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Defining the Cloud: Public vs Private vs Hybrid

Mark Boost, MD of ServerChoice outlines the pros and cons of a public, private and hybrid clouds.

IBM expands high performance computing capabilities

IBM expands high performance computing capabilities with the addition InfiniBand to cloud services portfolio.

The link between the cloud and wearable technology

Considers how cloud computing is a major driving force motivating the recent trend of wearable technology.

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SMEs ignoring IT Manager warns Node4

Independent research finds that over half of SMEs believe the IT manager will be dead by 2024.

Pulsant wins Asigra partner award

Pulsant, the cloud computing, managed hosting and colocation expert, has been named Fastest Growing Partner of the Year by Asigra.

6 Lessons from Virtualisation and Cloud

Stuart Bates of Imtech ICT considers virtualisation and cloud and finds not everything is worth virtualising.

CRM as a Service encourages better business

CRM has been headed to the cloud for sometime. Now as cloud computing matures and the public begin to see the benefits businesses should be encouraged to adopt a CRMaaS approach.

Confidence rocked according to Egress market survey

Egress Software Technologies has produced a market survey and finds that industry confidence in Cloud-based communication solutions has been rocked following Edward Snowden’s revelations.

IBM Cloud serves an ace for fans at Wimbledon

With IBM Watson technologies, SoftLayer and Smart Cloud Orchestrator IBM serves up an ace to mark their 25th anniversary as the official technology supplier to Wimbledon.

Yes Workforce launches mobile workforce solution

Enabling management through a mobile app, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency, Yes Workforce launches its mobile workforce management solution.

Keypasco earns New Product Innovation Leadership Award

Keypasco earns the Frost & Sullivan 2014 New Product Innovation Leadership Award for Secure Authentication.

IBM opening new SoftLayer data centre in London

IBM is extending SoftLayer cloud services platform to support growing European customer base with a new data centre in London.

Why VoIP?

RingCentral explains how VoIP is transforming communications.

A team and B team - 4 different characteristics

Backing up data is not the same as archiving it - Cathy Brode of Arkivum explains.

Creating the Perfect Virtualization Team

Virtualization has turned into a must-have technology strategy for businesses all over the world. That’s why putting together the best virtualization technology team is essential.

Oak Hill to acquire Pulsant from BDC

Oak Hill Capital Partners to acquire hosted data centre and IT infrastructure services provider Pulsant from Bridgepoint Development Capital.

Regulated Data Security and Encryption

With the changes in regulation for industries such as Accountancy, Legal, Financial and Healthcare, security and data protection systems is a priority.

Finding the right Cloud solutions provider

There is a bewildering array of cloud service providers. Jeff Dodd of entrustIT explains 3 key considerations to selecting the right one.

Cloud World Series Awards Shortlist Announced

Cloud World Series have announced the shortlist for the Cloud World Series Awards, which takes place at this year's Cloud World Forum in June.

IBM is making it easier to develop software in the Cloud with Bluemix

IBM has announced how enterprises and born-on-the-web developers are embracing BlueMix - making it easier to develop software in the Cloud.

Arkivum announces first certified data archiving connection to the N3 network

Hybrid Cloud to be Key to Cloud Sector Growth

Chris Morris looks at the benefits of taking a hybrid approach to Cloud Computing. According to a recent report by the China Securities Journal, the China Telecom company will aim to develop a hybrid cloud business during this year and next.

Big Data, Big Deal

Observations From Desktop Virtualization Projects

Case Study: Server performance is essential for Desktop Virtualization projects. This is how Liquidware Labs rose to the challenge. Since its inception, Liquidware Labs has been heavily engaged in the transformation of the desktop.

How do Techgate see the Cloud market maturing during 2014?

Compare the Cloud interviews Martin Wright of Techgate Plc to see how 2014 looks from the perspective of a Cloud Infrastructure provider.

Telehouse introduce RMADS security initiative

Telehouse Europe, a leading provider of global data centres and managed ICT services, announces that it has undergone an extensive RMADS (Risk Management and Accreditation Documentation Set) process for the Public Sector.

Is BYOD an Opportunity or Threat?

Esther Rutter looks at the challenges afoot for BYOD policies and asks whether Cloud Service Providers are best placed to provide solutions. Sometimes, it seems like every man and his dog is talking about the relentless march towards mobile and BYOD...

The expanding DaaS market, the big players and healthy competition

James Mackie of VESK examines how the various DaaS and VDI offerings from the big players meet the needs of regular businesses. Firstly let me make an apology for referring to HVD, VDI, HVDI, DaaS, HD, VD etc under the umbrella term of "DaaS" (Desktop-as-a-Service).

Billing is the Edge in a Subscriptions World

Dominic Smith of Cerillion highlights the importance of getting your billing model right as you move to a subscription-based service.