by cloudtweaks on May 12, 2011
in Amazon, Apps, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, Google Cloud, Host, IT, Lists, Open Source, Rackspace, SaaS, Security, Startups, Technology
Here is a great resource for cloud developers. libcloud is a standard client library for many popular cloud providers, written in python and java Testimonials “libcloud represents a fundamental change in the way clouds are managed, breaking the barriers of proprietary, closed clouds. We at Linode believe this is of the utmost importance and fully support this effort.” – Christopher S. Aker, Linode, Founder “Libcloud will make life easier for our customers. We appreciate and support this standardization tool.” – Matt Tanase, Slicehost, Founder “I’m excited to see the development of projects, like libcloud, that help make the lives of
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by cloudtweaks on May 10, 2011
in Apps, Browser, Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Host, Programming, Reviews, SaaS, Startups, Web Hosting
Cloud-Based Content Management System (CMS) Squarespace, WordPress Alternative Squarespace is another cloud-based content management system (CMS) tool that has been getting lots of interest recently. A good reason for the attention its receiving is that more and more people are discovering how great Squarespace’s unique and powerful hosting solution is in creating a blog site or corporate website that gives complete control to the developer. Once you get an account with Squarespace, you can start building and designing your site. There are already many tools available. You can even use the free-trial period of 14 days to assess if Squarespace
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HomePipe – Cloud File Sharing Service HomePipe’s free online service revolutionizes your ability to quickly, easily, and securely access and share digital files (e.g. high resolution photos, music libraries, videos, presentations and documents) of any size stored on a home or work computer – from any web browser or mobile device – without spending more money on storage, multiple hours uploading, organizing or syncing in the cloud. HomePipe is a service that provides instant access and sharing of digital content of any size, anywhere, anytime from any web browser or mobile device. It’s the most secure remote file access and
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by sourya on April 28, 2011
in Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Host, Press Release, SaaS, Startups, Stocks, Technology, Venture Capital
VMware Acquires Cloud-based Presentation Provider SlideRocket Palo Alto-based cloud computing company VMware has announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based SlideRocket for an undisclosed sum. While the former focuses on virtualization and cloud infrastructure, the latter is a cloud-based online presentation application that produces slideshows and is used by over 20,000 customers and 300,000 users. Considering that presentation software is second only to email as the most widely used business software, this acquisition can considerably expand and enhance VMware’s portfolio. The benefits of using a cloud-based product like SlideRocket’s eponymous product were outlined in a blog posted by VMware CTO and
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by Anuradha on April 22, 2011
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Host, IT, News, SaaS, Startups, Storage, Technology, Tools
Cloud Computing to Drive Industry Growth in 2011 Cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) will drive the largest amount of spending in the software industry over the next 12 months, according to a new Sand Hill Group survey. The survey findings from the Software CEO/CFO Outlook 2011 study are based on the interviews of more than 100 software company CEOs and CFOs who expect their company’s business will grow by at least 20 percent in 2011. Hiring is also expected to increase significantly due to this growth in the business. Although recession hit the world in 2008 and 2009, the software
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by cloudtweaks on April 20, 2011
in Business, Case Study, Cloud Computing, Companies, Host, Partnerships, Security, Startups, Storage, Technology, White Papers
RED HAT CLOUD QUICKSTART Assess and accelerate your cloud viability with Red Hat Cloud Foundations Edition One. Red Hat® Cloud Quickstart equips your organization with the expertise, high-level support, and knowledge transfer to rapidly build, manage, and optimize a cloud solution tailored to your unique technology environment. The Cloud Quickstart consulting engagement, aided by a Red Hat consultant, leverages Red Hat’s Cloud Foundations Reference Architecture Edition One to assess the viability of a cloud environment for your enterprise and, if chosen, can demonstrate a tangible implementation of a private cloud for testing purposes. This is a valuable step in cloud
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by kiril on April 18, 2011
in Apps, Business, Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, Invest, IT, Lists, Programming, Startups, Technology, Venture Capital
6 Leading Angel Investors with Really Diversified Portfolios The world of angel investors interested in technology and cloud-computing start-ups is populated by various people ranging from former programmers to salesmen and saleswomen who have discovered the huge potential of IT industry. Many of these people were on the cover pages of Forbes, Fortune and other business magazines but we tried to present you with a list not of the richest or most “influential” technology angel investors but with a list of those who boast most diversified portfolios and who also tend to invest in cloud-computing start-ups. Ron Conway : Angel
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by cloudtweaks on April 18, 2011
in Backups, Cloud Computing, Computing, Host, IT, Press Release, SaaS, Security, Startups, Storage, Technology
NephoScale Offers Free Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage Starter Package Cloud Hosting Provider Launches Program for Hands-on Experience SAN JOSE, Calif. – April 18, 2011 – NephoScale is making it easier to get hands-on with its cloud infrastructure services with a Cloud Computing and Storage Starter Package that gives new users a free 256MB cloud server and up to 1GB of cloud storage for one year. The Starter Package can be used to run applications, launch new ones into the cloud, test existing ones in a cloud environment, and back up or host data files. It also serves as a
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