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Understanding your options for outsourcing IT
The terms MSP, cloud, colocation and hosting are often used interchangeably, but they're far from the same. Know the differences when outsourcing IT. Feature
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Two hours in the cloud: The year's best cloud computing Q&As;
This year's best cloud computing Q&As; give insights into data security, open source and the morphing role of IT admins in the face of cloud adoption. Fifteen minutes in cloud
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Big data analytics, CloudStack top hot cloud computing trends in 2013
As cloud vendors look to entice enterprise IT, 2013's cloud computing trends center on BYOD policy, big data analytics and debates around standards. Feature
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Introducing IT chargeback to meter private cloud use
IT chargeback is a vital cog in your private cloud wheel. To properly bill users for IT resources, choose one of these four models. Column
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AWS re:Invent public cloud conference praise and snark from Twitter
Packed hallways and technical sessions didn't dampen attendees' glowing tweets about AWS re:Invent 2012 cloud conference in Las Vegas. Feature
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Private cloud computing benefits occur on a case-by-case basis
When public cloud won't work, private cloud will, right? Wrong. Private cloud computing won't solve everything. Success really depends on the service. Feature
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Shining the lights on shadow IT in businesses
Spending on cloud, specifically SaaS, is up -- often behind IT's back. Just because IT doesn't know what's happening doesn't make shadow IT OK. Feature
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Cracking the public vs. private cloud conundrum
Building a private cloud lets IT run the show and springboard off existing investments -- an enticing point in the public vs. private cloud debate. Feature
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Non-IT sees cloud computing advantages, drives adoption
IT teams are falling behind in the cloud adoption game -- and it's bad for business. Can IT pros overlook headaches to see cloud computing advantages? Feature
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Tackling cloud concerns from the front lines
Cloud may be the hottest technology for data centers in years, but abandoning traditional IT processes can cause cloud issues and set a company back. Column
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Verizon Terremark confronts AWS IaaS with new cloud instances
Verizon Terremark customers welcome new support within the company's Enterprise Cloud IaaS for AWS-like cloud instances. News | 15 Jan 2013
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Cloud availability appears higher than enterprise data center uptime
AWS outages made headlines in 2012, but Amazon's cloud availability appears higher than that of enterprise data centers. News | 03 Jan 2013
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Cloud service providers unveil product plans for the coming year
C-level cloud service provider execs talk big data, cloud performance and more cloud computing trends in 2013. News | 27 Dec 2012
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Rackspace CTO discusses cloud trends, reveals 2013 cloud automation plans
Rackspace CTO predicts major IT skill changes due to cloud trends in 2013 and offers a glimpse into upcoming cloud automation tools. News | 21 Dec 2012
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Red Hat ups IaaS ante with ManageIQ acquisition
Heterogeneous hybrid clouds are officially all the rage in IaaS, as Red Hat shores up its CloudForms with cloud management software from ManageIQ. News | 21 Dec 2012
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Verizon Terremark CTO: VMware is 'suspect number one' in cloud vendor lock-in
Verizon Terremark's CTO talks hybrid clouds, cloud brokers and cloud portability, and he shares his concerns about vendors that hold back the market. News | 21 Dec 2012
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Top five cloud computing news stories in 2012
With increased cloud adoption in 2012, the cloud news scene was hot. Stories about new roles in enterprise IT, vendor plans and BYOD topped our list. News | 20 Dec 2012
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Best and worst cloud computing trends for 2013
Does big data make you blush? Is cloud innovation dead? IT pros sound off on which cloud computing trends should stay and which should go in 2013. News | 20 Dec 2012
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MIT researchers discuss ethics of big data in public cloud
Many companies now use the public cloud for big data analytics, but should they? MIT researchers discuss the ethics of big data in the cloud. News | 14 Dec 2012
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Data security remains biggest hurdle to public cloud adoption
Data security remains a top roadblock to public cloud adoption. Quell fears by understanding the risks and objectives in a potential cloud project. News | 13 Dec 2012
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Paving the way to cloud security certification is a two-way street
Enterprise IT should make every effort to meet cloud regulations, but cloud providers also need to pony up with valid cloud security certifications. Tip
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Cloud computing feeds competitiveness among consumers and vendors
Move over, cost savings. Competitive advantage steals top slot for reasons why enterprises will adopt cloud computing services in 2013, shows IDC survey. Tip
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Controlling skyrocketing costs of cloud computing
Cloud development and management tools are vital, but the costs of cloud computing can derail an enterprise that's unrealistic about goals and skills. Tip
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A CFO's five-point cloud deployment checklist
While CFOs may respect IT's reasons for cloud, corporate finance execs may not be aware of nontechnical factors that could affect the bottom line. Tip
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Re-defining the Windows Azure cloud computing message
A weak marketing message may be behind some Windows Azure confusion and slower-than-expected adoption rates. Tip
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Optimizing the cloud for the BYOD movement
Supporting mobile devices in a cloud environment can be a headache, but it's not impossible. Develop processes to successfully marry BYOD and cloud. Tip
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Aligning a cloud computing project with your enterprise mission
A poorly planned cloud project can have disastrous consequences. Don't look for the lowest price tag; align your cloud service with your end goal. Tip
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Understanding the significance of DevOps in a cloud deployment
DevOps and cloud go hand-in-hand, facilitating application deployment and automation. Will DevOps be the key to enterprise cloud? Tip
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A cost-driven view of cloud data storage
Cloud storage costs can be a blow to an enterprise's cloud adoption plans. These strategies can help you line up storage options to your advantage. Tip
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Cloud computing tips and tricks -- by the numbers
There are thousands of cloud computing tips offering cloud knowledge. One cloud expert stripped down this info to a handful of lists essential to any cloud project. Tip
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What's the difference between Amazon S3 and Amazon CloudFront?
