Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T02:09:46.617-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:cloud-computing- Ralph H Perry rperry891 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6620320339549979248-f8e59cf72dd2213580c937a8d82bd210 2009-11-23T09:04:00.927-05:00

Some IT functions are perfect for cloud computing. Others need to stay in your data center. Here's how to determine which is which.

Some IT functions are perfect for cloud computing. Others need to stay in your data center. Here's how to determine which is which. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9141024/Cloud_computing_Which_IT_projects_are_right_for_the_cloud_ Sharon Machlis smachlis691 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:806666768730323738-5c9a591dfc13d13db4f5041f162373b2 2009-11-21T19:40:51.318-05:00

A short animated film about “the invisible but fast approaching challenges and opportunities in the pervasive computing age.” Research and production by Maya.

A short animated film about “the invisible but fast approaching challenges and opportunities in the pervasive computing age.” Research and production by Maya. http://scene360.com/main_news/3753/the-implications-of-a-trillion-node-world/ Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9389019249443016261-1a8fc5983196aa272a88e8329c18dd49 2009-11-15T21:19:35.235-05:00

Debate at the Economist between Stephen Elop (President, Microsoft Business Division) and Marc Benioff (Chairman & CEO, salesforce.com). The "house" believes that the cloud can't be entirely trusted.

Debate at the Economist between Stephen Elop (President, Microsoft Business Division) and Marc Benioff (Chairman & CEO, salesforce.com). The "house" believes that the cloud can't be entirely trusted. http://www.economist.com/debate/debates/overview/157 Thomas Huynh thuynh381 68 67 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17267681623967436992-85b97af4c8f7b75fd86f1cdd9761d504 2009-11-19T02:55:43.041-05:00

There is no doubt that Force.com, Salesforce.com’s platform-as-a-service (PaaS), is the leading cloud computing platform today. If you are an independent software vendor (ISV) or an entrepreneur looking to build commercial products in a public...

There is no doubt that Force.com, Salesforce.com’s platform-as-a-service (PaaS), is the leading cloud computing platform today. If you are an independent software vendor (ISV) or an entrepreneur looking to build commercial products in a public... http://www.destinationcrm.com/Articles/Web-Exclusives/Viewpoints/When-to-Use-the-Force-57661.aspx ALOK MISRA amisra526 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:833571352177898233-a3d0b76e2f9867bee3b83a4dbbac895c 2009-11-18T13:55:56.933-05:00

Marc Benioff unveiled Salesforce.com’s Chatter application on the opening day of the firm’s annual DreamForce conference in Moscone Center In San Francisco. Salesforce Chatter is a secure, private social network intended for enterprise use.

Marc Benioff unveiled Salesforce.com’s Chatter application on the opening day of the firm’s annual DreamForce conference in Moscone Center In San Francisco. Salesforce Chatter is a secure, private social network intended for enterprise use. http://www.ondemandbeat.com/2009/11/18/salesforce-unveils-chatter-at-dreamforce/ Ameed Taylor ataylor233 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:545128064432386304-a72f7ac69494019c84d69fa119449fa1 2009-11-05T01:28:08.874-05:00

When it comes to data services, social networks, cloud computing, mobile and music, market concentration is constantly on the rise. Could this mean the burst of another bubble, once again requiring taxpayers to foot the bill? Below, we discuss this...

When it comes to data services, social networks, cloud computing, mobile and music, market concentration is constantly on the rise. Could this mean the burst of another bubble, once again requiring taxpayers to foot the bill? Below, we discuss this... http://commetrics.com/articles/market-dominance-and-cloud-computing/ Urs E. Gattiker ugattiker307 53 50 2 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1569881725045263277-ea88974013d4d82cabc7a6265152837c 2009-11-06T07:49:48.007-05:00

During this week’s Federal Executive Forum taping, Navy CIO Robert Carey discussed his views on cloud computing. Stating that the NGEN and CANES (Navy Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services) programs will both leverage cloud computing, he also describes a future of “grey clouds” on each ship.

