St. Cloud computing is via double-duty LED lighting

BY CHRIS WILLIAMS - AP ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Flickering ceiling lights are usually a nuisance, but in city offices in St. Cloud, they will actually be a ...

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Cloud Computing: The Executive Summary

I'm starting here with cloud computing. The intention is to keep things simple, and I've deliberately avoided technical language. ...

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Voros: WikiLeaks pokes holes in cloud computing

For all the sound and fury that the WikiLeaks controversy has unleashed, no one seems to be talking much about how the world's most secure cloud-computing ...

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Top Cloud Computing Acquisitions of 2010

Even as some other parts of the IT industry showed a noticeable slowdown in acquisitions during 2010, the cloud computing arena had many examples of big ...

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Plugged In: Bit by byte, Dell shapes its cloud computing business

And when you put those parts â€" and several others â€" together, they add up to cloud computing. Even though I cringe whenever I type the overused expression ...

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The Telegraph Guide to cloud computing ; Telegraph money [Sunday Telegraph (UK)]

*Centre for Business and Economics Research To find out about cloud computing, visit www.telegraph.co.uk/ readerguides Please refer to the Data Protection ...

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Dell to make another cloud-computing acquisition

Dell will buy InSite One Inc., an 11-year-old company based in Wallingford, Conn., which claims to be the leader in cloud computing-based medical archiving, ...

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Cloud Computing: The Aussie Scenario

By J. Angelo Racoma (@jangelo) | Dec 23, 2010 Tweet Asia Pacific countries have varied perspectives on the use of cloud computing, which include public vs. ...

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Dell to make another cloud-computing acquisition

Dell will buy InSite One Inc., an 11-year-old company based in Wallingford, Conn., which claims to be the leader in cloud computing-based medical archiving, ...

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IBM to Create Cloud-Computing System for NATO Military Command

The Armonk, New York-based company is betting cloud computing, which helps customers save money by letting them store and access data via the Internet, ...

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OS33 Gives Cloud Computing Providers On-Ramp

By Andrew R Hickey, CRN Cloud computing startup OS33 hopes to get managed service providers (MSPs) into the clouds quickly and easily with the launch of its ...

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Cloud computing went mainstream

By Steven Overly It has been the talk of tech circles for years, but the topic of cloud computing became more mainstream in 2010. ...

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Most Large Enterprises Already Active in Cloud Computing: Survey

Many large organizations are already active in cloud computing in some form and are planning more deployments, according to a CA Technologies study. ...

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Most Large Enterprises Already Active in Cloud Computing: Survey

Many large organizations are already active in cloud computing in some form and are planning more deployments, according to a CA Technologies study. ...

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VIA, Skycloud to Jointly Venture Into Cloud Computing

Tian yesterday said that the joint venture will begin to produce cloud-computing equipment after making tablet PCs in the initial stage. ...

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Datapipe Outlines Key Cloud Computing Trends for 2011

15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Datapipe, a global leader of managed services and infrastructure for IT and cloud computing, today outlined three key cloud ...

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Amazon: WikiLeaks Ousted From Cloud Computing Service Over Policy Violation

Earlier this month, WikiLeaks moved its data to Amazon's cloud computing service after a new WikiLeaks Web site showcasing classified US diplomatic cables ...

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Cloud Computing Central to Dell's Acquisition of Compellent

The $820 million deal brings Dell high-end SAN storage products for cloud computing and other environments. by Jeff Moad Seeking to beef up its storage ...

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Cloud computing to significantly reduce data center energy costs: study

By Mark Cox The market for cloud computing services has expanded quickly during the past few years, offering a compelling alternative to traditional data ...

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USDA Cites Microsoft Leverage in Rejecting Google for E-Mail Bid

... over Google Inc. for a $27 million cloud-computing project because the agency wanted to leverage existing business arrangements with the software maker. ...

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Cloud Computing Will Save Energy? Not So Simple

By Katie Fehrenbacher at Earth2Tech The analysts at Pike Research came out with a report this week that claims that the adoption of cloud computing will ...

