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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…
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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…
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January 17, 2012
5 Ways To Make the Cloud Work for You
So you have heard about cloud computing but are not really sure what you can do with it. Or maybe, your only exposure to the cloud is what you have seen in ads or heard in the media. Let me tell you, what you see on TV is only a fraction of the cloud’s true power. I'm obviously a bit…
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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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