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New Services Move More Security Into the Network CloudAT&T and Trend Micro are both expanding the network-based security services they're offering to business customersCloud Computing: The Next Classic Disruptive TechnologyGlobal technology companies like Microsoft and SAP are investing heavily in developing subscription-based model for their products that can be provisioned from a cloud. Companies who are into hardware as well as in software business like HP and IBM are expected to offer Cloud Computing-based services, as per the expert. He also recommends services firms like Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, Infosys to provide services using this new model
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Cloud Computing Most Positive for BusinessesA new study commissioned by British IT services firm BT Engage IT and conducted by independent research agency Vanson Bourn among UK companies indicates that 70% of CIOs felt that cloud computing and virtualization technology have had the biggest positive impact on businesses in 2011.The State of Cloud Computing: Getting Real in 2012While the hype around cloud computing was in full swing in 2010 and businesses stuck their toes in the water in 2011, this year looks like the one where cloud computing will become real at more companies. Here's a look.
Cloud Computing Traffic to Grow 12-Fold by 2015New Cisco Global Cloud Index Projects Cloud Computing Traffic to Grow 12-Fold by 2015; Cloud to be 51 percent of Data Center Workloads by 2014.
Cloud Sprawl: The Next Major Issue Creeping Into Big BusinessUltimately unless the IT department has visibility into the cloud services being used by employees it is very difficult to keep track of what is being spent at any one time, since users are not going through traditional IT procurement channelsWhat Your Cloud Consultant is Trying To Tell YouConsultants have been a mainstay of IT departments forever. But in the cloud the commercial language is filled with a new set of euphemisms you need to understand. Here are some to look out for.
The Silver Lining in The CloudCloud has the potential to transform the way IT services are delivered. Cloud computing is it beneficial? How to make it just more than efficient? Can it lead to business transformation? How easy and wise is it to walk the road where you have to follow the new fashion and be in vogue?
Cloud Computing Could Revolutionise Economy and Create 20,000 JobsThe cloud computing industry has the ability to revolutionise the economy over the next decade in the same manner as the IFSC did over the past 20 years with nearly 20,000 new jobs a possibility according to a new studyMixed Messages on CaaS UptakeVendor surveys suggest that communications-as-a-service (CaaS) is on the point of widespread adoption by UK businesses
How IT Outsourcing Customers Can Test Cloud ComputingCustomers of traditional IT services can take a few low-risk steps to evaluate whether cloud computing services are right for their organizations.
Cloud Computing Shakes up Traditional IT OutsourcingFor all the vagaries of IT services, traditional IT outsourcing has always been quite tangible--servers, data centers, networks, specifications, man-hours, lines of code. The rise of cloud computing, however, is changing all of that with flexible, asset-free IT services available on an as-needed basis for more aspects of enterprise technologySecurity Worries Holding Back Cloud Adoption: IBMFears over security are hampering adoption of the cloud computing and the industry needs to do something to address those worries, according to Harriet Pearson, VP security counsel and chief privacy officer at IBMCA Makes Ambitious Moves to the CloudCA recently caught the attention of industry watchers with their eyes on the cloud as the acquisition of 3Tera, the third cloud-related purchase by from the IT management software maker, made CAs ambitions much clearerOutsourcing--Know Your Options?Cloud computing is the latest buzzword to hit the IT industry the world over. However, due to connectivity and infrastructure issues locally, this model has been slow to take off, as cloud applications tend to be bandwidth-intensive and South Africa's networks have not been able to support themSavings Cloud Risks of Outsourcing TechAs the popularity of cloud computing increases, companies should be aware of the related liabilities, particularly in the areas of security and data access, experts sayCloud Computing to the MaxCloud services claim to provide nearly everything you need without requiring you to run your own IT infrastructure. From e-mail and Web hosting to fully managed applications to vast on-demand computing resources, the cloud is shaping up to be one of the most important technology shifts in the last few years
Cloud Computing Deals 2012: Requiem For ProgressCloud Computing Deals 2012: With big companies already staking their presence in cloud computing space, the fresh cloud arena is expereiencing frequent startups and impactful M&A's endured bravely by venture firms. Let's have a look at few of them.
