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Cloud Computing Security: IT’s Take on State of Play

New Ponemon research shows that IT thinks security still needs much tightening not only in the cloud but also on premise. Will cloud force the matter -- or is IT's budget still too low?

May 17, 2010

Virtualization

Storage Vendor NetApp Hopes to Catch Virtualization, Cloud Computing Wave

As customersu2019 storage needs scale up, storage virtualization advances and customers explore cloud computing, NetApp seeks a new competitive edge.

May 14, 2010

Green IT

IT Strategy: Use Scenario Planning to Get Beyond Legacy Systems

Leading IT shops use scenario planning to drive IT strategy and investment decisions.

May 14, 2010

CIO Green IT

Cloud Computing Poses Control Issues for IT

As data moves into the cloud, one of the most precious things that IT leaders will need to give up is some level of control. Will vendors be able to strike a palatable balance between IT's need for agility and control?

May 12, 2010

Cloud Computing Data Center Virtualization

Storage Virtualization: When to Invest

With Dellu2019s Performance Analysis Collection Kit

Jul 10, 2015

Data Center

Storage Virtualization: When to Invest

Storage virtualization adds to your costs, but if your goal is to manage your storage networks more efficiently, it pays off

May 11, 2010

Server Virtualization Virtualization

Microsoft Office vs. Google Apps: The Business Brawl

Google Apps may not be a true threat to Microsoft's enterprise business now, but Google's cloud-based productivity apps have forced Microsoft to tinker with Office, a key part of its business model. Both rivals face mighty challenges in the

May 10, 2010

Microsoft Office Office Suites SaaS

Cloud Mergers Heat Up: IBM Buys Cast Iron

What's behind IBM's purchase of Cast Iron and how does its technology fit into IBM's planned cloud offerings?

May 7, 2010

Data Center

Cloud Computing: How Big is Big Data? IDC’s Answer

The future torrent of data poses challenges around search, privacy and compliance, IT staffing, and more. CIO.com's Bernard Golden looks at IDC's 2010 Digital Universe Study and concludes that IDC underestimates how much of that data will l

May 7, 2010

Virtualization