Cloud experts puzzled by Oracle’s approach to cloud computing

Presented by SearchCloudComputing.com Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud computing content from across the TechTarget network. Advertisement ISSUE DATE:  June 19, 2012 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Cloud experts puzzled by Oracle’s approach to cloud computing Windows Azure updates create full-service cloud Microsoft Windows Azure enhancements appeal to developers Cloud management beyond the API FEATURED STORY Cloud experts puzzled by Oracle’s approach to cloud computing by Stuart J. Johnston, Senior News Writer Database giant Oracle introduced its cloud platform -- again. Will it resonate with potential customers? Some observers don't think so.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) MORE CLOUD COMPUTING NEWS FROM THE TECHTARGET NETWORK Windows Azure updates create full-service cloud Microsoft demonstrated myriad updates for Windows Azure, finally making the platform competitive with AWS in the IaaS market and pleasing developers.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Microsoft Windows Azure enhancements appeal to developers Microsoft may finally "get" the cloud, say users and analysts who saw new and updated features for Windows Azure this month.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Cloud management beyond the API APIs are only one way to manage a cloud. Combining native vendor management services with third-party tools can help bridge the hybrid cloud divide.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) IT pros offer up their own cloud computing definitions IT pros’ definition of cloud computing ranges from “a multi-tenant IT solution” to “virtualisation of virtualisation.” Here are a few definitions from the Cloud Computing World Forum 2012.   (SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.UK) The cloud computing security conundrum What happens when two technology executives disagree on cloud computing security? You get a very interesting discussion but no conclusions.  (SearchCIO.com) Revlon CIO details private cloud success story The cosmetics company’s CIO details his private cloud’s disaster recovery and transaction capabilities at Gartner summit.   (SearchDataCenter.com) Providers need airtight security, HIPAA compliance Dr. Peter Tippett, vice president of Verizon's healthcare practice, explains in this Q&A how a healthcare cloud can attract security conscious customers.  (SearchCloudProvider.com) Cisco Live: Cisco virtual cloud router enables cloud bursting At Cisco Live, the company introduced its Cloud Services Router for cloud bursting and hybrid cloud networking.  (SearchEnterpriseWAN.com) Apple iOS 6 iCloud developments create new enterprise problems Apple released an SDK for iCloud that could have major repercussions for enterprises already struggling to control BYOD.  (SearchConsumerization.com) Looking at the next steps for SaaS adoption Mobility, integration and vertical applications constitute the next wave of SaaS adoption.   (SearchCloudApplications.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.