cloud computing

Is the cloud the right spot for your big data?

Is the cloud a good spot for big data? That’s a controversial question, and the answer changes depending on who you ask. Last week I attended the HP Big Data Conference in Boston and both an HP customer and an executive told me that big data isn’t a good fit for the public cloud. CB […]

The downside to mass data storage in the cloud

The ability to access Dropcam video footage in the cloud is indicative of a broader trend in cloud computing that is eating away at privacy. The cloud can be an enormously cost-effective way to increase storage and computing musculature, and also, sadly, a way to further add misery to those seeking privacy—or who just want […]

Can the enterprise allow employees to use the public cloud?

The theme today isn’t about enterprise clouds that are my normal topic, but instead, clouds where end users fly. Face it – your users are in their own clouds. Is that a nervous tic I see on your face? iCloud OwnCloud Dropbox Magic sauce Store my files Store your files Store our files Mix them […]

SDN in 2014: A year of non-stop action

Review of dozens of SDN moves may hint at what’s in store for 2015 The past year was a frantic one in the SDN industry as many players made strategic and tactical moves to either get out ahead of the curve on software-defined networking, or try to offset its momentum. December Juniper unveils a version […]

How to make the most of an IT buyer’s market

After years of fighting tooth and nail with vendors for meager price discounts or modest service-level agreements, IT has seen the tables start to turn: Sweeping changes are reshaping the vendor landscape, shifting negotiating power from stingy service providers to savvy CIOs. Practical advice for you to take full advantage of the benefits of APM […]

Cloud Specific IT Certifications 2013

Few areas within the IT industry have seen the kind of growth that cloud computing has. As a result, many IT professionals are now seeking cloud specific certifications. Here is an overview of what is currently available to help you figure out which certification may be best for you. 2013 is here and as we […]

2013: Year of the hybrid cloud

2013: Year of the hybrid cloud Hybrid clouds, cloud brokers, big data and software-defined networking (SDN) predicted to be the major trends in cloud computing in 2013. The time for dabbling in cloud computing is over, say industry analysts. 2013 is the year that companies need to implement a hybrid cloud strategy that puts select […]

Top 10 cloud jobs

Dice.com, the popular tech-focused job site, posts upwards of 3,800 cloud-related job listings on any given day. Researchers there crunched the numbers to come up with a list of the top 10 most available jobs in the cloud. These job descriptions and credentials were compiled using multiple job listings in each category.   Cloud architect […]

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