Latest News from Cloud News Desk

The Cloud Computing Kettle Heats Right Up

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The past month has seen an unprecedented concentration of Cloud-related articles, events, tweets, and - above all - product launches, partnership announcements and M&A moves. So is Cloud Computing, after three years, finally coming to the boil? Here, by way of allowing you to judge for yourself, SYS-CON's Cloud Computing Journal brings you a timeline of the trajectory of the Cloud so far.

4th International Cloud Computing Expo: Photo Album

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EST

SYS-CON's 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, held on November 2 – 4, 2009, in Santa Clara, attracted more than 40 sponsors with over 2,000 delegates, a record attendance. The three content-packed days emphasized value with a rich array of sessions led by exceptional speakers about the business and technical value of cloud computing. Enjoy here the photo album of the show.

Monetizing the Cloud: Assessing Billing and Payment Providers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

Billing capability is a critical ingredient in business success and sustainability in the Cloud. Effective billing and payment solutions are essential in enabling monetization, providing agility in competitive situations, managing the channel, and reducing operational costs for any Cloud services provider.

i365 Collaborates on Cloud Data Protection Solution with Microsoft

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

i365, Inc., today announced a collaboration with Microsoft on development of a heterogeneous solution that will allow IT managers to extend Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) 2010 across non-Microsoft platforms and into the cloud, using i365’s EVault data protection software and cloud-connected storage solutions infrastructure. The combined solution will be available in several configurations. The first configuration will include an appliance-based backup solution, powered by Seagate® technology, which is scheduled for delivery in first half of 2010 with the release to manufacturing of DPM 2010. This collaboration includes both technology and joint go-to-market components.

IBM Introduces New Offerings for Software Development in the Cloud

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

IBM Rational Software Delivery Services for Cloud Computing include a set of ready-to-use application lifecycle management tools for developing and testing in the IBM Cloud, and use infrastructure management capabilities, to help organizations build software applications in the cloud. With these new services, clients can lower costs and respond quicker to organizational demands. For example, organizations can reduce the time it takes to provision a test environment from weeks to hours, and in some cases even minutes.

Vordel Appoints Spike Reply as Partner

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Vordel’s products provide governance, acceleration, integration, and security for SOA and Cloud Computing. Spike Reply has established a SOA Center of Excellence division to assist its Customers exploit the opportunities presented by adopting a SOA-based approach to their business processes. Built on a bedrock of products from leading vendors, Spike Reply is delivering on its goal of enabling its customers build agile enterprises responsive to increasingly competitive and arduous trading conditions.

Security and Compliance in the Cloud

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:30:00 EST

Terry Woloszyn, Founder of PerspecSys, emphasized security and compliance in his session at the 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Nov. 2 – 4. In his session – “Addressing Data Privacy, Residency, and Security when Adopting Cloud Applications” - focused on new technologies and techniques that allow sensitive data to appear to be in the cloud, but really remain behind the enterprise firewall. Woloszyn emphasized that “there should be a segregation of the data and the functionality. All the business sensitive date should be behind the firewall.”

Bridging the Gap Between Public and Private Clouds

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EST

"On the supply side, interviews with cloud-enabled providers reveal that there are a lot of activities already underway to support enterprises of all kinds," noted Agatha Poon, speaking at the 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

New Relic and RightScale Announce Broader Partnership at Cloud Expo

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

New Relic announced today at the 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo the enhanced integration of New Relic RPM with RightScale's cloud management platform, enabling one-click activation of New Relic's monitoring and troubleshooting solution for Java applications.

SOASTA Adds Support for Open Source Testing from the Cloud at Cloud Expo

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

SOASTA, a provider cloud testing, today announced that performance engineers can now build web application tests in Apache JMeter, the most popular open source load testing tool, and run them in SOASTA's Global Test Cloud. Deploying JMeter tests to the Cloud has been a complex, time-consuming and manual process. SOASTA now makes it dramatically easier for the JMeter community to create, deploy, execute and analyze load and performance tests in the Cloud.

