The Cloud represents a market where Oracle wants to win. The 24 services launched by the database leader include all the tools companies need to conduct their operations in the cloud and thus should help customers make the move to the cloud. Oracle Cloud Platform was enriched by nearly 24 new services for developers, IT…

The initiative of Cisco Intercloud, a worldwide network consisting of interconnected clouds that the corporation is building along with its partners, has grown now. The networking giant announced significant developments in the Intercloud initiative, which aims to connect the hybrid cloud to being part of a large available and accessible network from anywhere. During this…

Since the acquisition of Q1 Labs in 2011, IBM has sold its QRadar Security software management technology in the traditional way, through which customers pay one price and download the version they want. However, the company launched two new cloud services that make the technology is available through a software-as-a-service model. The new cloud solutions…

Many organizations have adopted cloud computing, BYOD practices and expanded the use of social media, all of which require new technologies and security policies. Without changes, the security of a company is probably inadequate. Companies are concerned about managing and privacy of data entrusted to service providers. It is unclear whether this is due to…

MarketsandMarkets, the consulting and market research firm, has estimated that the growth of hybrid cloud will reach about $84.67 billion in 2019. The research examined that the global market for hybrid cloud computing in the organizations is estimated to grow from $25.28 billion in 2014 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 27.3% from…

The evolution of global standardization bodies and government policy is paving the way for businesses and government agencies benefit from the use of the cloud. Each region of the world adopts different approaches to policy development, formulation of guidelines and best practices for using cloud safely within the limits of their respective laws and slightly…

If there is one area in which the cloud operators all agree, this is the one related to the protection of personal data. A highly strategic niche that aims to help reassure their ability to preserve the privacy of their clients. Microsoft seeks to distinguish itself from other cloud service providers to businesses by leveraging…

Market dynamics vary considerably when considering cloud market size and growth in different regions of the world market. In general, emerging markets in Asia Pacific show the highest rates of growth, while being the smallest as compared to the global markets. Gartner in a new report predicts the public cloud services in APAC region will…

Microsoft continues to enhance its Azure platform with several new features that are already available. The company has added Azure virtual machines using the new processors Intel Xeon, Azure Key Vault security service and SQL Server Connector. Microsoft introduces Azure G-Series virtual machines (VMs) for public cloud applications. Azure G-Series VMs consist of memory, processing…

Companies continue to struggle in identifying precise applications and services used by its employees, without prior validation from IT. The conclusion emerges from the study “Cloud adoption: practices and priorities”, conducted by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) on over 200 CIO and responsible for security in the world. Based on the survey of more than…