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Google says shut out of USDA cloud computing deal

O) didn't get the chance to formally compete for the largest federal government "cloud computing" deal yet struck, according to the Web firm, adding to its ...

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Google Unveils Cloud Computing Future With Chrome

Cloud computing devices like the Google netbook simply give access to the apps based on user preferences through the Chrome OS platform no matter the person ...

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Laying the Ground Work for Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing is one of the hottest tech buzz words. It has two main definitions and many conversations and debates hovering around it. ...

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Software firm: Cloud computing can help call centers cut costs

According to www.techtarget.com, cloud computing is "a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. ...

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Global cloud computing mkt to be worth $30bn in 4yrs: Gartner

NEW DELHI: The global market for the 'transformational' cloud computing technology is expected to be worth over $ 30 billion (around Rs 1.35 lakh crore) in ...

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Unisys wins $6.7M GSA contract for cloud computing

Unisys has won a $6.7 million five-year contract from the US General Services Administration to create a cloud-based e-mail and collaboration platform for ...

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Cloud computing market to see CAGR of 40%

The India public cloud computing market estimated at $66.7 million (around Rs 300 crore) in 2009, is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate ...

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How the Cloud Computing Phenomenon Affects Network Operators

Instead, these companies have started embracing cloud computing solutions, which offer a variety of benefits. Companies that adopt cloud-based solutions no ...

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Wikileaks leverages cloud computing to evade attackers

Controversial media organization Wikileaks has evaded online attacks by shifting to cloud computing services, according to a report in the Guardian. ...

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3 Infographics About Cloud Computing

There are any number of ways to look at cloud computing. Three infographics illustrate how differently the subject is viewed. The infographics demonstrate ...

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iomart Group Profits From Rapid Growth in Cloud Computing

A 36% rise in revenues has helped cloud computing and managed hosting services company iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM) report a 105% increase in profit after tax ...

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What Cloud Computing Means for Consumers

By George Mclellan November 27, 2010 ( PowerHomeBiz.com ) - Cloud computing allows you to access all of your programs and documents no matter where you are ...

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Patni to launch cloud computing next fiscal

AHMEDABAD: Global IT service provider, Patni Computers, today said it would launch cloud computing as a separate service line in the first quarter of next ...

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Cloud computing to change India's IT ecosystem

BY Shilpa Shree Cloud computing, the internet-based information technology (IT) infrastructure, is predicted to change the ecosystem of IT usage in India. ...

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Cloud computing survey finds issues with some contracts

A recent survey of 31 Cloud computing contracts from 27 different providers has determined that many contracts have clauses that could have a negative ...

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Netflix indicates shift toward cloud-only TV

Cloud computing has been deployed for many business-centered functions, but a recent announcement from entertainment company Netflix suggests that the cloud may be penetrating further into everyday life.

Netflix's business model traditionally centered around a DVD rent-by-mail system. Customers paid a monthly fee and receive DVDs by mail which, after watching, can be sent back in the post and exchanged for new titles.

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Windows Azure

The Windows Azure platform is a flexible cloud–computing platform that lets you focus on solving business problems and addressing customer needs.


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Keeping all the data on-premise

"The proliferation of storage solutions illustrates how cloud computing is almost unfailingly accompanied by big data. The growth of data, along with the issues posed by the "skinny straw" of limited bandwidth to external clouds, will pose challenges for enterprises as they migrate to cloud applications. One approach to solving this challenge is, of course, keeping all the data on-premise, but that then poses a different set of challenges with respect to capital investment and storage management complexity."


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Cloud.com Brings Open Source Cloud Computing to VMware Customers

Cloud.com delivers all of the essential components used to build, deploy and manage multitier and multitenant cloud applications in a simple to install software package. CloudStack seamlessly integrates with existing data center infrastructure without modification, special-purpose hardware or reconfiguration, making it possible for customers to instantly realize the benefits of the cloud. Through the implementation of Cloud.com’s common cloud APIs, including planned support for VMware’s vCloud API, Cloud.com provides an open environment that interoperates with a user’s existing cloud initiatives, bringing interoperability and extensions to users’ existing cloud deployments.


