Editors' Picks
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Cross-VM side-channel attacks: How to defend cloud infrastructures
Expert Dave Shackleford analyzes the likelihood and effects of cross-VM side channel attacks in the cloud and offers mitigations for concerned users.06 Mar 2013
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Evolve WAN security architectures to keep from accelerating malware
WAN security architectures must evolve to keep pace with workplace trends. Use these tips to make sure WAN optimization isn't accelerating malware.05 Mar 2013
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Cloud: Transforming the Indian IT industry
In the recent troubled economic times, business priorities have changed, driving cloud adoption in Indian enterprises.01 Mar 2013
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Cloud backup, BYOD challenges can threaten IT control over data
IT executives at a data management symposium discuss gaining control over BYOD challenges and rogue cloud backup initiatives in their companies.28 Feb 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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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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What's wrong with the Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Computing, 2012?
The Gartner Hype Cycle for Cloud Computing report offers some insights into the cloud market. But its poorly defined cloud terms can be misleading.26 Feb 2013
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Head of IT at Pandora urges IT to embrace cloud applications
Cloud applications can free up time for more innovation, according to the vice president of enterprise information services at Pandora.26 Feb 2013
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2013 Java trends: The cloud floats into Java application development
Cloud computing architectures are having wide-reaching effects on Java application development. Here are five hot trends in cloud computing for 2013.25 Feb 2013
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Cloud broker skills in higher demand as cloud adoption gains momentum
The cloud broker becomes more crucial as enterprise cloud adoption grows, giving providers, integrators and partners an opening to fill that role.22 Feb 2013
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Fundamentals of the hybrid cloud computing model
If enterprises simply follow the NIST definition of hybrid cloud, they may be missing three key pieces -- security, connectivity and portability.21 Feb 2013
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Colocation vs. cloud computing: What's the difference?
When comparing colocation vs. cloud computing, cloud expert Chip Popoviciu offers an analogy involving refrigerators and Star Trek replicators.19 Feb 2013
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PCI SSC introduces cloud compliance guidelines
A branch of the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council has released guidelines designed to clarify the murky rules of cloud compliance.18 Feb 2013
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What cloud computing security risks do providers tend to overlook?
Find out which cloud computing security risks are in cloud providers' blind spot, according to cloud expert Mooney Sherman.15 Feb 2013
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Where business file sharing and email meet
When files are too big to share via a corporate email account, users turn to personal email. To support big attachments, email and cloud have merged.07 Feb 2013
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IBM 'mini' PureApplication System may cause sticker shock
Is the price of IBM's new entry-level PureApplication System low enough to broaden its appeal?07 Feb 2013
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Green information technology initiatives: How do you demonstrate ROI?
Our Twitter followers, editors and writers weigh in on green information technology in data center planning and different ways of demonstrating ROI.05 Feb 2013
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Building redundancy into your cloud outage strategy
Any effective cloud computing strategy should include measures to protect against outages. The best defense you can have is to plan for redundancy.30 Jan 2013
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The cloud computing market forecast for 2013: Experts predict what to expect
In this expert cloud computing market forecast for 2013, learn which vendors and technologies will prevail in the unpredictable cloud industry.30 Jan 2013
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Bringing Analytics as a Service to the enterprise
A data analytics project often includes a high price tag and a long implementation cycle. Adopting Analytics as a Service can help with both.30 Jan 2013