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CIO Guide to Cloud Computing

April 8, 2010
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As with any new IT buzzword, IT leaders must figure out what is really new and what is an old concept with a new name. Many argue that cloud computing is a truly new concept while others explain it as clever packaging of outsourcing, web accessible tools and a few pricing models. What is clear is that it has taken us by storm and promises to simplify large chunks of IT budgets across infrastructure and ...

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5 Questions to Explore True Cloud Costs

September 24, 2009

A compelling cost proposition is just the ante for providers of cloud computing services.  When considering costs for cloud services, it’s tempting to look only at the cost per drink.  However, as cloud offerings become more sophisticated and more robust enterprise and industry applications become available, the cost of the hosted service will become much less important and replaced by discussions we in the enterprise IT management realm are already very familiar with concerning people, ...

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Twitter: SOA in Action

April 2, 2009

Talk about incredible innovation – look at the application and service ecosystem around Twitter.  Here are just some examples: On-line Commentary During an Off-line Event – The NY Times developed a beautiful visualization of popular words in Twitter posts during the Super Bowl. Real-time Trends – Twistory streams real-time Twitter posts filtered to let you see what people like, hate, etc. Local Tweeting – Pepsi came out with an impressive app during the South-by-Southwest events ...

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