Is it a Perfect Storm for Cloud Federation?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

"On the supply side, interviews with cloud-enabled providers reveal that there are a lot of activities already underway to support enterprises of all kinds," notes Agatha Poon, who this coming week will be speaking at the 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Telcordia Helps Enterprises Reduce of Configuration Errors in IP Networks

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

Telcordia, a provider of communications network software and services for IP, wireline, wireless and cable, is enabling enterprises and government agencies to take advantage of the opportunities now available through the wide-spread adoption of cloud computing technologies. Telcordia is addressing the challenge with Telcordia® IP Assure, a scalable, non-intrusive software that detects and helps to rectify configuration errors in IP network devices.

4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo Starts Today

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:10:00 EST

A round-up of the wide range of important issues and timely topics due to be discussed by over 130 industry experts at SYS-CON's 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, opening today at the Santa Clara Convention Center, November 2-4, 2009. From Building Scalable and Extensible RIAs in the Cloud to Yahoo! Cloud @ Internet Scale.

ParaScale CTO to Discuss Cloud Storage Best Practices at Cloud Expo

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT

ParaScale, Inc, a provider of developing cloud storage solutions, announced today that the company's Chief Technology Officer, Cameron Bahar, will speak to attendees of Sys-Con's Cloud Computing Conference and Expo about best practices in cloud storage, on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. ParaScale will also demonstrate its Cloud Storage software during the conference in booth #123.

Bringing Cloud Computing Down to Earth with Ultra Low-Cost Endpoints

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Cloud-based computing infrastructures deliver broad-based functionality to end users in far-flung locales but too often the destination device remains a PC. Developments in virtual desktop technology are creating a new generation of ultra low-cost endpoints such as network monitors, set-top boxes, next-generation netbooks, and kiosks.

Akamai Named “Silver Sponsor” of Cloud Computing Expo

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:45:00 EDT

SYS-CON Events announced today that Akamai, the leader in web application acceleration and performance management, was named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo (www.CloudComputingExpo.com), which will take place on November 2 - 4, 2009, Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California. The event is expected to attract over 1,500 developers, engineers, architects, IT managers, and hardware and software professionals of every stripe.

Migrating an Enterprise Application to the Cloud: A Case Study

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:45:00 EDT

Migrating enterprise applications to the Cloud raises multiple questions: user experience, data security and compliance, cost of migration, and a framework to assess return on investment. In his session at Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, Anil Parambath, VP, Operations at CSS Corp., will highlight a step-wise evaluation framework for migrating an enterprise payroll application to Amazon's EC2 / S3 / EBS infrastructure.

Which Cloud Is Right for You?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:45:00 EDT

When enterprises and data centers evaluate cloud technologies and various solutions move their applications to the cloud computing paradigm, there are many important decisions to consider, such as Will the applications be portable? Are there significant code changes and workflow changes related to moving to the cloud?

Objectivity Inc.'s VP, Brian Clark, Named Panelist at Cloud Computing Expo

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Objectivity, Inc. announced today that Brian Clark, vice president of product management, has been named a panelist at SYS-CON's International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, to be held in Santa Clara, California from November 2-4, 2009. The panel, "Where's the Cloud Headed Next?" will take place on November 2 from 5:05-5:40 p.m. at the Santa Clara Convention Center and will be moderated by Conference Chair Jeremy Geelan.

Greg O'Connor to Present AppZero Data Center at Cloud Computing Conference

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EDT

AppZero's CEO Greg O'Connor will be a featured speaker at SYS-CON's 4th annual Cloud Computing Conference, which is co-located at the Santa Clara Convention Center with the 7th International Virtualization Conference & Expo November 2-4. O'Connor's session is entitled, "Case Study: Fortune100 data center provisions to and from * Cloud with Virtual Application Appliances."

