A New Realism Emerges as Enterprises Move to CloudBy Jeffrey Kaplan |
Cloud Article Published on May 24, 2013More companies are beginning to realize that moving to the cloud will require a multi-year plan and many changes to existing business processes.
Cloud Data Protection Startup PerspecSys Lands $12MBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on May 09, 2013Startup attracts funding for technology that alleviates the security concerns of enterprises that are standoffish about adopting public cloud apps.
HP's $Billion Journey to the Cloud [VIDEO]By Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on May 03, 2013The head of HP's Converged Cloud details his views on the challenges and opportunities of moving from virtualized servers to a full cloud deployment.
Ubuntu's Magical Approach to OpenStack [Video]By Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on April 17, 2013Mark Shuttleworth explains where his Linux company's OpenStack cloud is headed and why Juju is the charm that makes it happen.
Who is Using OpenStack?By Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on April 17, 2013BestBuy, Comcast, Paypal, and Bloomberg explain why, when it comes to the cloud, they're going open source.
HP Bursts OpenStack CloudsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on April 15, 2013HP expands CloudSystem with OpenStack messaging capabilities and new integration with 3PAR storage.
HP Launches Cloud-Based MDM ServicesBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on April 05, 2013HP wants to help enterprises overcome their BYOD hang-ups by bundling MDM, MAM and cloud file storage and syncing.
IBM Hitches Wagon on OpenStack CloudBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on March 04, 2013Going forward, if it's cloud tech from IBM, it's OpenStack, announces the IT services and solutions giant.
HP Expands Cloud ServicesBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on February 20, 2013As HP continues its investment in this emerging technology, Cloud DNS, Load Balancing and Monitoring solutions debut.
Survey: IT Pros Want Cloudier Colo ServicesBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on February 15, 2013A new report from Internap reveals that the cloud is influencing what IT managers expect from their colocation services providers.
Rackspace Ramps Up OpenStack Cloud ProfitsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on February 13, 2013Co-founder of OpenStack takes aim at proprietary rivals and claims superiority over open source collaborators.
What is Private Cloud?By James Maguire |
Cloud Article Published on February 12, 2013A private cloud can increase efficiency, decrease costs and offer more security than a public cloud. Yet private clouds offer challenges of their own.
IBM Expands SmartCloud EnterpriseBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on January 29, 2013Big Blue adds applications and enterprise level service agreements to the cloud.
Afraid of BYOD? Build Your Own App StoreBy Jeff Kaplan |
Cloud Article Published on January 28, 2013In-house app stores give enterprises more control over which apps their employees are using for work purposes.
Piston Cloud Gets New LeadershipBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on December 03, 2012Piston Cloud founder takes CTO role as the OpenStack vendor positions itself for future growth.
Amazon CTO Details Cloud Computing CommandmentsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on November 29, 2012Werner Vogels warns that deployments fail as a matter of course, so when moving to the cloud you need to follow these all-important commandments.
Dell Extends BYOD Reach with Wyse PocketCloudBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on November 27, 2012Dell's cloud-connected file and content sharing platform targets more tablet users as it heads to iPad and Windows RT.
PaaS Market to Hit $2.9B in 2016: GartnerBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on November 19, 2012PaaS providers are in for steady growth during the next few years, but the real draw lies in the market's potential.
Private Clouds: Put Business Outcomes First, Study SaysBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on November 14, 2012A study from the IT Process Institute sheds light into the practices of businesses that have found private cloud bliss. Hint: Technology is only part of it.
Hurricane Sandy Grounds the CloudBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on October 31, 2012The historic storm tests the limits of wireless carriers and web services providers.
HP: Why an Open Cloud MattersBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on October 30, 2012HP Cloud executive concedes that Amazon has a seven year headstart on the rest of the industry, yet notes that HP's leverage of open source gives it an advantage.
HP Cloudifies the Help DeskBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on October 22, 2012HP unveils cloud-based ITSM solution that brings social to the service desk.
How to Make Money with OpenStackBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on October 18, 2012A venture capitalist explains why he's investing in the open source cloud and how start-ups can succeed.
HP: The Keys to the Cloud are SLAsBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on October 17, 2012At the OpenStack Summit, an HP executive explains what it takes to make the cloud real.
Why OpenStack WorksBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on October 16, 2012Executive Director of the OpenStack Foundation details progress and the road ahead.
Metacloud Gives OpenStack Some SpineBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on October 15, 2012Former technical leaders behind Ticketmaster launch a new company to deliver OpenStack to production environments.
Be Your Own Cloud MarketplaceBy Jeff Kaplan |
Cloud Article Published on October 04, 2012The emergence of proprietary enterprise Cloud app marketplaces may help prevent the risks of unapproved third party apps.
The Cloud Requires More TransparencyBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on October 03, 2012Executive Director of the Cloud Security Alliance lays out the risks of the cloud today.
Will OpenStack Usher in a Cloud Revolution?By Jeff Vance |
Cloud Article Published on September 20, 2012OpenStack is seen by many as the project that will, finally, make the cloud enterprise ready. Detractors don’t believe it and point to political in-fighting, domination by large vendors and a lack of maturity.
IDC: Public Cloud Market to Reach $100B in 2016By Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on September 11, 2012Boom times ahead? Fast growth and IT upheaval will come to characterize the worldwide public cloud services market in the coming years.
Benefits of Private Cloud over Public CloudBy Veronica Henry |
Cloud Article Published on September 10, 2012The private cloud doesn’t get as much hype as the public cloud, yet private cloud deployments offer some distinct advantages.
HP Scales Networking Tech for Cloud ScaleBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Cloud Article Published on August 14, 2012HP introduces Ethernet Virtual Interconnect and Multitenant Device Context to power cloud computing needs.
Private Cloud: 5 Myths ExposedBy Jeff Vance |
Cloud Article Published on July 31, 2012No, a private cloud computing deployment isn’t the same as virtualization.
VMware Names New CEOBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on July 18, 2012Pat Gelsinger to take over the role of VMware CEO. Paul Maritz will join EMC as Chief Strategist.
Greenpeace Warms to Apple's Cloud, BarelyBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on July 13, 2012Greenpeace ups Apple's green rankings but the tech company is a long way from earning an A for its iCloud.
Amazon Cloud Outage Revives Reliability ConcernsBy Pedro Hernandez |
Cloud Article Published on July 02, 2012AWS takes a tumble in the wake of powerful Mid-Atlantic storms, bringing to the forefront fears that continue to dog cloud services.
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