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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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Microsoft delivers updated WebMatrix Web-development toolset
Microsoft has released to the Web the final version of its latest free WebMatrix tool bundle, which includes tighter Windows Azure integration.
Microsoft readies 'Mohoro' Windows desktop as a service
Microsoft is believed to be building a Windows Azure-hosted desktop virtualization service that could be available on a pay-per-use basis.
'Third platform' shift triggers enterprise software evolution
Enterprises are moving to an IT environment where information is served to connected smart mobile devices from a cloud-based infrastructure system, and software vendors have to adapt to stay competitive.
Why the cloud will never (entirely) replace in-house applications
Cloud computing might have momentum behind it, but that doesn't mean every business is going to be making the leap — at least, not yet.
Case study: Cloud transformed enterprise apps for Aussie company
The Australian Institute of Management NSW and ACT dug itself into a hole by not making consistent investments in IT. It decided to use cloud computing to dig itself out.
CA Technologies chief: 'We've got heavy and slow, it's time to get back in the gym'
Q&A: How CA Technologies' new chief executive Mike Gregoire wants to push the mainframe management giant into a new world of agile development and software as a service.
Services tighten links between CRM, marketing tools
VerticalResponse touts connections to Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite and other cloud CRM applications, while BatchBook creates integration with HootSuite.
With new funding and CEO, HTML5 app platform Gizmox has its sights on the US
Gizmox's VisualWebGui provides tools to enable companies to 'transpose' their legacy client-server apps for use on the web or mobile.
Novell challenging Box, Dropbox with Filr enterprise file sharing service
Meet Filr, described by Novell reps as a challenger for Dropbox (and by extension likely Box, Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, and more).
Cars become 'datacenters on wheels', car makers become software companies
There are 2.5 quintillion bytes of new data a day — where's it all going to go? That's what many organizations are just starting to find out, as explored at IBM's latest conference.
Jive's Q1 sales, outlook light
Jive's second quarter outlook fell short of expectations, but the company remained upbeat about its pipeline and the social business market.
Amazon Web Services SVP defends why public clouds trump private models
Amazon's Andy Jassy argues that when you "carefully look at the benefits of moving to the cloud, you realize the private cloud has none of them."
AWS to start certifying IT employees for cloud training, expertise
Amazon Web Services (along with IT employees designing and developing on the cloud platform) are getting more official with accreditation services.
Solaborate launches new social platform exclusively for tech professionals
LinkedIn might start to lose its dominance as a social networking platform in the technology sector after today's beta launch of Solaborate
How cloud telephony can make life easier for Indian firms
In this article Vijay Sharma, co-founder of Exotel, tells us how his cloud telephony app resolves the pain point of managing customers on inbound voice and SMS without the hassles of running a full fledged call center.