Storing large files in the cloud has its advantages, and Amazon S3 and Amazon CloudFront are two seemingly identical options. What's the difference? Answer
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Is grid computing ready for commercial applications?
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shadow IT (shadow information technology)
Shadow IT is hardware or software that is not supported by an organization's IT department. The term often carries a negative connotation because it implies the IT department has not approved the technology or doesn’t even know that employees are us... Definition
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G-cloud (government cloud)
G-Cloud, or Government Cloud Computing, is a U.K. government program aiming for government-wide adoption of cloud computing. Definition
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green cloud
Green cloud is a label that describes the potential environmental benefits that information technology services delivered over the Internet can offer society. Definition
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cloud cartography
Cloud cartography is a scheme for pinpointing the physical locations of Web servers hosted on a third-party cloud computing service. Definition
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on-demand computing
On-demand (OD) computing is an increasingly popular enterprise model in which computing resources are made available to the user as needed. Definition
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grid computing
Grid computing (or the use of a computational gridis applying the resources of many computers in a network to a single problem at the same time - usually to a scientific or technical problem that requires a great number of computer processing cycles ... Definition
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Hadoop
Hadoop is a free, Java-based programming framework that supports the processing of large data sets in a distributed computing environment. It is part of the Apache project sponsored by the Apache Software Foundation. Definition
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Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
The Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) is a Web-based service that allows business subscribers to run application programs in the Amazon.com computing environment... (Continued) Definition
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hybrid cloud
A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment in which an organization provides and manages some resources in-house and has others provided externally. For example, an organization might use a public cloud service, such as Amazon Simple Storage Ser... Definition
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unified computing system (UCS)
A unified computing system (UCS) is a data center architecture that integrates computing, networking and storage resources to increase efficiency and enable centralized management. Definition
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Snapshots of AWS re:Invent 2012
AWS re:Invent, Amazon's premier cloud conference, sold out, but it remains to be seen whether the Las Vegas show swayed enterprises. Photo Story
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Ten cloud computing definitions you need to know
Merriam and Webster don't have all the answers, especially for cloud computing. If IT jargon baffles you, our cloud definitions could clear things up. Photo Story
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Top 10 cloud computing providers of 2012
After a year of acquisitions and growth, the cloud market has a few clear frontrunners. These vendors figure to shape the direction of cloud in 2012. Photo Story
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Top 10 cloud computing leaders in 2012
Our cloud leaders list includes the usual suspects and some surprises, ranging from cloud architects to CEOs to those with influence in the cloud. Photo Story
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Choosing a hybrid cloud provider
Hybrid cloud attracts companies craving flexibility and control. Signing with the wrong provider, though, will leave you begging for a loophole. Video
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Even the White House wants a cloud
It seems everyone wants a piece of the cloud lately, and the U.S. government has pulled together a team of cloud advisors to assist them in figuring out how to best use the cloud. Video
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Hadoop's run into enterprise cloud
Free enterprise cloud software from Hadoop is causing a lot of buzz in the market, and the economics of the public cloud are leading customers to more mid-sized cloud providers. Video
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CloudSwitch co-founder shares insight on market trends
Enterprise IT interest in cloud continues to grow, and a mix of private, public and hybrid cloud is attracting more users. The co-founder of CloudSwitch came by to talk about the market's future. Video
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Verizon bails on Cloud Cover TV interview
Verizon's chief cloud strategist didn't show up for an interview at Interop this week; the chief architect for cloud services declined to answer questions. What's up with the telco's cloud? Video
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Joyent CEO pokes holes in Amazon's cloud
Joyent CEO and co-founder David Young stops by to discuss battling Amazon in the public cloud and why he thinks Amazon's cloud architecture is flawed. Video
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Verizon Terremark confronts AWS IaaS with new cloud instances
Verizon Terremark customers welcome new support within the company's Enterprise Cloud IaaS for AWS-like cloud instances. News
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Paving the way to cloud security certification is a two-way street
Enterprise IT should make every effort to meet cloud regulations, but cloud providers also need to pony up with valid cloud security certifications. Tip
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Understanding your options for outsourcing IT
The terms MSP, cloud, colocation and hosting are often used interchangeably, but they're far from the same. Know the differences when outsourcing IT. Feature
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Cloud availability appears higher than enterprise data center uptime
AWS outages made headlines in 2012, but Amazon's cloud availability appears higher than that of enterprise data centers. News
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Cloud service providers unveil product plans for the coming year
C-level cloud service provider execs talk big data, cloud performance and more cloud computing trends in 2013. News
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Rackspace CTO discusses cloud trends, reveals 2013 cloud automation plans
Rackspace CTO predicts major IT skill changes due to cloud trends in 2013 and offers a glimpse into upcoming cloud automation tools. News
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Red Hat ups IaaS ante with ManageIQ acquisition
Heterogeneous hybrid clouds are officially all the rage in IaaS, as Red Hat shores up its CloudForms with cloud management software from ManageIQ. News
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Verizon Terremark CTO: VMware is 'suspect number one' in cloud vendor lock-in
Verizon Terremark's CTO talks hybrid clouds, cloud brokers and cloud portability, and he shares his concerns about vendors that hold back the market. News
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Cloud computing feeds competitiveness among consumers and vendors
Move over, cost savings. Competitive advantage steals top slot for reasons why enterprises will adopt cloud computing services in 2013, shows IDC survey. Tip
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Top five cloud computing news stories in 2012
With increased cloud adoption in 2012, the cloud news scene was hot. Stories about new roles in enterprise IT, vendor plans and BYOD topped our list. News
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