Cloud
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Microsoft Office 365 packs strong cyber defense features — if set up correctly
The suite of cloud-connected enterprise applications holds up well before, during and after an incident, experts said. But only if the right settings are in place.
By Roberto Torres • June 17, 2019 -
Amazon expands cloud curriculum with bachelor's degree
George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College join a growing number of institutions to offer curriculum in partnership with the e-commerce company.
By Hallie Busta • June 12, 2019 -
First MapR, now Cloudera. Why is the Hadoop market in trouble?
Cloudera’s CEO stepped down Thursday, triggering a stock price nosedive. Analysts expect Hadoop-based companies will continue to be at risk.
By Roberto Torres • June 10, 2019 -
Google Cloud's Looker acquisition signals sharper focus on large enterprises
In a way, Google's $2.6B acquisition of BI platform Looker takes a cue from Microsoft. Will it stifle or spur further innovation?
By Roberto Torres • June 07, 2019 -
Microsoft, Oracle link up in the cloud for an 'interoperability' play — and a dig at AWS
The companies want to help joint customers move enterprise applications and databases to the public cloud.
By Naomi Eide • June 05, 2019 -
MapR, a fixture of the Hadoop market, readies for a shutdown
Though not yet final, the possible downfall of the big data analytics firm could lay off 122 staffers. It’s another sign of consolidation in the Hadoop-based data analytics market.
By Roberto Torres • May 31, 2019 -
CrowdStrike's chances on the market improve as more companies are hacked, breached
The current security landscape prepared the stage for the cybersecurity unicorn to make its public debut.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 15, 2019 -
UPS plans delivery routes for 21M packages on Google Cloud
Brands are hard pressed to adopt Amazon Web Services because they fear storing their data on a competitor's cloud.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • May 02, 2019 -
Us vs. them: Vendors duel over open source project administration
In the open source market, some companies are pointing at AWS as the villain. This creates the opportunity for others to come across as open source heroes.
By Naomi Eide • April 30, 2019 -
4 questions to ask before adopting security as a service
Everyone is "trying to do everything as a service anyway," said Frank Konieczny, U.S. Air Force CTO, but because the services are expected, asking the right questions doesn't always come naturally.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 26, 2019 -
In financial services, migrating to the cloud requires flexibility and sensitivity
The sector has wavered toward cloud acceptance, weaving it into services when customers — and compliance standards — permit.
By Naomi Eide • April 26, 2019 -
Where hybrid cloud systems do — and do not — work
It's impractical to move a large organization's entire legacy systems into the cloud. With so much on-prem technology it would struggle to move to the cloud within the century, one expert said.
By Jen A. Miller • April 23, 2019 -
Big 3 cloud providers look to renewables to power in-demand data centers
Microsoft, Google and Amazon are attempting to shrink their carbon footprints at a time when cloud demand is rising.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 22, 2019 -
Google Cloud flexes hiring former SAP exec to lead customer operations
With a new CEO at the helm, Google Cloud's attention has turned to sales and the potential of the channel.
By Naomi Eide • April 18, 2019 -
Multicloud pushed top vendors to broaden target customer profile
The rise in additional services and solutions gives each cloud an edge, making multicloud a more attractive option for the customer that wants it all.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 16, 2019 -
Anything but Amazon: What's next for Google Cloud
Companies want to diversify investments as part of the multicloud movement, creating an opportunity for providers trailing AWS to scrape away market share.
By Naomi Eide • April 15, 2019 -
At Next '19, Google Cloud states case for enterprise customers
Google Cloud's new CEO is paying close attention to customers with hybrid cloud needs, cross-platform capabilities and deals with major players.
By Naomi Eide • April 10, 2019 -
With multibillion dollar tech budgets, large banks eclipsing competitors' investments
Companies like Bank of America and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. are more likely to increase technology spend in the coming years, according to a recent report from UBS Evidence Lab.
By Naomi Eide • April 09, 2019 -
Del Monte Foods cuts IT spend 35% with the help of Accenture
The partnership with Accenture fits into the food company’s business strategy, including product differentiation and expanding distribution.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • April 08, 2019 -
3 factors to ensure a successful shift to the cloud
Cloud migration requires relocating where the heart of a company lives and courtship to ensure buy-in from business stakeholders.
By Jen A. Miller • April 02, 2019 -
Siemens joins Volkswagen, AWS' Industrial Cloud mission
Siemens is responsible for ensuring the machinery and equipment at VW's 122 manufacturing locations "are networked efficiently in the cloud."
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 29, 2019 -
Volkswagen partners with AWS for industrial cloud, months after inking Microsoft deal
Cloud computing is at the core of both partnerships, but the use cases vary.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 28, 2019 -
Underlying Pinterest's technology is a long-term, $750M AWS contract
The social "pinning" platform negotiated the contract with AWS in 2017 to lessen the burden of its growing platform.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 27, 2019 -
Business customers created a two-sun solar system with Microsoft and Amazon
Dominance comes from the companies' ability to iterate and compress their competitive distance from other pure-play vendors.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • March 26, 2019 -
How Microsoft positioned itself for hybrid cloud leadership
Smart is the new sexy, and Microsoft has expertly played the market to become a hybrid cloud leader.
By Alex Hickey • March 14, 2019
