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• What users should know about cloud governance models

  Governance is on the mind of most enterprises, no matter where they store the data -- but the cloud adds another layer of risk. Examine the common security issues, and learn how to combat them. Continue Reading

• Assess the benefits and risks of compliance as a service

  With compliance as a service, organizations can lean more heavily on their cloud providers to ensure adherence with certain regulations -- but not without some risk. Continue Reading

• How to implement a middleware governance process

  Having a middleware governance process is critical in industries like finance that need to navigate a host of government regulations and reporting requirements. Continue Reading

• Integrating cloud data? Don’t let data governance be an afterthought

  Companies taking on cloud data integration projects must give ample thought to compliance, data sources and international regulations. Continue Reading

• Keep hackers at bay with cloud governance and security

  After a high-profile breach, many are quick to point a finger at cloud. But with a solid cloud governance and security strategy, there's not much to fear. Continue Reading

• Protecting this house: IT’s role in cloud security

  Securing applications and data is essential for any organization, but the responsibility isn’t evenly distributed. In the ever-shifting cloud landscape, it’s important for IT to create a governance approach that resembles an ongoing process and not ...Continue Reading

• Lock down private cloud security with strict procedures, tools

  Despite opinions to the contrary, private cloud isn't secure just because it's private. Private cloud security requires a well-thought-out plan and frequent checks to avoid a disaster.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

• Sidestep problems, be your own cloud SLA watchdog

  A service-level agreement is a vital piece to your cloud puzzle, so understanding what to expect is paramount. What goes into a typical cloud SLA?Continue Reading

• True cloud value goes beyond basic ROI

  Finding the true value of a cloud project isn't as simple as CapEx vs. OpEx -- instead, you must look at your business’ particular problems.Continue Reading

• Breaking down what's in your cloud SLA

  A cloud SLA can be scary. Filled with governance, security and uptime clauses, it's a lot to handle. Taking it step by step can make it less daunting.Continue Reading

• Bring your own cloud: The movement companies can't and shouldn't stop

  'Bring your own cloud' practices are on the climb. Tom Nolle explains how companies can apply governance practices to protect themselves.Continue Reading

• Improving governance by linking users to enterprise hybrid cloud

  Involving users in a hybrid cloud may seem like a security risk, but it's the opposite. Linking user devices to enterprise cloud improves governance.Continue Reading