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Tip
03 Mar 2022
Compare Azure instance types for cloud workloads
Deciding on the best Azure compute instance type for a cloud workload involves many choices. Use these tips to help select the right size VM, optimized for the right tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2020
Avoid colocation and cloud noisy neighbor issues
In any multi-tenant IT environment, noisy neighbors can be an issue. Here's a closer look at how the challenges differ in the public cloud versus colocation. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2013
PaaS adoption upswing predicted for 2014; will it last?
The Platform as a Service market could heat up next year, but what is PaaS, exactly? And will it eventually be subsumed under other cloud categories? Continue Reading
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News
27 Nov 2013
AWS re:Invent: Securing the cloud-based virtual desktop
Following AWS re:Invent, Mark Nunnikhoven, a principal engineer for Trend Micro Inc., talks about cloud security and Amazon WorkSpaces. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2013
Pivotal's open source PaaS play arrives in-house
Pivotal's latest offering includes private PaaS for enterprises. Sounds great in theory, but will it work across multiple platforms? Continue Reading
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Quiz
12 Nov 2013
Take our quiz to find out what you know about AWS IaaS
Amazon Web Services continues to grow rapidly, and it's easy to confuse its many offerings. Test your AWS IaaS knowledge in this 10-question quiz. Continue Reading
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Guide
04 Nov 2013
Understanding the cloud service broker model
Cloud service brokers have become essential for many customers and providers. Learn more about brokers' role, strategies and growth potential. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2013
Creative destruction and the cloud: Why it's a good thing
The creative destruction brought on by the cloud is an imperative and unavoidable part of your IT and business strategy. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2013
Cloud: A disruptive technology that's worth the disruption
Cloud computing is a disruptive technology that promises to upend the enterprise, but the upsides are worth the risk. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2013
Verticalization of cloud applications: Channel play
Channel companies are seeing potential in the verticalization of cloud applications, in which cloud ERP, CRM services are adapted for verticals. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2013
Gartner warns resellers not to bank on cloud riches
Although customers continue to invest in the cloud the level of money that technology takes from the IT budget will still be fairly low according to Gartner. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2013
Eleven cloud computing industry movers and shapers
As the cloud computing industry matures, a handful of CTOs, CEOs, analysts and other IT pros stand out as the most influential in the market. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Aug 2013
If IT had a hammer: Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
Enterprises tend to use the latest technology to solve all of its IT problems. But if your apps are nails, is IaaS, PaaS or SaaS really the hammer? Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Aug 2013
Choosing among IaaS, PaaS and Database as a Service for a cloud database
Regardless of which cloud database you choose, multiple factors must come into play, ranging from costs and availability to feature support. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2013
IBM joins Pivotal in developing Cloud Foundry's open source PaaS
IBM will collaborate with Pivotal to develop Cloud Foundry's open source PaaS to allow enterprises to freely choose the platform they want. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2013
Cloud demands new IT organizational structure: How providers can help
Enterprises don't build true private clouds because most IT organizations aren't structured for them. Cloud providers can help customers get there. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2013
When IaaS won't cut it: Planning a transition to PaaS cloud
Many IT pros find PaaS meets their needs more than IaaS does. How can you ensure success? Transitioning to PaaS isn't as easy as you think. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2013
PaaS market heats up with Red Hat OpenShift, Savvis AppFog buy
PaaS made headlines last week, but it's still difficult to gauge the true level of interest in Platform as a Service in the enterprise world. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jun 2013
Top tips for OpenStack Swift object storage use
Senior cloud architect Beth Cohen offers tips on how to use OpenStack Swift object storage in the most efficient and economical ways. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2013
Windows Azure Media Services gives YouTube junkies a new outlet
Enterprises need only look to YouTube's stats to see the value of video. Windows Azure Media Services has the benefits of video with more control. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2013
Amazon S3 encryption overview: How to secure data in the Amazon cloud
Learn details for employing Amazon S3 encryption features. Expert Dave Shackleford compares S3 encryption to other cloud provider offerings. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 May 2013
Focus on cloud goals and developer needs to choose the right PaaS
Companies looking to invest in PaaS are faced with more choices than ever before. Focus on cloud goals and developer needs to choose the right one. Continue Reading
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Report
09 May 2013
Cloud storage providers comparison
Amazon, AT&T, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Nirvanix and Rackspace offer enterprises various cloud storage options for primary storage, backup and archive. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2013
IBM SmartCloud Enterprise–Object Storage cloud plans expansion
IBM SmartCloud Enterprise–Object Storage cloud service plans to expand and offer customers 99.999% availability with three or more copies of data. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Sep 2012
Guiding customers through cloud automation platform selection
Cloud-shopping customers need help with cloud selection, and IT solution providers can guide them in the selection of a cloud automation platform. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2012
Cloud channel key focus of EMC World 2012
EMC launched two new cloud practices within its Velocity Solution Provider Program and a unified storage platform at EMC World 2012. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2009
Common SaaS problems that occur after implementation
There are still a few problems you can run into after implementing Software as a Service and this list can help you prepare clients for connection or software application issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Aug 2009
Top 10 SaaS implementation considerations
Once you go through this list of the top 10 considerations for implementing Software as a Service (SaaS), you will be ready to tackle SaaS implementation head on. These tasks are meant to ensure that there are no surprises in the implementation process. Continue Reading