May 1, 2012 Off

Be Specific Consulting offers Cloudremedy for UK Cloud pains

By David
Grazed from PRWeb.  Author: PR Announcement.

Cloudremedy™ by Be Specific Consulting is a new service introduced to troubleshoot and enhance Cloud Computing implementations. The service works at any stage of a Cloud strategy by applying a simple yet entirely business-focussed methodology to correct elements which are not working as desired for the business.

Cloudremedy aims to use a client’s chosen or existing hardware and software assets. If there is no hardware, software or software subscription in place, Cloudremedy focuses on finding the most suitable technologies which can fit with the business and budget requirements without vendor bias. Cloudremedy differs from other solution provider’s services as it does not require clients to purchase equipment or software through Be Specific Consulting or commit to a long term contracts. Be Specific Consulting will work with solutions in almost any location…

May 1, 2012 Off

Quark Summary: What CFOs Need to Know About SaaS and Cloud Integration

By David

Grazed from Forbes.  Author: R "Ray" Wang.

This document addresses many questions asked by CFO’s about cloud deployments and the top integration questions often asked by CFO’s responsible for key busienss initiatives that involve technology.

A. Executive Summary

Organizations have escalated their adoption of cloud computing and SaaS applications in the past 3 years. As part of the broader trend in consumerization of IT (CoIT), business leaders have slowly tipped the balance of power in determining technology acquisition. However, the proliferation of adoption has led to organizational chaos in data, process and meta data integration as users adopt and deploy the cloud in silos without considering the implications of organizational silos and services oriented architecture (SOA).  As cloud integration emerges as an enterprise-wide issue, CFOs must get acquainted with the cost-value equation of cloud and SaaS applications. Why? Cloud integration emerges as a key competency for successful organizations seeking to innovate while maximizing returns on investment. Consequently, CFOs should understand ten key points on why they must master cloud integration…

April 30, 2012 Off

LG bets on cloud computing

By David
Grazed from New Europe Technology Online.  Author: Nerea Rial.

LG, the South Korean technical giant, is set to branch into the cloud computing market with  the beta version of the LG Cloud on  1 May.

This new service will allow users to upload their content to the company’s servers and stream it to all of their devices. They will have access to heir stored photos and videos on smartphones, PCs, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.

LG Cloud will compete in the market against the S-Cloud of Samsung, which is expected to launched alongside the Galaxy S3 during its Samsung Mobile Unpacked event on 3 May…

April 30, 2012 Off

Cloud Computing: RockyNet Launches Start-Up Program for Colorado Businesses

By David
Grazed from PRWeb.  Author: PR Announcement.

RockyNet.com Inc., a Louisville-based Data Center and Cloud Computing provider, has recently announced an incubation program for start-up phase and emerging business named RockyNet Thrive. RockyNet’s President Paul Mako stated, “RockyNet Thrive is our way of leveraging our cloud and collocation infrastructure to help new businesses grow into the rebounding economy. If these companies are given the chance to thrive, we will all thrive.”

The program offers technical consulting on how to leverage the cloud and collocation in a startup business, free cloud and collocation services, and continued technical consulting as the business emerges into profitability. RockyNet Thrive is available to any registered Colorado business which has begun operations in the last three years and has less than 15 employees…

April 30, 2012 Off

IBM Introduces New Foundation For Mobile Computing

By David
Grazed from PR NewsWire.  Author: PR Announcement.

IBM today unveiled its first ever Mobile Foundation, a comprehensive portfolio of software and services designed to help organizations capitalize on the proliferation of mobile environments — including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

Building on its recent acquisition of Worklight, the new foundation further expands IBM’s strategy to provide clients with a mobile platform that spans application development, integration, security and management…

April 30, 2012 Off

Amazon EC2 Vet and Nimbula Co-Founder and CEO to Speak at Silicon Valley Cloud Computing Group’s IaaS Series This Wednesday

By David
Grazed from MarketWatch.  Author: PR Announcement.

WHAT: Chris Pinkham, Co-Founder and CEO of Nimbula, will talk about what it takes to build the next generation infrastructure cloud at Silicon Valley Cloud Computing Group’s IaaS Series. Nimbula was recently named a cool vendor in cloud management by Gartner for being innovative, impactful and intriguing. Before founding Nimbula, Chris conceived and developed the industry-leading public cloud Amazon EC2.

WHERE: Yahoo! Campus – Building C, 2nd Floor, Classroom 5 701 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. PT

REGISTER: To register, simply go to: http://www.meetup.com/cloudcomputing/events/61828902/

April 30, 2012 Off

Cloud Carib Ltd. Attains Enterprise VMware Partner Status in The Bahamas, a Key Milestone in Caribbean Cloud Computing Strategy

By David
Grazed from PRWeb.  Author: PR Announcement.

Following a period that has seen the company go from strength to strength in the Cloud Computing Sector in The Bahamas, Cloud Carib announced today that it has completed all requirements for the upgrade to Enterprise partner status, a highly respected designation of the VMware (NYSE:VMW) partner community.

"We congratulate Cloud Carib for achieving Enterprise status partner level with VMware”, said "Hector Luciano, Sales Director for VMware in Latin America and the Caribbean. “Thanks to partners like Cloud Carib’s support and commitment in the region, VMware continues to expand in the Caribbean offering premiere cloud computing and virtualization solutions for SMBs and enterprises”…

April 30, 2012 Off

Growing Up Google: How Cloud Computing Is Changing a Generation

By David
Grazed from Mashable Tech.  Author: David Politis.

A few weeks ago, a school administrator shared a story about how he tried to block Google’s chat feature, but his students created a workaround. They opened up a new Google Doc, shared it with friends, and used the sidebar chat to talk with each other.

Although the behavior was worrisome to the administrator, it was hard not to be impressed at how cleverly these 7th graders interacted with the software. These students literally grew up on Google’s products, and that’s largely thanks to Google…

April 30, 2012 Off

‘Cloud’ computing technology should make sharing medical images easier and more efficient

By David
Grazed from EurekAlert.  Author: PR Announcement.

Patients find "cloud" technology a faster, more efficient way to store and distribute their medical images than current options, according to the preliminary findings of an image sharing project led by The Mount Sinai Medical Center in conjunction with four other academic medical institutions. The Phase I results of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Image Share project are being presented today at the American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada.

Mount Sinai was the first site to go live in August 2011 and currently has about 190 patients enrolled in project. A total of about 600 patients are participating in all sites, which also include University of California – San Francisco, University of Chicago Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore…

April 30, 2012 Off

Hoofer makes another appearance – Part II

By David
Author: Hoofer.

Another "cow" Easter Egg in Suse Linux distributions.   Simply append the "moo" switch to the zypper commandline and enjoy.  Not sure how this is supposed to depict a cow, but just use your imagination.