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• Cloud resources open the door for emerging economies

  Cloud computing is commonplace for First World nations, but has been pie in the sky for other countries. Cloud-based resources could present an opportunity for emerging economies to join the world market.  Continue Reading

• iPaaS vendors: 'Old and experienced' vs. 'born in the cloud'

  Software tester Amy Reichert reviews the top iPaaS vendors and offers advice on choosing between veteran companies and those born in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Workarounds fit the bill for VMware-AWS integration

  Despite AWS' attempts with its management portal for vCenter, integration between the two still remains rocky. Enter: third-party workarounds.  Continue Reading

• U.S. cloud privacy fears inspire international market

  After the NSA spying scandal, global enterprises are reluctant to put their data in U.S. clouds -- helping to spark a cottage industry overseas.  Continue Reading

• Amazon elusive on cloud data sovereignty

  Amazon may be the king of the cloud world, but some customers find its data sovereignty assurances clear as mud.  Continue Reading

• Confusing, varied safe harbor laws trip up international clouds

  The dream of cloud resources that transcend geographic borders seems likely to remain just that -- a dream.  Continue Reading

• Cloud value proposition heightened with proper cost controls

  Public cloud marketing hype promises cost savings, but your budget can easily be destroyed without mitigating cloud's unpredictable costs.  Continue Reading

• Provider-user teamwork key in cloud compliance

  Cloud standards and compliance are hard to keep track of, particularly because they keep changing. But experts have advice for how to stay ahead.  Continue Reading

• SoftLayer CEO talks IBM's cloud pitch, AWS competition

  IBM's SoftLayer acquisition gave an adrenaline shot to Big Blue's cloud ventures. SoftLayer CEO Lance Crosby talks IBM's new cloud strategy.  Continue Reading

• Storytelling software maker avoids cloud computing vendor lock-in

  Cloud computing vendor lock-in can be burdensome and expensive. See how Cloudbook managed around it by running MySQL in multiple global data centers.  Continue Reading

• Why MBaaS helps GSN Games speed development

  Bret Siarkowski, VP of GSN Games, shares his experience with MBaaS and offers advice to mobile development teams considering the service.  Continue Reading

• Small businesses drop data centers for advantages of cloud computing

  Small businesses might have the most to gain from a cloud-first approach, expanding their reach and increasing agility with minimal overhead.  Continue Reading

• Scripted automation saves the day in cloud-first IT approach

  By forgoing traditional hardware and using a cloud-first approach, one company was able to take advantage of scripted automation -- and save money.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-first initiatives alleviate standards and compliance pain points

  Don't just stick to test and dev. There are plenty of good reasons to put production workloads in the public cloud.  Continue Reading

• New cloud service uses big data sources to improve emergency response

  A new cloud service from Swan Island Networks allows cities to tie information together from multiple big data sources to improve emergency response.  Continue Reading