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ISACA: 5 cloud governance questions BoDs must ask

ISACA issues in a white paper five key questions that the board of directors must ask to ensure consistent practices to maximize value and manage risk of cloud computing.
Asia Cloud Forum editors 03-May-2013

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Big data and the cloud: Analysis catalysis
By 2015, Intel predicts that there will be 15 billion connected devices while Cisco expects over 3 billion connected users driving growth of global data center IP traffic by 33% annually through 2015, surpassing 4.8 ZB per year, more than 3 times the amount in 2011.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 29-Jan-2013

Gartner Fellow: Cloud steadily matures, but no longer disruptive

Gartner Fellow Steve Prentice explains where cloud is at in the current Gartner Hype Cycle, how cloud is giving way to "big data" as the next loudest IT force, and how cloud standards develop in places where "national boundaries" demand respect.
by: Carol Ko 29-Jan-2013
IDC predicts 7 million cloud-related jobs in 2015
According to IT hiring managers, the biggest reason they failed to fill 1.7 million open cloud-related positions in 2012 is because job seekers lack the training, certification and experience needed to work in a cloud-enabled world.
by: telecomasia.net staff writer 23-Jan-2013

Fujitsu launches senior care software-as-a-service in Japan

Fujitsu's new social SaaS assists institutions that provide aid to the elderly, such as home healthcare and nursing services, local and non-profit organizations, and also lifestyle businesses.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 23-Jan-2013

Seagate CIO roundtable II: Managing enterprise storage issues

The impact of cloud computing and mobility on enterprise storage infrastructure can drive business costs higher and affect data security and operational efficiencies if left unchecked.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 23-Jan-2013

Adobe transforms licensing with Creative Cloud

It's not software as a service but Adobe Systems has leveraged the cloud nonetheless to offer a membership-based service that provides unlimited access to Windows and Mac versions of every CS6 tool and a full complement of services.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 23-Jan-2013
Vietnam university builds private cloud to host virtual campus
Vietnam's University of Information Technology will build a cloud platform to host its virtual campus based on IBM PureSystems. New training courses, online applications, and other services will be developed and tested in this private cloud environment.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 21-Jan-2013

Ovum: Cloud will take 5 more years to mature

Research company Ovum predicted that cloud computing will need another five years to mature, see the emergence of a cloud ecosystem in 2013, and witness the monetization of data into a resource by vendors and enterprises in the next 12 months.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 18-Jan-2013

Gartner: 51% of CIOs see public cloud as most disruptive digital tech

CIOs see cloud computing (SaaS, IaaS and PaaS) as their third most important technology priority in 2013, after "analytics and business intelligence" and "mobile technologies," according to Gartner's latest Executive Programs survey.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 18-Jan-2013

HK policy address: IT pros urged more work on R&D, talent issues

The Hong Kong Chief Executive proposed to build new platforms to enhance scientific research collaboration with China, examine the future positioning of the patent system in HK, and study the strategy for promoting HK as an intellectual property trading hub.
by: Teresa Leung, Computerworld Hong Kong 17-Jan-2013