The rise of cloud computing services and the privacy/security issues involved have been much discussed (see, for example, our prior blog posts here). But when customers procure cloud-based services, a critical “behind the scenes” issue is often overlooked: is the cloud provider itself relying on third party subcontractors to perform…
I recently attended the UK Society for Computers and Law’s Annual Conference where Cloud Computing was one of the ‘IT Law Hot Topics’ under discussion. The others, in case you are interested, were Big Data, Apps and Mobile Payments. The event was sold out which goes to show how ‘hot’…
In April, we wrote about what we were seeing in the cloud space, including the impact of cloud computing on the CIO agenda. Since then, Savvis published an independent survey of 550 CIOs and Senior IT personnel from large global enterprises concerning their IT outsourcing strategies, including those around cloud…
Want to learn more about the key areas customers should consider as part of their cloud computing due diligence exercise? Read my recent article on the topic here.
Not too long ago a major supplier asked us what we are seeing in the cloud space. We thought the interchange might be of interest to readers of the blog — so here are some selected questions and our responses. What impact have you seen or expect to see Cloud…
With cloud services now obtaining as much press as the fallout from Kim Kardashian’s wedding, it seems safe to say that clouds are likely to be in the business forecast for the foreseeable future. A strong answer to every IT infrastructure manager’s prayers, cloud computing can provide both a scalable…
Given the great interest in “the cloud” from a business perspective, as well as Microsoft’s popularization of the concept with its “To the Cloud!” advertising campaign, it’s no wonder that many game providers are looking to the cloud as the next viable and profitable gaming platform. The cloud movement not…
On June 22, Pillsbury hosted the first annual Federal Cloud Security Summit, organized by the Washington, DC, chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA-DC). The keynote address was presented by Sonny Bhagowalia, former Deputy Associate Administrator with the GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies and current CIO of…
Cloud-based services give new meaning to the IT holy grail of “cheaper, better, faster” in the right circumstances. You might not even have to settle for just two. But it is important not to let the Cloud fog your thinking when it comes to configuring mission-critical IT-enabled services: adequate failover…
Providers are rushing head-first into the cloud revolution, marketing their latest cloud offerings and promoting the benefits of hosting data externally. To The Cloud–Start-up–Windows 7 by windows-videos But as customers analyze whether the cloud is the right fit for their technology and data, they need to carefully review whether the…