Zen Internet launches Managed Cloud Servers
Zen Internet, one of the UKs leading independent Internet Service Providers (ISPs), has launched Managed Cloud Servers, offering businesses of all sizes the opportunity to benefit from cloud-based technology, to work more efficiently and reduce IT costs…
IBM Adds 24 Pre-Configured, Partner-Ready SMB Solutions for Analytics, Cloud, Collaboration, Security
IBM Corp. said that it will add 24 pre-configured hardware and software bundles for analytics, cloud computing, collaboration and security technologies aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and backed by $1 billion in financing through the vendor’s Global Financing arm.
The new solutions build on an offer the company initiated in June, 2010, in which it incorporated custom financing into a collection of five solutions constructed around analytics, help desk, IT monitoring, collaboration and data protection under an umbrella called Cost Buster Solutions…
Personal Virtual Desktop in the Cloud Now Available for Free from ZeroPC
ZeroDesktop(TM), Inc., a leading developer of fully featured public and private cloud computing solutions, today announced a new "Freemium" plan for its ZeroPC ( http://www.zeropc.com ) personal desktop in the cloud, providing worldwide consumers with 1GB of free cloud storage, plus integrated access to up to an additional free 14GB from popular cloud storage services, for a total of up to 15GB of free combined storage. A pay-as-you-go ZeroPC plan, starting at $1 per month, is also available for power-users who require up to 50GB of storage and expanded features. Existing ZeroPC users may continue to use their pay-as-you-go account or open a new Freemium account without a credit card or subscription fees…
Cloud’s shady side
A code of practice is being prepared for the biggest electronic challenge that has faced small and medium enterprises in 15 years – cloud computing.
The change in the way of working – in which companies hand over the running of systems to outside providers, often overseas – comes loaded with risks and privacy breaches are frequent…
Google, Microsoft Weather Cloud Computing Outages
Google and Microsoft both watched their cloud computing systems choke this past week, with Google Docs going dark for an hour and Microsoft Hotmail, Office 365 and SkyDrive knocked offline for three hours.
It was not a banner week for cloud computing. Cloud computing rivals Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) suffered brief outages that knocked off some of their key messaging and collaboration products…
Symantec preps “03” platform for cloud security
Symantec has revealed new details on 03, a cloud security platform which the company hopes will solve the lingering security issues which surround cloud computing platforms…
Google Wins Chance to Prove Cloud Security
A federal judge will order the U.S. Interior Department to hire an independent expert who will examine the security of Google Inc.’s cloud computing e-mail products…
What It Takes to Power Google
Google is the first major Web company to reveal exactly how much energy it uses—information that will help researchers and policy makers understand how the massive explosion of Internet usage and cloud computing is contributing to global energy consumption…
Electronic Discovery: The Imperative of Private Clouds
In the past several months, I have written several articles about cloud computing, including one that outlines the manner in which electronic discovery continues to migrate to the cloud. My enthusiasm for the cloud has not diminished, as I feel that the cloud is a business imperative, not just a technological one. However, I am constantly reminded of the security risks and the legal issues stemming therefrom, especially as they pertain to the important difference between public and private clouds…
Event: 6th Open Cirrus Cloud Computing Research Testbed Summit
Organizers are pleased to announce the 6th Open Cirrus Summit, October 12-13 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Current and prospective members of the Open Cirrus community are invited to participate in this important event, designed to build a sense of community among members and foster discussion and dialogue about relevant research topics…