Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Amazon's 7 Cloud Promises: Hype Vs. Reality

Amazon's 7 Cloud Promises: Hype Vs. Reality
InformationWeek
Doug Henschen 05/01/2012 Amazon says cloud computing is an indispensable enabler of seven important computing transformations. We hype-test the promises with a few reality checks. Seven crucial technology transformations have strong foundations in ...

Corent Named As A Finalist in Cloud Computing Category For TechAmerica High ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Corent Technology, Inc., a disrupting innovator in Cloud Computing, announced that its key product Corent Multi-tenant Server(TM) has been named a finalist for the most innovative cloud computing product/technology in the TechAmerica Orange County ...

North Bridge Ventures and Leading Cloud Organizations Launch 2012 Future of ...
MarketWatch (press release)
The survey will explore areas such as current use, drivers, barriers, and future plans regardingcloud computing. The survey will also reveal profile information on the types of cloud servicescurrently being used. Now open to the general public, ...

Does Cloud Computing Matter?
Forbes
Joe Weinman is a Senior VP at Telx and the author of Cloudonomics: The Business Value of Cloud Computing Cloud computing is top of mind for computer geeks, information technology (IT) providers, web and mobile start-ups, and most CIOs (chief ...

Forbes

Salient Federal Solutions Simplifies Disaster Recovery with TwinStrata Cloud ...
MarketWatch (press release)
In 2011, they made a decision to switch from tape backup to cloud storage for offsite backup and disaster recovery. "We were looking for a solution that tied in easily with our Veeam Backup & Replication software and allowed us to secure and grow our ...

Hosted Application and Cloud Services Company, Virtuon, Provides SaaS Platform ...
MarketWatch (press release)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 01, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Virtuon, a hosted application and cloud services company, announced today it entered into a hosting agreement with property tax software company Sigercon Inc. Virtuon will host the SigerTax ...

To win with cloud computing, change IT first
InfoWorld
However, if internal IT does not change around the usage of most cloud services, enterprise IT won't get the full benefits. Indeed, many initial uses of cloud computing resources in such organizations will end up in failure. The dirty little secret is ...

Cloud Saves Feds $5B A Year, Study Finds
Wired News
Is the cloud all about cost savings, or lucrative long-term contracts with cloud providers? Image: Tax Credits/Flickr The federal government is saving about $5.5 billion annually by moving tocloud services, according to a new study that interviewed ...

XO Communications Launches Concentric Cloud Solutions
MarketWatch (press release)
HERNDON, VA, May 01, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- XO Communications today announced the launch of Concentric Cloud Solutions. Concentric Cloud Solutions offers newcloud computing, content acceleration, and cloud voice solutions for businesses.

QBE Wins $4 Million Task Order to Support US Army Cloud Computing
MarketWatch (press release)
"This prime task order will lay the foundation for expanding those services and provide a proving ground for cloud computing within the Department of Defense. For QBE, it is a critical milestone of our continued growth as a leading provider of ...

GNAX 50% Off Promotion on Cloud Computing Ending
Albany Times Union
Global Net Access (GNAX), a leading technology infrastructure service provider, announces that its 50% off GNAX Cloud service promotion is ending on May 17, 2012. The GNAX Cloud is an enterprise-grade, multi-tenant cloud computing solution, ...

JDA Outlines the Top Four Things Chief Executives Should Expect from the Cloud
MarketWatch (press release)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the information technology world, no topic is receiving more attention than cloud computing. Unlike in the past where cloud computing was perceived as a cost-effective, flexible option for small to ...

How to evaluate whether cloud computing is right for you
Smart Business Network
The use of cloud computing is growing, and it seems like every company is jumping to incorporate this technology trend. However, companies should thoroughly evaluate their cloud computing needs before diving in headfirst, says Brian Rosenfelt, ...

Two Cloud Myths Busted: Lock-In and Locked Up
PCWorld
By David Linthicum, Infoworld The world of cloud computing grows like a weed in summer, and many assumptions are being made that just aren't correct. I've previously exposed four cloudmyths you shouldn't believe. Now it's time for me to climb up on my ...

