HP eyes automated apps deployment, ’standardized’ private cloud creation with integrated CloudStart package
August 30, 2010

Clearly seeing a sweet spot amid complex and costly applications support for Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint and SAP R/3 implementations, HP on Monday delivered a CloudStart package of turnkey private cloud infrastructure capabilities with a self-service, SasS portal included. Read more

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Platform Computing steps up with easy-entry solution for building private clouds
August 27, 2010

Platform Computing has paved the way to faster private cloud adoption with a low-risk, low-cost way for companies to evaluate their use of cloud computing. The Platform ISF Starter Pack, announced this week, will enable architects and IT managers to get a cloud sandbox environment up and running in less than 30 minutes, the company says. Read more

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Trio of cloud companies collaborate on new private cloud platform offerings
August 26, 2010

A trio of cloud ecosystem companies have collaborated to offer an integrated technology platform that aims to deliver a swift on-ramp to private and hybrid cloud computing models in the enterprise. Read more

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Cloud computing’s ultimate value depends on open PaaS models to avoid applications and data lock-in
August 6, 2010

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Harvard Medical School use of cloud computing provides harbinger for new IT business value, Open Group panel finds
August 3, 2010

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Analysts define business value and imperatives for cloud-based B2B ecommerce trading communities
July 27, 2010

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Cloud computing in India
June 28, 2010

The IT world is abuzz with the possibilities opened up by cloud computing. Surprisingly however in IT powerhouse India the buzz is missing. There is a $1 billion worth of opportunity waiting to be tapped into but Indian firms are yet to bite. It seems to be a case of partly not wanting to change status quo and partly apprehensions regarding the safety of keeping confidential data on the net. Moreover with the bandwidth issue still on the path of resolution the firms are as of now not inclined to bite the bullet. Read more

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Ariba Live discussion: How cloud alters landscape for ecommerce, procurement and supply chain management
June 28, 2010

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Top reasons and paybacks for adopting cloud computing sooner rather than later
June 14, 2010

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HP BTO executive on how cloud service automation aids visibility and control over total management lifecycles
June 10, 2010

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