Define cloud computing. Go ahead. Do it. Now turn to the person next to you. Ask them to define it. That definition is a lot different than yours, isn’t it? One problem solution providers face as they ...

After years in the works and 15 drafts, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) working definition of cloud computing, the 16th and final definition has been published as The NIST ...

Cloud computing allows scaling of services from a single server to a global network, aiding business growth. Investors should consider companies that use cloud computing to optimize operations and ...

On-demand self-service in cloud computing flips that whole process on its head. It means you can grab the computing resources you need, like servers or storage, whenever you need them, all by yourself ...

In a down economy, customers expect value. Disaster recovery, compliance, and enterprisey features are where the growth is in the near term. And cost still weighs heavily. Dave Rosenberg has more than ...

With no other viable options on the horizon, most people accept cloud as the new standard. But if you can’t offer a solid reason why, it’s a question worth asking. These days the people who ask “Why ...