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Hybrid Cloud Computing

Leslie O'neill

Benefits of deploying a "private" cloud computing environment?

May 7, 2012

Andrew Baker and 3 other people answered this question

The deployment of a private cloud is almost always about control and security, but the costs will restrict this option to larger organizations, for most cases.
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Private Cloud Computing Servies

Private Cloud Service

March 27, 2012

Stephney McMohan and 1 other person answered this question

How do virtual private cloud services differ from internal private cloud?

A Virtual Private Cloud (or VPC) is a private cloud that exists within a shared or public cloud (that is, the Intercloud). Amazon Web Services has launched Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, which allows the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud service to be connected to legacy infrastructure ... more

Are IT departments sabotaging cloud computing solutions?

Jeff Kaplan

Private Cloud Computing

Jan. 30, 2012

james watson and 8 other people answered this question

Some IT departments really don’t want to adopt cloud based solutions due to the fear of losing control over data or because of concerns regarding theft of data itself. Such people think cloud lacks in security, though on the contrary, it is highly secure. Some ... more

Nov. 9, 2010

John McCoy answered this question

Do you think that cloud computing is diminishing the importance of information technology?

I couldn't disagree more. As a solutions architect, I see cloud computing more as revolutionizing IT as opposed to diminishing its importance.
The key word here is "revolution". From an architectural perspective, we're coming full circle to the old idea of a massive centralized system ... more

Is the Cloud any different than Application Service Provider software?

Nov. 2, 2010

vee srinivas answered this question

In Application Service Provider software you know where the data is, where the servers are what level of service is available, and some hard facts on down-time availability and DR response.
In the cloud, these questions are also still in the cloud only. Specially those of ... more

Application Service Provider Software

Bernard Golden

Cloud Based Applications

2 more topics

Oct. 26, 2010

matt morrison answered this question

What does the Cloud have to offer for the integration service providers?

Michael,
The below link is to a recent announcement on how IBM is helping service providers in the cloud space. I also encourage you to visit our IBM Cloud Computing page for a better understanding of our full cloud portfolio. If you are looking for further ... more

What are some barriers of entry to cloud computing?

IT Integration Services

Oct. 25, 2010

Andrew Baker answered this question

Kristi,
Well, it's *usually* not cost. The cloud is pretty easy to enter and test. Large scale deployments, however, require more than just paying someone far away to host equipment -- physical or virtual. There needs to be a plan, data management, an understanding of risks ... more

Can you help develop a security checklist to review with Cloud Computing vendors?

Oct. 19, 2010

William McBorrough and 4 other people answered this question

I would look at the Cloud Security Alliance. They are doing a lot of work in this area. more

How can cloud-computing help my business reduce costs?

Oct. 15, 2010

William Martinez Pomares and 5 other people answered this question

We need to clarify a couple of things first.
1. We can have public and private clouds. I don't like the names, as they refer actually to clouds on the web and clouds on premises. Not the same thing.
2. The question is not about cost reduction, ... more

What are the primary lessons learned from the failed cloud computing projects?

Oct. 13, 2010

Michael Krigsman answered this question

After writing almost 1000 blog posts on topics related to IT failures, one clear lesson emerges: there is no such thing as absolute certainty against downtime. No matter how robust the vendor, how perfect their network, and so on, the possibility of downtime remains.
The more ... more

Bernard Golden

Cloud Computing Projects

How do you ensure data privacy and security when you have no real control over the infrastructure?

Oct. 13, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

Focus Interactive Summit

At what point should a SMB with 75-100 users make a move to cloud computing?

Oct. 13, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

What has been the best UC solution for local government?

Cloud Computing System

2 more topics

Oct. 13, 2010

Lauren Harper asked a question

Unified Communications Solutions

Unified Communications

What are the top specific characteristics you should explore in vendors and solutions?

Oct. 12, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

Cloud Computing Vendors

David Linthicum

Do you expect that cloud computing will cause major software vendors to massively restructure?

Oct. 12, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

How do you know when to upgrade?

Focus Interactive Summit

Oct. 12, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

Cloud Services

Do you know of any companies providing virtual desktops in the cloud?

Oct. 12, 2010

Michael Dortch asked a question

Focus Interactive Summit