During this week’s Federal Executive Forum taping, Navy CIO Robert Carey discussed his views on cloud computing. Stating that the NGEN and CANES (Navy Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services) programs will both leverage cloud computing, he also describes a future of “grey clouds” on each ship. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/06/navy-cio-sees-future-in-cloud-computing/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 22 20 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16600195857559504794-a53bef46d63be0e162463b20eb80c2d3 2009-10-20T19:26:47.371-04:00

Cloud computing isn't going to be vapor much longer, Gartner said Tuesday. The general idea--shared computing services accessible over the Internet that can expand or contract on demand--topped Gartner's list of the 10 top technologies that information technology personnel need to plan for.

Cloud computing isn't going to be vapor much longer, Gartner said Tuesday. The general idea--shared computing services accessible over the Internet that can expand or contract on demand--topped Gartner's list of the 10 top technologies that information technology personnel need to plan for. http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10378782-264.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 78 75 1 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6795127079994021304-cfa60db2b9c57475319764eb8bbf9e8e 2009-11-03T10:21:25.539-05:00

T-Mobile has made it clear that the server outage which caused thousands of Sidekick smartphone customers to lose their personal data wasn't its fault – it was Microsoft's.

T-Mobile has made it clear that the server outage which caused thousands of Sidekick smartphone customers to lose their personal data wasn't its fault – it was Microsoft's. http://blog.seattlepi.com/microsoft/archives/181814.asp Jessica Attanasio jattanasio105 25 24 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:839835727685003100-034c1c3ffb2df9d6457c7b406395255c 2009-11-06T19:31:42.706-05:00

DENVER -- Is cloud computing inevitable? Maybe, but IT still has a lot of questions to ask before floating away on its promises, according to Melissa Woo, director of cyberinfrastructure and network and operations services at the University of...

DENVER -- Is cloud computing inevitable? Maybe, but IT still has a lot of questions to ask before floating away on its promises, according to Melissa Woo, director of cyberinfrastructure and network and operations services at the University of... http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110509-educause-cloud-computing.html?fsrc=netflash-rss Ivan M. Lamptey ilamptey385 26 26 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7045871222509613326-933e096c8f201089446f3f38e92f7969 2009-11-12T00:02:57.329-05:00

It will take "years" and a technology "breakthrough on multiple fronts" before the battery lives on smartphones will reach "good"...

It will take "years" and a technology "breakthrough on multiple fronts" before the battery lives on smartphones will reach "good"... http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/communications/0,39044192,62059244,00.htm Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6753877330944820208-c1cf92cb0800701856154fcebfd3c9ad 2009-11-03T09:49:25.148-05:00

At least 5 people asked me that question in the last 2 weeks. These people are customers, competitors as well as our partners. Everyone has been surprised at our success in the Financial market with our Force.com based services (or products, as some would call them) to manage operations for Capital Markets and Asset Management firms.But then, they figure it makes sense since Navatar is offering the lowest cost option to those who have no money to spend these days....

At least 5 people asked me that question in the last 2 weeks. These people are customers, competitors as well as our partners. Everyone has been surprised at our success in the Financial market with our Force.com based services (or products, as some would call them) to manage operations for Capital Markets and Asset Management firms.But then, they figure it makes sense since Navatar is offering the lowest cost option to those who have no money to spend these days.... http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=143626402769 ALOK MISRA amisra526 14 12 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14036284675547926134-8e5247c106f3691636c7c16013d8c8c1 2009-11-09T16:34:08.344-05:00

Version 2 of the Computing Use Cases White Paper has just been published. V2 of the Cloud Computing Use Cases focuses on developer roles and what is necessary for Open API’s to work with Cloud Computing. V2 of the Use Cases series follows the...

