Category Archives: Cloud NEWS

Latest Updates on Cloud Computing with Sources

Amazon CloudSearch-Information Retrieval as a Service

The idea of using computers to search for relevant pieces of information was popularized in the article “As We May Think” by Vannevar Bush in 1945. As We May Think predicted (to some extent) many kinds of technology invented after … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

NIST-Federal Cybersecurity Guidelines Now Cover Cloud Computing, Mobility

Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have released the first public draft of Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, Special Publication (SP) 800-53. The … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS, Cloud Security | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

TOP 17 FAQs on Cloud Computing

1.1          What is Cloud Computing? Why is it relevant for Business? Cloud separates application and information resources from the underlying infrastructure, and the mechanisms used to deliver them. Cloud enhances collaboration, agility, scaling, and availability, and provides the potential for … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS, Cloud Security, Cloud Governance, Private Cloud, What is?, PaaS, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Management, BIG Data | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Orchestration -Amazon Simple Workflow Service and Microsoft System Center 2012 – Orchestrator

Orchestration Orchestration describes the automated arrangement, coordination, and management of complex computer systems, middleware, and services. This usage of orchestration is often discussed in the context of service oriented architecture, virtualization, provisioning, Converged Infrastructure and dynamic datacenter topics. It defines … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Trends For Cloud Service Providers and Traditional IT Vendors in 2012

Cloud Service Providers Emphasis on Cloud Security Governance and compliance will gain more visibility Emphasis on High Availability, stronger SLAs with better coverage for liabilities, managed support services, etc. Features like HA, Strong SLAs, etc. will become standard features in … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Cloud Computing Adoption Concerns

Security Compliance Certification schemes will take time to emerge. Confidentiality and Auditability Performance, Reliability and Availability More concerns on Reliability and availability after Amazon’s glitch Loss of control Scaling Vendor Lock-in Legal Forensics Related articles SaaS Trends in 2012 (clean-clouds.com) … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud Governance, Cloud NEWS | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

General Cloud Computing Trends in 2012

–      Security is the number-one cloud quality of service (QoS) concern. –      Demand for anytime, on-the-go accessibility will be a major force in shaping cloud computing. Ubiquity of influential mobile devices and cheap bandwidth, coupled with today’s “Agile” business environment, … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS, Cloud Security | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

PaaS / BPaaS / IaaS Trends in 2012

PaaS •       More startups in the PaaS space focusing on different language stacks because of cost reduction and business agility. •       Forrester is predicting this category will grow from $0.82 B in 2011 to $11.91 B in 2020. •       Forrester … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS, PaaS | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

SaaS Trends in 2012

•       SaaS ERP will slowly gain further traction •       Big Data and increasing adoption of tools like Hadoop made BI and Analytics. •       Collaboration and Social tools •       Integration services as a crucial part of IT buying checklist •       Adoption … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

infographic: how NFC can change our world

NFC has been the next big thing for some time now. But now it seems we’re finally getting somewhere. There has been progress with rollout of payment terminals, and the major handset vendors have NFC in their roadmap. But if … Continue reading

Posted in Cloud Computing, Cloud NEWS | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment