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Rackspace gives up the OpenStack reins

By David

Grazed from GigaOM.  Author:  Derrick Harris.

Rackspace announced Wednesday via a blog post that it will be giving up control over its OpenStack cloud computing project to an indepedent foundation. OpenStack is the open-source cloud computing platform that Rackspace and co-founder NASA began pushing in July 2010 as an alternative to cloud software and services from VMware, Amazon Web Services and other providers, but it has been somewhat plagued by concerns over Rackspace’s control of the community…

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Cloud Security Remains Top Business Worry

By David
Grazed from eWeek.  Author:  Nathan Eddy.

The Cloud continues to vex and challenge most businesses, with security leading their list of concerns

Businesses have mixed feelings when it comes to security, according to a new survey from Symantec, with the majority ranking it as a top concern when moving to the Cloud.

Symantec’s 2011 State of Cloud Survey examined how organisations are adopting cloud computing and dealing with the changes it can impose on their approach to managing IT.

The survey revealed that IT organisations may not be adequately prepared for the move to the cloud, as almost half of the respondents said their IT staffs are not ready at this time…

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Sonian Announces Support for OpenStack Cloud Environments

By David
Grazed from MarketWatch.  Author: PR Announcement.

Sonian(TM), the pioneer in cloud-powered archiving and search, announces our continued support for OpenStack(TM) cloud environments. Founded by Rackspace Hosting and NASA, OpenStack is a global software community of developers collaborating on a standard and flexible open source cloud operating system for both public and private clouds…

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3 Tips for Overcoming Cloud Implementation Anxiety

By David
Grazed from CIO.  Author: Bernard Golden.

I was having coffee with a friend and colleague who works at one of the largest data centers in the country. Our conversation turned to cloud computing adoption patterns, and he looked at me intently and said, "Your company should offer a ‘cut through the cloud fog’ service." He elaborated that many of the prospects his company speaks with display a curious diffidence: They approach the initial conversation with great motivation, but when it comes time to develop an action plan, they begin hemming and hawing, noting "complications" in moving forward. They push out start dates and eventually the discussion dissipates, like water running into sand…

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UBS Launches 2X Cloud Computing ETN

By David
Grazed from IndexUniverse.  Author: Olivier Ludwig.

UBS, the company behind the ETRACS suite of ETNs, rolled out a double-exposure exchange-traded note targeting the world of cloud computing, bringing it into competition with a so-far successful single-exposure ETF that First Trust brought to market during the summer…

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Dell joins the Cloud Industry Forum

By David
Grazed from RealWire.  Author: PR Announcement.

Dell has furthered its dedication to cloud computing, announcing today that it has joined the UK Cloud Industry Forum (CIF), the body established to promote trust, security and transparency within the cloud technology marketplace.  The move demonstrates growth around Dell’s Cloud Computing Solutions portfolio, offering customisation to meet the needs of hyperscale data centres around the world…

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The Rise of Utility Computing

By David
Grazed from CRM Buyer.  Author: Dennis Pombriant.

Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL) is a big company, and that point gets driven home when you start to go in-depth on their products. At a show like OpenWorld, which is dedicated more or less to touching on every aspect of the business, you can quickly get out of your depth…

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Hiding in the Cloud: Great Classroom Tools

By David
Grazed from Campus Technology.  Author: Jennifer Skelly.

In the broader debate about the opportunities–and challenges–presented by cloud computing in higher education, its potential within the classroom has largely been overlooked. Cloud-based LMS solutions have created some ripples, but even then the focus has largely been on the enterprise side. Hiding in the cloud, however, are some terrific classroom tools that faculty can use to engage students and improve learning…