Cloud Computing

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• Amazon Enhances Cloud Networking Tools

  March 15th, 2011 : Rich Miller

  Amazon Web Services has introduced a set of free networking tools that will make it easier for users to manage secure connections between their data centers and Amazon's EC2 and S3 cloud computing platforms. Read More

• The Future of Cloud-Based Music Streaming

  March 14th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

  Cloud computing is gradually revolutionizing the music industry and the way digital music is being consumed. Instead of buying and downloading (digital download) songs over the Internet, consumers are adopting on-demand streaming services. This also brings new services that helps users to create playlists and receive recommendations for songs and bands according to their music interests. Read More

• Salesforce.com Plans More Data Center Capacity

  March 10th, 2011 : Rich Miller

  Salesforce.com is making plans to expand its colocation infrastructure to keep pace with its growth, and contemplating what its long-term growth will mean for its data center footprint. Read More

• Are There Tax Breaks in The Cloud?

  March 10th, 2011 : Rich Miller

  Can reserved instances on cloud computing platforms be treated as physical servers for tax purposes. An interesting discussion has emerged around the topic, prompted by Netflix's use of the EC2 service. Read More

• Nimbula ‘Cloud Operating System’ Nears Release

  March 8th, 2011 : Rich Miller

  Infrastructure startup Nimbula said its "cloud operating system" software will be generally available in the next 30 days, making it easier for enterprises and service providers to offer services similar to Amazon Web Services. Read More

• Opscode Scales Up Along With Its Customers

  March 8th, 2011 : Rich Miller

  Opscode said today that it more than 3,000 customers using The Opscode Platform, which offers server configuration management delivered as a service. Those customers include the online music service Rhapsody, e-commerce portal Etsy and game publisher IGN Entertainment. Read More

• Roundup: LayeredTech, Emerson, RightScale

  March 8th, 2011 : John Rath

  Layered Tech selected by Model N for SaaS hosting, Emerson Network Power to design six data centers in India for Datacraft, RightScale expands Asia-Pacific operations, Riverbed selected by Khaleej Times in United Arab Emirates. Read More

• Cloud Computing Leaders on a Hiring Binge

  March 7th, 2011 : Rich Miller

  While much of the U.S. economy experiences a "jobless recovery," the cloud computing sector is hiring like mad. Demand for technologists with cloud skills is surging, and both Amazon.com and Rackspace Hosting are seeking to hire hundreds of new technologists. Read More

• How The Mobile Cloud Can Boost App Development

  March 7th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

  Creating apps for the mobile cloud is significantly different than developing apps for a native smartphone platform like the iPhone or Android. But over the long run, the mobile cloud computing model may prove more profitable for app developers, and open the field to a larger number of developers. Read More

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