4 Keys To Hybrid Cloud Planning
Amidst all the hype surrounding cloud computing, the hybrid cloud approach– the blending of both private and public cloud environments–is gaining traction. But the reality of building a bridge that effectively leverages the strengths of both architectures is ending up to be a greater challenge than many anticipated.
With private cloud implementations set to accelerate this year, hybrid clouds, too, are destined to grow in popularity. That means organizations are going to have to ramp up efforts to evaluate application and data location scenarios based on factors such as cost, core business enablement, and business alignment, Unisys said in making its 2012 cloud computing predictions…
Where IT is going: Cloud, mobile, and data
Grazed from CNet. Author: Gordon Haff.
Cloud computing seems to often get used as a catch-all term for the big trends happening in IT.
This has the unfortunate effect of adding additional ambiguities to a topic that’s already laden with definitional overload. (For example, on a topic like security or compliance, it makes a lot of difference whether you’re talking about public clouds like Amazon’s, a private cloud within an enterprise, a social network, or some mashup of two or more of the above.)
However, I’m starting to see a certain consensus emerge about how best to think about the broad sense of cloud, which is to say IT’s overall trajectory. It doesn’t have a catchy name; when it’s labeled at all, it’s usually "Next Generation IT" or something equally innocuous. It views IT’s future as being shaped by three primary forces. While there are plenty of other trends and technology threads in flight, most of them fit pretty comfortably within this framework…
TeraDiscoveries to Use its Inverse Design Software Running on Windows Azure to Advance Its Computational Drug Discovery Process
TeraDiscoveries, Inc., announced today a strategic relationship with Microsoft Corp. that will help it extend the reach of its drug discovery process. Microsoft is providing support and cloud computing time on Windows Azure that TeraDiscoveries will apply to identify inhibitors of 25 biological targets.
TeraDiscoveries will use its Inverse Design software that runs computational models to quickly scan virtual chemical libraries to find the strongest inhibitors of a specific biological target. The process identifies novel drug candidates that feature good clinical trial properties and demonstrate low probability of toxic side effects.
"Designing new drugs that bind to a specified protein target requires finding the best molecule in a vast chemical space. Our approach searches this space much more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional methods," says Ed Addison, CEO of TeraDiscoveries. "Our strategic relationship with Microsoft enables us to partner with smaller pharmaceutical or medical research companies in the pursuit of these molecules."…
Cloud Computing: CoSentry and Data Media Solutions Collaborate to Provide Clients Low-Cost System Backup & Archive Advantage
CoSentry, the region’s leading provider of cloud computing services and Data Media Solutions (DMS), the area’s most experienced storage media consultant, have announced the commercial launch of a new CoSentry Backup Cloud services for low-cost backup and archive applications. The collaboration required extensive research of existing technologies and the development of unique interfaces to design a set of solutions that meet the growing demand for large data backup resources at reasonable costs for the commercial mid-market.
“We challenged the manufacturer’s and developers to draw outside the lines, to deliver a solution that would grow exponentially while acknowledging the continuous drop in storage medium pricing,” commented Louie Sabarini, Sr. Solution Architect for CoSentry. He added, “The elasticity of price as well as the flexibility of architecture required us to engage in collaboration between disparate technologies providers to achieve a best of breed concept, it’s very cool.”…
Pervasive Software to Present at UNC Charlotte 4th Annual SaaS Cloud Computing Symposium
Pervasive Software(R) Inc., a global leader in cloud-based and on-premises data innovation, today announced that Bill Jacaruso, senior director of Pervasive DataCloud(R), will present at the 4th Annual SaaS Cloud Computing Symposium hosted by the University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte, alongside AvidXchange Co-Founder and CTO Chris Tinsley. The event will take place April 25, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. EDT at the McKnight Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina…
Looking Back on Earth Day, from the Perspective of The Cloud
On Earth Day 2012, it’s good to take a step back and see how far we’ve come since the first Earth Day in 1970, which should give us the confidence we need to take on the big challenges ahead of us.
Data is Exploding
The cost of computing has declined enormously. In 1970, you could buy 10 calculations per second for US$ 1000. In 2010, you could buy 10 billion calculations per second for the same US$ 1000. In 1970, there were approximately 31,744 terabytes (TB) of data on computerized records — remember, today you can buy a 4 TB external hard drive. In 2010, that number was 1.4 billion TB. In 2015, it’s predicted that mobile devices alone will generate 6.3 exabytes of data — that’s 6.6 million TB. The total amount of data will grow 50 times in the next 8 years…
Cloud Computing: Telx Launches Interactive Marketplace to Connect Clients
Telx, a leading provider of global interconnectivity, cloud computing enablement services and data center solutions, today announced the launch of the Telx Connect Marketplace, a unique service that facilitates commerce between Telx clients and helps foster the development of new business relationships across a variety of industry sectors. This online marketplace makes connecting buyer and seller easier. Clients can now develop new partnership opportunities as well as explore Telx’s vast ecosystem of global network and cloud providers as well as other financial services, media, and enterprise companies.
The Marketplace utilizes an innovative social networking interface allowing participants to build searchable profiles to market services or discover products and request quotes from potential business partners as well as content or cloud providers. Marketplace creates an easy to use, interactive virtual market that speeds up the connection between various parties. With matchmaking alerts, clients can see who is researching their products and initiate outreach based on that information. In addition, advanced search filters provide a quick and easy way for marketplace participants to discover services based on similar communities and geographic location…
Accellos Announces Cloud Managed Service for AccellosOne Enterprise 3PL
Accellos, Inc., a leading provider of supply chain execution software solutions, has launched a new Cloud managed service for its AccellosOne Enterprise 3PL product.
The new managed service will be offered to both existing and new customers running Accellos’ proven 3PL management software. The service includes the provisioning of the computing infrastructure required to run the software, system and database and administration services and technical support on the software. The service is sold as a subscription.
Key benefits of the Cloud managed service for AccellosOne Enterprise 3PL include: …
Clouds Of Computing: Private And Public
Organizations of the new world focus mainly on centralized resource utilizations, so that a minimum investment in the resources can facilitate the company in the long run and it can get 100% out of the resources. To actually implement this idea in practice, the technology called, Cloud Computing, was introduced, which matches all the basic recommendations of optimum resource utilization…
ScienceLogic Raises $15 Million Led by Intel Capital; Names Technology Veteran John Becker CEO
ScienceLogic Inc., a provider of IT operations and cloud management software, has secured $15 million in Series B funding led by Intel Capital and appointed John Becker as CEO to fuel the next stage in the company’s growth. Previous CEO and company co-founder David Link will remain as chairman of the board. With the most comprehensive and flexible IT management software platform on the market, ScienceLogic is used by service providers, corporations and government entities to improve IT operations efficiency and add new services across data center and cloud computing infrastructures.
Intel Capital is joined by previous investor New Enterprise Associates (NEA). ScienceLogic will use the capital to fund global sales expansion, marketing and development of its technology. The investment from Intel Capital and NEA brings ScienceLogic’s total financing to $30 million…