A minor upgrade, OpenStack's forthcoming Havana release risks not being broad enough to gain enterprise traction
All too often, companies migrate apps without using cloud-native features essential to achieving the expected performance
In many cases, public cloud computing is a great, cost-effective option -- but not always
Even though they're derived from proven principles, these rules are often ignored by cloud deployers
Native cloud interfaces don't scale in real-world business deployments -- so spring for a cloud management system
Amazon Web Services is a huge success, but three obstacles have slowed enterprise adoption of the No. 1 cloud provider
Though most CIOs hate the idea of their users moving to cloud computing without IT, there's a case for letting them experiment
Last week's OpenWorld announcements were surprisingly impressive, but Oracle must do more to lead, not just follow
There's a sharp increase in demand for cloud computing skills, so buying talent in advance of your needs is a good strategy
Startups and small providers have the most to lose when one of their own goes under
Though the typical enterprise cloud budget is now $10 million, most in IT still don't understand its business case
Dell's current cloud portfolio is insufficient, but a few well-placed bets could make a champ of this dark horse
To deliver the cloud effectively, you have to know how it works together with legacy systems and IT fundamentals
The cloud industry is turning its focus away from blocking criminal hackers to blocking systematic government snooping
IDG survey shows businesses are beginning to see that the cloud is about much more than operational cost savings
Although most companies shouldn't consider becoming public cloud providers, it makes good sense in certain situations
Don't let healthy skepticism around the cloud blind you to its core value
With Ballmer gone, Microsoft could go boom or bust in the cloud. To succeed, the next CEO must consider these points
SEC is investigating claims that IBM misled investors with use of 'cloud' term, but its fuzzy nature, well, clouds the issue
Google's addition of default encryption in its cloud storage plays on NSA-induced fears, but it's not a bad strategy
As U.S. cloud providers face customer backlash, the feds treat the electronic spying controversy as merely a PR problem
Some enterprises make all the right moves with cloud computing, but most are bound to stub their toes
Perennial management, security, and data issues will remain key, but they will look different than they do today
FBI wants real-time monitoring of data streams from telecom providers, thus creating another barrier to cloud adoption
As the rest of cloud computing grows, database-as-a-service is often overlooked -- despite its huge value
Due to PRISM, non-U.S. firms are avoiding Stateside cloud providers, but government access to cloud data can't be stopped
It's easy to migrate on-premises applications to the cloud, but not so easy to do it right
OpenStack is now three years old and has notched notable victories. However, questions on its future remain
With its huge price reductions, Amazon Web Services not only leads the market, but controls it as well
There's no sign that innovation will accelerate -- but a real risk Azure will lose momentum as reorg chases out employees
New buzzword alert: Multicloud -- an old problem wrapped in new technology
With the recent NSA blowback in Europe, we will likely see the privacy battles heat up in the United States as well
Oracle's late scramble to the cloud is a cautionary tale for all traditional enterprise software providers
Avoid these common mistakes to cloud adoption and migration
Companies now trust the cloud, so it's time for IT to move from denial and anger to acceptance
A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that cloud computing is indeed more energy-efficient -- but just how efficient might surprise you
A recent Gartner report shows that the growth of cloud-based office automation applications is steady but slow
Service orientation is integral to cloud development, yet many developers don't know they're using it -- or how to do it right
The current NSA scandal raises a ton of questions -- and gives enterprises another excuse to resist the cloud
Security, portability, and data mining are the three latest areas where IT falls out of touch with reality
If you thought cloud computing was a fad you could wait out, you're dead wrong
Business units and individual users have good reason to select their own cloud services and other tools
In a decade, cloud computing will encompass pervasive services, public and private data -- but will be rarely discussed
Dell's abrupt switch away from a public cloud strategy has puzzled many people, but it's really the only choice
With the release of Google Compute Engine, Google is becoming a real threat to Amazon Web Services
To take advantage of the cloud's native features, pick the right data and apps for your move to a private cloud
When HR wants IT to lock down employee access to cloud services, you know someone's productivity is being wasted
A move to full-blown cloud services could decimate its business, so SAP focuses on window dressing
The recent addition of Amazon Web Services certification steals focus from the real need in cloud implementations
Although cloud providers like Amazon are linking big data with the public cloud, enterprises rightfully don't see it that way
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