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.
Read more at: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20100824005704/en
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
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."
Read more at: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS272637458120100823
Friday, August 20, 2010
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”
Read more at: http://blogs.gartner.com/daryl_plummer/2009/01/27/experts-define-cloud-computing-can-we-get-a-little-definition-in-our-definitions/
Read more at: http://blogs.gartner.com/daryl_plummer/2009/01/27/experts-define-cloud-computing-can-we-get-a-little-definition-in-our-definitions/
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.
Read more at: http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid201_gci1518872,00.html
Read more at: http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid201_gci1518872,00.html
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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.
Read more at: http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=168582&ref=g_sitelink
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.
Read more at: http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=168582&ref=g_sitelink
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
Read more at: http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/95868-itexpo-2010-speaker-cloud-computing-most-overhyped-technology.htm
Read more at: http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/95868-itexpo-2010-speaker-cloud-computing-most-overhyped-technology.htm
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.
Read more at: http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/95784-telcos-will-be-big-cloud-computing.htm
Read more at: http://hosted-voip.tmcnet.com/feature/articles/95784-telcos-will-be-big-cloud-computing.htm
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.
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.
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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