Cloud Computing

An IT view of Google Docs vs. Microsoft Word Online

Google Docs and Microsoft Word Online are more similar than ever, so total cost of ownership, training and support may be more important considerations for CIOs and IT managers than feature sets.

Why you can skip business process analysis when purchasing COTS or cloud software

Many people think process analysis and optimization should be done before embarking on a software project. This article explains why it is unnecessary when buying commercial off-the-shelf or cloud software.

The ERP upgrade conundrum: How to calculate the true cost

If you use an old on-premise financial management solution, you have a difficult decision to make over the next few years: do you upgrade the application one last time and get a few more years out of it or move to a modern cloud solution? This is the

Can LibreOffice successfully compete with Microsoft Office?

Have you hugged your cloud today?

If you haven't yet embraced the cloud, you should at least give it a little hug.

8 reasons why committees fail when selecting enterprise software

While organizations use committees to select business-critical software, real world experience shows this doesnu2019t work as expected. Here's a look at why committees struggle with software decisions and what path leads to more successful enter

IBM announces container service for Bluemix

The new IBM Containers service, based on the open source Docker software container technology, is designed to help developers deliver applications across hybrid cloud environments.

Why Linode moved to KVM

An exclusive interview with Ricardo Feliciano, Developer Evangelist at Linode

IBM Bluemix powers hybrid cloud apps for IoT, analytics

Capgemini subsidiary Sogeti will use IBM Bluemix to help developers and clients in 15 countries build Internet of Things and analytics applications for a range of vertical industries.

Apple Watch: Add friends and block enemies

How to manage your friends and enemies on the Apple Watch