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Cloud security alliance releases security certification

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:09:00 +0000

Not-for-profit organisation the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) today released a certification scheme to promote secure cloud computing. The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) will ensure professionals have a demonstrated awareness for securing

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IBM Cloud Gets Top Ranking from Developers in Evans Data Survey

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:03:00 +0000

IBM announced last week that its private test and development cloud is the top choice of developers surveyed in Evans Data Corp.’s Cloud Development Survey 2010. Evans Data Corp’s Cloud Development Survey Report examines the concerns, intentions and

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Storage Used by 50% of Organizations With at Least One Cloud-Based Service

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:31:00 +0000

A survey conducted by Loudhouse for Mimecast Mimecast announced the results of the second annual Mimecast Cloud Adoption Survey, an annual research report examining attitudes to cloud computing services amongst IT decision-makers in UK and US businesses.

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Google Apps now lets US government enter the cloud

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:25:00 +0000

new Google Apps edition aimed at the US government that allows federal agencies to reap the benefits of cloud computing without worrying about security.

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Microsoft makes cloud deal with South Korean telco

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:06:00 +0000

Microsoft has signed a deal to bring cloud computing applications to customers of the LG Uplus telecommunications service. Under the deal, Microsoft will work with the Korean telco provider to offer cloud computing services for both enterprise customers

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Microsoft COO Admits Mistake, Pledges to ‘Lead with the Cloud’

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:52:00 +0000

Microsoft executives pledged to “lead with the cloud” on Thursday, acknowledging that offering business customers a choice between packaged software and cloud-based services had been a mistake. Microsoft chief operating officer Kevin Turner pledged to

40 Companies To Watch List Includes Several Cloud Vendors

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:34:00 +0000

Information Management staff A number of cloud computing vendors made Information Management magazine’s list of companies to keep an eye on.

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Nastrovia! IBM opens Polish cloud computing centre

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:23:00 +0000

town of Wroclaw where IBM has partnered up with the local university to launch the country’s first cloud computing centre. Using IBM Tivoli software as the basis for a new curriculum at the university’s campus, the coming term will feature over 10

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Take That Google: Microsoft Hypes High-Profile Cloud Computing Customer Wins

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:14:00 +0000

Fresh off of its cloud computing-heavy Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), Microsoft on Thursday highlighted a trio of high-profile customers that have signed on to use the software giant’s cloud computing services. Microsoft showcasing its

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Microsoft COO Admits Mistake, Pledges to ‘Lead with the Cloud’ (PC Magazine)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:12:00 +0000

Microsoft executives pledged to “lead with the cloud” on Thursday, acknowledging that offering business customers a choice between packaged software and cloud-based services had been a mistake.

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