November 2011

November 30, 2011 30 Nov'11
HP turns to cloud computing, but can it execute?

The latest updates to HP's cloud options show the tech giant has read the memo on cloud computing but still has to deliver. Continue Reading
November 30, 2011 30 Nov'11
Tips for preparing and building a secure private cloud

This expert resource explores the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid clouds, how to get your environment hybrid cloud-ready and provides key tips for a secure private cloud and successful cloud management. Continue Reading
November 29, 2011 29 Nov'11
Microsoft tests Social Analytics experimental cloud

Microsoft is testing its Social Analytics experimental cloud to mine social media activity. Think big data meets business intelligence in the cloud. Continue Reading

November 29, 2011 29 Nov'11
Cloud.com gets comfy, merges with OpenStack

Cloud.com, now part of Citrix Systems Inc., hopes to gain traction in the cloud by teaming up with OpenStack. Continue Reading
November 27, 2011 27 Nov'11
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. Continue Reading
November 22, 2011 22 Nov'11
Cloud predictions for enterprise IT in 2012

You don’t need a crystal ball to know where cloud is heading in 2012. I see more widespread cloud adoption, vendor wars and Olympics in our future. Continue Reading
November 17, 2011 17 Nov'11
SMBs adopting cloud quicker than many enterprises

Small companies may feel they have less to lose when putting business assets in the cloud than risk-averse enterprises. Continue Reading
November 16, 2011 16 Nov'11
Tata approaches U.S. cloud market with caution

For U.S. cloud users looking for a provider with a global footprint, Tata Communications is easing its way into the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) market, one continent at a time. The ... Continue Reading
November 16, 2011 16 Nov'11
Building a Citrix private cloud in six steps

Are you ready to build a private cloud? Use Citrix’s cloud offerings and follow these six steps to get your cloud up and running. Continue Reading
November 15, 2011 15 Nov'11
Narrow down your cloud tool choices

Choosing the right tool for your cloud can streamline tasks like app migration, management and automation. Here’s a look at what’s out there. Continue Reading

November 14, 2011 14 Nov'11
Skytap eyes alternatives to Savvis

Cloud test and dev service provider, Skytap plans to expand to other colo facilities beyond its Savvis data center in Tukwila, Washington, next year, according to Brett Goodwin, VP of marketing and ... Continue Reading
November 10, 2011 10 Nov'11
Cloud-connected cars turn my stomach

I got a glimpse of the future of driving this week and it made me feel a bit queasy. I sat in the new Tesla Motors electric car at the GigaOm Roadmap conference in San Francisco and it's a ... Continue Reading
November 09, 2011 09 Nov'11
Five Quick Links: Understanding cloud security risks

Security is a major concern when adopting public or private cloud. IT teams need to understand what threats exist and how to mitigate them. Continue Reading
November 08, 2011 08 Nov'11
OpSource, Rackspace upset cloud software market

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) providers, OpSource and Rackspace, threw their hats into the cloud software ring this week, disrupting the traditional enterprise software market and other ... Continue Reading
November 06, 2011 06 Nov'11
Google, IBM, Oracle want piece of big data in the cloud

Public cloud giants hop onto big data in the cloud with Hadoop/MapReduce integrations. Continue Reading
November 04, 2011 04 Nov'11
NIST goes into detail on cloud's future, areas for improvement

In its 200-page behemoth of a report on cloud adoption, NIST lists interoperability, security and portability as areas needing improvement. Continue Reading
November 03, 2011 03 Nov'11
CFOs braving risks of cloud see results

Finance chiefs willing to use cloud-based financial planning tools are seeing improved business results, according to a Dimensional Research survey. Continue Reading
November 03, 2011 03 Nov'11
Egnyte CEO downplays competition with Dropbox

Egnyte, often considered the Dropbox for the enterprise, has a lot more to offer small and medium enterprises, including a "local cloud" that can live on any machine. Continue Reading
November 01, 2011 01 Nov'11
No democracy for apps in the cloud?

In the cloud, not all applications are created equal, and moving some applications there could spell disaster. Here are seven steps to create a rock-solid strategy for porting apps to the cloud. Continue Reading
November 01, 2011 01 Nov'11
Top cloud computing trends in the enterprise

Open source may address some of the vexing problems that have kept IT managers out of the cloud. But these technologies aren’t for the fainthearted. Continue Reading