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Evaluating cloud computing technologies
Evaluate cloud computing service offerings and examine their relevance for your organization. Read cloud computing trends and news. Learn about the different cloud computing models, software and associated security concerns from experts. Discover whitepapers, webcasts and podcasts on cloud computing.
News:
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Knowing what to put in the cloud can save you dough
13 Aug 2010
Article - Software maker InQuira saved a bundle by putting demos in the cloud on Skytap instead of building out infrastructure internally.
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Medical firm builds private cloud, saves money
12 Aug 2010
Article - Medical services company ExamWorks wanted cheap IT and found private cloud was more affordable than public cloud and much less risky.
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Public cloud computing levels the playing field
10 Aug 2010
Article - Public cloud computing helps SMBs realize the benefits of virtualization technology that they couldn't previously afford and helps equalize the market.
Reference & Learning:
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Analyzing cloud computing's past and future
04 Aug 2010
Expert Advice - The credit crunch, broadband penetration and the maturation of Web-based services have all contributed to cloud's increased adoption levels. But where will the cloud go from here?
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Cloud computing licensing: Buyer beware
22 Apr 2010
Expert Advice - One of the major issues with moving applications to the cloud is the effect it has on licensing. Our expert discusses what IT pros should know when considering cloud licensing.
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Security issues in cloud computing
23 Oct 2009
Primer - Until cloud computing providers understand the depth of certain cloud security problems, questions about safeguarding cloud data will linger.
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Expert Technical Advice:
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Revamping business operations with a VMware private cloud
27 Aug 2010
Tip - Despite major concern about public cloud security, it's far less risky to create a VMware private cloud architecture. The result may just be a new way of doing business.
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Five open source tools for building and managing clouds
09 Jul 2010
Tip - Cloud computing is poised to reap the benefits of open source tools. Our expert describes five tools, including KVM, Eucalyptus and Deltacloud, to keep an eye on.
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Private cloud architecture implementation tips
14 Jun 2010
Tip - The private cloud architecture does not necessarily equate to just server virtualization. So deploy your own private cloud keeping these steps in mind.
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