cloud services

Pacnet expands Sydney data center to meet cloud demand
350 racks and 3MW of power added in the second phase of build-out
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 03-Jun-2013

Tips for engaging the current SMB Cloud market

Applications with high probability of being migrated from servers to a SaaS model in the near future include payroll/HR, accounting/finance, CRM and business intelligence, data mining and analytics. Research showed 30% of SMBs worldwide would like to purchase cloud services in bundles with certain countries such as China well exceeding the global average.
by: Melissa Chua 10-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

How to pick the right storage for cloud apps

In reinventing business models and IT service delivery, cloud computing has also reshaped storage requirements in enterprise data centers. Further, mobile devices accessing the cloud are driving demand for servers, which in turn, fuels demand for storage.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 29-Jan-2013
Vendor programs decide channel cloud services growth
A Brocade survey has found that many channel organizations are unable to fully realize the opportunities in cloud-based professional services due to a lack of innovative vendor solutions, overly complex programs and proprietary vendor technologies.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 12-Nov-2012

Parallels Summit presents huge opportunity in the cloud

At a time of global economic uncertainty, an unparalleled trillion-dollar blue ocean market awaits savvy movers in the SMB cloud and hosting services sectors. Parallels estimates the APAC cloud services market to grow to US$19.8 billion in 2015.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 09-Oct-2012
CA study: Only 17% of Asia Pac CIOs play strategic role
CA Technologies' global 'The Future Role of the CIO -- Digital Literacy' report has revealed that 81% of Asia Pacific CIOs interviewed believe a lack of digital literacy amongst senior executives could be hampering business growth.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 22-Aug-2012
Avnet launches cloud services in Singapore
Avnet Technology Solutions, a global IT solutions distributor has launched its Avnet Cloud Services to allow resellers to enter the fast-growing cloud services market with no upfront investment.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 22-Aug-2012

Carriers look to cloud to raise mobile revenue

Cloud computing is producing a couple of hurdles as well as a growth opportunity for mobile carriers. With cloud-based applications and data, smart mobile devices and nearly ubiquitous high-speed access, subscribers are able to consume content anywhere at any time.
by: Khoo Boo Leong 21-Aug-2012
Cloud, mobility, streaming raise APM complexity
Cloud computing, mobile computing and streaming are all rapidly growing segments of the IT industry. However, these trends add to the complexity and challenge of maintaining application performance.
by: Asia Cloud Forum editors 28-May-2012