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Cloud computing for business

• SaaS applications help Bosley consolidate apps, cut maintenance costs

  SaaS applications are helping the hair restoration provider cut maintenance costs, consolidate applications and centralize data for business intelligence.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization's next phase: DR, BC and cloud computing

  Virtualization in the midmarket is now used for mission-critical servers and services, disaster recovery and business continuity, and even cloud computing, says our CIO columnist.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing defies one definition, so here are a few of the latest

  Ask what cloud computing is, and you quickly get acronyms like SaaS, PaaS and HIaaS. Here's what they all mean.  Continue Reading

• Laying the groundwork for cloud computing services adoption in 6 steps

  The CIO of a growing business explains how he selected applications for outsourcing to the cloud then prepared the organization for change.  Continue Reading

• If cloud computing companies form ecosystems, users will benefit

  A partner network hosted by one provider, like Amazon's EC2, can mean cost and performance advantages for customers of those services. Here's how.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing tips for getting started with next-gen IT capabilities

  Cloud computing experts tackle applications to steer clear of in the cloud and how CIOs can start putting cloud initiatives in place.  Continue Reading

• The real cost of cloud computing services

  Cloud computing services reallocate costs and save you money in the short term, but companies should keep in mind what the usage-based model will cost long term.  Continue Reading

• Tips for integrating server virtualization in a private cloud

  Integrating server virtualization technology in a private cloud can offer benefits including flexibility, cost savings and consolidation -- if implemented and managed correctly.  Continue Reading

• SaaS project costs in detail: The payoff isn't always in cash

  Does a SaaS project really save you money in the long run? CIOs offer their take.  Continue Reading

• Using SaaS CRM for application integration gives users single sign-on

  Learn how a financial services firm modernized system functionality by integrating SaaS CRM with 10 back-end systems in a $250k project. The result: time savings, new clients and big ROI.  Continue Reading

• Options for outsourcing security grow, offer IT budget savings

  Outsourcing security -- to the cloud or via managed security services -- gains traction as vendors push recession cost savings and response to security threats for midsized firms.  Continue Reading

• Seven tips to improving enterprise data protection

  CIOs should take a holistic approach to enterprise data protection. Security expert Mark Egan offers seven tips for enhancing your data protection policy.  Continue Reading

• Use cloud computing to drive IT innovation

  Cloud computing is not just a cost cutter -- it's also a platform you can use to innovate with less risk.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization technology creates hosts of problems for midmarket IT shops

  Virtualization technology provides fast and furious ROI, but its speed introduces new data center challenges.  Continue Reading

• Technology innovation drives data center of the future

  Future-thinking CIOs plan to get the most out of their data center resources while reducing how much they spend on power and cooling.  Continue Reading