Microsoft to battle Amazon with Azure improvements, services

Presented by SearchCloudComputing.com Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud computing content from across the TechTarget network. Advertisement ISSUE DATE:  May 29, 2012 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft to battle Amazon with Azure improvements, services Citrix readies CloudPlatform on CloudStack in bid for enterprises Alleviating BYOD security issues using private cloud With cloud vendors and enterprise apps, err on the side of caution FEATURED STORY Microsoft to battle Amazon with Azure improvements, services by Stuart J. Johnston, Senior News Writer, and Ed Scannell, Senior Executive Editor Microsoft will reintroduce Windows Azure next month with a new Web-hosting framework and a detailed roadmap for its long-awaited IaaS, sources say.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) MORE CLOUD COMPUTING NEWS FROM THE TECHTARGET NETWORK Citrix readies CloudPlatform on CloudStack in bid for enterprises Compatibility with Amazon, a slew of cloud tools and its upcoming CloudPlatform could help virtualization titan Citrix become a serious cloud contender.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Alleviating BYOD security issues using private cloud Centralizing security management in a private cloud is an easy way to fend off malware attacks and adhere to BYOD security policies.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) With cloud vendors and enterprise apps, err on the side of caution Making the wrong decision in cloud probably won’t lead to prison, but you might end up regretting your choice. A little cloud caution is worth it.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Why CFOs love cloud metrics -- and when CIOs need to push back CIOs know their CFOs are gaga for the cloud, mainly for its potential financial benefits, but they also need to know when to say ‘no.’  (SearchCIO.com) Will cloud email services replace old-school enterprise email? IT pros may worry about the security of cloud email services, but flexibility, user-friendliness and reduced overhead might make the cloud an attractive alternative.  (SearchConsumerization.com) SAP cloud to get boost with acquisition of Ariba SAP is buying Ariba and its on-demand B2B commerce network for $4.3 billion, part of its effort to dominate the enterprise cloud market.  (SearchSAP.com) Augmented-reality apps can't rely on any old architecture If 4G isn't "the next big thing" for mobile operators, then what is? Augmented-reality apps -- and the cloud is the right platform to support them.  (SearchCloudProvider.com) Understanding how DLP works in virtual, cloud environments Applying data loss prevention technology to virtual machines can enable cloud computing with enhanced security and compliance.  (SearchCloudSecurity.com) The evolution of data protection strategies in cloud and the BYOD era Technology law expert Jeffrey Ritter discusses how bring-your-own-device programs, cloud use and vendor relationships should influence a data protection strategy.  (SearchCompliance.com) Top 10 disruptive technology vendors in the enterprise Technology evolves so quickly that it’s getting harder and harder for IT to keep up. These disruptive technology vendors lead the charge.  (SearchConsumerization.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by SearchCloudComputing.com, part of the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Cloud Computing Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2012 TechTarget. All rights reserved.