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Latest News Nov 2, 2012 The Lighter Side Of The Cloud – Status Update The Lighter Side Of The Cloud – Status Update By David Fletcher Our comic collection has simply taken the light side of cloud computing to a whole new level. After all, isn't cloud computing a fun way to get things done. Doesn't it simplify our lives? So after a long day's work in the cloud, you can stop by our comic library for that much deserved moment of fun before you call it a day.  ... Read more... Cloud Services On The East Coast Clog In The Wake of Sandy Cloud Services On The East Coast Clog In The Wake of Sandy In an age where the Internet infrastructure depends on the engineered redundancy of underwater cables, it is hardly possible that the effect of super storms like Sandy can go unnoticed. Hosting and colocution services went off tune after data facilities and websites on the East Coast went down in the wake of the super storm. Since the Internet is a real industry in the US, it is easy to imagine the level to which cloud providers have reached the blink trying to restore unstable networks. ... Read more... Top Myths About Cloud Computing Top Myths About Cloud Computing Cloud computing has been a hot topic during the last few years for technology specialists all over the world. Cloud computing has been adopted by many enterprises, but still challenges continue to rise. With all the articles and documentation on this subject, there are many myths that have developed over time. So here are the most common myths regarding cloud computing: security, data loss and performance. ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Phone System Providers Chart 2012 Buying a Phone System? Compare the Top 74 Business Phone Systems in one chart (Summer 2012 Edition). Apple's Oregon Data Server: If A Green Cloud Rumbles And No One Hears It, Does It Make A Sound? Apple's Oregon Data Server: If A Green Cloud Rumbles And No One Hears It, Does It Make A Sound? You can say whatever you want about Apple, Android vs iOS, iPad or Samsung Galaxy, but where you have to give it to them is in the genuine effort they have put into going green. Their data centers in Cork, Ireland, Austin, Texas, Sacramento, California and Munich, Germany have already made the switch to 100% renewable energy and the new data center that they have started building in Oregon promises to be "every bit as environmentally responsible as our Maiden data center". ... Read more... Cloud Sites In The Eye Of Super Storm Sandy Hanging By A Moment Cloud Sites in the eye of Super Storm Sandy Hanging by a Moment Super storm Sandy is the old man of the sea wrecking havoc everywhere, from data centers to homes. However, it seems like the American spirit is not yet doused by the news as disaster recovery is underway. According to Fox News, a woman told the New York governor that she had lost all her effects and even then, those around were reiterating to return and start from scratch. Echoing these views were site managers and colocation service providers, who as it is now, are hanging by a moment trying to generate power, in-house, after electricity went off the grid. ... Read more... Cloud Trends: Australian CIOs Say Supplying Network Is More Important Than Cost Cloud Trends: Australian CIOs Say Supplying Network Is More Important Than Cost For many cloud enthusiasts, the state of data comes first before even thinking about a supplying channel. This explains the offshoot of many private clouds that cut ties with sources and help organizations run the data handling show alone. However, the latest trends from Australia show that the supply network may be even more important than ever before. A hundred and seventy nine Chief Information Officers from the country have recently said that they would consider moving to the cloud if it had reinforcements from the source. ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Cloud Email Demystified: Migrate Your Organization with Confidence Most organizations know that the trend is to take email to the cloud. However, evaluating whether it makes sense for your organization is often a daunting task, full of mixed messages and unknowns. The Lighter Side Of The Cloud – House 17 The Lighter Side Of The Cloud – House 17 By David Fletcher Our comic collection has simply taken the light side of cloud computing to a whole new level. After all, isn't cloud computing a fun way to get things done. Doesn't it simplify our lives? So after a long day's work in the cloud, you can stop by our comic library for that much deserved moment of fun before you call it a day.  ... Read more... Northern Sweden Experiencing A "Facebook Effect" Northern Sweden Experiencing A "Facebook Effect" - The City of Lulea, one year after Facebook's announcement of its  first datacenter outside the US ... Read more... Reframing The Cloud Computing Argument: Managing Inaccurate Perceptions Reframing The Cloud Computing Argument: Managing Inaccurate Perceptions Human rationality is quickly becoming a castaway in the study of economics and psychology. That humans make decisions irrationally is an irrefutable precept as evidenced by empirical research. What these studies have uncovered is than when it comes to dealing with the emotions that naturally arise in the decision making process, avoiding risk trumps rational decision-making. The key issue is how the issue is framed to begin with. ... Read more... You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from CloudTweaks Media. 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