IBM is building slimmer versions of its Power hardware — used by its Watson supercomputer — to run complex database applications as well as simpler Web-based ones.
IBM Watson adds hybrid cloud developer tools
IBM Watson has begun rolling out new hybrid cloud capabilities that will integrate IBM Cloud with a growing number of cognitive computing and content analytics services in the Watson Zone on Bluemix, IBM’s open standards-based cloud innovation platform.
Microsoft looks to empower IT in the cloud
Microsoft is working to help its enterprise customers move their data, apps and operations to the cloud – specifically the hybrid cloud.
Infosys invests in cloud, health monitoring market
Indian outsourcer Infosys has made an acquisition in the area of cloud computing and invested in a personal health monitoring company.
Microsoft to address concerns about cloud control
The company will launch new features for Office 365 designed to give organisations more control and visibility into their data
Huawei to offer public cloud service in China
Huawei Technologies plans to launch a public cloud service in China in July, amid growing competition from local and foreign players.
Injazat expands secure cloud offering
Injazat Data Systems has announced further enhancements in the areas of enterprise cloud solutions to address the growing demand by businesses across the Middle East looking to adopt advanced cloud technologies
HP creates new cloud server line
HP has said that it is creating a server family aimed specifically at building systems for cloud providers.
IBM cloud chief keen on speed
IBM’s new man in charge of the cloud business is moving fast. “What I’m focusing on is speed,” said Robert LeBlanc, the new senior vice president for IBM Cloud. “Because the market continues to change, we have to get things to market quickly and then iterate.”
The dream: Seamless cloud
In a work environment where employees demand mobile solutions, and the C-suite is mandated to keep data secure and business processes grounded, CIOs are hard-pressed to create seamless cloud to on-premise solutions that are both user and business friendly.
VMware still chasing despite new cloud offerings
The newest feature added to VMware’s vCloud Air public cloud is the ability to spin virtual machines up and down with a few clicks and pay for them by the hour. This better positions VMware to go head-to-head with top public IaaS cloud vendors, but analysts say VMware still has lots of catching up to do.
IBM announces 11 new cloud centres
IBM is building out its global computing network in a bid to focus on the enterprise cloud market, announcing that it is adding cloud centres in 11 new locations.
Cloud calling
Reseller ME investigates how channel partners can be more relevant in a cloud-enabled market and how the transition can be made.
Microsoft launches hybrid cloud push
With a series of cloud announcements on Monday, Microsoft moved to put a stake in the ground with hybrid cloud computing and emerge from the shadow of cloud rivals Google and Amazon.
Successful cloud migration in eight steps
Sachin Bhardwaj, Director, Marketing & Business Development, eHosting DataFort, discusses the key factors that IT managers and CIOs must consider …
Red Hat to focus on open hybrid cloud at GITEX
Open source solutions provider Red Hat has announced that it will demonstrate its latest offerings in cloud computing and virtualisation technologies at GITEX Technology Week, 12-16 October, 2014.
StorIT to showcase data management, cloud & Big Data solutions
Data storage specialist value-added distributor in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, StorIT Distribution has announced that it will be showcasing its latest data management, cloud and Big Data solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014. The distributor will also showcase its extensive portfolio of solutions and technical services from its vendor partners in addition to holding demonstrations for visitors at the leading ICT exhibition in the Middle East.
StorIT to turn the spotlight on Big Data and cloud
StorIT Distribution will be placing the spotlight on its latest data management, Cloud and Big Data solutions at GITEX Technology …
Ready for cloud: How to prepare your network infrastructure
An increase in cloud computing has led to an increase in volumes of data organisations have to support. Tackling the challenge effectively needs more than just adding to the bandwidth; it requires an overhaul of the network infrastructure, says Mike Hemes, Vice President EMEA, Silver Peak.
Managing the cloud
As storage and computing power move from traditional bare-metal solutions, the next step is to find managing software that maintains the resource conservation, cost savings and agility that is the very draw of cloud computing. CNME investigates the benefits of open-source cloud management and what to look out for when choosing a management solution.