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Cloud computing is an increasingly broad topic that encompasses everything from Google Apps to data center services to virtualization to software-, infrastructure- and platform-as-a service. Technology executives are increasingly interested in cloud computing as a way to save money. Nevertheless, cloud adoption remains in the single digits amid security concerns. Rest assured that cloud computing is a game changer. Key players include: IBM, HP, Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce.com, NetSuite, VMware as well as dozens of others.
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Salesforce.com inks license deal for access to nearly 40,000 patents
Intellectual Vendors, which invests in and works with investors and technology businesses to drive innovation and invention, owns the rights to a portfolio of nearly 40,000 patents.
Skyhigh Networks gets $20m boost to help businesses identify and manage cloud services
The Californian cloud startup has secured $20m in funding to grow its business of helping IT departments discover exactly which cloud services are being used inside their business.
Cloud broker AppDirect represents 150-plus application integrations
The company works with high-profile companies that are providing cloud application marketplaces, including Comcast, Staples, Rackspace, TeliaSonera and Swisscom.
Box acqui-hires Folders to broaden iPhone, iPad offering
The enterprise cloud storage firm, which is currently hurtling towards an initial public offering, has snapped up French firm Folders and its developer.
How Microsoft aims to bring Bing deeper into Windows Blue, Xbox One
Microsoft's Bing is morphing from a 'mere' search engine into more of a service that will power next-generation devices Windows Blue PCs and tablets, as well as the Xbox One.
Ariba LIVE roadmap debrief: Cloud data analytics
Ariba Vice President Chris Haydon explains the company's latest news and offers insights into how Ariba will be broadening its services procurement management value, mobile push, and AribaPay rollout.
Netflix innovation defined by getting out of developers' way
Developers key to operating cloud native applications, says architecture director of company's cloud systems team.
Azure connection speeds up cloud computing for UK universities
A private link between the Janet network and Microsoft's Windows Azure's datacentre will eliminate the need to send data over the public internet.
Azure link to U.K. universities speeds up cloud computing, but beware the risks
Adding Microsoft's Windows Azure to the mix means university data will no longer have to traverse over the public Internet. But with it comes its own risks.
Fruition Partners achieves preferred ServiceNow partner status
The cloud integrator has handled more than 325 implementations for the likes of Coca-Cola, General Electric, Target and Tiffany & Co.
LogMeIn tests cloud apps management tool
AppGuru, available in a preview edition, offers a centralized dashboard for provisioning and configuring cloud services across organizations.
Microsoft unbundles SkyDrive Pro client from Office 365
SkyDrive Pro for businesses can now be installed on Windows running older versions of Office after Microsoft released it as a standalone client.
Google entices Indian SMBs to cloud with pricing carrot
Google India is reducing the prices for Google Apps to attract smaller businesses in what appears to be a response to Microsoft's marketing blitzkrieg for its Office 365 product.
S'pore govt to offer S$1.2B worth in ICT contracts
Local regulator will call for tenders worth S$1.2 billion this financial year, with emphasis on cloud computing and deriving insights from government data to improve organizational processes.