Virtual Infrastructure: What Is Required for the Cloud

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Too often organizations have deployed virtual infrastructure tactically to reduce server sprawl or speed application deployments. Without a higher level view of organizational priorities, bad habits persist; unused snapshots and zombie VMs become more the rule than the exception causing budgets to continue their upward spiral.

To Stop the Cloud Storm, You Must See Inside the Running Cloud Application

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EDT

When application performance is not what the cloud customer expected, who’s at fault? The cloud provider’s infrastructure? The application owner’s code? The platform vendor’s deployment tools? The external services the application uses? The database tier? Only by seeing inside the production application as it is running can developers, cloud and platform providers, and IT operations teams find the answers and fix the problems. At the Cloud Computing Conference and Expo, Lewis Cirne will discuss how everyone concerned about application performance will need to monitor, troubleshoot and optimize cloud-based web applications. Visibility into the application layer is critical to successful cloud use.

Introduction to Private Cloud Computing – An Access Story

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Without application development, organizations can easily plug their web, Windows, and hosted applications into the private cloud. Users connecting to the private cloud will be presented with a virtual web desktop that delivers all of their applications, services, documents, and data from ANYwhere, using ANY device. The session will include a live product demonstration.

Cloud Expo Keynote Speaker Shelton Shugar to Discuss Yahoo! Cloud Services

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:45:00 EDT

Yahoo! is developing and utilizing Internet-scale cloud computing services to improve Yahoo! consumer experience, speed innovation, simplify operating environments, and reduce costs. Yahoo! Cloud Services are in production today supporting web-serving properties and data processing environments. Keynote Speaker Shelton Shugar will also discuss how Yahoo! Cloud Services store and deliver web content, personalize content for consumers, optimize Ad selection and placement, improve search results, provide scalable virtual computing environments, and process and store enormous amounts of data to improve consumer experiences and drive innovation.

Provisions To and From * Cloud with Virtual Application Appliances

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EDT

As hype cools and work gets under way, there is a general hunger for practical, experience-based advice. In his session at the Cloud Computing Conference, Greg O’Connor follows a real world customer’s use of a single gold server-application image for cross-domain provisioning of the data center, to multiple clouds and back. The ability to move server-based applications into a stateless world across VMs – VMware, Xen, and Hyper-V – without any modifications freed this Fortune 100 Company from infrastructure lock-in.

CSC Launches Cloud Assessment Service

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Expanding on its current Cloud service offerings, CSC today announced it will launch a Cloud Adoption Assessment Service to help companies across the world identify the right business process and IT services when moving to the Cloud. CSC's Cloud Adoption Assessment gives businesses a head start in understanding the complexity of the Cloud Computing ecosystem. The new service performs a process-centric analysis of a company's existing technology set-up using a Suitability Scorecard.

Addressing Data Privacy, Residency, and Security with Cloud Applications

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:15:00 EDT

This session will be reviewing some of the most pressing public cloud adoption challenges facing organizations today regarding security, regulatory and standards compliance. At the Cloud Computing Conference and Expo, Terry Woloszyn, will then outline the approaches to addressing Data Privacy, Residency, and Security (PRS) when adopting the cloud, focusing on new technologies and techniques that allow sensitive data to appear to be in the cloud, but really remain behind the enterprise firewall.

Building and Managing a Multi-petabyte Storage System

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Storage systems and technologies have come a long way, benefiting from continual advancements. However, these improvements have not kept pace with the rate of storage capacity growth at enterprises. In his session at Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, Jeff Whitehead, CTO of Zetta, will discuss expanding storage footprints stress the limits of today's storage solutions.

Cloud Computing Drives Real World Enterprise IT Value

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EDT

Cloud computing will no doubt transform the very way traditional infrastructure and application services are being delivered. We hear a lot about the benefits of cloud computing such as improved application development and deployment efficiencies, lower cost of entry, and faster time to provision. But how does cloud computing fit in real world enterprises? In his session at Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, Watson Wat, CTO for Oracle On Demand, will discuss future and current cloud capabilities relative to mainstream IT.

