Verizon Business

ID and access management challenges in the cloud

Identity and access management software has not quite lived up to its hype. It is common to have organizational turf wars, long implementation times to integrate each application, and laborious development and maintenance efforts -- meaning a longer wait to demonstrate value.
by: Marcus Lasance, Verizon 27-Jun-2011

IT manager admits harsh cloud realities

Cloud usage can go out of hand and lead to higher costs for all. Ernie Neuman once bailed his cloud services as the costs quickly overran the budget, a victim of what he calls cloud sprawl -- when developers set up virtual servers at will, then abandoned them without shutting them.
by: Tim Greene, IDG News Service 13-May-2011

Verizon to face challenges in managed mobility service delivery

With increased cloud-based services customers and 56% YoY revenue growth in IT/cloud services in APAC, Verizon Business' strategy is paying off. But it is expected to face challenges in delivering its promise of global consistency, particularly in managed mobility services.
by: Claudio Castelli, senior analyst, Ovum 13-May-2011

Japan aftermath: Dangers of cloud disruption: NTT Com, Salesforce.com, Verizon Business

Apart from the rolling blackouts in force in Tokyo and Tohoku, no major disruption to cloud/ data center services was reported from NTT Com, Salesforce.com and Verizon Business.
by: Carol Ko 24-Mar-2011

Verizon, eMeter co-develop cloud-based meter data management

Verizon and eMeter team up to develop a cloud-based meter data management offering for the utility industry. The new service is expected to enhance billing capabilities and enable faster customer response.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 08-Feb-2011
Verizon to acquire Terremark for US$1.4b
Verizon announces a definitive agreement to acquire cloud service provider Terremark to accelerate its "Everything-as-a-Service" cloud strategy. Terremark to retain its company name and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under Verizon.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 08-Feb-2011

Verizon reviews: Building for peak capacity is bygone mindset

Last year, Verizon Business launched a series of cloud computing services comprising storage, security and enterprise mobility. While cloud adoption gathers speed in Asia, CIOs are advised to ask their cloud providers whether they receive regular third-party security assessments.
by: Carol Ko 07-Jan-2011

Hong Kong earthquake: How safe are vendors' data centers?

Cloud vendors that have built data centers in Hong Kong responded on the likelihood of another earthquake attack. Can they withstand another mild tremor? Varying responses collected, showing an absence of a standard data center safety measurement against a potential earthquake in the city.
by: Carol Ko 08-Dec-2010
Verizon wholesales global Infrastructure-as-a-Service
Verizon Business's wholesale IaaS allows wholesale customers repeatedly configure their computing infrastructure to adapt to changing business needs, as well as monitoring the performance and availability of their apps.
by: Asia Cloud Forum staff 01-Nov-2010

U.S. mental health facility's data cloud to serve 350,000 doctors

A US mental health facility has implemented an electronic medical records system -- a great improvement over the status quo, save for a crucial hole in the system: the pharmacy is run by subcontractors, and their IT system won't work with the new medical records system. Can cloud help?
by: Carl Brooks, Technology Writer, SearchCloudComputing.com 15-Oct-2010