Enterprise Cloud Governance - Plug & Play for Cloud Services Is Not Enough
SYS-CON Media (press release)
Without proper alignment with enterprise architecture and security, this can lead to spaghetti like conglomeration of Cloud services without proper attention to interoperability and service management. With enterprise-level solutions that leverage ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)

Cloud Computing: Piston to Integrate Cloud Foundry & OpenStack
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By Maureen O'Gara Piston Cloud Computing, the start-up peddling an OpenStack distribution for enterprise private clouds, is co-operating with VMware of all people to develop a Cloud Provider Interface (CPI) that integrates OpenStack cloud ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)

XO Adds Cloud Services Under Concentric Brand
Channel Partners
Concentric Cloud Computing Services include Enterprise Cloud on-demand computing and storage; managed dedicated servers; cloud storage; cloud-based data backup and shared hosting.The Concentric cloud computing infrastructure, which is based on the VCE ...

Cloud computing is like the 'Wild West'
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Who can access our files from "the cloud?" With the advent of Google Drive, we talk about cloud computing as if the bits and bytes of our lives are stored somewhere up in the air, but really, the "clouds" are terrestrial. What's more up in the air are ...

Piston Cloud Computing to incorporate Cloud Foundry and OpenStack
CTR
Piston Cloud Computing Inc., an enterprise OpenStack vendor, announced Monday a new community open source project to allow the Cloud Foundry platform-as-a-service to run on OpenStack. With cooperation from VMware, Piston Cloud is developing the Cloud ...

3 Predictions for Cloud Computing
Internet Evolution
Taking the stage during a panel on cloud computing, Hebner, along with IBM VP of software standards Angel Diaz, offered up theories on developments to come in the cloud computingspace in the near future. 1. Distinction between "private" and "public" ...

Boston cloud services company takes in $2.9M round
Mass High Tech
By Don Seiffert Boston-based Intronis Inc., a cloud backup and recovery company, has raised $2.9 million of $3.9 million offering from four investors, according to federal filings. The investment is noted to be a combination of equity, debt and options ...

Mass High Tech

NTT America Continues Focus on Cloud, Global Expansion and Green Initiatives
MarketWatch (press release)
NTT America's President and CEO, Kazuhiro Gomi, participated in the Executive Forum on Cloud Computing at the IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2011. Mr. Gomi shared the vision and strategy which has enabled NTT Communications to provide ...

Cloud Computing: First Decision in Java Trial Goes to the Jury
SYS-CON Media (press release)
By Maureen O'Gara Two weeks after the trial started, the first part of the three-part Oracle case against Google went to the jury mid-day Monday. Among other things the poor jury - one of whom reportedly didn't want to continue but the judge persuaded ...
SYS-CON Media (press release)

How to make informed decisions when outsourcing cloud computing
Smart Business Network
When considering cloud computing project ideas, executives should ask a lot of questions. First, they must understand the nature of the cloud services being procured and the sensitive aspects of the systems being hosted or managed by the provider.

Cloud Computing 'May Be a Lot of Hot Air'
Channel Partners
Despite the fact that "cloud" has become a ubiquitous technology term, more than half of IT pros who responded to a new survey said it's "too risky for prime time" and only suitable for commodity applications like CRM and email.

CX Cloud Hosting Gives Away Free Storage for Mother's Day
MarketWatch (press release)
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CX, the cloud storage service that gives users their first 10GB of online storage free, is honoring moms this Mother's Day with its mom-themed video contest. Users who upload short videos ...

By: Colleen Miller
Data Center Knowledge
More than 3500 participants have registered to attend the 4th Annual Cloud Computing World Forum scheduled for June 12-13 at Earls Court, London. Eight theatres, including dedicated Microsoft and Google streams, will be the venue for discussions and ...

EU-funded open source cloud toolkit to arrive in June
ITworld.com
By Sophie Curtis, Techworld | Cloud Computing Add a new comment May 01, 2012, 2:37 PM — The European Union (EU) is funding the launch of a new open source toolkit, designed to help European service providers build and run applications in the cloud.

Piston Cloud CEO to Present at Enterprise Data World Conference 2012
SYS-CON Media (press release)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/01/12 -- Piston Cloud Computing, Inc., the enterprise OpenStack company, today announced its Co-founder and CEO, Joshua McKenty will be presenting "Big Data: It's Rocket Science" at the Enterprise Data World ...

