Email Alerts
-
G-Cloud success depends on champions and a change in attitude
G-Cloud director Denise McDonagh has called for public sector champions to push forward adoption of the service. News | 30 Nov 2012
-
AWS launches new EC2 instances and Data Pipeline for big data analytics
AWS has launched two new EC2 instances for applications and analytics workloads as well as AWS Data Pipeline for big data News | 29 Nov 2012
-
AWS re:Invent: Users hold back from putting sensitive data in the cloud
Despite the benefits of cloud and a "cloud-first" strategy, security concerns are stopping many users putting sensitive data in the cloud Analysis | 29 Nov 2012
-
AWS re:Invent: Amazon launches data warehouse service Redshift and cuts S3 prices
At its first ever user conference, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched data warehousing cloud service Redshift and slashed S3 prices Cloud computing software | 28 Nov 2012
-
Private cloud does not bring full benefits of cloud computing, says AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) senior vice-president Andy Jassy slams private cloud suppliers for failing to deliver the benefits of cloud computing News | 28 Nov 2012
-
Orange Digital and EE adopt cloud to save £2m in hosting costs
Orange Digital and EE adopted AWS cloud not just for high scalability but also to cut infrastructure hosting costs by £2m in three years case study | 27 Nov 2012
-
Google pushes infrastructure-as-a-service into Europe
Google is expanding its infrastructure as a service (IaaS) cloud computing platform into Europe and cutting storage prices by 20% News | 27 Nov 2012
-
UK rail ticketing services get next-generation facelift with AWS cloud
Rail Settlement Plan, the supplier for IT and retail services to UK rail operators, is using AWS cloud to build next-generation ticketing systems Case study | 26 Nov 2012
-
CIO interview: Tom Baker, head of ICT, Sunderland City Council
Tom Baker, head of ICT at Sunderland City Council, has an office in the council’s datacentre, which provides commercial hosting, VDI and a cloud service interview | 23 Nov 2012
-
UK IT outsourcing jobs and sales drop, but sector outperforms others
The number of UK workers in IT outsourcing has dropped, as has its total contribution to the UK economy, according to Oxford Economics IT outsourcing | 22 Nov 2012
- See More: News on Cloud computing services
-
CW500: Inside the government's CloudStore
The government's cloud store means an end to the big four to five-year IT projects of the past, says the CloudStore lead of the G-Cloud programme Feature
-
CW500: The legal risks of migrating to the cloud
Experts from the public and private sectors discuss the legal challenges of moving to the cloud Feature
-
Is cloud data storage right for your organisation?
Find out if cloud data storage is a serious option for you with this evaluation of its suitability for primary, nearline, backup and archive data Feature
-
Why data centre management tools must evolve in the cloud era
Traditional data centre management tools just aren't cutting it in the age of data centre virtualisation and cloud computing. Tip
-
Together, we can beat cloud security risks
Cloud security risks are a primary concern for IT pros who hesitate to use cloud services. But taking preventive measures for safeguarding the environment isn't that difficult. Tip
-
Interview: Angela Tucci, chief strategy officer, Symantec
Angela Tucci, chief strategy officer at Symantec, talks to Computer Weekly about the company's strategic plans Feature
-
How small and midsize enterprises migrate to cloud-based services
Cloud-based services offer SME IT facilities that were once a luxury only for large businesses. But IT must take one step at a time towards cloud and be wary of vendor contracts. Tip
-
Microsoft Windows Azure and IaaS capability: Free-trial takeaways
Microsoft Windows Azure cloud platform with its built-in IaaS capability has many use cases. IT should use Azure’s 90-day free trial strategically to test out all its features. Tip
-
Best practice in outsourcing security
The issues CIOs must consider in balancing security needs and budgetary constraints Feature
-
Cutting through the promises and problems of private cloud services
Private cloud services bring scalability and lower costs, and they allow resource sharing. But without due diligence in areas of licensing and interoperability, IT can’t use cloud effectively. Tip
- See More: Features on Cloud computing services
-
Forrester: The impact of cloud on outsourcing contracts
Although still in its early stages, the transition of outsourcing engagements toward cloud-based models has begun Opinion
-
The DNA of the CIO
CIOs need to stop ignoring the inevitable and start changing before they are forced to Opinion
-
European Commission should keep its hands out of the cloud
Would you be surprised that the European Commission believes the way to promote the growth of cloud computing is to regulate it? Opinion
-
Does the EC's cloud strategy go far enough?
The European Commission (EC) launched its cloud strategy last week. Legal experts put it under the spotlight to see if it goes far enough Opinion
-
Where does the ICO's new cloud guidance take you?
