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Entries in Cloud Computing (49)
SaaS: Is it really cloud computing?
October 8, 2008 By Derrick Harris (On-Demand Enterprise)
Here are some quick thoughts on a couple of yesterday's cloud computing announcements. What these show us are two distinct trends: (1) cloud computing is becoming increasingly viable; and (2) the word "cloud" to describe SaaS is creeping dangerously close to lethal levels.
IBM's cloud initiative repackages its familiar offerings
October 7, 2008 By Ephraim Schwartz (InfoWorld)
Mixing together a mélange of services, software, and marketing, IBM's announcement this week of its Cloud Services
Although the Bluehouse effort appears to be something IBM has been doing for a considerable number of years through its datacenter services, Mitchell hinted at doing something more, resolving an issue that has recently been swirling around the use of cloud solutions. "We are working with our partners using SOA to develop open clouds as opposed to proprietary clouds as in the past."
The difference between what IBM is offering and others, says Mitchell, is that an open cloud environment will give users more interoperability and more connections to partners.
IBM Cloud Computing Microsoft will soon release 'Windows Cloud' OS, Ballmer says
October 2, 2008 By Jeremy Kirk (ComputerWorld)
Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer revealed a few details on Wednesday of a forthcoming operating system that will help developers write Internet-based applications.
Within a month, Microsoft will unveil what Ballmer called "Windows Cloud."
Can you prove compliance In the cloud?
October 1, 2008 By Sara Peters (InformationWeek)
Whether you're in the midst of an audit or a forensic investigation, thorough logs are the key to proving compliance with security regulations. So how do you prove your organization is/was compliant when you aren't able to maintain logs? This is the nagging question that gnaws hungrily at my weary brain every time I ponder cloud computing.
RMS hates cloud computing; says you should too
September 30, 2008 IT Blogwatch (Computerworld)
The concept of using web-based programs like Google's Gmail is "worse than stupidity", according to a leading advocate of free software ... Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation and creator of the computer operating system GNU, said that cloud computing was simply a trap aimed at forcing more people to buy into locked, proprietary systems that would cost them more and more over time.
Locking down the cloud: Why DNS security must be improved
September 29, 2008 By Mike Fratto (InformationWeek)
Flaws in DNS are giving rise to exploits that could make moving computing functionality into the cloud a risky proposition. Say you're using a software-as-a-service CRM offering. When a salesperson types your SaaS provider's URL, how do you know his browser is linked to the vendor's server, and not a rogue?
Who will get cloud implementation right?
September 26, 2008 By Dana Gardner (Seeking Alpha)
We're very early in the private cloud business -- which is precisely why such large and influential vendors as Oracle, Intel, HP, VMware, Citrix and Red Hat are jumping into the market with initiatives and pledges for standards and support. We're seeing some whoppers here at Oracle OpenWorld, from Oracle, Intel and HP in particular.
Cloud Computing Microsoft's Mundie outlines the future of computing
September 26, 2008 By Dan Farber (CNET)
Microsoft Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie on Thursday offered a long-term view of where Microsoft and the world of computing are heading over the next few decades. Speaking at the MIT Emerging Technology Conference here, Mundie envisioned a 3D virtual world populated by virtual presences, using a combination of client and cloud services.
IBM launches four new cloud computing centers
September 24, 2008 By John Ribeiro (IDG News Service)
IBM opened up cloud computing centers in four countries on Wednesday to let enterprises, universities and governments test Web-based services and applications.
The new cloud computing centers are in Bangalore, India; Hanoi, Vietnam; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Seoul, South Korea. The company now has 13 cloud computing centers worldwide.
IBM Cloud Computing Will Microsoft's virtualization spur a lot more cloud computing?
September 22, 2008 By Jacqueline Emigh (BetaNews)
Microsoft's recent entrance into data center virtualization could bring big benefits to the cloud computing industry as a whole, especially if Microsoft starts to offer a simple enough product line-up and pricing model, said observers at this week's Interop show.