Newvem nets $4M to scan Amazon's cloud — Cloud Computing News
By Barb Darrow
Newvem, which is making a name for itself analyzing Amazon Web Services usage for customers, netted $4 million in Series A funding led by Greylock Partners with Index Ventures and Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors also participating.
GigaOM

Of Cloud Computing and e-Science | e-Science Community
By Donna Kafel
Why am I thinking about cloud computing and e-science during the busiest time of the academic year? Well, I have the Boston Globe and Google to thank for diverting my attention from jammed printers and panicking students. Last week the ...
e-Science Community

Cincinnati Bell Using Parallels, Apptix Tools to Target SMBs with ...
By Justin Lee
Talk Back: How are smaller Parallels partners able to differentiate their offerings to compete with larger companies like Cincinatti Bell? How has your own experience been in using tools from Parallels and Apptix to provide cloud services?
theWHIR.com - Daily Web Hosting News

Global Services - Cloud Computing for Consumer Needs
Buyers will be less worried for infrastructure and pricing structures as cloud ensures higher level of business agility, scalability and operational flexibility. With rise of Big-Data and cloud services, market has encountered more valued customer ...
Global Services - Latest Stories

CLOUD COMPUTING DEADLY SINS | Mike Small
Adopting Cloud computing can save money, you need to avoid the seven deadly sins. The Cloudprovides an increasingly popular ... There are issues that may be forgotten or ignored when adopting the cloud computing. In medieval times the Christian church created ... Cloud services(built using Cloud Platforms, PaaS in particular) may be based on a proprietary architecture and interfaces making it very difficult to migrate to another provider. Not managing your Cloudprovider: you ...
KuppingerCole

Cloud Computing: Four Legal Pitfalls to Avoid | Article | Outsourcing ...
By Samuel Crow, Senior Business Writer
Part of the charm of cloud computing for many corporate leaders is its seemingly simple set up: sign on the dotted line, flip a switch, and the service is up.
Outsourcing Center

MegaCloud For Android: Media Streaming From 5 GB Of Free Cloud ...
By A. Rehman
In just the past few weeks, we've seen Google Drive transform into a reality; Maxthon released Skyfile, whereas earlier this morning, LG jumped in with LG Cloud for Android. Another cloud storage service called MegaCloud has been around ...
AddictiveTips

Google v Microsoft; Battle Over Cloud Storage – K12 Virtualization
By mlamson
Cloud storage is the latest big thing on the Internet, especially now that both internet giants, Google and Microsoft are battling with each other to get the (#Microsoft #Cloud Google v Microsoft – Battle Over Cloud Storage: Editing a document…
K12 Virtualization

New book on cloud computing helps organisations assess risks in ...
Just what are the risks associated with Cloud Computing? Cloud Computing: Assessing the Risks, the latest book from ITGP answers these questions and many more, using jargon-free language and relevant examples, analogies and ...
IT Governance - Latest News

Web Host GNAX Offers 50% Off on Cloud Computing « PimpMySite ...
By @WebEmporium
The GNAX Cloud is an enterprise-grade, multi-tenant cloud computing solution, powered by VMware vCloud Director. It allows customers to manage an entire virtual infrastructure through a simple web interface, maximizing resource utilization ...
PimpMySite - web design and online...

Corent Named As A Finalist in Cloud Computing Category For ...
Corent Technology, Inc., a disrupting innovator in Cloud Computing, announced that its key product Corent Multi-tenant Server™ has been named a finalist for the most innovative cloud computing product/technology in the TechAmerica ...
Virtual-Strategy Magazine - Your...

Does It Compute?: Google and Cloud Storage
By John Heckman
There has been a bit of an uproar over Google's Terms of Service associated with its entry into the Cloud Storage field. Sharon Nelson argues that this is exaggerated in her blog Ride the Lightning. Be that as it may,...
Does It Compute?

Don't Overspend Just Because It's the Cloud | Skytap Blog
By ihameroff
As momentum around cloud computing continues to drive adoption, it's not surprising to start seeing more articles about the real costs. One such example is a.
Skytap Blog

The Cloud Cometh: Benefits & Dangers for Corporate, Telework ...
By Jeff Zbar
Chief Home Officer Home Office, Home-Based Business, Remote Work, Telework & Cloud Computing .... But what are the dangers, and are there safer alternatives? Cloud storageproviders store your documents on the Internet, rather than on your computer, so that you can access those files from where ever you are, using just a password. Superficially, this seems like a good thing. ... But the main feature of cloud-computing may also be its undoing. Cloud-based services rely purely on ...
Chief Home Officer Home Office,...

I Need a Synchronizer for My Cloud Storage Synchronizers ...
So here we are today, and we have a batch of cloud storage and cloud synchronization services — Box, Dropbox, Drive, SkyDrive, and so on, not to mention my ...
itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/.../i-need-a-synchronizer...

Cloud Storage Options To Keep Your Files Online — Life Scoop
The number of cloud storage options eagerly awaiting your data is larger than ever. Cloud-based storage keeps all your files safe and sound in the massive data ...
mylifescoop.com/.../cloud-storage-options-to-keep-your-files-...



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