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Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things may not be that well-known amongst the public at the moment, but that is all set to change. The term, often abbreviated to IoT, refers to physical objects that are able to conne...
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Big Data
Big Data is a term that is heard a lot in technology circles, but understanding what it actually means is not always the easiest. Broadly, it refers to data sets that are so large that traditional att...
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SaaS
Software as a Service, sometimes abbreviated to SaaS, is a method of distribution whereby a company or individual accesses software via an Internet connection from an external supplier. SaaS is easies...
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Social Media - A beginners guide
By David Terrar, Founder and CXO of Agile Elephant This is a guide to get you started on the road to becoming social media savvy. If you are here on Compare the Cloud then you are interested in leadin...
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The CIO: from gatekeeper to enabler
As a result of new and advanced technology, significant transformation has been made to the way enterprises operate. Business units, particularly software and web development teams, but also marketing...
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Analytics
Analytics refers to the examination of data in order to discover useful patterns and insights. It differs from analysis in that it is heavily focused on large data sets, involving both statistics and...
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The (cloud) empire strikes back
Last month London was held to ransom by the train strikes, and the word on the street (the paper I read over someones shoulder on my commute) is that there will be another full strike on the 5th of Au...
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Dean Chapman, Fedr8 - Live from Cloud World Forum, London
Interview with Dean Chapman from Fedr8 as part of our live Afternoon Kings of Cloud broadcast from Cloud World Forum, Olympia, London - 25/06/2015.
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DataCentred joins the Open Invention Network
Membership demonstrates commitment to open source and to protecting users of the Linux operating system against software patent aggression DataCentred, the UK’s leading provider of open-source compute...
Arrow ECS Event; IBM Jam on Cams
Compare the Cloud is blogging live from the Arrow ECS Event 'IBM Jam on Cams' from the Crystal in London. Speakers include television presenter and author Kate Russell (a technology, gaming and Inter...
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Station to Station – Cloud DR options and how to make the most of them
"Drink to the men who protect you and I." - David Bowie Disaster Recovery planning is one of those necessary IT investments that cloud computing should make easier for everyone. Rather than automatic...
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Banking leaders turning to cloud to leapfrog the competition
Why Cloud? Optimisers, innovators and disruptors rely on it to leapfrog the competition. [quote_box_center]Regulatory, geopolitical risks and complexity are multiplying. Bankers need agility. Skilled...