Cloud Computing

How To Document in the Cloud

Nobody ever has time to document systems. In the cloud, people aren't any more likely to document -- but it becomes doubly important to do so. Enter sky-writing: leveraging the cloud to solve this timeless problem.

Is nearshoring the new IT outsourcing?

Extending the Private Cloud: 5 Keys to Virtualization in a Global Environment

CIOs tasked with managing virtual servers across a global environment have to clear some hurdles to effectively optimize their infrastructure.

Cloud Security: Will Your Business Data Be Safe In the Cloud?

Is the cloud a safe place for your critical business data to be? Cloud security consultant Ara Trembly tells you what you need to know and consider before you decide.

Cloud CIO: The Cost Advantage Controversy of Cloud Computing

There is an enormous amount of controversy about whether the capex or opex approach to cloud computing is less expensive. CIO.com's Bernard Golden explores some possible outcomes of a shift from capex to opex and utilization risk.

IT Failure: Some Ideas Deserve a Second Chance

The secret behind many innovations is trying until you succeed -- a concept Iridium Communications knows a lot about. Here's what you can learn from them and why your company should consider this important mantra.rnrn

DHFL Bolsters its DR with Managed Services

In a bid to ensure business continuity DHFL outsourced their primary datacenter to IBM and propped up its security posture.

Dial, Listen, Play on the Cloud

A whole new breed of innovative startups are using the efficiencies and flexibility of cloud-based business models to bring solutions and services never heard before. Hereu2019s one.

BYOD: The Essar Way

Say BYOD, and CIOs cringe. They complain of security, supporting a flood of devices and losing control. But the CIO of Essar Group just proved his peers wrong. Hereu2019s how.

Bad News for Windows: IT Is Spending on Cloud, Not PCs

U.S. PC sales are down compared to a year ago, as enterprises put dollars toward cloud and virtualization technologies over PCs and consumers turn to smartphones and tablets and shun netbooks.