading
What apps are suited for being hosted in the cloud?

What types of applications are best suited for being hosted in the cloud? Read this expert answer to find out. Continue Reading

SaaS platform changes: Is there a migration model?

Is there a data migration model if a company leaves the SaaS platform it has been using? Read this expert answer to find out. Continue Reading
Are there intellectual property issues with SaaS tools?

Should businesses worry about intellectual property when using SaaS tools? Read this expert response to find out. Continue Reading
What should I look for in cloud storage availability?

It's nearly impossible to avoid downtime with any IT service, and cloud storage is no exception. But what should you consider for cloud storage availability? Continue Reading
Facing the challenges of migrating applications to the Azure cloud

Porting an existing application from on-premises to Microsoft Azure comes with challenges, but the hurdles aren't impossible to overcome. Continue Reading
Protecting cloud networks against DDoS and DoS attacks

DDoS and DoS attacks are simple to implement but more difficult to prevent. How can these attacks on cloud services be avoided? Continue Reading
How Java developers can find cloud computing careers

In a new IT landscape, IT pros are worried their jobs are on the chopping block -- but Java developers in particular can position themselves in the cloud world. 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
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