Version 2 of the Computing Use Cases White Paper has just been published. V2 of the Cloud Computing Use Cases focuses on developer roles and what is necessary for Open API’s to work with Cloud Computing. V2 of the Use Cases series follows the... http://www.ondemandbeat.com/2009/11/09/v2-of-cloud-computing-use-cases-published/ Ameed Taylor ataylor233 14 14 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:281672588434126558-cce55655b3cc3a08500c7bf220d3905f 2009-10-21T11:54:59.012-04:00

Gwen Morton and Ted Alford have published an excellent economic evaluation of the federal government’s push into cloud computing. Their conclusions acknowledge the value of cloud computing, but also offers some practical considerations.

Gwen Morton and Ted Alford have published an excellent economic evaluation of the federal government’s push into cloud computing. Their conclusions acknowledge the value of cloud computing, but also offers some practical considerations. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/10/20/the-new-economics-of-cloud-computing/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 42 38 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13309439793650988185-776b9fb02ade4ae9ce3cdfb573ae3937 2009-10-21T16:23:46.906-04:00

The IT industry loves a new buzzword, even if it’s just a new word and not a new concept. Cloud computing is the buzzword du jour and software vendors small and large want everyone to enjoy life in the cloud. But is cloud computing really that new? Or is it a move back to centralized systems, reminiscent of the days when the mainframe was king with a dash of Software-as-a-Service added?

The IT industry loves a new buzzword, even if it’s just a new word and not a new concept. Cloud computing is the buzzword du jour and software vendors small and large want everyone to enjoy life in the cloud. But is cloud computing really that new? Or is it a move back to centralized systems, reminiscent of the days when the mainframe was king with a dash of Software-as-a-Service added? http://www.basexblog.com/2009/10/21/everybody-loves-a-cloud/ Jonathan Spira jspira552 29 25 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9895813068672776375-72eb102c75154632486c959cc6c53981 2009-04-16T09:48:12.279-04:00

Cloud computing, one of the hottest buzzwords in the technology industry, currently costs big companies more than some other alternatives, according to a report from management consultancy McKinsey.

Cloud computing, one of the hottest buzzwords in the technology industry, currently costs big companies more than some other alternatives, according to a report from management consultancy McKinsey. http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20090415-713145.html Shirley Brady sbrady224 271 267 2 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12275980451957874183-af14b036555f3d8c687327ed7cfe0abe 2009-10-28T19:57:43.335-04:00

The common best-practices associated with managed cloud service utilization are hard to find, since the early-adopters rarely share their insights. Of course, for all the other people that are still assessing the potential benefits, that guidance is truly invaluable.

The common best-practices associated with managed cloud service utilization are hard to find, since the early-adopters rarely share their insights. Of course, for all the other people that are still assessing the potential benefits, that guidance is truly invaluable. http://business-technology-roundtable.blogspot.com/2009/10/it-managers-share-their-cloud.html David Deans ddeans756 22 21 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15178067797439871874-402854b794d9652cf93b7e1200d06d9a 2009-03-18T17:21:42.271-04:00

The company revealed its plans at an event in New York, amid reports that IBM may be offering as much as $6.5 billion to acquire the rival's assets. "We want to provide developers with a data center in the cloud. We want to give them a sense of...

The company revealed its plans at an event in New York, amid reports that IBM may be offering as much as $6.5 billion to acquire the rival's assets. "We want to provide developers with a data center in the cloud. We want to give them a sense of... http://www.informationweek.com/news/services/hosted_apps/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=215901026&cid=ref-true Josh Peters jpeters942 292 286 4 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17731780176937640863-e2d080d215478fdf73aeea81d143ec04 2009-11-06T08:18:38.373-05:00

The sheer amount of information that Google has on us across its properties can be daunting. The new Dashboard tool is a step toward letting us see what they have.

