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Cloud Computing

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Pay for What You Get

Will Cloud Computing charge based on usage?

12 Nov 2009
Cloud Computing
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Drowning in Passwords: Tips and Tools to Stay Safe and Sane

Another day, another password: Thanks to Web-based apps, we're all acquiring passwords at quite a clip. How do you remember them all while staying secure? Here are some helpful tools and strategies -- that don't involve writing your passwor

10 Nov 2009
Cloud Computing
opinion

The State of Cloud Computing in Japan

What can you learn from a conversation with Japan's second-largest telco, which is also a cloud service provider? Plenty, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden.

6 Nov 2009
Cloud Computing Virtualization
opinion

Beware Cloud Computing’s Hidden Costs

Companies need to explore a multitude of related cloud expenses to ensure that costs don't ultimately outweigh the technology's benefits. Chris Curran shares some key questions regarding architecture, process and flexibility.

5 Nov 2009
Cloud Computing Data Center
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5 Questions with NetSuite’s CFO

A high-tech CFO who makes sales calls? It's all in a day's work for NetSuite CFO Jim McGeever. Here's his take on how SaaS is beating big vendor FUD, the Larry Ellison effect, and the future of business apps.

4 Nov 2009
ERP Systems Outsourcing SaaS
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Dev/Test in the Cloud: Rules for Getting it Right

CIO.com's Bernard Golden explains how to improve your dev/test operations using cloud computing. Consider these practical steps to take as you meld, not replace, your existing environment with the cloud.n

31 Oct 2009
Cloud Computing Virtualization
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Inside One Firm’s Private Cloud Journey

Travel booking and expense firm Concur Technologies uses virtualization and an infrastructure-as-a-service model to slash costs and deployment times for internal business groups. Bonus benefit: Improved compliance tracking.n

29 Oct 2009
Cloud Computing Data Center
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Your First Cloud App: Dev/Test a Smart Choice

A cloud environment can serve a company's dev/test needs better than the traditional, internal option, says CIO.com's Bernard Golden. Here's a breakdown of the key issues, from spiky usage to budget concerns, to consider.n

23 Oct 2009
Cloud Computing Data Center Virtualization
opinion

How to Plan Your Cloud Computing Mix

As a first step in sorting through the cloud hype, an IT group needs to gain a clear view of its systems portfolio in the context of business needs and pain points. Chris Curran shares some practical advice as you identify your first candidates for c

20 Oct 2009
Cloud Computing Data Center
opinion

3 Keys to Using IaaS Public Clouds Wisely

Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) cloud platforms can give IT groups flexibility and instant capacity, at compelling prices. But the promise won't become reality unless you pick the right kind of applications and use cases, says Forrester'

20 Oct 2009
Cloud Computing Data Center