Are scare tactics a deterrent to putting data in the cloud?

Presented by SearchCloudComputing.com Cloud Computing Digest A roundup of cloud computing content from across the TechTarget network. Advertisement ISSUE DATE:  July 3, 2012 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Are scare tactics a deterrent to putting data in the cloud? Analyzing 'big data' with Microsoft Cloud Numerics Tackling cloud orchestration for complex IT workflows Quotes, insight and anecdotes from the 2012 Red Hat Summit FEATURED STORY Are scare tactics a deterrent to putting data in the cloud? by Michelle Boisvert, Senior Site Editor Cloud adopters see the Patriot Act as a data governance concern, but some legal experts claim it's just a selling point for non-U.S. cloud providers.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) MORE CLOUD COMPUTING NEWS FROM THE TECHTARGET NETWORK Analyzing 'big data' with Microsoft Cloud Numerics Microsoft’s Cloud Numerics lets developers use their .NET chops and HPC clusters to analyze "big data" in the cloud.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Tackling cloud orchestration for complex IT workflows Cloud orchestration means automating and managing workflows and services. But as workflows become more complex, they can quickly become unmanageable.  (SearchCloudComputing.com) Quotes, insight and anecdotes from the 2012 Red Hat Summit Couldn’t make it to this year’s Red Hat Summit and JBoss World? We hit the high points with quotes and insight from the event.  (SearchServerVirtualization.com) Microsoft announces Yammer acquisition, launches social strategy Microsoft officially announces Yammer acquisition, an effort to accelerate social strategy and cloud services.  (SearchUnifiedCommunications.com) Cloud storage prices: Avoid turning your MSP business into a commodity Managed services providers face a lot of pressure to cut cloud storage prices, but doing so may turn their businesses into a commodity and devalue their services.  (SearchCloudProvider.com) Alabama manufacturing plant enlists DR cloud as tornado insurance The devastation of the 2011 Alabama tornado prompted a manufacturing plant to turn to a DR cloud with an onsite appliance to replicate critical data.  (SearchDisasterRecovery.com) Building a hybrid cloud on SaaS, PaaS and IaaS for IT efficiencies IT pros looking to adopt a hybrid cloud must strategize for security, IT standards and costs to make their cloud project successful.  (SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.UK) Selling enterprise cloud and managed services As enterprises increasingly demand cloud services, providers are seeking ways to become resellers of cloud and managed services.  (SearchNetworkingChannel.com) Vertical cloud providers and cloud transparency An examination of some vertical-specific cloud security providers shows security details are hard to find.  (SearchCloudSecurity.com) Cloud data integration focuses business-IT tensions Cloud data integration platforms are contested territory in the struggle between IT and the business. As experimental cloud data integration projects become operationalized, will business and IT harmonize?  (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.

Hooking up a private cloud: From start to finish

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What iPhone skeptics said in 2007

July 2, 2012 Published by  SearchConsumerization.com Consumerization Advisor What iPhone skeptics said in 2007 Colin Steele, Executive Editor Your Information Technology Portal Stay up to date with IT resources, blogs and events Bitpipe.com: An IT resource library ITKE: Get answers to your toughest IT-related questions IT Events: Meet the experts and learn from those who have gone before you Today, Apple’s iPhone is a massive success. But five years ago, when the device debuted, it had its share of doubters. Take a trip back to 2007 and see what they had to say. MORE NEWS: Why 'printing from a tablet is a pain' Podcast: MDM vs. MAM In today’s IT landscape there are a whole lot of acronyms to keep track of. The latest episode of Consumeriaztion Nation will help sort out MDM and MAM so IT can avoid BYOD snafus. RELATED: How to avoid MDM pitfalls Welcome to the Island of Misfit Tech Companies Apple, Google and Microsoft are trying their hardest to get consumers’ eyes on their computer, tablet, smartphone and TV screens. If those vendors meet users’ wants and needs, what does the future look like for all the other companies out there? READ THIS BLOG Android app management won't fix all security problems \Mobile application management can help admins keep track of which Android apps employees use, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to lock devices down. READ THIS TIP ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchConsumerization.com, part of the TechTarget network. TechTarget provides IT professionals with the resources they need to perform their jobs: Web sites, newsletters, forums, blogs, white papers, webcasts, events and more. Copyright 2012 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. If you no longer wish to receive Consumerization Advisor from SearchConsumerization.com click to unsubscribe. Unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. Contact Us: SearchConsumerization.com Member Services 275 Grove Street Newton, MA 02466 Contact: Webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy.

Analyzing big data in real time to separate the facts from the hype

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Jumped on the cloud bandwagon? Are you sure it’s safe?

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Intel Conversations in the Cloud When you talk about data in the cloud, you're talking about individuals who every day open their browser, use Outlook, authenticate numerous applications, and constantly send data back and forth. Needless to say, security is a huge concern. Oftentimes, organizations decide to adopt the cloud without conferring with IT or security professionals. This creates a lot of anxiety over where data is, where it's moving to, if it's secure or if there are compliance issues, etc. Check out this quick podcast to explore multi-layered approaches that tackle these issues and ensure all of your data and infrastructure is secure, all of the time. Sponsored by: Intel VIEW NOW ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This email is published by the TechTarget Storage Media Group. Copyright 2012 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all TechTarget Storage Media Group, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Storage Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy.

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