by cloudtweaks on November 18, 2010
in Apps, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, Gaming, Microsoft, Press Release, Storage, Technology, Tools, Video
Launch Marks the Dawn of the Cloud Gaming Era for the Living Room Palo Alto, Calif. — November 18, 2010 — OnLive, Inc., the pioneer of on-demand, instant-play video games, today announced that the OnLive® Game System is available for pre-order, with delivery starting December 2, 2010. Available in limited quantities, the OnLive Game System includes the OnLive MicroConsole™ TV adapter and OnLive Wireless Controller. As a special holiday promotion, the company is offering a bundle of the OnLive Game System along with any OnLive game for free* (worth up to $49.99)—for only $99**. The OnLive Game System delivers instant-play,
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Wins UP 2010 Award From a Crowded Field of Over 230 Submissions LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – November 18, 2010) – ServiceMesh, a provider of enterprise software and services that enable Agile IT operating models for Global 2000 clients, today announced it won the UP-START 2010 award for Fastest Growing Cloud Computing Company. The award was given at UP 2010, a premier cloud computing event that brings together business leaders, IT professionals and industry luminaries in a unique forum designed to showcase innovative cloud computing companies and technologies. ServiceMesh was selected as the award winner from a crowded field of over
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by cloudtweaks on November 17, 2010
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, Contributors, Guest Writers, IT, Microsoft, Performance, Security, Storage, Technology, Tools
Part One – Introduction This article is written for IT professionals who are interested in optimizing their Windows Azure cloud applications by dynamically adjusting compute resources to accommodate for changes in demand – in realtime. The need for dynamic scaling is great: without it, your Azure applications will be performing poorly when demand is unexpectedly high and waste a lot of money when demand is low. Your application is charged for all allocated compute instances even if they are underutilized or not utilized at all. There are a number of articles and examples available that allow one to start on
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by cloudtweaks on November 16, 2010
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Email, IT, Microsoft, Stocks, Storage, Technology, Tools, Trends
The Automotive Industry is big business and there are several advantages to the adoption of Cloud Services in the future. As automotive transportation evolves there is a growing need for new technological standards, services and practices. Clean/Green Technology and Cloud Computing will go a hand and hand in this industry and continue to evolve over the coming years. Automobiles will soon be connected to everything and anything in the cloud. From GPS tracking and Mapping, Accident Detection, Voice Recognition, Personalized Music Stations, Video Services, Email and on and on… Automotive navigation systems are rapidly transitioning from standalone devices to cloud-connected
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SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–StorSimple, a leading provider of application optimized cloud storage technology, has been named a finalist for the UP 2010 Cloud Awards in the “Most Promising Cloud Computing Company” category. The company attributes its success to the ability to offering the best-of-both worlds – the instant elastic provisioning of the cloud, that is available from anywhere with utility billing, while still being able to give users familiar applications such as Microsoft SharePoint, Exchange or Windows File Shares and Virtual Machine Libraries. StorSimple offers enterprise organizations with an application-optimized hybrid storage controller that securely integrates the Cloud into enterprise
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by cloudtweaks on November 11, 2010
in Amazon, Cloud Computing, Computing, Force.com, Google Cloud, IT, Partnerships, Security, Storage, Technology, Web Hosting
CloudTweaks Update Many companies looking to move to the cloud are faced with many key decisions that are not always easy. As there are a growing number of choices in terms of services to choose from. Such as: Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Force etc…etc… The good news is that CloudTweaks is now offering a service that helps take the guess work out of the equation. View our short tour for more information on how our consultants can help. You may contact our consulting department to begin your free evaluation.
Why your business really needs the cloud – Part 3 Continued From Part 2 If you are running a basic, content-driven website then utilizing the cloud won’t give you much advantage. After all, your website just needs CPU power and a way to upload content and manage the application. And publishing to one of the many Virtual Private Servers (VPSes) or Shared Hosting providers will more than suffice, and can be done at much lower cost. But there are instances where startups and SMBs should only consider the cloud: Cloud computing vendors are offering excellent techniques to auto-magically scale your
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by cloudtweaks on November 11, 2010
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, IT, Phone, Press Release, SaaS, Storage, Technology, Trends
Series A Investment will Support International Expansion and Extension of the Cloud Phone™ Product Portfolio LONDON, UK November 11, 2010 – Movirtu, the Cloud Phone™ company and supplier of innovative network infrastructure solutions for mobile operators servicing rural poor communities located in Africa and South Asia, today announced it has raised US$5.5 million Series A investment to support its international expansion and extend its product portfolio to high growth applications for developed markets. The investment was led by TLcom Capital LLP with the participation of existing investor Gray Ghost™ DOEN Social Ventures Coöperatief, U.A. TLcom Capital’s Managing Partner, Maurizio Caio,
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