Cloud Security: Fact and Fiction – April 1, 2010
With all the hype around cloud computing, the reality is that only about 1% of computing workloads are hosted in a cloud environment. Security is a major concern and the leading factor keeping...
View ArticleCloud Adoption: What’s Holding Us Back? – April 8, 2010
There’s no shortage of voices saying that cloud computing offers the promise of enormous agility, flexibility, and cost savings. But if the cloud is set to revolutionize IT, why aren’t more enterprises...
View ArticleCloud Confusion: Public vs. Private vs. Hybrid Clouds – April 15, 2010
There is as much confusion around cloud computing as there is hype. There are public clouds, private clouds, and hybrid clouds that mix elements of each. So when we say “the cloud,” which do we really...
View ArticleBattle of the Public Clouds: Who is Winning? – April 22, 2010
Many prognostications about the public cloud focus on three key vendors: Amazon, Google and Microsoft. This week on cloudchasers, we’ll check out the numbers, platforms and competing visions as we look...
View ArticleGoing Rogue: Embracing the cloud without IT’s permission – April 29, 2010
It is no surprise that many enterprise users are employing cloud applications without the explicit approval of IT. * How does this affect things like business data security and compliance? * How big...
View ArticleThe Changing Face of Software Development in the Cloud – May 6, 2010
Whether your application is targeted for a hosted, virtual or cloud environment, the world is changing. Most developers are considering how the cloud is affecting the way they design, develop and...
View ArticleRadical or incremental change: the reality of transitioning to private clouds...
According to research by Gartner, three-fourths of data center professionals said that they were or would be pursuing a private cloud computing strategy by 2012. This could dramatically reshape the...
View ArticleCloud security and compliance: its all about the logs – May 20, 2010
The debate about how to keep cloud computing secure and compliant rages on. One of the key components to enterprise compliance and security is log management. What role do log files play in managing...
View ArticleThe Cloud-Ready Organization: It’s not about technology – May 27, 2010
What does it take to get your organization ready for the cloud (hint: it’s not just about SLAs, SSOs, and SAMLs). Our conversations focuses on how cloud computing affects your people, processes and...
View ArticleISVs and the cloud: opportunities and challenges – June 10, 2010
With the widespread acceptance of SaaS, many ISVs are now looking to deliver their own products “as-a-service” via the cloud. They’re finding, however, that changing the business model has an impact...
View ArticleFive essential elements to a real-world enterprise cloud
We are all familiar with the expression “the devil is in the details”. This is certainly true for businesses looking for real ways to exploit the cloud. On this week’s cloudchasers, we’ll explore the...
View ArticleIdentity and the enterprise cloud – June 24, 2010
Traditional identity management models and technologies do not work for enterprises moving applications to the cloud. In this cloudchasers, we discuss what makes managing identity in the cloud...
View ArticleThe Next Cloud: Emerging Business Models and Their Impact on the Enterprise
IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS have established themselves as the cloud business models with some very visible success stories. Are they the only games in town? What significant changes to these models can we...
View ArticleCloud security certification: Can it make a difference? – July 15, 2010
Concerns about cloud security persist. A number of vendors have announced programs to certify clouds and cloud-based systems but is certification really the answer? What standards need to be in place...
View ArticleThe Critical Role of Linux in the Cloud: Is the Future of the Cloud Open? –...
Creating standards for cloud computing is key to its future evolution and broader adoption. What is the role of Linux in the cloud? What economic or technological advantages (if any) do open...
View ArticleThe Hybrid Cloud: Hero or half-measure? – July 29, 2010
Recent discussions present “hybrid clouds” as a way for businesses to “extend the data center”. We explore the realities of leveraging hybrid clouds in the enterprise. What are their theoretical...
View ArticleWhat’s Next for Virtual Software Appliances and the Cloud? – Aug 5, 2010
Not so long ago, virtual appliances were the “Next Big Thing”. Today the promise of this technical innovation has been seemingly eclipsed by the (overhyped?) promise of the cloud. In this episode of...
View ArticleCloud-based collaboration after Google Wave – August 12, 2010
Google Wave was a platform that started with such promise (or at least “hoopla”) and yet never really gained any traction. In this week’s episode, we’ll look at the reasons behind Wave’s untimely...
View ArticleThe new market dynamics for IT service providers – August 19, 2010
The advent of emerging cloud-based delivery models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and new market entrants mean it is no longer business as usual for IT service providers. How is the cloud changing service provider...
View ArticleHacking the Cloud – August 26, 2010
Security remains a top concern for many enterprises as they consider moving workloads to the cloud. On this week’s show we will be joined by two ethical hackers who will help us understand the real...
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