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Grazed from ITNews.  Author: Stephan Reid.

We are entering the second wave of cloud computing: The Public Cloud Economics.  Most enterprises understand cloud topologies (virtualisation) and privacy levels (private, virtual-private, and public), or simply the different resource types (IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS).

Some have even embraced pretty sophisticated technologies like cloud bursting – the dynamic relocation of workloads. However, compared to this sophisticated understanding of technology, understanding of the current or even future economic models of cloud computing lags behind…

Grazed from V3.co.uk.  Author: Daniel Robinson.

Microsoft has announced a preview of Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, the upcoming version of its server line targeted at SMEs.  While the new version continues to focus on offering value for smaller businesses, Microsoft said it has added capabilities to allow it to scale to larger deployments, while making it easier for customers to take advantage of virtualisation and cloud services.

Microsoft unveiled previews for its mainstream Windows Server 2012 R2 releases at its TechEd conference last month, but the Essentials R2 preview has only just been pushed out.  Essentials itself was only officially released last October, replacing the former Windows Small Business Server (SBS) product as Microsoft’s small business offering…

Grazed from HostingReview.  Author: Adam Groff.

Cloud computing has made its way into the technology landscape so seamlessly that many users might be using it without even knowing they are.  The cloud has already changed data storage and access, but as far as becoming the new server standard, it still has some way to go. So, the question is, will the invisible everywhere network actually be everywhere come 2014 and in which ways will users implement cloud technology in the near future?

 The Cloud in Context

Although the cloud is broadly referred to as a computing concept that connects an almost unlimited number of computers, the cloud as we know it is a real-time network that allows devices of all kinds to communicate instantaneously…

Grazed from The Server Side.  Author: Jason Tee.

Organizations are constantly looking at ways that they can creatively leverage cloud computing and subsequently reduce their operating costs, which is why Tyler Jewell, CEO of Codenvy, had our full attention when he shared his vision of the future of coding in the cloud. "We believe that in five years, there will be no viable reason for developers to develop on a desktop ever again." If you initially scoff at that idea, you’re not alone. On the face of it, there seems to be no way that developing in the cloud could ever be as fast, interactive or enjoyable as developing on your local hardware. The simple physics of the equation mean latency will always be higher if you are working on a remote platform.

According to Tyler, latency issues aren’t as big of a barrier as you might suppose. He boasts that certain workflows can actually perform better in the cloud by taking advantage of cloud resources for things like continuous compilation, incremental compiles, and even thorny parallel compilation problems. However, what developers really need to consider is the bigger picture of what’s slowing the entire development process down – and what could speed it up…

Grazed from PRWeb.  Author: PR Announcement.

With Internet connectivity and mobile devices becoming ubiquitous and cloud computing and big data continuing to advance in leaps and bounds, "online activity" has come to mean so much more than just sitting at a desk clicking through hyperlinks. In this new age of personal computing, enterprises must understand the risks and threats they face.

Nexusguard Information Security Manager Ronald Pong’s talk in an Information Security Showcase 2013 seminar—The Impact of DDoS in Corporate Cloud with "Bring Your Own Device" Environment— highlights the implications of "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) in corporate environments…

Grazed from GlobalNewsWire.  Author: PR Announcement.

Covisint, a Compuware (Nasdaq:CPWR) company, today announced that it will lead a discussion on the compelling business advantages – and the growing challenges – driven by the rapid adoption of cloud-based applications. At Cloud Identity Summit on July 8, 2013, Covisint’s Halim Cho, Product Marketing Director for Identity Solutions, will highlight how a hybrid cloud strategy with strong identity management at the forefront can simplify access and reduce time-to-value for cloud-based services.

The Covisint presentation, titled "Cloud, Identity Bridges and ITSM: Three Is Not a Crowd," will highlight how identity bridges can help transform ITSM in a hybrid cloud environment. Specifically, it will cover three core topics:…

Grazed from CloudTweaks.  Author: John Omwamba.

In what seems like a complete departure from Xbox 360, the next generation Xbox One that is coming November 2013 will live most of its lifespan in the gaming realm of the cloud. According to Microsoft, the switch to more digital content is likely to change user agreements and accessibility options, but then, the transition increases the association of developers between products, all in the cloud. The company has it that the new release will be like having a console at home and an extra Central Processing Unit in the cloud. The latter will perform all computing work for the sit-at-home gamer, and in particular games, it will be possible to leave bots playing for one while off the net.

The Implications of the Switch To Digital

One of the implications of selecting cloud servers as the lifeline of Xbox One gaming console is the fact that it comes with a rout of preconditions. The first is the fact that, for perpetuity reasons, gamers must check onto the web every twenty-four hours. The recommendation, however, is to prefer the web-based engagement all the time, where players can match-make and link with others…

Grazed from IndiaEducationDiary.  Author: Editorial Staff.

Unisys today announced that registration is open for Cloud 20/20 Version 5.0, the annual technical project contest. Entering its fifth year, the contest recognizes innovative thinking among engineering students across India to address the technical challenges of cloud computing.

Grazed from TechRadar.  Author: Mark Say.

Citrix has appointed Arrow Electronics as the first pan-European distributor of its software-as-a-service (SaaS) portfolio.  The ArrowSphere cloud services platform will include Citrix SaaS products such as GoToMeeting, GoToWebcast, GoToTraining and GoToAssist. It will also include Podio, the cloud collaboration service for project management and team communications.

The agreement follows the launch of the Citrix SaaS Advisor programme in May, through which the company is using partners to deliver its applications as part of their broader solutions.  This marked a change in policy from focusing on selling directly to end users…