Editors' Picks
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Four big cloud providers respond to four big cloud computing questions
Execs from cloud providers Microsoft, Amazon, Rackspace and Salesforce speak on top customer questions: security, outages, SLAs and data ownership.30 Aug 2012
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Four big cloud providers respond to four big cloud computing questions
Execs from cloud providers Microsoft, Amazon, Rackspace and Salesforce speak on top customer questions: security, outages, SLAs and data ownership.30 Aug 2012
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Amazon, Microsoft focus on cloud development tools
Cloud development tools don't get the attention they deserve -- and Amazon and Microsoft both have utilities worth noticing.15 Aug 2012
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Assessment firm turns to StorSimple cloud storage for backup, DR
Personality testing firm CPP installed a StorSimple cloud storage controller for user files and SharePoint, and expanded into cloud backup and DR.10 Aug 2012
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With cloud computing SLAs, odds favor the house
Cloud SLAs and performance credits sound great, but the fine print shows service-level agreements are mostly window dressing.08 Aug 2012
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Windows Azure and Amazon EC2: Cloud computing face-off
Microsoft's cloud computing competitor is younger than Amazon's EC2. Azure's made strides, but is it enough to be crowned cloud computing king?07 Aug 2012
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Parts of Dell cloud services plans delayed
As Dell Inc. tries to convert itself into a cloud services leader, the server maker is finding it hard to stay on schedule.02 Aug 2012
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CloudCast Weekly: Why resell a white-label Microsoft Azure cloud?
Microsoft has relaxed its branding strategy, as it will allow partners to resell white-label Microsoft Azure cloud services under their own brands.20 Jul 2012
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Azure partners must differentiate as Microsoft white labels cloud
Microsoft's move to white label Windows Azure means Azure partners must differentiate with services built on Microsoft Service Management Portal.18 Jul 2012
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Microsoft Windows Azure and IaaS capability: Free-trial takeaways
Microsoft Windows Azure cloud platform with its built-in IaaS capability has many use cases. IT should use Azure’s 90-day free trial strategically to test out all its features.17 Jul 2012
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Microsoft shops to get Azure cloud features in Windows Server 2012
Microsoft says new additions coming to make Windows Server 2012 into a "cloud OS" platform for hosting customers.13 Jul 2012
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Google delivers IaaS cloud without Windows support
Google's IaaS platform will compete with Windows Azure and AWS, but a major limitation may prevent enterprises from adopting Google Compute Engine.02 Jul 2012
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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.11 Jun 2012
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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 last week.11 Jun 2012
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Microsoft to battle Amazon with Azure improvements and services
Microsoft will reintroduce Windows Azure next month with a new Web hosting framework and a detailed roadmap for its long-awaited IaaS, sources say.23 May 2012
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Test your Windows Azure IQ
Windows Azure will be an integral part of Microsoft’s cloud strategy going forward. How high is your IQ on the product? Find out by taking our quiz.20 May 2012
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Windows Azure Guide part 2: Scaling hosted applications
Scaling hosted applications on the Windows Azure cloud enables adjustment of virtual machine counts. Our Windows Azure guide’s second part shows you how.15 May 2012
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Leveraging Microsoft Azure security features for PaaS security
Organizations can boost PaaS security late in the game by implementing these stopgap measures.14 May 2012
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Azure’s identity crisis and other cloud computing sound bites
Microsoft Azure wants to be called Loretta. No, that’s not true. Or is it? Find out that answer and other news overheard in the cloud this past week.11 May 2012
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Windows Azure tutorial Part 1: Set up and manage subscriptions
Wondering how to set up a Windows Azure subscription? This Windows Azure tutorial has all the information to help you create and manage the subscription.17 Apr 2012