Some of the cloud predictions for 2012 include huge cloud computing pullouts, IT skills shortage and government control and regulation for social media and networking. 2011 was a year to reckon for the IT industry because of the huge effect of cloud computing in most business solutions. This even became unprecedented because of the participation…
Cloud computing has now become a commonplace in the IT industry, but for some people they may not be aware that they are actually using it. Enterprises who want to get leverage for their business have plunged into the cloud platform and many users have used it for some time now, but have not realized…
Gartner and IDC, two of the respected authorities in cloud computing recently released their fearless, bold predictions for 2012. Huge Data Storage “Big Data will earn its place as the next ‘must have’ competency in 2012″ (IDC). It’s difficult to question that statement if the basis is only the current trend right now. The statement…
The image below illustrates the CloudTimes top list of cloud computing companies organized in three categories and their corresponding sub categories: 1. IaaS – Cloud Management, Storage, Virtualization, Content Delivery Networks, Networking, Computing 2. PaaS – Development & Testing, Integration, Database, Application Platform, General 3. SaaS – Business Management, Vertical Apps, Tools, Cloud Security, CRM…
by: Jelle Frank van der Zwet, marketing manager cloud segment, Interxion There’s no doubt cloud computing is officially engrained in today’s business landscape. With Gartner estimating the cloud services market will reach $150.1 billion by 2013, there’s tremendous market potential and companies of all sizes in all industries are taking advantage of it. Have you…
By Lloyd Bloom, Senior Product Manager, Compuware Page Delivery Performance Risks in the Cloud Compuware recently published its first annual “Cloud Provider Global Performance Ranking – 12 Month Average.” Where do these rankings come from, what do the numbers mean, and how can you use them? To put these questions in context, it is helpful…
Ponemon Institute is pleased to present the results of Cloud Security: Managing Firewall Risks. Sponsored by Dome9 Security, this research was conducted to determine the challenges organizations face when managing access and securing firewalls and ports in their cloud environments. We believe this is the first study to look at the risk to cloud security…
CloudTimes is proud to announce a media partnership with VentureBeat on its CloudBeat 2011 conference in Redwood City, CA on Nov 30th – Dec 1st, 2011. The event will be different from existing cloud conferences. Using a customer-centric approach (rather than vendor-centric), the event will hone in on 12 case studies, where we’ll dissect the most…
Ping Identity announced today that it is hosting a special Cloud Identity Summit in partnership with Google. The event will take place on Nov 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will include experts in cloud identity, security and enterprise who will discuss what the future holds for securing the enterprise, its applications and…
The long awaited second gathering of Cloud Mafia is coming up. Easily the most fun cloud event in the Bay Area. Don’t miss it. Wednesday, October 19 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm Manor West 750 Harrison St San Francisco, CA Schedule: 6 to 7pm Networking 7 to 7:30pm Welcome/Introductions 7:30-to 10pm Networking/Party Cloud Mafia is a community built of…