My Cloud, Your Cloud, Our Cloud

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EDT

To date, cloud computing has by and large been in the realm of public clouds such as Amazon EC2, but there has been a lot of talk about other kinds of clouds, including "private" and "hybrid" clouds. However, with these new choices comes added complexity. In his session at Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, Thorsten von Eicken, CTO and a founder of RightScale, will help answer any questions you may have about these new choices.

Next-Generation On-Demand

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:30:00 EDT

The SaaS pioneers have given us a taste of the potential of On-Demand, however, we've only scratched the surface in terms of what's to come and the future model for how the next generation of enterprise software will be delivered. In this session Sal Visca, Chief Technology Officer for SAP's Technology Development business, will walk through his perspective on where the world of Enterprise Software is headed next - putting On-Demand into the context of the enterprise world.

Virtualizing Resources in Production Database Systems

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:15:00 EDT

Many firms have achieved great results implementing traditional server virtualization. However, in larger business-critical production database systems, this is less common. Yet, aren't these exactly the systems from which businesses would benefit most if resources could be virtualized and allocated dynamically. During this session, Peter Thawley will cover technical details behind virtualization techniques utilized in Enterprise database systems which go beyond server virtualization.

A New Role in the Cloud for a Tried and Tested Schemaless Database

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:15:00 EDT

One of the more interesting aspects of the Cloud Computing revolution has been the emergence of schemaless and hierarchical databases which, it is asserted, are more readily able to meet the demands and requirements of the Cloud than the once dominant relational model. Although many of the new databases have been developed from the ground up, there have, in fact, been a number of existing, tried and tested schemaless database technologies lurking in the marketplace before the advent of Cloud Computing. KS Bhaskar and Rob Tweed believe these are now emerging as important and highly functional engines on which to build Cloud services.

Yahoo! Query Language

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT

The Yahoo! Query Language is an expressive SQL-like language that lets you query, filter and join data across Web services in real-time. With YQL, applications run faster with fewer lines of code and smaller network footprint. In this session Jonathan Trevor, who works in the Y! Platform group will further discuss how developers can access and shape any data across the Internet through one simple language, no need to learn different APIs.

Hosting Primary Data in the Cloud

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:45:00 EDT

Cloud storage has firmly established itself as an option for certain types of enterprise applications, most notably archive and backup. But what about an enterprise's primary data? What are the considerations for entrusting your primary data to the cloud? In this session, Jeff Treuhaft will discuss what features are required and when it makes economic sense to consider cloud storage as an option.

Shifting Clouds: How the Cloud Landscape is Evolving

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:00 EDT

As cloud computing evolves, we are seeing explosive growth in vendor solutions, both in terms of the markets they address and the problems they solve. During this session, Krishna Subramanian will provide a framework to classify the various cloud offerings, and explores how solutions are evolving. It will also discuss interesting emerging opportunities in cloud computing.

CSS Named “Bronze Sponsor” of Cloud Computing Conference & Expo

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:15:00 EDT

SYS-CON Events announced today that CSS Corp, a leading provider of global technology operations management services, was named "Bronze Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, which will take place on November 2 - 4, 2009, Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.

Joyent Launches Commercial Cloud Computing Platform in China

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:00:00 EDT

Joyent, Inc., a provider of Enterprise-Class Cloud Computing, today announced the expansion of its Cloud Computing business to China. Joyent becomes China's first Cloud Computing vendor at a time where computing infrastructure is in very high demand. The company's data center is located in the Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone (QETDZ), Hebei Province, China.

Bycast CEO & Bycast Customer To Speak at Cloud Computing Expo 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EDT

Bycast Inc., the leading provider of storage virtualization software for enterprise storage clouds and digital archives, announced today that the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Moe Kermani, and a Bycast cloud storage customer, Iowa Health System, will both deliver presentations at Cloud Computing Expo 2009 taking place November 2-4 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.

