Microsoft's 2010 task: Make the cloud clear

Server virtualization, cloud software come to CERN; Cloud storage start-up grabs $8 million in funding Cloud Computing NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by AT&T AT&T Synaptic Compute as a Service. Boost your power on demand. Click to continue Spotlight Story Microsoft's 2010 task: Make the cloud clear For Microsoft, 2010 is a platform-building and marketing year with no less than the future success of its cloud strategy hanging in the balance, according to observers. Read full story Related News: Server virtualization, cloud software come to CERN CERN is embracing server virtualization and cloud computing technology to improve CPU utilization and the delivery of computing resources to scientists around the world. Cloud storage start-up grabs $8 million in funding A cloud start-up founded this year is preparing a storage offering after securing $8 million in Series A funding. 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