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Need for speed

Data centres are at the heart of cloud software technology, but as demand grows, so does the need for the advancement in data centre interconnections.

Episode 4: Mis-selling Cloud, Bargain Hunters, Analyst Research and Thankless IT Support

In the fourth episode of The Issues we discuss Mis-selling of Cloud, Bargain Hunters, Analysts Research and send out love to Thankless IT Support people.

Using the cloud to get more customers

Rick Delgado considers how cloud computing, beyond just productivity and operations, is a useful way to net more customers.

Digital Realty announce direct access to VMware vCloud Air

Global data centre and colocation provider Digital Realty announce direct access to VMware vCloud Air.

Is your data locked in?

Daniel Thomas considers software defined networks and asks if your cloud services are locked in to your data centre?

Windows aims for 10

In a continuation of Microsoft’s new “Mobile First, Cloud First” the tech giant has unveiled its next Windows operating system, Windows 10.

Why HPC cloud is more than a bunch of servers

High-performance computing (HPC) is moving into the mainstream, rapidly establishing itself in the arenas of business and industry.

Cisco invests for global cloud network

Cisco announce that Deutsche Telekom, BT, NTT DATA and Equinix, have added their support to the hybrid cloud network Intercloud.

Bursting out at Christmas

The time of the year is rapidly approaching where we all shop online, order those last minute goods and give the Internet the Annual stress-test.

Big Data and machine learning as a force for good

Daniel Thomas considers Big Data, machine learning and how our cloud computing expertise could benefit humanity.

Appointment means more expertise for Node4

Node4 appoints John Williams as Product Manager, adding expertise to product management team.

Episode 3: Big Cloud Vendors, Neil Does No Research, Migrations and Twitter

In our third episode we discuss Big Cloud Vendors, tell Neil that he Does No Research, ponder Cloud Migrations and go into a full rant with Twitter.

A day with Arrow: Transforming the data centre

Daniel Thomas reviews Arrow's "Transforming the Data Centre," a launch event aimed at enabling MSPs to grow their business.

Samsung to stop selling Chromebooks

The PC market is in decline and now, following Sony's earlier exit, Samsung is to stop selling laptops in Europe.

Episode 2: Connectivity, Cloud Acronyms, Productivity and Obsolescence

Know your GaaS from your AaaS? In the second episode of our new series of podcasts we discuss Connectivity, Cloud Acronyms, Productivity and Cloud Obsolescence.

Safer than our selfies?

Apple chases the cloud's silver linings with Apple Pay - Esther Rutter takes a closer look.

Red Hat targets Government cloud

Red Hat has launched Red Hat Cloud for Government in a bid to help agencies deploy government-specific services in the cloud via open source software.

IBM - Is the Elephant going to dance again?

A conversation with Daniel Thomas, Founder of Compare the Cloud, as he considers IBM, engaging customers and the cloud marketplace.

Adobe buys Aviary

Adobe acquires Aviary to fast-track Creative Cloud app development.

EMC considered HP merger

Data storage, information security and virtualisation provider EMC, has been reported as having held merger talks with rivals Dell and HP.

Hybrid cloud is the battleground for IBM

Infrastructure provision is changing and x86 hardware vendors are under pressure from commoditisation in the data centre and by cloud providers.

Rackspace stays independent

Rackspace has ended its mergers and acquisition evaluation, declaring its commitment to remain independent.

Oracle CEO steps down

As part of strategic shift Oracle founder Larry Ellison resigns after 37 years as CEO.

Infinera introduces Cloud Xpress

Infinera introduces Cloud Xpress, designed to meet the high-capacity, lower power consumption requirements of an expanding metro cloud.

Cisco to acquire Metacloud

Acquisition of private OpenStack cloud service company accelerates Cisco's Intercloud strategy.

A guide to domain parking and cyber-squatting for brands

Danielle Middleton from Claranet SOHO looks at the introduction of the new gTLDs and finds brands must be aware of the importance of protecting their domain name.

Watson Analytics brings Big Data to businesses

IBM has announced the launch of Watson Analytics, a natural language-based service that provides powerful, predictive and visual analytic tools for businesses.

Episode 1: Piratism, Cloud, Big Data and Microsoft Needs Love

The Jolly Green Giant

As the virtual world grows and consumer demand rises the demand for electricity is increasing. Now the cloud needs to prove its green credentials.

Microsoft acquires Minecraft

The rumours over the weekend have proved true. Microsoft has acquired Minecraft for $2.5 billion.