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What would it take for you to jump into cloud computing?

Just curious if ITKE users have a set of criteria for what you'd want before switching over critical services to a cloud provider? As a recent article noted, IBM's Lotus iNotes and Cisco's WebEx Mail are going cloud, and Google's dropping rates in response. What are you moving over, and does data's...

View Answer   |  Nov 16 2009  3:53 PM GMT
Cloud computing, Storage, Google
asked by Michael Morisy

  705 pts.

Will cloud applications be certified by IT audit? What kind of applications can we safely offload to the cloud?

My organization is looking to offload some of our calculation intensive applications to the cloud.  We are concerned about security.  Between Amazon, Google, and Microsoft (or another vendor), which seems to have the most complete security / data security reputation.  Does anyone have any...

asked by ITKE

  10270 pts.

Is Gartner right about their 5 CRM technology trends?

Recently, Gartner outlined 5 trends changing CRM architectures: Cloud Computing, Business intelligence and CRM, The shift from operational CRM to social CRM, Web-oriented architecture and its effect on CRM systems, Unified communications While most of this makes sense in theory, I'm wondering if...

asked by Michael Morisy

  705 pts.

What software and services do you trust to the cloud?

What software you trust to outource to a cloud computing platform, and what software/services you would rather keep in house? Would you let Google or another provider host your e-mail? Is your sales team on SalesForce? Do you have some guidelines on when you'll look to cloud hosted software vs....

Answer Question   |  Aug 25 2009  2:20 PM GMT
Cloud computing, E-mail applications, Salesforce.com
asked by Michael Morisy

  705 pts.

Will Microsoft catch up with VMware?

Bridget Botelho, a news writer for SearchServerVirtualization.com, recently investigated Microsoft's prospects in cloud computing and virtualization against VMware. What do you think -- how does Microsoft stack up against VMware's offerings, and do you think the future holds any significant change?

View Answer   |  Aug 5 2009  7:54 PM GMT
Microsoft virtualization, VMware, Cloud computing
asked by JennyMack

  3310 pts.

Building Information Systems at the Edge of Chaos

In addition to providing free sample chapters from the latest enterprise IT and development books for our members - the IT Bookworm Blog invites authors of IT books to submit guest posts. I'm pleased to offer this guest post from Jonathan Sapir, author of Power in the Cloud. Enjoy this article on...

View Answer   |  Jul 9 2009  1:17 PM GMT
Cloud computing, Jonathan Sapir, Meghan-Kiffer Press
asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

Free Chapter - Power in the Cloud: Why we need a new approach

Another free chapter download is available on the IT Bookworm Blog. Written by: Jonathan Sapir Book: Power in the Cloud Overview: "This book is a guide to building information systems at the "edge of chaos" – that sweet spot for productive change, where front line workers have the capability...

View Answer   |  Jul 9 2009  12:09 AM GMT
Cloud computing, Jonathan Sapir, Meghan-Kiffer Press
asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

Data security in the cloud

Our featured IT blogger this week, Andrew Hay, recently discussed the notion that it really depends on the situation when deciding which is more secure: physical premises or the cloud. He mentions that many want to be able to walk down the aisles of their data center and physically see the locale,...

View Answer   |  Jun 18 2009  8:59 PM GMT
Cloud storage, Cloud computing, Data Center Security
asked by JennyMack

  3310 pts.

What tools does Microsoft offer for cloud computing?

What tools does Microsoft offer for cloud computing? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

asked by ITKE

  10270 pts.

Cloud Computing set to change roles in IT

In addition to providing free sample chapters from the latest enterprise IT and development books - the IT Bookworm Blog invites authors of IT books to submit guest posts. I’m pleased to present our first guest post from Peter Fingar, author of Dot Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform. ...

View Answer   |  Jun 8 2009  3:20 PM GMT
Cloud computing, Peter Fingar, From the Authors
asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

Free Chapter - The Gathering Storm: Get your head into the clouds

Another free chapter download is available on the IT Bookworm Blog. Written by: Peter Fingar Book: Dot Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform Overview: “In Dot.Cloud: The 21st Century Business Platform, business strategy expert and former CIO Peter Fingar explains the main ideas of Cloud...

Answer Question   |  Apr 30 2009  12:09 AM GMT
Cloud computing, Peter Fingar, Meghan-Kiffer Press
asked by BrentSheets

  6535 pts.

Is there any information available about creating an `internal cloud` based on Hyper-V?

Is there any information available about creating an 'internal cloud' based on Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

View Answer   |  Apr 23 2009  1:54 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Microsoft virtualization, Cloud computing
asked by ITKE

  10270 pts.

How will Microsoft's upcoming cloud computing technology benefit hyper-v users?

How will Microsoft's upcoming cloud computing technology benefit hyper-v users? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

View Answer   |  Apr 23 2009  1:52 PM GMT
Hyper-V, Cloud computing, Microsoft virtualization
asked by ITKE

  10270 pts.

Best Book of Cloud Computing

Which book of Cloud Computing is the best with highest rating?

View Answer   |  Apr 17 2009  4:20 PM GMT
Cloud computing, Training/education, Recommended reading
asked by LKoopman

  5 pts.

What is the future of cloud computing?

What is the future of Cloud Computing? How is it going to affect IT Industry? Is it a boon or a bane?

View Answer   |  Jul 24 2008  7:23 AM GMT
Cloud computing
asked by Jaideepkhanduja

  6430 pts.

How do you think Cloud Computing solutions (Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine) will change the life of software developers?

How do you think Cloud Computing solutions (Amazon Web Services, Google App Engine) will change the life of software developers?

asked by Martinig

  5 pts.

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