Too-rapid adoption and a dearth of solid skills will create both failures and recriminations once the fad cools
The government subsidizes green tech through tax breaks, so why not the energy-efficient cloud, too?
The rise of cloud computing has led to a lot of 'consultants' who care more about the simple relocation of systems than real architecture
The clouds you can't see are perhaps more important than the clouds you can see
The architectural approaches you select before moving to the cloud could have a lot to do with your success
Some of the factors that are hurting cloud computing are also helping it -- the extreme hype, for example
Surprisingly, both cloud proponents and cloud providers are among those damaging the cloud's prospects for success
Oracle's CEO dismisses cloud as vaporware and says it's nothing new. He's partially right on the history, but wrong where it matters
Microsoft could give Google Docs a run for its money -- if it's really serious about the cloud
Why new and emerging cloud computing startups rely on other clouds -- and why that's good for IT
There is no miracle in the cloud. But with some planning, you could find your enterprise architecture in a better place if you adopt wisely
The announcement of Apps.gov is the first step in a long journey to the clouds by the U.S. government
You can't get both distinct features and portability across cloud platforms -- just as you can't with on-premise platforms
The expanded use of cloud computing is making many on-premise technologies fear the Grim Reaper
Although integration is the ugly side of cloud computing, integration issues can be easily addressed with some planning and good technology
With the fanfare around Windows 7 and Snow Leopard, I can't help but think that the client OS is playing a diminishing role in light of cloud computing
Because the cloud service belongs to someone else, many architects don't think about its implications to delivery in the enterprise
A new Virtual Private Cloud offering from Amazon makes cloud computing more secure. But will it be enough for enterprise IT to take the plunge?
The focus on per-hour fees hides other critical cost components, and the lowest hourly costs can actually cost you more in total
So-called private clouds are overhyped, overused, and perhaps misunderstood
New stress-testing results for Amazon, Google, and Microsoft show uneven performance -- and surprising optimization for some tasks
There will be no 'quick switch.' Cloud computing will instead phase in over time.
The Open Group is looking at architecture and interoperability issues in a good way. Let's hope they succeed in helping the cloud evolve as it should
The feds are getting serious about the cloud. But before they spend billions on it, they need to avoid both overeager adoption and the tendency to want to control everything
The attack should make you cautious, but not put cloud computing out of the running for your enterprise
A new RFQ pushes vendors on service levels and security, while insisting on VM portability and support for both Windows and Linux
Beware oversimplifications such as 'the cloud is like the electric grid' -- they're destined to make you fail
While cloud computing is green, we need to focus on the more holistic value to the business
Where you place data within your cloud computing service is more important than you may know
New partner programs promote innovative cloud computing application development and provide prebuilt channels
In David Linthicum's first post for InfoWorld's Cloud Computing blog, three oft-repeated falsehoods about the cloud get their due
I've really enjoyed writing for you for the past 7 months, but it's time for me to do a little less writing about cloud computing and a whole lot more working in the cloud
Microsoft, Apple, and Linux may be reacting to Google's new Chrome operating system, but the real targets are you and your privacy
Some IT pros are taking advantage of cloud computing, but without reading the terms of service agreement
Analysts are speculating that Oracle's chief is reconsidering cloud computing, but I suspect it's just more of his infamous bash-to-embrace technique
Looming legal battles over privacy, security, regulation, and intellectual property have the potential to steal cloud computing's thunder
When the Celtics couldn't stand their aging e-mail infrastructure anymore, they looked to the cloud to score a new solution
Greenplum looks to use commoditized hardware to manage multiple warehouses, jumping into a cloud trend
A new consulting group headed by R. Lemuel Lasher and a three-pronged attack on competitors led by Brian Boruff may make CSC a real player in the cloud
When companies start building private clouds, will cloud providers eventually lose out?
Minnesota's "Online High School" puts the cloud to work delivering virtual desktops to students on the wrong side of the digital divide
Apple may be the hippest, most innovative company in history, but its cloud offering stinks
The CTO of Jive Software explains how his cloud-based social business software differs from consumer plays and suits enterprise users
Apple really should create the MacBook Cloud, but until they do, you can make it yourself for right around $200
Run the numbers, and it makes economic sense to consolidate the cloud onto mainframes
Want to stay up on the latest trends in cloud computing? Maybe it's time to go to camp
IBM's Open Cloud Manifesto is all the rage, but it needs a ride on the cluetrain if it's ever to amount to anything
MTV Networks is tapping cloud computing to expand its content delivery and open up APIs to customers and partners
When a bunch of cloud computing providers concoct a "war game" to help you decide whether to opt for the cloud, guess how it turns out?
Community organizers can find instant gratification in the cloud for almost every event coordination urge.
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