It is not possible to follow the ICO's advice on cloud computing and still have a “cloud” solution Opinion
-
Moving on from a culture of collaboration by email
The time has come to think seriously about enterprise social networking (ESN) and consider its role within wider enterprise collaboration strategy. Opinion
-
Forrester: Five key trends for your cloud journey
Cloud computing is going to go through big changes in 2012, Forrester analysts predict Opinion
-
Business consulting – the next battleground in IT services
Buying habits are shifting, with profound implications for the IT services and management consulting industries Opinion
-
To be open or not to be – that is the question
We are heading to a world where being open, or exploiting open, isn't optional, and for many it will become a question of “to be open or not to be”. Opinion
-
Getting the most from public sector data
There were plenty of nodding heads within KPMG’s IT Advisory team following a new report by Policy Exchange entitled Big Data Opportunity. The report recognises that the information underpinning public services is an essential asset in the battle ... Opinion
- See More: Opinion on Cloud computing services
-
Infrastructure as a Service on Windows Azure
Microsoft’s Azure cloud was conceived as an abstracted platform for applications. It now offers infrastructure as a service. Photo Story
-
Video interview: Gartner chief of research, Chris Howard
In this video, Chris Howard, chief of research at Gartner, discusses why CIOs should look at cloud, mobile, big data and social computing Video
-
The technology behind the Wimbledon tennis championships
We venture into the IBM bunker to see the IT operation behind the world's most famous tennis tournament. Photo Story
-
Cloud Expo Europe 2012
As cloud computing moves higher up the IT professional's agenda, Cloud Expo Europe is becoming increasingly popular. Here are photos from 2012's Expo. Photo Story
-
Best of VMworld Europe 2011- User Awards preview
In preparation for VMworld Europe 2011 and SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.UK’s Best of VMworld user awards, experts Mike Laverick and Gabrie van Zanten discuss the judging process and industry trends. Podcast
-
VMware Europe 2010 User Awards preview
In preparation for VMworld Europe 2010 in Copenhagen, virtualisation experts and award judges Mike Laverick and Gabrie van Zanten discuss the show's winning projects. Podcasts
-
Conference coverage: Dreamforce 2012
Dreamforce 2012 recently took place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Here you find all of the news from the annual event which took place Sept 18-21. guide
-
VMworld 2012 conference coverage
VMworld 2012 took place last week, in San Francisco. If you couldn’t make the conference in person, here you will find all the latest news. guide
-
Supplier profile: Infosys
In this Infosys supplier profile you will find news, tips and research on the vendor. guide
-
CW500: Datacentre transformation
Read a summary of the discussion at this CW500 event, watch video interviews with the speakers, and download a copy of their presentation slides. guide
-
Supplier profile: Capita
guide
-
IT services and managed services
A complete guide to IT services in the UK covering outsourcing, managed service providers and cloud services. guide
-
G-Cloud success depends on champions and a change in attitude
G-Cloud director Denise McDonagh has called for public sector champions to push forward adoption of the service. News
-
AWS launches new EC2 instances and Data Pipeline for big data analytics
AWS has launched two new EC2 instances for applications and analytics workloads as well as AWS Data Pipeline for big data News
-
AWS re:Invent: Users hold back from putting sensitive data in the cloud
Despite the benefits of cloud and a "cloud-first" strategy, security concerns are stopping many users putting sensitive data in the cloud Analysis
-
AWS re:Invent: Amazon launches data warehouse service Redshift and cuts S3 prices
At its first ever user conference, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched data warehousing cloud service Redshift and slashed S3 prices Cloud computing software
-
Private cloud does not bring full benefits of cloud computing, says AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) senior vice-president Andy Jassy slams private cloud suppliers for failing to deliver the benefits of cloud computing News
-
Forrester: The impact of cloud on outsourcing contracts
Although still in its early stages, the transition of outsourcing engagements toward cloud-based models has begun Opinion
-
Orange Digital and EE adopt cloud to save £2m in hosting costs
Orange Digital and EE adopted AWS cloud not just for high scalability but also to cut infrastructure hosting costs by £2m in three years case study
-
The DNA of the CIO
CIOs need to stop ignoring the inevitable and start changing before they are forced to Opinion
-
Google pushes infrastructure-as-a-service into Europe
Google is expanding its infrastructure as a service (IaaS) cloud computing platform into Europe and cutting storage prices by 20% News
-
UK rail ticketing services get next-generation facelift with AWS cloud
Rail Settlement Plan, the supplier for IT and retail services to UK rail operators, is using AWS cloud to build next-generation ticketing systems Case study
- See More: All on Cloud computing services
About Cloud computing services
Cloud computing has been one of the most talked about IT topics of recent years, and as the technology matures the cloud has become a serious option for all IT managers. There are a range of ways to approach the cloud, from public cloud to private clouds, through services such as software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). We examine cloud computing services and the trends and technologies that matter to IT managers.
