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View all →March 22, 2013
15 Top Cloud Computing Use Cases
Cloud computing is established. And it has been proven by small and large businesses alike. Over the past 5 or so years, I have seen all types of companies adopting cloud computing as both primary and secondary sets of on-demand compute. Some cloud computing use cases are pretty traditional (e.g., a simple web presence) while others become extremely complex and…
Read more →January 31, 2012
A Cloud For All Seasons – Picking the Right Cloud
Cloud computing can be very confusing. It can be abstractly discussed but also detailed to intricate levels. A few years ago, part of the reason why people weren't adopting cloud computing was because they simply didn't understand it and what it could do for them. And, a few years ago, the technology and services were relatively new and not as…
Read more →March 23, 2010
The Ever-Changing Weather of the “Clouds” – What is Cloud Computing Anyway?
I would think that by now, many of you would have heard the term "Cloud" used when talking about Internet "stuff." In passing, a common phrase thrown around is "it's saved to the Cloud" or "it's in the Cloud." So, that's fine, but many people don't know what that really means. Hopefully, I can help explain it but honestly, instead…
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