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Data loss prevention for cloud II: How it works in 5 industries

The "vulnerable points" in a cloud computing environment may not be so much in the cloud itself, but the mobile devices and end points used to access data via the Internet. Part II of this Websense interview examines how DLP can help secure classified data in the cloud in five industries.
by: Carol Ko 22-Dec-2011

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Hong Kong govt 2012-13 IT spend to exceed US$80 million

Some of the government IT projects include the implementation of government cloud platform; the deployment of the next generation government Wi-Fi program, and the development of mobile apps to facilitate the government's delivery for the public.
by: Teresa Leung, Computerworld Hong Kong 02-Feb-2012

Managing big data in the cloud -- 3 biz scenarios

How can cloud computing help address the big data challenge in these business scenarios: hospitals that store ever-expanding pools of patients' data; governments that process loads of citizen's data, and financial institutions that perform analyses at near-zero network latency?
by: Carol Ko 31-Jan-2012

SingTel reviews: Aims cloud biz CAGR at 50-70% by 2013

SingTel outlines its cloud service deployment for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, and advises businesses six key questions to ask before adopting cloud-based services.
by: Carol Ko 30-Dec-2011

IBM reviews: Cloud generates growth, extends business reach

Under the "IBM SmartCloud" portfolio, Big Blue has invested in over US$3 billion in 10 key cloud acquisitions since 2003 and forecasts US$7 billion in cloud revenue by 2015. Read on to learn about IBM's key cloud deployments in China, India, Vietnam, South Korea and Australia in 2011.
by: Carol Ko 29-Dec-2011

Fujitsu reviews: US$1.2b investment in cloud-biz in 2011

In 2011, Fujitsu invested US$1.2 billion in the cloud computing business and committed to train 5,000 specialists globally by 2012. By 2015, Fujitsu's cloud-related services will account for 30% of the company's new business by 2015.
by: Carol Ko 28-Dec-2011

Data loss prevention for cloud II: How it works in 5 industries

The "vulnerable points" in a cloud computing environment may not be so much in the cloud itself, but the mobile devices and end points used to access data via the Internet. Part II of this Websense interview examines how DLP can help secure classified data in the cloud in five industries.
by: Carol Ko 22-Dec-2011
Google Gmail doesn't meet LAPD security needs
After months of rumors and conjecture, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to exclude some 13,000 criminal justice organization users from Google's highly-touted revamping of the city's email system.
by: Stuart Johnston, Senior News Writer, SearchCloudComputing.com 22-Dec-2011
Standardized data governance policies key to cloud adoption
Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Consumer Advocacy Questionnaire and Information Survey is the first deliverable for the Cloud Data Governance working group, gathers inputs from consumers on the current state of public cloud provider maturity and other key issues.
by: Enterprise Innovation Editors 15-Dec-2011

National Taiwan University secures campus cloud network

The adoption of Citrix NetScaler has boosted NTU's network performance, and has made NTU’s apps and cloud-based services run five times better. Its integrated security features provide administrators granular application-level control, while providing users with remote access.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 13-Dec-2011
Philippine universities now on Netsuite's SuiteAcademy program
The Netsuite cloud solution, introduced in the 3rd or 4h year of studies, basically gives students an understanding of cloud computing using Netsuite software with a professor-developed curriculum designed to help learners gain a better understanding of process flows and revenue cycles in an organization.
by: Eden Estopace, eGov Innovation 12-Dec-2011