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  Cloud Hosting Trends Articles

  

  Behind the Software Q&A with DreamHost's VPs of Cloud and Marketing

  By Miranda Limonczenko

  At first glance, DreamHost seems like an innocent cloud hosting solution, storing domains and backing up files. Peer deeply into the company and discover that DreamHost is much more than just a hosting solution. The company (governed by a democratic system and run without a dime of VC funding) is a pioneer on the open source front. Developers work both within WordPress and OpenStack to help mold the future of open source.

  

  Data Getting Stuck in the Cloud? 5 Ways to Avoid The Storm

  By David Jones

  Cloud computing never seems to be out of the news. Most coverage is about the various pros and cons of getting onto the cloud. But this week a sizeable group of existing cloud users found that nevermind the getting on – sometimes you have to think about getting off the ride.

  

  The Future of CRM Cloud Computing

  By Ronny Cheng

  Cloud computing's increase in popularity has led some to think about its future in the customer relationship management (CRM) field. With a growing demand for cloud CRM software and more vendors jumping to satisfy this demand, we dived in to discuss the pros and cons of migrating to web-based CRM.

  

  Today's Business Case for Cloud Computing

  By Michael Camp

  Today, the business case for choosing a cloud hosted software solution, ERP or otherwise, is more compelling than ever. The study (FERF) looked at “real” cloud software—web-based, multi-tenant—and not solutions that are hosted versions of on-premise applications.

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• Cloud Management Software

  Cloud Management Software Articles

  

  Behind the Software Q&A with DreamHost's VPs of Cloud and Marketing

  By Miranda Limonczenko

  At first glance, DreamHost seems like an innocent cloud hosting solution, storing domains and backing up files. Peer deeply into the company and discover that DreamHost is much more than just a hosting solution. The company (governed by a democratic system and run without a dime of VC funding) is a pioneer on the open source front. Developers work both within WordPress and OpenStack to help mold the future of open source.

  

  Behind the Software Q&A with Inktank's VP of Community and Marketing

  By Kristin Crosier

  Inktank is helping businesses alleviate that burden with a software storage system based on the open-source project Ceph, which provides a more flexible cluster-based software storage alternative to your standard hardware storage. We spoke with Ross Turk, Inktank's VP of Community and Marketing, about the company's unique subscription offering, the benefits gained from building on Ceph and its plans to transform the software storage industry.

  

  Behind the Software Q&A with Typesafe CTO Jonas Bonér

  By N. Rowan

  If you're a developer, you're probably aware of the schism between developer platforms. European and US-based Typesafe seeks to provide the next generation of developers with the tools to build reactive applications. We spoke with Typesafe CTO and creator of Akka Jonas Bonér to learn how Typesafe sees the future of enterprise development.

  

  The 4 Top Cloud Hosting Platforms

  By Robert Cecchi

  While we don't have flying cars or hoverboards as retro imaginings predicted would happen by 2015, businesses today can still experience the magical taste of technological innovation through modern cloud hosting software. These platforms eliminate the need for on-site infrastructure, and remove the hassles of maintenance and management that come with traditional IT strategies by hosting technical operations remotely.

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• Cloud Security

  Cloud Security Articles

  

  Rain or Shine: Cloud Security's 2013 Forecast

  By Michael Tauscher

  The information available to help companies evaluate the potential benefits of using cloud-based services is often nonspecific and inaccurate. In an attempt to remedy this, we’ll be taking a look at a number of studies and interviews from the last year to learn the facts about cloud security’s supposed points of weakness and slow adoption rate.

  

  First Look: Adallom's Behavior-Tracking Cloud Security

  By Mark Aspillera

  There's no such thing as perfect data security, be it on premise or in the cloud. There will always be a risk of being compromised by both external and internal attacks. What makes Menlo Park-based cloud security provider Adallom so intriguing is that its flagship product takes a markedly different approach to security on cloud-based enterprise apps, one that makes no discrepancies whether a potential attack is external or internal.

  

  Preparing For The Cloud: 6 Tips For Effective Cloud Security

  By Rehan J.

  Cloud security remains a sticking point for many companies. However, advanced precautions are meaningless if companies don't effectively prepare their cloud infrastructure for cloud challenges. Here are six tips for effective cloud security to help empower safety efforts.

  

  Flight vs. Box: The File Sharing Showdown

  By Camille Espiritu

  The Content Management Maze The ominous tech cloud can make navigating one’s workflow a little foggy. However, with the pressing issues of security and storage, having a cloud computing storage platform is becoming necessary. These types of systems provide companies with ease, reliability and security. They store your files in the ... (more)

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• PaaS, IaaS and SaaS

  PaaS, IaaS and SaaS Articles

  

  Behind the Software Q&A with Inktank's VP of Community and Marketing

  By Kristin Crosier

  Inktank is helping businesses alleviate that burden with a software storage system based on the open-source project Ceph, which provides a more flexible cluster-based software storage alternative to your standard hardware storage. We spoke with Ross Turk, Inktank's VP of Community and Marketing, about the company's unique subscription offering, the benefits gained from building on Ceph and its plans to transform the software storage industry.

  

  PaaS Explained: Benefits & Key Players

  By N. Rowan

  Platform-as-a-Service offers a cloud computing environment equipped with a solution stack to create your own applications. Whereas IaaS concerns infrastructure (servers, databases, etc.) and SaaS are fully developed solutions, PaaS enables users to build their own software with tools and libraries from the provider. Read on to learn more about the benefits of PaaS and the key players.

  

  IaaS, PaaS and SaaS: What's the Difference?

  By Chad Yee

  If you're reading this, you've most likely come across at least one of the tech acronyms IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and thought What does that mean? But don't worry, because everybody who jumps into the world of software and computing has had the same thought.

  

  The 4 Top Cloud Hosting Platforms

  By Robert Cecchi

  While we don't have flying cars or hoverboards as retro imaginings predicted would happen by 2015, businesses today can still experience the magical taste of technological innovation through modern cloud hosting software. These platforms eliminate the need for on-site infrastructure, and remove the hassles of maintenance and management that come with traditional IT strategies by hosting technical operations remotely.

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  Understanding and Using The Most Popular Tools in Softaculous

  By David Trounce

  

  7 Factors for SMBs Planning Their Switch to the Cloud

  By Maricel Rivera

  Many small businesses have heard about the cloud, and may even acknowledge that there are benefits to moving their locally based records and applications to the cloud. However, there are a number of perceived drawbacks that may keep SMBs from embracing the cloud wholeheartedly. Once those fears can be put to rest, the benefits of making the move will become readily apparent. Here are seven areas you should consider.

  

  The 4 Top Cloud Hosting Platforms

  By Robert Cecchi

  While we don't have flying cars or hoverboards as retro imaginings predicted would happen by 2015, businesses today can still experience the magical taste of technological innovation through modern cloud hosting software. These platforms eliminate the need for on-site infrastructure, and remove the hassles of maintenance and management that come with traditional IT strategies by hosting technical operations remotely.

  

  Behind the Software Q&A with DreamHost's VPs of Cloud and Marketing

  By Miranda Limonczenko

  At first glance, DreamHost seems like an innocent cloud hosting solution, storing domains and backing up files. Peer deeply into the company and discover that DreamHost is much more than just a hosting solution. The company (governed by a democratic system and run without a dime of VC funding) is a pioneer on the open source front. Developers work both within WordPress and OpenStack to help mold the future of open source.

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