The sheer amount of information that Google has on us across its properties can be daunting. The new Dashboard tool is a step toward letting us see what they have. http://www.daniweb.com/news/story236389.html Ron Miller rmiller046 9 9 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:861717578265524070-35de5f59677ff30e3386264e95898b57 2009-10-27T10:16:52.504-04:00

Consider the possible consequences of a catastrophic loss of data a doctor’s office, an insurance agency, a law firm, or basically any other business. It appears that users of cloud based services may have little in the way of legal remedies. A very quick review of the terms and conditions for two of the best known cloud providers illustrate the issue.

Consider the possible consequences of a catastrophic loss of data a doctor’s office, an insurance agency, a law firm, or basically any other business. It appears that users of cloud based services may have little in the way of legal remedies. A very quick review of the terms and conditions for two of the best known cloud providers illustrate the issue. http://information-security-resources.com/2009/10/26/sidekick-goof-shows-cloud-computing-risks/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 12 10 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8719224744459117268-bdadf6279fbf41a1d422c89d2eb8c133 2009-10-28T11:48:45.488-04:00

Score one for Google and The Cloud. The Los Angeles City Council today voted unanimously to “Go Google,” approving a $7.25 million contract to outsource the city’s e-mail system to Google’s cloud and transition some 30,000 city employees to the cloud over the coming year, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

Score one for Google and The Cloud. The Los Angeles City Council today voted unanimously to “Go Google,” approving a $7.25 million contract to outsource the city’s e-mail system to Google’s cloud and transition some 30,000 city employees to the cloud over the coming year, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=26641&tag=nl.e539 Gopal Pillai gpillai453 15 12 0 3 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3369635813425736062-5bc724589607d520e299c57f7e16d656 2009-03-25T11:40:21.878-04:00

TechCrunch's Erick Schoenfeld had an eye-opening article earlier this week about how Salesforce.com (CRM), a very large software company runs all of its data and services on a very small number of highly optimized servers. "Salesforce has more than...

TechCrunch's Erick Schoenfeld had an eye-opening article earlier this week about how Salesforce.com (CRM), a very large software company runs all of its data and services on a very small number of highly optimized servers. "Salesforce has more than... http://seekingalpha.com/article/127745-efficient-cloud-computing-winners-and-losers? Ed Enciso eenciso391 199 195 3 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:429556699147612767-afaca1bbb0942ec02529041364dc4f93 2009-10-20T16:03:29.159-04:00

When you move your records to the cloud, the fact is you in uncharted territory where record keeping and compliance is concerned and there are few if any test cases to help guide you.

When you move your records to the cloud, the fact is you in uncharted territory where record keeping and compliance is concerned and there are few if any test cases to help guide you. http://www.fiercecontentmanagement.com/story/can-we-control-records-cloud/2009-10-20 Ron Miller rmiller046 11 9 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16112936127387056865-d88615f097d28b8838a3ba55e512c7d4 2009-10-26T16:43:31.898-04:00

Microsoft has recently made a strong push into consolidating mind share amongst Cloud Developers with a relaunched Windows Azure Platform developer portal and targeted adverts on LinkedIn and other social networking sites.

Microsoft has recently made a strong push into consolidating mind share amongst Cloud Developers with a relaunched Windows Azure Platform developer portal and targeted adverts on LinkedIn and other social networking sites. http://www.ondemandbeat.com/2009/10/26/microsoft-makes-windows-azure-push/ Ameed Taylor ataylor233 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5163246498749854318-00931fddd80d9a0da6982f1da5a639ea 2009-10-26T10:30:53.783-04:00

The world's largest IT company has proclaimed a strategic position for itself with a massive commitment to an end-to-end hardware portfolio that Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd said lies at the heart of HP's right to claim, above all other competitors...

The world's largest IT company has proclaimed a strategic position for itself with a massive commitment to an end-to-end hardware portfolio that Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd said lies at the heart of HP's right to claim, above all other competitors... http://www.informationweek.com/news/global-cio/interviews/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=220900443 Rajeev Bajpai rbajpai042 9 8 1 0