Category: News

Grazed from BSMInfo. Author: Megan Williams.

While migration to cloud platforms presents unique challenges for VARs working with federal agencies, it also offers business opportunities in addressing issues unique to the government sphere. What opportunities does federal migration to cloud platforms provide for you as an IT reseller?  Quite a few. Federal agencies have a long road ahead of them in their migration to cloud computing. Even after the decision to migrate is made, uncertainty looms about the best way to approach the migration for government agencies.

Challenges With Migration

As far back as 2012, the Government Accountability Office was calling for better planning of cloud migration procedures. The implementation (across seven agencies) brought the following common challenges to light…

Grazed from Midsize Insider. Author: Marissa Tejada.

The cloud is becoming the center point of IT for midsize firms. A new report, featured on Channel Partners Online, delves into the details concerning why growing firms are more accepting of the technology. When it comes to keeping a cloud implementation running smoothly, experienced partners are often necessary to fill any knowledge gaps and to ensure productivity.

Adoption Trends

A new report by Techaisle entitled "SMB & Mid-Market Cloud Computing Adoption Trend" revealed that 25 percent of midsize firms are using one or more cloud computing-based systems. Midsize firms, here defined as companies with 100-999 employees, are utilizing the cloud as the center point of their IT. The survey found that, at those companies, there was an average of 227 employees working from four locations…

Grazed from PRWeb. Author: PR Announcement.

Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, today announced the addition of significant enhancements and new features to Panda Cloud Systems Management (PCSM), its remote management and monitoring solution designed to help organizations manage, monitor and support all types of devices on their computer networks, both in the office and on the road.

The new features incorporated in Panda Cloud Systems Management include printer management via SNMP, which allows IT administrators to configure monitors and alerts to control printer status, track toner and paper usage, etc. This feature will extend to routers and switches in future releases…

Grazed from IntegrationDeveloper News. Author: Vance McCarthy.

New Relic is bringing the power of its cloud-based analytics platform to business users, letting companies gain real-time deep insights into many core business operations. New Relic Insights, now in beta, is designed to be an easy-to-adopt SaaS service that can deliver real-time software analytics to non-IT stakeholders.

New Relic Insights is powered by the company’s cloud data platform and query tools developed to let IT operations and application owners track and diagnose app and network performances in real-time. Reaching business users with New Relic Insights is what Jim Gochee, New Relic’s senior vice president of products, calls the company’s “Second Act.” …

Grazed from DataCenterKnowledge. Author: Jason Verge.

Amazon Web Services has introduced Cost Explorer, a tool for managing spending on its cloud computing platform. It features reporting, analytics, and visualization tools to help Amazon users track and manage their costs. Pre-configured views and filters give customers control over how they view their spending and also offers an opportunity for further cost cutting through optimizing, right after the recent big overall price cuts.

Cost Explorer is integrated with the AWS Billing Console launched in November. It will be a welcome addition, as it’s not always transparent for some customers as to how much they’re spending, where the spending is coming from, and ways to cut those costs – unless they use third party tools…

Grazed from ITProPortal. Author: Antony Savvas.

Environmental issues are a common part of most IT strategies, as awareness of carbon footprints and the levels of energy use associated with technology have become widespread. But how can cloud computing help to improve sustainability, and what role should the cloud play in green IT planning? This HP whitepaper examines the green credentials of cloud computing.

What is green IT?

Green IT aims to use computers and IT resources in a more efficient and environmentally responsible way. Businesses are becoming increasingly dependent on technology, with staff working on desktops, laptops, netbooks and smartphones all day, which are connected to servers running 24/7…

Grazed from MediaPost. Author: Laurie Sullivan.

IBM reported Thursday entering into an agreement to acquire Silverpop, a privately held software company based in Atlanta, Ga., as it attempts to grab a bigger share of cloud computing to support marketing services. Big Blue believes combining its enterprise marketing portfolio with Silverpop’s marketing automation and real-time personalization technology will create the most complete and advanced customer engagement solution for all types of businesses, start-ups to multinational enterprises.

Privately held Silverpop employs about 500. Founded in 1999, it supports email marketing, lead management, multichannel marketing and marketing automation. The company extends IBM’s client base to power the marketing capabilities of 8,000 organizations in more than 50 countries worldwide…

Grazed from ThoughtsOnCloud. Author: Grant Thomson.

Cloud computing’s proliferation and its accompanying technologies is old news. We’re reading more and more stories about the latest cloud advancements and adopters every day, creating a veritable hype cycle. How these technologies mature and become rapidly applied across eco-systems, business and IT will affect everyone in profound ways, regardless of their business or where they live.

We all know the impact that born-on-the-cloud startups like Facebook acquisitions Whatsapp and Instagram have had in the social arena—now, the focus is on cloud for business, and the reinvention of enterprise IT. Cloud ArchitectureTo date, cloud’s role in the enterprise has been predominantly associated with infrastructure as a service (IaaS)…

Grazed from BroadwayWorld. Author: Editorial Staff.

AppDirect, the leading cloud service marketplace and management company, announced today that it has raised $35 million in Series C funding led by new investor Mithril Capital Management. Existing investors, including iNovia Capital and Foundry Group, also participated. The large investment cements AppDirect’s leadership in cloud services brokerage, the fastest growing sector of cloud computing, and will enable the company to continue its rapid, aggressive growth.

"AppDirect’s founding vision was to make it incredibly easy for businesses to find, buy, and use the services they need to be successful. We’re well on our way to making that vision a reality, and with this investment, we’ll be able to accelerate and go even faster," said Daniel Saks, co-founder and co-CEO of AppDirect…

Grazed from CIOL. Author: Editorial Staff.

The adoption of cloud seems to have gained critical mass, with the concept gaining widespread traction in businesses and homes around the world. While this growth is driven by the benefits of a cloud-based approach to business, concerns still remain with regard to the practical challenges of adopting these highly disruptive technologies.

Despite the proven cost saving and business advantages offered by cloud computing, some CXOs are still wary about making the shift and addressing the potential challenges that come with such a migration. Prasad Natu, senior VP and head – Infrastructure Services, ITC Infotech, says, "There is no doubt that there are several complexities related to cloud migration, but delaying a move or poorly executing the migration process could impact the competitiveness of organisations…