Cloud Becomes a Requirement for AdoptionCloud computing remains a top IT investment priority for 2012 and in the long run, will have a transformational impact.Five Best Practices For Moving to The CloudThese are still early days for cloud storage, but we've already gleaned valuable best practices from administrators and other experts for getting the most from a move to the cloud, whether you're looking to do it today or down the road:Supercloud: The Many Clouds Which Will Shape The FutureOne barrier to achieving a common cloud infrastructure is that some of the biggest platforms have had a take-it-or-leave-it attitude to key customer concerns, for example refusing to share details of security measures or to give assurances over reliability with customers lest sharing creates vulnerabilities, or bad outages lead to liability.Cloud Computing: Wandering High
Cloud computing is becoming more than a tactical measure adopted by managers and professionals seeking quick solutions to business and technical problems. It is increasingly being seen as a strategic initiative. Not only are most executives now planning to adopt some form of cloud computing for their organizations, they also expect these technology services to help position their organizations to succeed in todays rough-and-tumble economy.
EquaTerra Reports Cloud Computing to Dominate Outsourcing MarketAccording to EquaTerras 4Q10 Advisor and Business/IT Service Provider Pulse Survey.* Demand for outsourcing and third-party services is expected to grow moderately in 2011, but the pie will be divvied up differently as the industry continues to evolve. Buyers are doing more multiple small deals in a range of sub-process areas, outsourcing new types of work and experimenting with a range of cloud-based offerings.HP's Cloud Attack on IBM, Oracle, CiscoHewlett Packard, keen to distinguish itself in big data centers for large companies, is launching a monster cloud computing sales effort. Some involves repackaging existing technology some of it is new, amounting to an offering targeted at its main competitors, IBM and Oracle.
How to Negotiate a Better Cloud Computing Contract"Failure to understand the true meaning of the cloud and to address the serious legal and contractual issues associated with cloud computing can be catastrophic," says Daniel Masur, a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of law firm Mayer Brown. "The data security issues are particularly challenging, and failure to address them in the contract can expose a customer to serious violations of applicable privacy laws."7 Things You Need to Know About Cloud ComputingCompanies without a cloud computing project will be left behind. So saddle up, start a pilot and pick a partner.Will Enterprises Outsource Mission-Critical Services to the Cloud?To date, most companies are extremely reluctant to outsource mission-critical services, instead only using cloud-based services for non-critical IT services and applicationsThe Pitfalls of OutsourcingWhat is it about outsourcing that encourages odd, self-defeating behaviour? Why is it that people in this field often first need to be burned before they become willing to invest the time and energy required to get it right? Here, in ascending order of magnitude, are the reasons why new outsourcing customers get burnedTime to Take Cloud Watching SeriouslyTo some, cloud computing is one vague term in a flock of buzzwords that don't always mean much to a business looking for a tangible way to cut costs. But with the hype in the IT community reaching new levels and large deals making headlines, it pays to know what it is and, crucially, how it could confer a huge advantage to an organisation's outsourcing strategyCloud Low on Data-center Priority List: SurveyMatthias Machowinski, directing analyst for enterprise voice and data at Infonetics Research, said: "The data-center promises to be a major area of investment and change over the next two years, touching everything from security to servers to storageSoftware Developers Gladly Hop on the Cloud BandwagonIn a recent survey on cloud development, Evans Data found that 61 percent of developers report that at least some of their IT resources will move to a public cloud within the next year. Forrester recently recommended that application developers embrace cloud platforms in 2010 because it will speed delivery of custom applications and is well-suited for Web applicationsFirms to Invest in Private Cloud Service, Research SuggestsAccording to IT industry analyst Gartner, private cloud computing allows firms to access scalable and elastic IT services over the internet, without the need to use a public provider.
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