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Fiscal Confessions: CFOs Sight Is Definitely Cloud Worth

Fiscal Confessions: CFOs Sight Is Definitely Cloud Worth

Prompted by the infamous Mat Honan hack attack, cloud computing has been exposed to severe criticism over the last couple of weeks, pouring in from even those like Steve Wozniak and company. The (needlessly excessive) denigration has, however, served little to diminish the cloud demand prevalent at the end of ventures and individuals alike. Following the footsteps of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and top IT leaders, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have started exhibiting complete faith in cloud computing, a recent Google-backed study reveals. ...

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On Rob Kaufmann's Thesis: NAS vs. Cloud Part 2

On Rob Kaufmann's Thesis: NAS vs. Cloud 2

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So, we've seen that Kaufmann's assertion of bandwidth problems and 'control' are not entirely convincing. This time, we'll take a look at two of his further claims as to why NAS (network attached storage) is, in data-sensitive or data-rich cases, a better solution than Cloud services. ...

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The Cloud And Hype: Is The Buzz Still To Come?

The Cloud And Hype: Is The Buzz Still To Come?

Cloud computing is taking over the tech-world, both in terms of hype and clientele. Just like any new invention, cloud computing has become an everyday topic in discussions, webinars and social gatherings. Conventions hinged on technological growth have had their share of input, making it possible for lay to display concerted effort in understanding this baffling phenomenon. ...

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Featured Free Resource

A Primer On Electronic Document Security

How document control and digital signatures protect electronic documents in schools.

Cloud Infographic: Cloud Control And File Sharing

Cloud Infographic: Cloud Control And File Sharing

A cloud computing survey from Microsoft found that a chief concern of potential SMB cloud customers is the security and privacy of their data. A full 70% of small businesses are concerned about where their data is stored. Just over half of all SMBs cite data privacy as a potential deal breaker for adopting cloud services. And only 36% of businesses think their data is as or more secure in the cloud than their current on premises solution… ...

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The Open Data Center Alliance Publishes New Usage Models

THE OPEN DATA CENTER ALLIANCE PUBLISHES NEW USAGE MODELS AND RELEASES NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK CARBON FOOTPRINT BEST PRACTICE PAPER

New Usage Models Outline Requirements for Interoperability in the Cloud, Including PaaS and SaaS Interoperability ...

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Keeping It Safe In The Cloud

Is It Safe In The Cloud?

It would be wonderful to think we live in a safe, secure, world but unfortunately we don’t. In the world of computing, this is even more true. Our digital lives are important to us and take years to build, but only a matter of hours to destroy, if that. ...

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5 Cloud Security Concerns You Must Address

At HP, they believe security for the cloud era should be information centric, built in, adaptive, and proactive. They can help you properly respond to the new threat landscape and efficiently deal with the new security dynamics. This paper specifically explains what it takes to protect both your physical and virtual assets, as well as data in the cloud.

On Rob Kaufmann's Thesis: NAS vs Cloud Part 1

On Rob Kaufmann's Thesis: NAS vs. Cloud Part 1

A few weeks back KPI Analytics employee Rob Kaufmann suggested that network attached storage (NAS) solutions for data serving could in numerous cases provide a greater advantage than Cloud services. Specifically, he cited that it would be preferable for those serving massive files or very sensitive data. This was debated at a press conference on July 17 ...


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Indaba Music: A Cloud Based Music Network

Indaba Music: A Cloud Based Music Network

In my last article, I discussed the remarkable benefits of using Dropbox to produce, record, and share musical ideas. As if that all wasn’t revolutionary enough, Indaba Music has developed a platform, much like that advanced by SoundCloud, that allows for real-time partnership between musicians from anywhere in the world. Uploading, comments, and collaboration all occur within a shared window and are viewable to the public (only if made public, of course). Most commonly used for remixes and interactive direct-to-consumer projects and competitions by major artists and production companies (Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg, Disney, and Universal, to name a few), any producer or musician can also use Indaba to share, swap and collaborate on musical ideas. ...


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Privacy In Cloud Computing: Assured Or Assumed?

Privacy In Cloud Computing: Assured Or Assumed?

All avid computer users have enjoyed the benefits and conveniences of cloud computing, either knowingly or unknowingly. Most of us rarely understand what is happening behind the screens, especially when lost in interesting movie or music, or even when perusing the information about your competitors. As a result, the ...


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