Cloud computing is internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked to allow the centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources. Clouds can be classified as public, private or hybrid. Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and economies of scale, similar to a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network. At the foundation of cloud computing is the broader concept of converged infrastructure and shared services.
For years, IT organizations operated in a certain way. They provided a relatively standard service in a particular way. Of course, both of these evolved incrementally year over year. Over the… Read more »
We’re all too painfully aware of cyber breaches — they’re inevitable. So it’s time to start implementing safety features — seat belts, crumple zones — into the cloud. Read more »
I’ve had only a few moments to explore iOS 8, and attempt some of the sharing possible with Mac OS X Yosemite, but what I’ve seen so far is very tantalizing… Read more »
Following the news that Larry Ellison is stepping down from his CEO perch at long-time rival Oracle, SAP said on Thursday that it now has 50 million cloud users following its… Read more »
Server Density, which already monitors servers in AWS, Rackspace and IBM SoftLayer clouds, now adds Google to the mix as the search giant turns up the heat on partner recruitment. Read more »
The security startup emphasizes mobile for its identity management platform by hooking into a user’s smart phone as a means to ensure that the right person is accessing the right part… Read more »
Rackspace took itself off the block, but don’t expect the acquisitions (and acqui-hires) in cloud to stop. Latest example: Cisco’s announced plans to buy OpenStack player Metacloud. Read more »