Cloud Computing

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

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.

Customize Your ERP or Adapt To It? What’s Your Strategy?

So it's time for your enterprise to do an ERP refresh or replacement. As you approach it, is it better to customize or go with what the vendors give you? There are pitfalls to both. Here are some ideas to help you decide.

SharePoint Bible: Your Complete Guide to Microsoft’s Collaboration Software

Updated: From pricing questions to enterprise and cloud adoption trends to reviews of SharePoint 2010, CIO.com's SharePoint Bible covers it all. Our guide delivers expert reviews, advice on planning and rollout, and news analysis on Microsoft&#0

Virtualization: An Easier Path to the Cloud

Is the idea of cloud computing still a bit ominous for your company? Not to worry. If you are already virtualizing some of your enterprise apps, then you've been gaining great experience that will help ease your transition, says analyst Laura Di

That’s What He Said: Ballmer on the State of Microsoft

Steve Ballmer's WPC 2011 keynote turned into a lengthy state of the state of Microsoft, as he expounded on products like Skype, Windows Azure and Bing and how they will affect enterprises, partners and competitors. Here are some of Big Steve&#03

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CIOs See Promise in Public Cloud Storage

A new survey shows that public cloud storage adoption is strong and poised for a big increase over the coming year, amid concerns over security and performance.

Are Cloud Computing Pay Walls Coming?

We're all familiar with Web sites that start out free, then put up a pay wall. Think you won't see the same thing with cloud services?