by cloudtweaks on September 7, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Host, Invest, IT, Open Source, Rackspace, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology, Web Hosting
The Cloud Lock-In (Part 1): Public IaaS is Great ! It always good to start with Wikipedia’s definition as it helps to initiate a structured discussion, here is Wiki’s definition for Lock-In: “In economics, vendor lock-in, also known as proprietary lock-in or customer lock-in, makes a customer dependent on a vendor for products and services, unable to use another vendor without substantial switching costs. Lock-in costs which create barriers to market entry may result in antitrust action against a monopoly.” Read more on Wikipedia Does the cloud present a major lock-in ? Does the move create substantial switching costs? “Yes !” is the
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by cloudtweaks on August 19, 2011
in Amazon, Apps, Backups, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, Host, IT, Rackspace, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology, Tools
3 Handy Cloud Computing Price Comparison Engines We’ve researched a number of sites for the best cloud specific price comparison search engines. And we’ve come up with 3 of them which should help you in determining the best service for the best price. If you run a small, medium or large business you should be able to break down what you’re looking for with these 3 price engines. FindTheBest FindTheBest offers a plethora of search options. It has advanced search features as well as a side-by-side comparison. For example take a look at the: Rackspace Vs Amazon EC2 for a
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Video Tutorial: Install WordPress onto Rackspace Cloud Sites This is a quick tutorial that has been on the web for awhile now. It still serves a purpose and is extremely practical and useful for companies and individuals looking to setup their company blog or personal site on the cloud quickly and easily.
Understanding The Hybrid Cloud Source: Rackspace
by cloudtweaks on August 5, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Images, Rackspace, Storage, Technology, Video, Web Hosting, Webcast
Rackspace Headquarters Tour with Rackspace Cloud President Video with Lew Moorman, president of Rackspace Cloud. Credit To Robert Scoble/Scobleizer
by Anuradha on July 26, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Host, IT, News, Rackspace, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology
Dell Advances IaaS with Cloud Offering Dell has introduced industry’s first OpenStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service Cloud solution. The all new Dell OpenStack Cloud Solution is touted to further advance the adoption of open source Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS). Dell OpenStack Cloud Solution integrates the OpenStack cloud operating system, cloud-optimized Dell PowerEdge C servers, the Dell-developed “Crowbar” OpenStack installer, and services from Dell and Rackspace Cloud Builders. This integration will help customers who are searching alternatives to existing cloud options based on proprietary, licensed software models. Dell has designed its new cloud solution with a reference architecture that helps customers to quickly integrate, deploy and
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by cloudtweaks on July 18, 2011
in Business, Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Education, IT, Partnerships, Press Release, Rackspace, Technology
Company helps systems integrators, application and infrastructure service providers, and technology partners to address the challenges of doing business in the cloud CAMBRIDGE, MA – July 18, 2011 – Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading provider of cloud optimization services, announced today its NetAlliance Partner Program designed for global IT solution providers to integrate Akamai services into their offerings, and to pass the value of Akamai’s globally-distributed platform on to customers. Having built global alliances with IT leaders including HP, Jive Software, Rackspace® Hosting, Telefónica and Verizon, Akamai has also established partnerships with leading regional technology providers and integrators
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by sourya on July 5, 2011
in Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, IT, Microsoft, Rackspace, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology, Trends
Cloud Computing – Threat or Opportunity? Part 1 Threat – an indication or warning of probable trouble Opportunity – a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success A new technology, a new way of thinking, a new environment, a paradigm shift – these are often threats to established players who dominate the landscape. However, these same things often offer opportunities for others to thrive. Consider the dinosaurs. While a meteor impact is considered the most probable cause of their extinction, scientists believe it is actually the changing climate in the aftermath of the impact that killed them. However, warm-blooded mammals began to flourish. In other words, the changed environment after the impact
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