Negotiating the Virtual/Grid/Cloud Legal Minefield

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EDT

In this session David Snead will address the legal, business and marketing issues of involved in moving into these new services, and what anyone entering into a new contract, or marketing to end users needs to know. Some areas of discussion include how to create a marketing campaign that capitalizes on the differences between the new world of hosting and the old world, as well simple explanations combined with examples for any business owner that needs to outsource technology.

Top Infrastructure Headaches When Managing Applications in the Cloud

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EDT

This session addresses some of the biggest challenges in creating and launching successful web applications with little to no down time. As developers attempt to build the next best consumer-facing app to Twitter, Facebook and Hulu, the demand for scalable and reliable infrastructure will only increase. Chris Richardson, will also discuss how cloud computing has changed the web application landscape and address the missing elements in making sure future web apps are built for the masses.

Cloud Computing: Separating Hype from Reality

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:45:00 EDT

Enterprises large and small are drawn by the advantages of cloud computing - pay-for-use, self-service, elastic scalability and the elimination of hardware management – resulting in very low barriers to entry and exit and high agility. However, according to keynote speaker, Richard Sarwal, enterprises are also concerned about security, quality of service, integration, compliance, lock-in, and long term costs of public clouds. Private clouds for the exclusive use of one enterprise can mitigate these concerns by giving the enterprise greater control.

How Cloud Computing Improves Security

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:45:00 EDT

We are being bombarded with countless articles and presentations talking about the security risks in cloud computing and how organizations need to be concerned about security as they consider a move to the cloud. The truth is that organizations DO need to be concerned about security, and it’s exactly that increased concern that is driving security to a whole new level as enterprises move to the cloud. Scott Sanchez will be discussing the key areas where you can expect to see improved security and reduced risk after a successful migration to cloud computing, as well as some of the major issues to look out for.

Hosting Your Application in a Cloud

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EDT

This session will discuss a critical question that arises when considering hosting applications in the cloud. It will address concerns such as moving legacy applications to the cloud. Do they have to be re-written as Web 2.0 apps? Can applications be moved, unchanged, to the cloud? How will applications straddle the cloud and the internal datacenter? Michael A. Salsburg suggests that if you are considering migrating your applications to the cloud, you will be interested in these and other issues, so bring your questions with you!

Accelerating Innovation with Yahoo! Cloud Serving

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EDT

Yahoo! Cloud Serving Platform provides technology to build, test, deploy, run, and manage web services in the Yahoo! Cloud. The architecture of cloud services can differ significantly from traditional application models and, as such, implementing cloud applications can require a fundamental shift in application-design thought processes. Surendra Reddy will further elaborate on Yahoo! Cloud Serving Platform architecture and how it leverages virtualization technologies to simplify and automate our service delivery.

Enterprise Cloud Computing Gets Real

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:00 EDT

Cloud computing has emerged as a compelling alternative to running all applications within a traditional corporate data center and has the potential to transform enterprise computing. However, there are significant hurdles to widespread enterprise adoption, including data security, application re-architecture, poor integration with the data center and lock-in to cloud providers. Ellen Rubin will review how the CloudSwitch software appliance helps enterprises surmount these obstacles and delivers the power of cloud computing seamlessly and securely.

Key Challenges in Cloud Computing, and How Yahoo! is approaching Them

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Cloud Computing is receiving a lot of attention, and a number of companies see it as a key to increased agility and efficiency. At the Cloud Computing Conference and Expo, Raghu Ramakrishnan will talk about the technology which is still at an early stage and many fundamental challenges need to be addressed before the full promise of the paradigm can be realized.

Rich Internet Applications in the Cloud

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:15:00 EDT

This session will provide an overview of enabling Rich Internet Applications to run in the Cloud. It will review available technologies providing runtime infrastructure for connecting rich client interfaces with the cloud-enabled server-side applications. Mark Piller will additionally discuss the demonstration of using a Cloud for conducting stress testing of online RIAs.

