Cloud computing for business
As companies' data volumes continue to grow in the digital age, they are increasingly turning to cloud computing for business process consolidation and to save IT resources. Read news and tips to help with enterprise cloud computing strategy, including advice to decide between developing cloud resources in-house or turning to third parties for cloud computing services.
Top Stories
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Feature
21 Oct 2021
Big opportunities for strategic CIO leadership today
CIOs and technology leaders have unprecedented opportunities to lead their enterprises in meeting today's new demands. Here are some of those opportunities -- and some challenges. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2021
Inside look at Equifax's $1.5B digital transformation journey
A massive digital transformation effort at Equifax is gaining momentum. CTO Bryson Koehler talks about overhauling data environments, infrastructure, applications and more. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2018
CIO goals and IT resolutions for 2018
Seven CIOs plus one chief digital officer give us a glimpse of their technology plans for the new year. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jan 2018
Top IT guidance for CIOs in 2017 underscores urgency of digitization
Digital transformation and the need for speed, scale and clear communication were the big topics explored in our top 10 CIO advice columns of 2017. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Oct 2017
Hyper-converged infrastructure solutions hit the mainstream
HCI technology is expanding beyond its original niches in virtual desktop infrastructure and video storage, taking an expanded role in the corporate data center. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Oct 2017
Enterprise IT infrastructure: Outsource or upgrade for CIOs?
Intent-based networking and other emerging technologies offer new approaches to enterprise IT, but some CIOs are seeking innovation in cloud computing. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Oct 2017
Cloud computing economics: Juggling availability, performance and cost
Companies must answer complicated questions about cloud computing economics as emerging platforms offer attractive IT capabilities that come with unexpected costs. Continue Reading
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Answer
18 Sep 2017
How do you build a cloud adoption strategy for UC?
Several factors are involved when adopting cloud-based UC. Networking expert Carrie Higbie Goetz breaks down what organizations must include in their cloud adoption strategy. Continue Reading
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Guide
29 Jun 2017
A CIO's guide to cloud computing investments
In this Essential Guide, learn how to make sound cloud computing investments that not only align with your company needs, but also drive business growth and innovation. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2017
CIO strives to tie cloud metrics to business value
As CIOs gain experience in cloud computing, the cloud metrics they use are changing. Read how one CIO makes business value a priority in deciding which cloud services make sense. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 May 2017
A cloud implementation methodology for legacy apps
Maximizing the benefits of cloud while minimizing risk requires a fine-tuned migration strategy. Here, Scott Lowe lays out a cloud implementation methodology for legacy apps. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Mar 2017
Unclouding: How one company reversed the cloud migration process
As cloud use matures, more companies are considering scaling back and starting a reverse cloud migration process. Here is one IT officer's 'unclouding' experience. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2016
8 free IT budget plan templates for CIOs
Creating a reliable IT budget plan is no cinch, especially in today's digital age. Here, we've rounded up free, customizable IT budget templates to help. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jan 2016
Assessing the cost of private cloud
The high cost of private cloud requires a ton of due diligence on the part of CIOs and business partners. Continue Reading
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Guide
30 Sep 2015
A CIO's guide to enterprise cloud migration
Considering an enterprise cloud migration? This Essential Guide delves into the process and lays out best practices for getting the job done. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2015
Private cloud termination agreement: What CIOs need to know
Relationships between companies and their cloud providers can be fleeting. Knowing this, it's important for CIOs to think about exit strategies before they sign that cloud contract. David Rutchik, a partner at Pace Harmon LLC, offers advice. Continue Reading
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Guide
06 Jun 2014
The CIO cloud blueprint: A strategic planning guide
In this CIO Essential Guide, learn how to craft an enterprise cloud blueprint that supports your organization's software and infrastructure needs. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2013
Netflix uses the OODA loop to stay ahead of the competition
OODA loops, the death of the IT department and personal privacy. The Data Mill brings news from the Gartner Catalyst conference. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jan 2013
Data storage strategy: Pre- and post-cloud computing
CIO Niel Nickolaisen lays out how the cloud has simplified his data storage strategy … and satisfied his company's data dumping resistance. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2012
IT as a Service (ITaaS)
IT as a Service (ITaaS) is a technology-delivery method that treats IT (information technology) as a commodity, providing an enterprise with exactly the amount of hardware, software, and support that it needs for an agreed-on monthly fee. Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2012
Should cloud service providers take a vertical tack?
A specialty approach could be the answer for cloud service providers looking to ease enterprise CIO risk and compliance concerns. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Sep 2012
Making a business case for data storage and backup
CIO Niel Nickolaisen lays out how he gets the business to invest in storage and backup technologies starting with a business case for the value of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Feb 2012
How CIOs can avoid big chaos through a BI data steward
With big data comes big responsibility. CIOs can avoid big chaos during an ERP integration with the help of a data steward. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2012
Shared services model puts focus on external customer
For Owens Corning CIO David Johns, a shared services model is key to a low-cost, high-value IT and business services delivery strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jul 2011
IT organization of the future is a horse of many colors
Hybrid IT, services brokers and the virtual office are concepts the IT organization of the future needs to consider now, according to Gartner. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Feb 2011
Comparing four cloud computing strategies
It's important for prospective cloud adopters to know what the key vendors are planning. Our expert explains what to expect from four different offerings. Continue Reading
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Quiz
23 Jun 2010
Cloud computing service quiz for enterprise CIOs
Is your organization ready to ramp up its cloud computing service offerings? Read these recent stories and take our quiz to assess your cloud computing readiness. Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2010
The discovery phase of private clouds
CIOs are peeling back cloud layers to understand the options and complexities of private clouds. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2010
Business continuity strategies not shaping up in cloud
Cloud computing is not making an impression on enterprises when it comes to their business continuity strategies. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2010
Cloud computing: Does IT scalability translate into business agility?
The cloud lets IT scale out servers and entire platforms pretty quickly, which could translate into better IT response times and increased business agility. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2009
Sidekick data and 'balloon boy'
What do the Sidekick data loss and the balloon boy saga have in common? More than you might think, according to our blogger. Continue Reading
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News
03 Sep 2009
Gmail outage raises issue of control
Gmail users couldn't reach their email earlier this week. What does that say about cloud computing options? One IT director shares his thoughts with our blogger. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2009
Investigating public cloud could inspire overdue housecleaning
Our blogger shares another potential upside to moving to the public cloud: It gives you a reason to assess your needs. The result? A more efficient data center. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2009
A disaster recovery plan meets cloud computing
There is a big difference between a disaster recovery plan and business continuity, even though many forget the distinction. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2009
Verizon bets reliability beats price in cloud computing
Our blogger takes a look at Verizon's pricing for its cloud computing services vs. pricing for Amazon Web Services, and what it says about the offering. Continue Reading