Define cloud computing. Go ahead. Do it. Now turn to the person next to you. Ask them to define it. That definition is a lot different than yours, isn’t it? One problem solution providers face as they ...

Hardware and software services from a provider on the Internet (the "cloud"). Cloud providers replace in-house operations and are invaluable for companies, no matter their size or type of applications ...

Recent trends show a return to cloud fundamentals, such as data, development, deployment, and security, rather than chasing what’s new and cool. There seems to be a clear trend in the world of cloud ...

What is the difference between Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS)? Is there a difference? If you look at SaaS in Wikipedia, you will see no mention of cloud. If you look at Cloud ...

Cloud computing is getting a lot of press these days, including excessive FUD. However, selecting a cloud solution for critical business applications is an exercise in educating yourself, asking the ...

The spread of enthusiasm for cloud computing seems unstoppable. Cloud computing — a term that was unknown prior to 2007 — has been named by Gartner as the number one priority for CIOs in 2011. One ...

The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) recognizes ten basic cloud types. Ranging from cirrus to nimbostratus to our favorite here in gray and rainy Oregon, plain ol' stratus, these clouds come ...

Cloud computing is undoubtly the promise of having a modern and state-of-the-art IT infrastructure without the need for substantial capital investments and personnel increases. The possibility of ...