Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIOEditors' Picks
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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.18 Jun 2013
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Fan manufacturer airs out its cloud data storage challenges with EMC
Manufacturer Greenheck is storing and sharing its data in the cloud using EMC's VNX platform.12 Jun 2013
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Long tail theory points to a long life for on-premises data centers
While cloud computing looms over traditional data centers, the long tail theory of IT says on-site facilities will be around for a while.06 Jun 2013
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Private PaaS eases enterprise governance, cloud security concerns
Enterprise IT is seeing the value of private PaaS on the path to true public PaaS. But don't ditch your existing IaaS architecture.06 Jun 2013
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IaaS infringes on acceptance of true PaaS cloud architecture
Despite the many benefits of a true PaaS cloud architecture, IaaS vendors are marking their territory by offering pseudo PaaS.06 Jun 2013
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PaaS adoption hindered by cloud washing, market immaturity
Many cloud pros see PaaS as the next big thing, if it can overcome vendors' cloud washing tricks and market immaturity. But what makes true PaaS?06 Jun 2013
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The future of SaaS: What do we need for SaaS monitoring nirvana?
Network Management expert Henry Svendblad explains what is needed to make IT monitoring worry-free in a software-as-a-Service environment.05 Jun 2013
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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.31 May 2013
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The IT landscape faces Software as a Service challenges
Expert Henry Svendblad lays out the most important new challenges of managing your enterprise network in the era of Software as a Service.30 May 2013
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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.29 May 2013
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Interest in private clouds grows as market matures
Growing interest in private clouds reflects an improved understanding of cloud computing among IT pros, experts say.24 May 2013
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Building a cloud ecosystem with open source software
The open source community fosters innovation in the name of cloud. OW2's Cédric Thomas talks of 'coopitition' and the open source cloud revolution.24 May 2013
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Why and how to use iPaaS to integrate cloud services, enterprise apps
IPaaS is gaining traction with cloud services and enterprise app integration. Ovum IT's Saurabh Sharma shares iPaaS best practices.22 May 2013
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Reminder: To avoid extra cloud computing fees, turn off the PaaS VM
When developers forget to switch off the PaaS virtual machine, they can run up extra cloud fees. Here, Chris Moyer explains how to avoid that.22 May 2013
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Converging private PaaS, IaaS: The next generation of private cloud
Most IT pros build private clouds using IaaS but forget to consider developers. Convergence with private PaaS could meet needs, but not for all apps.20 May 2013
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Amazon Redshift an appealing alternative to on-premises data warehouse
Amazon Redshift has intriguing pricing and features, but beware of its differences from a traditional, on-premises data warehouse.15 May 2013
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Buyer strategies for cloud price cuts
When cloud providers slash prices, it makes it tough for cloud buyers to find the real value. Here are some coping strategies for handling price cuts.13 May 2013
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Harnessing potential, avoiding problems with smaller PaaS providers
Smaller PaaS providers or the usual suspects? Gartner's Yefim Natis discusses the pros of partnering with PaaS startups and how to avoid the cons.09 May 2013
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Will Google IaaS offering add fuel to cloud's price war fire?
With Google IaaS entering the fray, cloud vendors may need to cut prices further to compete. Is this price war good for the consumer?06 May 2013
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Cloud computing continues to drive IT growth, shapes industry
IDC claims third platform technologies will drive 90% of growth in IT. Are enterprises choosing to ignore this shift sure to stagnate?30 Apr 2013