Governance gap pushes enterprise to private cloud
Providers and enterprises alike have to evolve their governance strategies for the cloud, argues a report that proposes a new framework for cloud governance.
Software as Services
In the best-informed blog on software-as-a-service and on-demand business applications, Phil Wainewright cuts through the vendor spin, analyzes the trends to watch and adds his thought-provoking insights.
Phil Wainewright
Since 1998, Phil Wainewright has been a thought leader in cloud computing as a blogger, analyst and consultant.
Latest Posts
Will Yammer improve SharePoint?
It's difficult to see how Yammer will improve SharePoint, or what value it will add for customers. It's just another tool in an increasingly chaotic Microsoft toolbox.
Chasing the wrong cloud (video)
Most people at cloud trade shows are there for the wrong reason and will waste their money on kit that they don't need
Does Larry believe in Oracle's middle-rung cloud?
You can't fault Oracle for consistency in its cloud messaging, going back five years and more. But does CEO Larry Ellison still have his heart in it?
Cloud Computing: do you have a clue?
Big systems vendors are spreading misconceptions about the cloud because it helps them sell more kit. Here's a rundown of some of their tactics
WebEx founder backs Sharepoint killer Huddle
UK based enterprise cloud collaboration vendor Huddle is taking over where collaboration pioneer WebEx left off after its ill-fated acquisition by Cisco, gaining market share at the expense of Sharepoint.
London's thriving cloud start-up scene
There's a sudden flourishing of cloud start-up talent in the UK. What's brought it about?
Speed of business propels SaaS expansion
SaaS adoption is rife among fast-growing companies that want to adapt to change and stay up-to-date. That leaves conventional on-premise vendors competing for the laggards.
The idiot guide to multi book accounting
Is SuccessFactors operating multi book accounting across its parallel NetSuite and ByDesign instances? Or is it just pantomime?
SuccessFactors swaps NetSuite for ByDesign
NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson claims SuccessFactors is a NetSuite customer. SAP says it runs on ByDesign now. Who's right?