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Grazed from CloudTech. Author: James Bourne.

The push is on to better streamline unused data centre capacity – and according to a missive from network provider Emerson Network Power, 2016 will see a greater emphasis on shared service distributed cloud computing models. According to the company’s five trends shaping the data centre landscape for 2016, enterprises which have data centres either as ‘comatose’ – buildings which have not delivered computing services for at least six months – or data centres with free room will be able to sell excess capacity on the open market as the evolution from basic software as a service to more hybrid environments intensifies.

Recent Stanford research found 30% of physical servers were comatose. This greater use of resources is seen elsewhere in Emerson Network Power’s predictions. No longer are companies focused on efficiency, but a greater emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility is key – and the company argues this trend will not just be limited to on-premise technology decisions…

Grazed from Examiner. Author: Waqar Hassan.

In simple terms, cloud computing can be defined as computing that’s done on the internet. In the past, people would usually run their programs or applications from software that was downloaded on a physical server or computer in their building. Not anymore. Now, they can use cloud computing for getting access to the same kind of software via the internet.

Everyone takes advantage of cloud computing in their daily routine; we use it when we upload a status on Facebook or when we check our bank balance on our smartphone. Businesses also use cloud computing services for solving problems or overcoming challenges like using apps for workload management or sending emails while traveling. To sum up, cloud has become the new normal and there are lots of benefits that can be enjoyed. Some of them are highlighted below:…

 Grazed from TechTimes.  Author: Dave Calpito.

Google has just welcomed VMware cofounder and ex-boss Diane Greene as the person who will the charge in Google’s goal to further expand its cloud business.  The tech company’s chief executive Sundar Pichai reveals in a blog post on Thursday, Nov. 19 that Greene is going to head a freshly converged team of cloud businesses consisting of Google Cloud Platform, Google for Work and Google Apps.

Grazed from Forbes.  Author: Lisa Brownlee.

 Grazed from BusinessWire.  Author: PR Announcement.

XO Communications (XO) has received a 2015 Cloud Computing Backup and Disaster Recovery Award presented by TMC’s Cloud Computing Magazine for its Fixed Wireless Access service. XO Fixed Wireless Access offers last-mile and metro-area network connections that are suitable for primary and backup use. The solution supports a wide range of voice and data services for businesses at bandwidths ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps. XO Fixed Wireless Access was recognized by TMC for its use as a key network component in supporting connectivity to cloud services in the event of a disaster.

Grazed from PRNewsWire. Author: PR Announcement.

Hitachi Data Systems announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Hitachi Content Platform Anywhere as a 2015 Cloud Computing Storage Excellence Award winner, presented by TMC’s Cloud Computing Magazine. The Cloud Storage Excellence Award recognizes companies that have introduced or improved cloud storage solutions. The award honors vendors who provide unsurpassed cloud storage, as well as storage efficiency for their customer base.

"Congratulations to Hitachi Data Systems for its ability to show maturity and expansion of the cloud storage market through innovation and product quality," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "We are pleased to present HCP Anywhere with a Cloud Storage Excellence Award for its commitment to advancing cloud storage solutions."…

Grazed from CloudTech. Author: James Bourne.

As global spend on cloud infrastructure continues to rocket, leading cloud providers have to up their game and invest billions of dollars in expanding their network of hyperscale data centres. That’s according to the latest data released by Synergy Research. The company notes the top four cloud providers – Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google, and IBM – have approximately 110 data centres located in 20 different countries.

More than $25 billion has been spent in recent merger and acquisitions related to data centres, Synergy argues, with Equinix, Digital Realty, NTT and IBM at the head of operations. IBM’s $2bn acquisition of SoftLayer in 2013, while NTT’s spree of acquisitions over the past five years includes Dimension Data ($3.2bn), Raging Wire ($0.4bn) and e-shelter ($0.5bn)…

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. A team of dedicated IT personnel were determined to keep the franchise running by salvaging and moving the Saints’ entire network to a safe zone. Led by Jeff Huffman, Director of Information Technology for New Orleans Saints, the IT team arrived at the office the day after the hurricane hit and dismantled the entire network by flashlight — carrying all servers and PCs down dark stairwells for transport to San Antonio, Texas.

Grazed from CloudTweaks. Author: Jeremy Daniel.

Global software giant Oracle laid out, in no uncertain terms, its ambition to be the dominant player in the cloud over the next ten years at its annual Oracle OpenWorld gathering late last month. CEO Mark Hurd and Oracle Founder Larry Ellison both laid out a powerful vision of the cloud and the way they see business moving in the next 10 years.

During his keynote address CEO Mark Hurd predicted that: By 2025, over 80% of all applications will be in the cloud as opposed to the modest 25% that are there today. Furthermore, he boldly stated that only two Software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers will have 80% of that market, and that “I volunteer us to be one of them”, to appreciative laughter from the packed auditorium…

Grazed from China-Briefing. Author: Jake Liddle.

For a new enterprise looking to start business in China, cloud computing means a significant reduction in startup operation costs. Where expenses are often spent on traditional IT infrastructure and its maintenance, cloud computing not only saves money and time, but can also provide flexibility and space for innovation.

It additionally makes for easier development of smaller businesses, facilitating wider availability and access to high performance computing. However, despite this multitude of benefits, there are many factors a business operator should consider when looking to utilize cloud services in China, such as the services available and the potential security risks involved…