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Anaplan CEO: What makes us smarter than Microsoft's Excel?

How may a business data modelling/ planning SaaS be useful to Finance, Sales and Operation with varying operation cycles? What is "hyperblock architecture?" What makes Anaplan's CEO think his software surpasses Microsoft's Excel and Access?
Carol Ko 06-May-2013

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C&W Worldwide, Equinix jointly offer global data center services
The collaboration is expected to strengthen C&W Worldwide’s existing cloud capabilities, which will be extended to data center services including co-location, managed hosting and cloud computing services.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 12-Jan-2012

Dell predicts: "Openness" to turn legacy data center into cloud

In 2011, Dell committed a US$1 billion investment in solutions and services including cloud computing, and set up Dell Solution Centers worldwide. Read on to find out Dell's cloud deployment for CITIC Telecom CPC, the latest developments about open cloud, and three cloud trends to watch for.
by: Carol Ko 11-Jan-2012

F5 advises: Bring in controls, strengthen security, apply policies

In 2011, F5 Networks invested in R&D and infrastructure development in cloud computing, and in July launched the BIG-IP version 11 software to enable more dynamics in data centers and faster service provision. Read on to find out F5's three key lessons learnt about cloud computing.
by: Carol Ko 11-Jan-2012
Indosat, Dimension Data to build managed cloud services
Under the initial five-year partnership, Indosat will be responsible for sales, client management, and the data center and network operations, while Dimension Data will manage the “onecloud” services portfolio and operation, IT architecture, the cloud platform and IT infrastructure.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 10-Jan-2012

Equinix predicts: Greater demand for cloud 'data portability'

In 2012, Equinix expects CIOs in Asia to show a greater level of interest and willingness to adopt cloud services, hence greater deployments of distributed cloud solutions and accelerated demand for ‘data portability’ between clouds.
by: Carol Ko 09-Jan-2012

3 keys to becoming a successful cloud service provider

The data-driven nature of public cloud services makes data management increasingly important. Despite differences in size and nature, all cloud SPs must address the fundamental and critical elements of how to build and manage a cloud infrastructure that can support reliable and fast services with constant availability.
by: Andrew Sampson, Hitachi Data Systems 06-Jan-2012
IBM acquires Green Hat for cloud software testing
Green Hat’s solutions helps set up a virtual test environment in a matter of minutes versus weeks, and for a fraction of the cost.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 05-Jan-2012

SK Telecom reviews: Public cloud yet to become cash cow

Following the opening of a new cloud data center in Seoul for public cloud services delivery last January, SK Telecom's CIO Han Nam-Seuk says the public cloud market is yet to mature to become "a cash cow" for the company. Read on to find out the their key cloud deployments last year.
by: Carol Ko 04-Jan-2012

Cisco predicts: Business-leading IT to operate private app-stores

In 2012, IT will adopt a much more robust product lifecycle management approach in managing cloud services. Whichever cloud services to adopt, businesses are advised to incorporate cloud computing into their overall IT strategy, start small, and pay attention to change management
by: Carol Ko 04-Jan-2012
Check Point supports AWS cloud security
Called the Check Point virtual appliance, the security gateway can be deployed in the Amazon cloud to activate protections that prevent network attacks and data breaches, while enabling secure connectivity in cloud environments.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 04-Jan-2012