WAN optimisation is going to be critical in guaranteeing application performance in cloud environments. WAN optimisation has been typically deployed …
Cisco debuts CloudVerse
Cisco has introduced Cisco CloudVerse, a framework that combines the foundational elements –Unified Data Center, Cloud Intelligent Network, and Cloud …
Big data, security and cloud identified as IT “super themes” in 2012
“Big data” analytics, security and cloud computing will be three of the most significant drivers of technological change in 2012, …
Cisco data centre forecast very cloudy
Global cloud computing traffic will grow 12-fold from now to 2015, according to a new Cisco study. The growth represents a 66% …
Microsoft and HP team up for the cloud
HP and Microsoft have announced a new four-year partnership to deliver public, private and hybrid cloud solutions built around Microsoft …
Cisco sees promise in the clouds with new framework
Cisco this week unveiled products and packaging options for customers looking to implement public, private and hybrid cloud computing. Cisco’s …
Private clouds are a last resort: Gartner
Enterprises should consider public cloud services first and turn to private clouds only if the public cloud fails to meet …
Hitachi to integrate data from cities in the cloud
Hitachi plans to aggressively pursue large cloud computing projects and market software that will integrate data from infrastructure across entire …
Software AG unveils Cloud Ready
Software AG has recently announced the general availability of Software AG Cloud Ready, the latest solution in the company’s cloud …
Alcatel promises better clouds for carriers
Alcatel-Lucent is developing a cloud computing platform for carriers that aims to take full advantage of their networks to deliver …
Private cloud is only secure future: IDC
Businesses looking for a secure virtual environment will only consider the private cloud in the near future, according to analyst …
MENA yet to embrace the cloud: SAP
As part of the agenda at SAP SAPPHIRE NOW Madrid, Spain yesterday, I had an opportunity to meet with Sam …
SAP clears the clouds in Spain
German IT giant, SAP AG today announced significant new advances in the core areas of its cloud strategy and cloud …
SAP pumps up its in-memory, mobile and cloud strategies
SAP is expected to make a slew of announcements related to in-memory computing, mobile applications and cloud-based services today during …
Rackspace to offer support for clouds in other data centres
Rackspace for the first time plans to extend its support services to OpenStack cloud implementations that reside within the walls …
HDS to release converged computing platform for SAP
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) announced a new converged platform alongside SAP that will help users manage and analyse massive amounts …
Oracle ‘catching on to cloud importance’ with £940m RightNow acquisition
Oracle is catching on to the importance of cloud computing with its $1.5 billion (£941 million) acquisition of RightNow Technologies, …
Fujitsu offers free cloud trial for ISVs and SMEs
Fujitsu has unveiled a free two-month trial program on its cloud aimed at ISVs and SMEs. Companies can access the …
Mobility surges on US campuses; cloud technology lags
Colleges and universities have been aggressive in expanding campus mobility, but slower in shifting key systems to cloud computing, according …
SMB’s more keen on the cloud: IBM
SMBs will deploy cloud services more readily than their larger counterparts, predicted an IBM senior executive at a company event. …