PaaS

Software AG debuts PaaS for cloud apps development
Software AG's PaaS suite now helps users to unify process design, agile application development and integration, while enable users to utilize hybrid cloud deployments to support their business needs.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 15-May-2013
Software AG acquires LongJump for PaaS
Software AG acquires US-based LongJump for its PaaS. Targeting at SMBs, the acquisition will help Software AG customers with end-user, self-service application development.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 25-Apr-2013
Fujitsu acquires RunMyProcess for iPaaS
RunMyProcess' iPaaS is said to enable cost-effective management of cross-organizational business processes, and enable enterprises to leverage scalable services available both in public clouds and on premise.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 22-Apr-2013

$10 billion spent on Cloud, DC infra in APAC last year: research

While most of this spend was on the more traditional means of outsourcing data centers, either co-location or managed hosting, there is a relatively small but rapidly growing demand for pure cloud-based computing.
by: Asia Cloud Forum Editors 02-Apr-2013
ACCA launches online cloud assessment tool
The Asia Cloud Computing Association has launched the online version of its Cloud Assessment Tool to help businesses choose the most suitable cloud provider. The CAT provides a standard framework that allows IT users to measure their requirements against vendor offerings.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 04-Mar-2013

OpenText builds enterprise cloud apps around EIM core

Many business leaders and CEOs are recognizing the urgency to leverage information assets, both inside and outside the enterprise, to achieve better business decisions and performance and increase the strategic value of IT, according to research firm Gartner.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 01-Mar-2013

Cloud predictions 2013 II: APAC cloud offerings change shape

The 10 biggest predictions about Asia's cloud market development include further acquisitions, expansion of cloud services in scale and geography, vendor's change of focus from hardware to solutions, and the shift of focus from IaaS to PaaS.
by: Carol Ko 09-Jan-2013
Citrix predicts: Shifts in mobility management, cloud computing
2013 will see the continuation of key 2012 trends. However, Yaj Malik, area vice president of ASEAN at Citrix, highlights significant shifts in the approach towards enterprise mobility management and cloud computing.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 28-Dec-2012

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