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whereas on-demand computing services can be set up in days.

"Often the costs and time required to test a new product or service, or try a new way of engaging customers, are so prohibitive, they discourage companies from even trying them," according to the PwC report. "But cloud computing offers an inexpensive and flexible way to deploy the infrastructure as needed to test ideas."

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Experts Define Cloud Computing

 “A style of Computing where scalable and elastic IT capabilities are provided as a service to multiple customers using Internet technologies”


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Virtual labs powered by Wyse and IBM

The Fischer Middle School in Aurora, IL got a virtual lab environment with on-demand desktops for 150 students, powered by Wyse and living on an IBM System x server. Technically that could be called a cloud, since it is on-demand, elastic, and involves something like multi-tenancy and virtualization.


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What is cloud computing?

"What is cloud computing?" is the question that never seems to go away. No matter how much people try, a universally agreed-on definition remains elusive. However, Gartner's definition of cloud computing (put forth in "Five Refining Attributes of Public and Private Cloud Computing") remains the most consistently unchanged and explainable definition we have seen. But what we find to be most confusing for those approaching the subject of cloud computing is not, in fact, the definition. It is, instead, the words people use to describe the phenomenon. To help alleviate this concern, "Using the Right Words Will Ease Cloud Computing Confusion" provides some guidance that can help those discussing cloud computing to develop a consistent framework of understanding. However, a further challenge to a common understanding around the concept of cloud computing comes from the fact that different constituencies view the cloud from different perspectives. "Cloud Computing Constituencies and Inconsistent Perspectives" explores this issue in some detail. At a high level, understanding the relationship of global class and cloud (see "Global Class: The Inspiration for Cloud Computing") is also a good foundation for understanding. "Comparing Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Utility" deals with the differences and synergies between these two concepts.


There are many ways to "slice" into cloud computing. A "horizontal" slicing along the lines of public vs. private and hybrid deployment models is one way. "The Spectrum of Public-to-Private Cloud Computing" takes into account the nuances introduced by the "private cloud" concept. Another way to slice it is "vertically," along the lines of somewhat-traditional layering approaches, but adjusted to meet the realities of the cloud. "Key Attributes Distinguish Cloud Computing Services" and "Cloud Computing Services: A Model for Categorizing and Characterizing Capabilities Delivered From the Cloud" introduce a taxonomy for looking at the various layers of cloud computing. With this research and more (such as "Cloud Computing for Government Is Cloudy"), the "what" of cloud computing becomes more clear.


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Barry Sher : "LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. are great tools for keeping customers informed..."

"LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. are great tools for keeping customers informed and more intimately involved in the business.  They also serve as great conduits for sharing information as well as for educating and supporting both prospects and customers." said Barry Sher, vice president of Business Development with IVR Technologies, Inc


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AT&T, BT, Orange Business Services and Verizon Business in the cloud computing arena

AT&T, BT, Orange Business Services and Verizon Business have "can now compete with established players from the IT industry" in the cloud computing arena, say researchers at Ovum. 


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Infotech: "We are investing in it and we see a significant part of our revenue coming from there in future"

"We have formed a separate cloud computing innovation center. We are investing in it and we see a significant part of our revenue coming from there in future," said Sujay Sen, head – cloud practice at L&T Infotech.

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Ernst and Young: "...investments at an early stage is critical"

"The Indian players realise their lack of bandwidth in cloud computing offerings and say forming alliance across hardware and software vendors is need of the hour...investments at an early stage is critical," said Milan Sheth, partner, technology advisory services, at consultancy Ernst and Young.

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TCS: "...We will have to make strategic alliances to offer cloud computing."

"We are into software and are not into hardware. We will have to make strategic alliances to offer cloud computing. We are looking at cloud computing as a big opportunity," said S Mahalingam, ED and CFO of TCS.

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