Editors' Picks
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Asigra cloud backup software switches to recovery-based licensing
Asigra develops 'novel concept' for licensing cloud backup software -- it charges customers according to how much data they restore.11 Jul 2013
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With cloud technologies, pay attention to the man behind the curtain
Enterprise IT ventures toward cloud like Dorothy toward Oz -- full of hope. But to unveil cloud's true benefits, we can't believe all the hype.09 Jul 2013
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HP printer discovery issue highlights printer security best practices
In wake of an HP printer discovery issue where Google indexed thousands of printers, learn best practices to keep network printers off the Internet.03 Jul 2013
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Best practices for comparing and deploying cloud servers
Before you can compare performance benchmark reports on cloud servers, know the facts on what to look for when it comes to price and performance.03 Jul 2013
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Big data gets personal about environmental pollution
What's next for big data analytics? Environmental pollution, according to the hot-shots at the MassTLC Big Data Summit, The Data Mill reports.01 Jul 2013
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Cloud migration reaps rewards even when it's not a slam dunk
From the E2 conference in Boston, Searchlight looks at how cloud migration can be beneficial whether you win or lose, unlikely innovation and more.21 Jun 2013
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Google Cloud Storage now accepts data on disk
Google Cloud Storage follows Amazon and Rackspace with an offline import feature that lets customers mail large data sets on disk to speed the process.20 Jun 2013
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PaaS market heats up with Red Hat OpenShift, Savvis AppFog buy
PaaS made headlines last week, but it's still difficult to gauge the true level of interest in Platform as a Service in the enterprise world.18 Jun 2013
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Developers and users both have cause to celebrate BYOA and BYOC
Executive Editor Jan Stafford explores the benefits and challenges of the 'bring your own applications' and 'bring your own cloud' trends.17 Jun 2013
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Gary McGraw: NSA data collection programs demand discussion, scrutiny
Opinion: Gary McGraw details the various and sundry NSA data collection programs and explains why all its efforts demand new discussion and scrutiny.17 Jun 2013
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Cloud data breach notification: Defining legal obligations
Francoise Gilbert provides a cloud data breach notification overview for enterprises concerned about placing personal information in the cloud.11 Jun 2013
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Pharma company sings praises of its public cloud migration
AMAG Pharmaceuticals eliminated its data center in 2008 for public cloud, and now enjoys the ability to hire and fire cloud vendors at will.11 Jun 2013
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Can government overcome the roadblocks to standardized cloud adoption?
Australia launches a cloud strategy while the U.S. still lags behind. How can governments overcome compliance and security woes on the path to cloud?07 Jun 2013
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IBM gets real about being a cloud provider
In this week's Searchlight: IBM puts billions into being a public cloud provider, science thumbs its nose at Verizon, keeping cloud honest and more.07 Jun 2013
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PaaS adoption hindered by cloud washing, market immaturity
Many cloud pros see PaaS as the next big thing, if it can overcome vendors' cloud washing tricks and market immaturity. But what makes true PaaS?06 Jun 2013
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SDSC's OpenStack Swift object store mirrors major providers' systems
SDSC uses an OpenStack Swift object store for private cloud service and takes the same storage approach as major providers.05 Jun 2013
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Google Chrome clickjacking vulnerability: Time to switch browsers?
Expert Nick Lewis explains the Google Chrome clickjacking vulnerability, including why avoiding the issue isn't as simple as switching browsers.03 Jun 2013
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High expectations, lack of innovation thwart cloud market progress
A stream of products hitting the shelves may be hiding a secret in the cloud market: Providers' lack of innovations means the industry has hit a rut.03 Jun 2013
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The personalization trend turns a corner and goes too far
In this week's Searchlight: Google's next move in personalization, what's on Tim Cook's mind, new challenges to Net neutrality and more.31 May 2013
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As SAP enters cloud space, Google takes it to the next level
SAP HANA may raise obstacles for enterprise software users, but, like Google, it's trying to move forward with next-gen cloud technologies.28 May 2013
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