Cloud Computing Is Silver Lining in Tough Economy

As Google, Microsoft and Amazon know, cloud computing is a growing trend, though one not without its darker moments. While security has been the major concern holding some back from adoption, the cost savings that cloud computing can make possible may encourage more businesses toward adoption, despite perceived risks.
– A recent report from Strategy Analytics notes the growing importance of cloud computing both as a real-time networking tool and as cost-saving, recession-response measure.

Cloud computing is a hosted information technology format in which software is provided as a service over the air and da…

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What vendors will need to examine as they look to shed assets

Companies spent trillions on software and Internet mergers and acquisitions in the post-bubble boom. Some of those acquisitions have fueled growth, geographical expansion and innovation. However, many have fallen short of expectations, taken companies outside of their core focus, or drained resources from more promising lines of business. These assets should be sold, but this is easier said than done.

URL: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/031109-divestitures.html

Don’t ignore disaster recovery testing

Companies facing IT budgetary pressures should not overlook testing their disaster recovery plans, especially those with virtualised environments, warned Glasshouse Technologies.

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