Cloud News From Sys-Con

• CLM Matrix Joins Microsoft in the Clouds
  Matrix-Online is a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering that runs on the Windows Azure and SQL Azure Platform as a Service (Paas). The solution provides a cloud-based contract management repository where companies can track, search and set alerts for all of your active contracts. No IT staff is needed, no additional licenses, access to all future upgrades a […]
• InfiniteGraph 1.0 Released by Objectivity, Inc.
  Objectivity, Inc., a provider of data management solutions, has released the first version of its enterprise-ready distributed graph database product, following a successful beta program that began earlier this year. InfiniteGraph enables large-scale graph processing, data analytics and discovery, and supports the leading requirements of organizations seekin […]
• Next-Generation Enterprise Computing Blueprint = SOA + Cloud Computing
  Today's IT organizations face a dual challenge of "keeping the lights on" while providing "new services" at unprecedented rates with reduced investment support from the business. At the same time, the very business model of IT is changing – how applications, content, information, and infrastructure are delivered. One of the biggest […]
• Cloud Venture Profile: Esotera Secure Storage Solutions
  Founded in 2004, Esotera has developed and launched a solution that builds upon the Cloud to produce a superior storage function. Esotera Secure Storage Solutions, St. John’s, NL, Canada has released its Esotera suite of distributed storage products. Founded in 2004, Esotera has developed and launched a solution that builds upon the Cloud to produce a supe […]
• Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining?
  Ovum does not expect a ‘big bang’ implementation of cloud governance, but rather a gradual build-up that provides an opportunity to launch and/or reinvigorate other governance efforts. The first meeting of Australia's Leading CIOs has just taken place in Queensland. The event itself saw representatives from companies such as Adecco, Energy Australia […]
• Cost Optimization for Cloud Applications at Cloud Expo Silicon Valley
  Traditionally, the cost of deployment has not been considered an important parameter of architectural tradeoffs. Since the main driver of cloud computing is its promise of cost savings through "pay for what you use," there is a strong incentive to build applications that consume fewer resources. In his session at the 7th International Cloud Expo, U […]
• Nuxeo Introduces New Cloud Edition of Digital Asset Management Application
  Nuxeo, the Open Source Enterprise Content Management (ECM) company, on Thursday announced an update to its Nuxeo Digital Asset Management product with the release of Nuxeo DAM 1.1, as well launching the hosted version, Nuxeo DAM - Cloud Edition. This new release of Nuxeo DAM incorporates feature enhancements driven directly by early adopter customers and the […]
• We Need Standards... and Now!
  Generally, I believe standards are a good thing for both technology consumers and providers. For consumers, they act as a focusing lens for the kinds of capabilities they should be looking for from a particular implementation (regardless of the technology we are talking about). From a technology provider standpoint, you may often hear the rallying cry that s […]
• IBM Opens Multipurpose Cloud Computing Center in Poland
  IBM Poland and the Wroclaw University of Technology on Thursday announced an agreement to establish the first university cloud computing center in Poland. As part of the partnership, the Wroclaw University of Technology will create a new academic curriculum, making cloud-focused courses available to more than 1500 students. "The new cloud center will pr […]
• Cloud Security Alliance Sets Industry Standard with New User Certification
  The Cloud Security Alliance on Wednesday unveiled the industry’s first user certification program for secure cloud computing. The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) is designed to ensure that a broad range of professionals with a responsibility related to cloud computing have a demonstrated awareness of the security threats and best practices f […]