Editors' Picks
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The pros of Windows Azure SQL Database
What are the pros of choosing Windows Azure SQL Database over more traditional infrastructure? Serdar Yegulalp shares his knowledge on the subject.08 Feb 2013
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Microsoft cloud computing: Windows Azure cloud data privacy explained
Microsoft uses language in its Windows Azure cloud data privacy policy to reserve rights on customer data that companies need to carefully consider.06 Feb 2013
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The cloud computing market forecast for 2013: Experts predict what to expect
In this expert cloud computing market forecast for 2013, learn which vendors and technologies will prevail in the unpredictable cloud industry.30 Jan 2013
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Build mobile device-agnostic cloud apps with Visual Studio LightSwitch
Building cloud apps amid BYOD chaos? Microsoft's Visual Studio LightSwitch is a tool for quickly building public cloud-based, device-agnostic apps.23 Jan 2013
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Top tips for doing a cloud storage cost analysis
Arun Taneja breaks the cloud storage cost analysis process into three categories: monthly storage pricing, transaction charges and cost of bandwidth.15 Jan 2013
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Expert Podcast: How to evaluate a cloud gateway appliance
In this expert podcast, Arun Taneja outlines how to effectively evaluate a cloud gateway appliance for primary storage, backup and DR functionality.18 Dec 2012
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Amazon, Google, Microsoft cut cloud storage prices again
Amazon, Google and Microsoft keep cutting cloud storage prices to put data in the cloud to lure customers, but other associated costs remain the same.17 Dec 2012
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AWS undermines Azure with new PowerShell, Windows Server 2012 features
Amazon Web Services adds Windows Server 2012 and PowerShell features to its public cloud in a bid to undercut Microsoft Azure.17 Dec 2012
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Cloud storage 2012: Microsoft opens gate, file sharing proliferates
Cloud storage 2012 featured big plays by Microsoft and Amazon, while file sharing and syncing showed up practically everywhere.12 Dec 2012
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SaaS tool helps IT pros detect public cloud outages ahead of providers
Amazon and Azure users don't have to rely on their public cloud provider's outage notifications to diagnose problems, thanks to a new SaaS tool.11 Dec 2012
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Microsoft plays 'follow the leader,' cuts Azure cloud storage costs
In a move to remain competitive, after Amazon and Google cut cloud storage rates, Microsoft follows suit, slashing Azure storage by 28%.06 Dec 2012
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Private cloud computing benefits occur on a case-by-case basis
When public cloud won't work, private cloud will, right? Wrong. Private cloud computing won't solve everything. Success really depends on the service.29 Nov 2012
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Re-defining the Windows Azure cloud computing message
A weak marketing message may be behind some Windows Azure confusion and slower-than-expected adoption rates.07 Nov 2012
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Microsoft signals 'Cloud OS' ambitions with Windows Server 2012
With Windows Server 2012 out, Microsoft solidified its position as a cloud-oriented company. Experts wonder if the move will resonate with customers.05 Nov 2012
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Microsoft finally phones home its developer tools, but is it too late?
Some say that Microsoft is late in delivering tools for corporate and third-party developers that will produce apps for its recent avalanche of new products. Are they too late?31 Oct 2012
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Windows Azure Mobile Services creates backends for Windows 8, iPhone
Not all development teams have the coding skills to manage multiple mobile devices used in the enterprise. Windows Azure Mobile Services can help.30 Oct 2012
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Will CIOs lead or lag in the age of digital disruption?
From Forrester's Digital Disruption Forum, Searchlight looks at disruptive tech news, from Microsoft's tablet launch to 'Newsweek' stopping the presses.19 Oct 2012
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How much do you know about Infrastructure as a Service?
Enterprises should know all they can about IaaS and its cloud service providers before making the jump. This quiz will get you up to speed on IaaS.17 Oct 2012
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Why CIOs have problems with cloud computing: Sunk costs in legacy IT
Enterprises fret about security and control in the cloud, but their biggest problems with cloud computing concern sunk costs in legacy IT.04 Oct 2012
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Dell cloud storage plans remain hazy
News of a Nirvanix partnership filled in some details about Dell's cloud storage strategy, but the company still treats its cloud plans as a secret.14 Sep 2012