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Are cloud and mobile really disrupting CIOs?

The road to mobile and cloud for CIOs is "bumpier" than the hype suggests.

16 Aug 2012 2 mins

10 Ways to Ease Public Cloud Security Concerns

Security is always a concern when organizations contemplate a move to the public cloud. However, a combination of third-party tools and careful reading of your service level agreement can give you the peace of mind you need to move mission-critical a

13 Aug 2012 8 mins

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Ditching DropBox? Here’s an Alternative

If the DropBox security meltdown convinced you to abandon the service, consider switching to the more secure SpiderOak. But be warned--it’s not for the newbie.

11 Aug 2012 3 mins

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Microsoft Debuts Cloud App Model for Office, SharePoint

With Office 2013 and SharePoint 2013, Microsoft says it will make it easier than ever to develop, deploy and manage Web-based apps that extend the power of its productivity and collaboration.

10 Aug 2012 5 mins

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Wired Reporter Hack Spotlights Cloud Security Risks

The cloud offers a number of benefits to online users, but it's also riddled with risks. A Wired reporter's recent experience should serve as a cautionary tale for all individuals and companies that are embracing the cloud.

7 Aug 2012 4 mins

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How the Cloud Brings Developers into Business Process

The disruptive innovation that is the cloud has given developers significantly more influence than they, and their organizations, are used to having. This means the agile, sometimes unstructured world of the developer is increasingly coming into cont

7 Aug 2012 8 mins

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How the Cloud Keeps Fuel and Cash Flowing When the Power Goes Out

Diesel Direct worried about storms causing extended power outages, which would essentially bring its business to a halt. The company didn't want or need an enterprise infrastructure, but it did want the security and reliability of a redundant IT

6 Aug 2012 8 mins

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Government Seeks Guidance on Cloud-Brokerage Services

Next phase of government IT migration to the cloud could bring opportunity to businesses that can serve as liaisons between federal agencies and cloud service providers.

3 Aug 2012 6 mins

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Global IT Trade Barriers Threaten Cloud, Software Providers

Trade protectionism is hurting the tech sector. The Business Software Alliance is trying to raise awareness among policymakers about the restrictive policies some foreign nations have adopted that limit market access for software and cloud providers.

1 Aug 2012 4 mins

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Different Cloud Survey, Same Cloud Adoption Concerns

The Uptime Institute's 2012 Data Center Survey is the latest to show that companies remain reluctant to use the cloud because of security concerns. These firms seem to be waiting for an 'all clear' from some higher authority--but with

1 Aug 2012 8 mins

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