Cloud Computing

Startup launches big data-as-a-service

Cazena, a startup founded by former Netezza execs, is aiming to help enterprises solve the big data engineering challenge with a managed service platform that addresses the security and complexity challenges that have kept many enterprises from the

How on-premises app protection increases cloud security

Concerned about cloud security? It's your on-premise apps you should be worried about.

Google tests $2 custom Gmail addresses

Gmail users who want more professional and unique email addresses now have a new low-cost option, thanks to the 'Gmail at work' service, which offers custom addresses. But is it really a good deal?

Can Microsoft’s Azure bring machine learning to the masses?

While the very phrase 'machine learning' may conjure up fantastic images of evil robot overlords and other science fiction references, the technology as been around for some time. Hereu2019s how Microsoft aims to make it as available and ea

Are cloud price hikes a harbinger of the future?

Microsoft and others seem to be raising the prices of their cloud computing services, at least in certain regions (like Europe). Is this a foreshadowing of things to come for everyone?

How a B2B company got its tech groove back

Mirantis just made it easy to get started with OpenStack

The company has launched its Unlocked Appliances program to assist customers in setting up OpenStack

CIOs must embrace consumer cloud tools or risk losing control

IT may not always be comfortable with the cloud apps and services employees use at work, but modern CIOs need to not only ensure the integrity of corporate systems but also set standards for the acceptable use of consumer tools that boost staff produ

Can Dropbox go from consumer hit to business success?

Can a business-grade cloud storage service that doesnu2019t come from Google, Microsoft or Apple make it big in the enterprise? Hereu2019s why Dropbox for Business makes a strong case.

Top cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service vendors

Choosing the right cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider is growing increasingly difficult in a highly competitive market. Here are the top IaaS players identified by Gartner and their recommended use cases.