In October 2009, Enterprise Cloud Computing was considered bleeding edge
technology by many but there was something that seemed different about its
value potential and adoption rate. For CIOs, it seemed a chance to provision
affordable infrastructure quickly, alleviating delays to mission critical
deliveries. Federal CIOs interest in Enterprise Cloud Computing was limited
to innovators and early adopters. Two years later, where does Enterprise
Cloud Computing stand? Is it for real?
Today, Cloud Computing is on the Gartner® technology hype curve in the
“peak of inflated expectations” category. Its placement on the
curve—even though we all should prepare for the dreaded “trough of
disillusionment” dip—indicates Cloud Computing is, indeed, for real.
There are other indicators of note also. CIOs across the board are focused on
the success Cloud Computing can deliver. V... (more)
There's a lot of momentum behind moving to Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for
delivery of applications on the cloud, but is there enough maturity in PaaS
to deploy a mission-critical application? Here's a story regarding one
loyalty program provider that offers his customers SaaS solutions. This SaaS
provider deployed his platform on a PaaS that offered SQL Server and ASP.NET
services. The SaaS has been operating perfectly for months handling the needs
of his clientele, but unexplainably stopped working midday on a Saturday—a
busy retail time period.
While the PaaS provider suppos... (more)
Semaine du 14 juillet : la France défile et prend quelques jours de
vacances.
Le lien avec l’informatique dans les nuages ? Le 14 juillet célèbre la
Révolution française et la devise de la France :
Liberté, égalité, fraternité.
Je parle souvent dans ce blog de «révolution» à propos du Cloud et en
particulier de la R2I, Révolution Industrielle informatique. Il m’est donc
venu l’idée de proposer une devise pour cette révolution du Cloud :
Universalité, égalité, compétitivité
Pourquoi ? Les solutions Cloud Computing, et en particulier les applications
en mode SaaS, u... (more)
Bill Vass is one of the smartest/sharpest minds I know. He is an incredible
thinker with a deep understanding of human nature, physics, electronics,
construction, art, philosophy, history and business. He is also one of the
smartest technologists I know. When Bill decides to associate himself with
something we should all take note.
With that context in mind, Bill’s joining of the ZafeSoft advisory board is
cause for us all to focus on the potential of this firm.
For more see the following press release:
SAN JOSE, CA, April 01, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — William Vass, the former
P... (more)
Cloud Expo New York, June 6-9, 2011 early bird registration will expire on
Friday.
Gold Pass Delegates will receive full conference access for four days to all
conference sessions at Cloud Computing Conference & Expo as well as the
Virtualization Conference & Expo June 6-9.
Register today for a Gold Pass to the 8th International Cloud Expo on June
6-9, 2011, at the Javits Center in New York City and save $500 on your full
conference pass.
Gold Pass registration includes: lunch on Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Welcome
Reception on Day 1, and refreshment breaks, collectible conference bag ... (more)
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