Editors' Picks
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Cloud management tools a letdown for enterprise IT workloads
Cloud management tools have emerged, though many lack the capabilities of traditional management stacks that enterprise IT has come to rely on.25 Mar 2013
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How vCloud Integration Manager boosts VMware in the public cloud
VMware developed vCloud Integration Manager to unite public cloud service providers, middlemen and cloud customers with the vCloud infrastructure.18 Mar 2013
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Cloud app success means end-user identity management
A downfall of cloud applications is an inability to share info with other cloud apps. Can roaming profiles increase use and mobility among providers?18 Mar 2013
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How to build a vertical market cloud practice
Building a vertical market cloud practice requires an understanding of industry needs, compliance regulations and technical skills for core services.15 Mar 2013
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Cloud migration between public clouds remains arduous
There's no silver bullet yet for complete soup-to-nuts public cloud migrations, experts say.15 Mar 2013
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Private cloud to public cloud migration gets easier, but obstacles remain
Cloud migration tools are on the market that can address private cloud to public cloud migration issues, but users often choose to go it alone.15 Mar 2013
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VMware to compete against AWS with vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service
VMware's upcoming vCloud Hybrid Cloud Service will go up against Amazon Web Services for the hearts and minds of enterprise IaaS customers.13 Mar 2013
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Egnyte brings file collaboration to public clouds
The EgnytePlus enterprise file collaboration platform now works with data stored on Amazon S3, Google, Microsoft and NetApp StorageGRID clouds.12 Mar 2013
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VMware preps vCloud-based public cloud service
VMware is preparing to launch its own vCloud public cloud service, which some industry watchers consider a Hail Mary pass to compete with AWS.07 Mar 2013
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Prep school gains cloud backup solution through TwinStrata array
TwinStrata CloudArray gives St. John's Prep a cloud backup solution today, and may be used for primary data when the school fills up its SAN array.06 Mar 2013
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Mature IaaS cloud, lower prices grab IT shops' attention
Enterprises used to turn to public cloud services only for the apps they didn't care about, but lower prices and cloud maturity have changed that.05 Mar 2013
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Abundant and mature, cloud services meet CIO needs for speed, agility
Today, there are as many cloud services as technology functions. The good news is these solutions increasingly have substance behind their slogans.05 Mar 2013
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Cloud cost analysis tools shave thousands off AWS bills
Cloud cost analysis tools from Cloudyn, CloudCheckr and others give Amazon Web Services customers' wallets a break.04 Mar 2013
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With server end of life near, is cloud computing the answer?
As server end of life nears, public cloud entices SMBs that don't want to invest more capital expenses. But will cloud security be strong enough?28 Feb 2013
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The greening of Windows Azure: Microsoft ready to take on AWS
Microsoft's Windows Azure strategy -- integration with System Center 2012 and a low price -- make it a viable alternative to AWS for cloud computing.28 Feb 2013
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How do you know your provider is following through on its cloud SLA?
You may be happy with the cloud SLA you've signed, but that's only Step 1. Pick a management system to check up on your cloud provider.27 Feb 2013
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Cloud management a catalyst for Monitoring as a Service
New tools and increasing cloud adoption have breathed life into the market for Monitoring as a Service.27 Feb 2013
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Tools that determine your cloud ROI
Companies adopt cloud under the promise of cost savings, but is that a reality? Providers aim to prove cost benefits with cloud ROI tools.25 Feb 2013
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You're charging me for what?! Deconstructing your AWS cloud bill
With the array of AWS cloud services offered, your bill can get confusing. Learn how to decipher your cloud bill so you don't get sticker shock.22 Feb 2013
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Putting a price tag on IT innovation
In this Searchlight, money can't buy happiness, but it might help cure diseases and promote IT innovation. Plus, cyberattacks hit major targets.22 Feb 2013