Virtualisation

Some believe that the best way to ensure the security of cloud-based platforms and to bolster confidence in them is to opt for private rather than public services. The uptake of cloud computing is continuing to grow and it has been widely publicised that the key roadblock to adoption for many businesses is the risk [...]

As deep cuts to the budget are being made to counteract the impact of the national deficit, the UK government is being advised and criticised over the money-saving option of outsourcing a variety of IT services both domestically and overseas. Analyst Ovum suggests that the best way in which to save cash is to outsource [...]

Those who work in IT have expressed a positive outlook on the future of the industry in relation to cloud computing, with most willing to take on extra training in order to equip their businesses for the transition to cloud platforms, according to a recent study. Even if businesses are not actively engaged in making [...]

Software giant Microsoft has communicated some thoughts as to how the continued expansion in the cloud computing industry is likely to affect businesses around the world. Microsoft’s server executive Bob Muglia outlined the ideas during a speech at the TechEd 2010 conference in the USA, suggesting that in order to remain competitive, businesses will need [...]

A new study has identified that many business leaders who run small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) are far from at home with the technology and possibilities offered by cloud computing, leading to mistrust and misunderstanding of the industry. GFI Software carried out a survey into cloud awareness and comprehension amongst UK SMEs, and it [...]

A cloud computing expert has spoken out about the inadequate availability of security information and event management (SIEM) for firms signed up to cloud computing services with third party providers. The distinction between the operation of private cloud systems and public cloud services is often made by the relative complexity of SIEM in relation to [...]

A new survey has shown that opinions on cloud computing could be changing, with more IT professionals than ever before suggesting that by switching to cloud-based solutions, businesses could actually be improving the security of their data and systems. There is ongoing debate as to whether shifting data storage and other IT workloads over to [...]

Experts believe that most businesses will be restricted in their move towards cloud computing as a result of the various licenses that govern the way in which the applications they use can be implemented. With some applications licensed only to run on internal systems or private cloud-based platforms, businesses could find themselves drawing up boundaries [...]

A new report has shown that cloud computing vendors are failing to engage with small and medium sized UK based enterprises (SMEs) and as a result are predicting more demand in the sector than there actually is. Over 250 SMEs participated in a survey carried out by GFI Software. According to the results there is [...]

A rating system has been created to determine whether or not businesses are ready to take the plunge and switch one or more of their systems over to a cloud-based alternative to in-house management. The ability to plan and assess cloud migration is believed to be of significant benefit by creator Fortify Software. The new [...]