Revolutionizing Security Through Virtualization

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT

Achieve unprecedented levels of security and efficiency by implementing capabilities available in next generation of security for virtualized environments. Purpose-built security solutions that address the unique demands and opportunities present in the virtual environment can be leveraged to provide government CSOs and security administrators with a level of security and simplicity which is not available in physical world deployments.

The Cloudy World of Disposable IT

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT

The way software is being developed and deployed is changing beyond recognition now: businesses can now mix and match existing premised-based processes run on legacy applications designed entirely on the Cloud without the need to translate business wishes into complex requirement specification documents. Jon Pyke will also talk about how applications can be used on-demand, and businesses can avoid capital expenditures almost entirely and that any operational expenditure exists only as a result of a revenue stream.

Latest News from Cloud News Desk

The Cloud Computing Kettle Heats Right Up

4th International Cloud Computing Expo: Photo Album

Monetizing the Cloud: Assessing Billing and Payment Providers

i365 Collaborates on Cloud Data Protection Solution with Microsoft

IBM Introduces New Offerings for Software Development in the Cloud

Vordel Appoints Spike Reply as Partner

Security and Compliance in the Cloud

Bridging the Gap Between Public and Private Clouds

New Relic and RightScale Announce Broader Partnership at Cloud Expo

SOASTA Adds Support for Open Source Testing from the Cloud at Cloud Expo

Is it a Perfect Storm for Cloud Federation?

Telcordia Helps Enterprises Reduce of Configuration Errors in IP Networks

4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo Starts Today

ParaScale CTO to Discuss Cloud Storage Best Practices at Cloud Expo

Bringing Cloud Computing Down to Earth with Ultra Low-Cost Endpoints

Akamai Named “Silver Sponsor” of Cloud Computing Expo

Migrating an Enterprise Application to the Cloud: A Case Study

Which Cloud Is Right for You?

Objectivity Inc.'s VP, Brian Clark, Named Panelist at Cloud Computing Expo

Greg O'Connor to Present AppZero Data Center at Cloud Computing Conference

Virtual Infrastructure: What Is Required for the Cloud

To Stop the Cloud Storm, You Must See Inside the Running Cloud Application

Introduction to Private Cloud Computing – An Access Story

Cloud Expo Keynote Speaker Shelton Shugar to Discuss Yahoo! Cloud Services

Provisions To and From * Cloud with Virtual Application Appliances

CSC Launches Cloud Assessment Service

Addressing Data Privacy, Residency, and Security with Cloud Applications

Building and Managing a Multi-petabyte Storage System

Cloud Computing Drives Real World Enterprise IT Value

My Cloud, Your Cloud, Our Cloud

Next-Generation On-Demand

Virtualizing Resources in Production Database Systems

A New Role in the Cloud for a Tried and Tested Schemaless Database

Yahoo! Query Language

Hosting Primary Data in the Cloud

Shifting Clouds: How the Cloud Landscape is Evolving

CSS Named “Bronze Sponsor” of Cloud Computing Conference & Expo

Joyent Launches Commercial Cloud Computing Platform in China

Bycast CEO & Bycast Customer To Speak at Cloud Computing Expo 2009

Negotiating the Virtual/Grid/Cloud Legal Minefield

Top Infrastructure Headaches When Managing Applications in the Cloud

Cloud Computing: Separating Hype from Reality

How Cloud Computing *Improves* Security

Hosting Your Application in a Cloud

Accelerating Innovation with Yahoo! Cloud Serving

Enterprise Cloud Computing Gets Real

Key Challenges in Cloud Computing, and How Yahoo! is approaching Them

Rich Internet Applications in the Cloud

Revolutionizing Security Through Virtualization

The Cloudy World of Disposable IT

How Cloud Computing Improves Security