First, let me explain what the digital cloud actually is. Imagine a network of interconnected servers and data centers, all talking to one another and to your favorite digital devices over the ...

Ever feel that cloud computing sounds like a pile of acronyms, hidden fees and choices you are somehow meant to understand straight away? Many readers worry about cost, security and where their data ...

Cloud computing will alter IT operations and costs, these changes mean that two very strong friction points for applications — resource provisioning and funding — will dwindle. What does this mean for ...

First, we have the ability to move services around as required by the architecture in support of the business. For example, we can move customer transaction processing from an on-premise application ...

Collectively Jim and Steve have been in IT for a bunch of years. The exact number is irrelevant. As we see it, the hyperbole to reality ratio that surrounds cloud computing is higher than anything ...

Cloud computing offers lots of benefits, but improved security is not one that makes many IT lists. In fact, many — perhaps even most — IT pros still believe that cloud computing means a huge step ...

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