Cloud Computing Q&A: IBM SmartCloud A few questions have been put together for Rebecca Buisan, who is the Director of Product Marketing for IBM. When it comes to cloud computing, as with any technology solution, small businesses need to address a unique set of challenges and concerns. What are some of the things small business owners need to keep in mind when selecting cloud tools? I think there are two primary challenges SMBs are facing: cost and trust. When deciding to move to the cloud, SMBs need to keep in mind that they don’t have to put all their chips in at one time. Choose a trusted
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Cloud Computing Q&A: IBM SmartCloud
by cloudtweaks on April 17, 2012
in Backups, Big Data, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, IBM, IT, Security, Social networks, Storage, Technology, Trends
IBM SmartCloud for Education, Now Available
by Anuradha on June 3, 2011
in Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, Education, Host, IBM, IT, News, Press Release, Security, Storage, Technology, White Papers
IBM SmartCloud for Education, Now Available The IBM SmartCloud for Education services are now available to deliver advanced software, computer lab resources and services to students and researchers at schools, colleges and universities. This newly released set of cloud services and offerings from IBM can be deployed without the need for advanced IT expertise at locations. IBM claims this announcement will help education systems leverage predictive analytics to benefit from real-time insights on student and institutional performance. The IBM SmartCloud for Education services will also improve researcher effectiveness, and alleviate constrained lab resources for learning. Typically, K-12 schools and higher
Top 25 European Cloud Computing Rising Stars: Tradeshift
by kiril on January 20, 2011
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, Invest, Lists, Open Source, Reviews, SaaS, Social networks, Startups, Technology
Tradeshift Challenges Traditional Invoicing Platforms with Cloud-based, Social Network-like Solution Three Danish e-business enthusiasts and former e-business pioneers working in the European Union and Danish government went on to establish the cloud start-up Tradeshift in 2009. The three were frustrated by expensive or inefficient invoicing solutions and lack of technological advancement in this field. “Back then we asked simple questions like, why are the smallest businesses paying the most to send electronic business documents? Why do it cost them EUR 1-5 to send an electronic invoice? When you can get an ADSL connection and send 10.000 emails a month if
