Can we get ahead of security needs for the Next Big Thing?
If predictions are correct that cloud computing is the Next Big Thing on the Internet, now is the time to ensure its security with software assurance and platforms based on best practices.
Ballmer says Microsoft is betting its business on the cloud
Microsoft's teams have already shifted to creating products for the cloud and will do so even more in the near future, said CEO Steve Ballmer.
Feds, cybersecurity, cloud security take center stage at RSA 2010
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt and FBI chief Robert Mueller will all be taking the keynote stage at annual RSA Security Conference and Expo.
Cloud computing's future depends on securing it, industry execs say
The potential of cloud computing and the need to secure it were the main themes of executives from RSA and Microsoft as they opened the annual RSA Security Conference.
Salvation from the 7 deadly sins of cloud computing
The Cloud Security Alliance released the first version of its "Top Threats to Cloud Computing" report today at the RSA Security Conference.
Microsoft to open government-only dedicated cloud facility
In his keynote speech at Microsoft's annual Public Sector CIO conference in Redmond, Wash., Ron Markezich, corporate vice president of Microsoft Online, announced the launch of a new dedicated cloud facility for U.S. government agencies and departments.
Virtualization comes to Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2010
Microsoft announced two new virtualization applications for Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2010, a tool for managing Windows 7 deployments.
NSF plans grants for researchers to use cloud platforms
Agreements with commercial cloud service providers let researchers extend the power of desktop applications by moving them into the cloud and help NSF learn how scientific research can take advantage of a new computing environment.
Study gauges interest in cloud computing, green IT
The survey found that one in three government IT professionals expect to implement a social networking initiative in the next 12 months, independent of any stimulus funds their agency may receive.
SAP now supported on Hyper-V R2
SAP announced that its enterprise infrastructure software is now supported by Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008 R2.
3 ways to make virtualization work
Virtualization efforts have run into familiar barriers, including limited budgets, security concerns and a lack of trained staff. But some agencies are seeing improvements in IT resource utilization, cost savings and energy efficiency.
AMD readies new line of energy-efficient server chips
AMD is preparing to release two new processor platforms for servers in the first and second quarters of 2010 in response to what it sees as a shift in demands in the marketplace for servers.
Feds could get access to advanced cloud-computing technologies
Microsoft and National Science Foundation team up to provide cloud-computing tools to certain users.
Exchange 2010 upgrade strategies outlined in report
IT shops should assess the costs of switching to Exchange 2010's different storage methods before upgrading, according to a Forrester Research report.
Microsoft's Azure cloud service now available
Microsoft's Windows Azure and SQL Azure cloud services are now generally available, ending the free test period for those who signed up for commercial accounts last month.
Labor Department takes financial management to the clouds
The Labor Department has turned to a cloud computing-based financial management system hosted by Global Computer Enterprises, installed in 18 months for less than $10 million.
3PAR offers rapid online recovery of virtual machines
3PAR, a provider of utility storage technology, has unveiled plug-ins to VMware software that will let information technology managers improve management of virtual machines and related storage resources.
Oracle outlines Sun integration plans
Oracle Corp. laid out its plans for integrating Sun Microsystems' software and hardware systems into its own product lineup, including the Solaris operating system, the NetBeans IDE and the MySQL database.
Microsoft to Congress: Time to seed cloud computing
Privacy, security, and international sovereignty issues need congressional attention, says Brad Smith, senior Microsoft executive.
Governments weigh the pros and cons of private clouds
Cloud computing is a tough sell to governments because of privacy and security concerns. Private clouds could make the difference.
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