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At Last: Standard For Cloud Infrastructure as a Service LaunchedThe Open Group releases two new industry standards intended to more effectively integrate fundamental elements of SOA and cloud computing into a solution or enterprise architecture.Cloudy 2012A large percentage of buyers have understood that the conventional outsourcing contracts neither deliver the expected savings nor are flexible to adjust to the highly unstable environment. On the flip side, cloud/as-a-service gives buyers the much needed freedom to tap into resources as and when they are required.
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.
2012: Data is EverythingData is everything in the world of IT, the most competitive weapon. The convergence of new technologies has created an immense army of particular-data. Be it Cloud-Computing or Enterprise Mobility, analytics of data-driven technology and streams has helped data to foreseen as IT-rage. with Cisco Systems overtaking HP on aggregated revenue to take pole position, the global data center infrastructure hit US$26.2 billion in the third quarter of 2011 and is expected to grow upto 2.7 zettabytes (ZB), up 48% from 2011, everything relies on data and if data is lost you are no where in the mirror.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.
Emerging Models in Infrastructure ManagementWhile the traditional Application Development and Maintenance outsourcing is in maturity phase as noted by diverse and large buyer industries, demand for RIM services is estimated to further grow by at least 25-30% p.a. in the next 3 years.Pricing the CloudAccurate Measures and Relevant Comparisons are Essential
IT Outsourcing Providers Could Profit from Double Dip RecessionThe IT outsourcing market saw its first substantial decline in twelve months during the third quarter of this year. Transaction volumes fell for both the IT and business process outsourcing (BPO) markets, by seven percent and 12 percent respectively, according to the outsourcing consultancy Everest Group's quarterly report on the global services industry.Getting the Most from IT Outsourcing ProvidersIT outsourcing has become an attractive option for modern businesses. By turning over some portion of a data center infrastructure to a third-party provider, your business can potentially save capital expenditures, ease the burden on IT staff and focus on the products and services that your business was meant to offer in the first place.Mobility Tops 2012 IT TrendsBig data, in-memory computing and cloud computing are the three trends to watch. According to a Gartner survey, in terms of tech budgets for next year, 43 percent of respondents globally indicated their organizations would increase IT budget in 2012 compared with 2011, while 15 percent stated otherwiseSmartphones and Tablets Drive Nearly 7 Percent of Total U.S. Digital TrafficiOS Accounts for Largest Share of U.S. Smartphone and Tablet Devices while Driving the Majority of Non-Computer Traffic. comScore Releases Report, "Digital Omnivores: How Tablets, Smartphones and Connected Devices are Changing U.S. Digital Media Consumption Habits"
Outsourcing ITLeading CIOs from various verticals talked about their concerns pertaining to IT outsourcing in an interactive panel discussion.
Is the Cloud Overrated?Its not the white, fluffy cloud that most imagine, says one man.IT Outsourcing in London: Firms Turning to ILCSA growing number of companies contemplating IT outsourcing in London are considering the use of industrialised low-cost IT services (ILCS) in order to drive down overheads, it has been claimed.Cloudy Email by 2020Get ready for cloudy email by 2020. Yes, More than 50% of enterprise email and collaboration systems, measured by users, will be hosted in the cloud by 2020, according to a report from IT analyst group Gartner. Gartner predicts that 55% of the email and collaboration systems market will be hosted in nine years' time. Plus, Google is now a legitimate enterprise email provider.
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.
Big Data: Mind Your Head in CloudThe convergence of new technologies, growing information stores and a reduction in the overall cost and time needed for analysis has helped big data jump the chasm from innovation to early adoption. Big data is still an early-stage technology, but expect that over the next 18 months it will break double digits on project adoption.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.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.
Benefits of Emerging Infrastructure ModelsThese models promise significant benefits from leveraging the global growth of computational and network grids.Achieving Innovation in Infrastructure Management Services: Eight Strategies to considerIn a period of uncertain business cycles influenced by a potential Double Dip global recession, corporate priorities have rapidly changed just within the past few months as they explore smarter ways of working, new growth opportunities in new markets, and better ways to manage sprawling, capital-intensive heterogeneous infrastructures. Providers of infrastructure management services need to innovate their offerings to keep up with these new demands of their clientsRemote Infrastructure Management Comes of AgeThe information technology infrastructure outsourcing market continues to evolve. As firms scour the landscape for ways to focus on their core competencies and maintain their competitive edge, more and more emphasis is being placed on wringing costs out and adding value to the IT spend.Data Protection: The Cloud Still Has a Silver Lining but it May be CostlySome vendors are even bypassing the IT department, and going straight to business units to sell them services such as sales force automation, or customer relationship management. These services are invariably delivered via the cloud.
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.
Data Center Outsourcing Will BoomA census by DatacenterDynamics predicts that data center outsourcing will touch the $ 8 B mark by 2012.Funds for IT Outsourcing FlattenStudy shows IT executives are maintaining the status quo, awaiting evidence that the tenuous economic recovery will progress before engaging in more strategic outsourcing initiatives.
Cloud Computing DefinedTo bring some order to the fuzzy world of cloud computing, the U.S. government's National Institute of Standards and Technology has created a standard definition and a Cloud Computing Reference Architecture.Companies Must Ensure IT Outsourcing is Used EfficientlyCompanies using IT outsourcing in London should take action to take control of the service and ensure it is being used effectively, an expert has claimed.Cloud Computing Skills in DemandPeople with cloud computing know-how are in high demand in Australia and have great earning potential, it has been claimed.
Cloud Computing: Why Governments Are Treading SlowCloud adoption for e-governance has been slow. Even as governments acknowledge that cloud is the way to go, there are many challenges that need to be addressed. Whats the way out?
