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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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Cloud, automation to alter offshore outsourcing equation
Offshore outsourcing may begin to lose its appeal as technology management is increasingly automated.
Oracle's Q4 and beyond: Five big issues
Hardware, Mark Hurd, open source databases and cloud computing are among the big question marks that need to be answered for Oracle.
Aussie cloud adoption sluggish, but not for long: IBM
As more cloud providers set up shop in Australia, local organisations are getting more comfortable with adopting cloud services, according to IBM.
Think like Amazon to beat superficial mobile banking: ANZ Bank CIO
Mobile banking boosts customer transaction levels, but its impersonality erodes relationships — and opens big-bank customers to poaching from smaller, nimbler opponents. ANZ CIO Anne Weatherston explains how one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest banks is fighting back.
Adobe hits Q2 targets while boasting record digital publishing figures
UPDATED: Adobe CEO's comments hint at customer (dis)satisfaction over jump from desktop to cloud versions of the Creative Suite.
Blue Marble Media shows how mid-market cloud selling gains new life via Ariba Discovery
Blue Marble Media in Atlanta has been using so-called spot-buying capabilities on the Ariba Network and Ariba Discovery to find new sales channels and new clients in the cloud.
Inside the mind of an enterprise software development organization
Understanding the dynamics of how vendors develop software can equip you to select, buy, and implement the best product on the most favorable terms. Here are specific points of advice.
The death of the PC has been exaggerated: Get ready for the era of ubiquitous computing
It’s not Post-PC, it’s not PC+. Tomorrow is already here, it's just not evenly distributed.
Microsoft delivers ERP in the Windows Azure cloud
Microsoft's Dynamics NAV 2013 and GP 2013 ERP offerings are now available, via certified partners, hosted on Windows Azure.
IBM debuts cloud portfolio aimed at C-Suite
IBM is going straight to those who hold the purse strings with its latest cloud product release.
The first rule of cloud: Don't talk about cloud
Clouds may look soft and woolly, but they can be cold, dank places to find yourself lost in. Does the name 'cloud computing' help or hinder understanding of the underlying technology?
Samsung may have key role in ARM server stakes
It's a bit unclear whether there are enough large horses to make ARM servers commonplace in the data center today. If Samsung entered the market either to manufacture processors or launch systems, the game would change.
HP's transformation enablement strengths
Fast removal of old technology to enable new ways of working is essential but often under appreciated: HP are masters at orchestrating disposal governance compliance, financing and contractual reorganization
Cloud customer win chatter escalates: Wooing Workday
HP trumpets that Workday is a cloud customer. That statement, however, doesn't mean that Workday bolted from AWS. The reality is that IT buyers will arbitrage public cloud providers without much brand loyalty.
Panzura: 'Infrastructure is slowly getting commoditized'
We talk shop with Ranajit Nevatia, vice president at the U.S. cloud storage company.