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Cloud architecture analyzed

Deciding just which components to include in a cloud implementation plays a crucial role in determining how best the cloud will serve the organization's needs.
Asia Cloud Forum editors 17-Apr-2013

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Cloud Power 2012: IBM named Up and Coming in PaaS category

One key differentiator is that IBM does not believe that choosing a PaaS is a one-size-fits-all experience. We believe that software patterns are the best way to support clients' investment in their applications, said an IBM China/Hong Kong spokesperson.
by: Computerworld Hong Kong staff 05-Dec-2012

Cloud Power 2012: Microsoft named Vendor to Watch in PaaS category

According to the findings of the Cloud Power evaluation panel, Microsoft's Window Azure platform is currently the clear leader the PaaS space . "Windows Azure gives customers the flexibility to choose your OS, platform language, database and tools," said a Microsoft Hong Kong spokesperson.
by: Computerworld Hong Kong staff 05-Dec-2012

BMC hands IT service delivery control to users

Public cloud computing services have paved the way for non-IT staff to circumvent their IT organizations in search of faster IT support and problem resolution. Indeed, Forrester has reported that just 35% of business decision-makers say IT provides “high quality, timely end user support.”
by: Khoo Boo Leong 05-Dec-2012
CBN debuts cloud services in Indonesia on CA AppLogic
CBN, an internet and communications services provider in Indonesia, has selected the CA AppLogic cloud platform to deliver cloud computing services, dubbed CBN Cloud, to its corporate and retail customers.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 05-Dec-2012

Dimension Data cloud services target need for agility

Over the next 12 months, Dimension Data plans to extend its cloud platform, develop new services offerings, and aggressively execute on its strategic plans, said Brett Dawson, CEO of Dimension Data.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 20-Nov-2012

Cloud Maturity Study: Top 10 issues reveal low cloud confidence

"Government regulations keeping pace with the market," "exit strategies," and "international data privacy" were found to be the top three areas where organizations have the lowest confidence in cloud computing, according to ISACA and CSA's "Cloud Maturity Study."
by: Carol Ko 20-Nov-2012
How to design and build a cloud app environment in 30 minutes
To 78% of respondents in an HP-commissioned study earlier this year, reducing the time required to provision new applications will improve responsiveness to customer demands, reduce time-to-market and provide faster access to real-time information.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 13-Nov-2012

From COBOL to cloud: Modernizing apps

Improved resource management, greater business agility, and lower cost of IT are certainly value propositions of cloud computing that resonate with business. However, many of today’s businesses still rely on the unique characteristics inherent in their business software applications.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 02-Nov-2012

From COBOL to cloud: The race for talent

Micro Focus, a leader in the COBOL application base, is seeing developers using its technology beginning to examine the possibilities of cloud application development and deployment for their businesses.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 30-Oct-2012
Jelastic integrates Parallels billing automation system
Jelastic Inc, the Java hosting platform for cloud applications, is supporting the Parallels Business Automation Standard, a billing and hosting automation system for managing and scaling small and medium-size web hosting businesses.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 30-Oct-2012