Security is becoming a top concern for businesses and individuals who are using cloud-based solutions like SaaS and on-demand applications.
Check out today's article from PCWorld...
Microsoft's lawyers are urging the EU to tighten up their data protection and retention regulations in order to provide greater security to data being processed by cloud servers. Global corporations will have a hard time adopting on-demand technologies without first ensuring that the proper laws are in place to regulate the massive amounts of data being exchanged in the cloud.
Cloud computing won't go global until data protection does.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
The Evolution of OnDemand
OnDemand applications are no longer just tactical technology solutions. Developing business and process focused synergies between the various cloud solutions has become a strategic initiative for industry-leading companies. Four key drivers that enabled OnDemand applications to evolve into cloud computing and gain widespread adoption are:
- The reliability of the Internet has made it possible to access applications over any device from anywhere in the world. Increased broadband connectivity coupled with rich browsers has made it possible to achieve desktop software-like experiences using web technologies.
- Cloud vendors like Salesforce.com, Amazon, and Google have enterprise level service offerings with large install bases and a proven track record of reliability and performance. Salesforce.com boasts over 70,000 business clients and has been in business for 10 years.
- Cloud based integration tools and APIs make it possible to integrate OnPremise and OnDemand solutions to weave together best of breed solutions. Tools from companies like CastIron and Informatica make it possible to move from a client-server based office to a cloud based or hybrid solution without disrupting business processes.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) has been developed to extend the capabilities of SaaS and simplify aspects of custom software development. PaaS allows developers to build custom web applications without installing any tools on their computer's hard drive and then deploy those applications, without any specialized systems administration skills, across the organization.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
And the "Best Mass Email" Award Goes To.....
Salesforce.com's AppExchange Best of '09 Awards honored Marketo as the "Best Mass Email" solution. The category recognizes solutions within Salesforce CRM that enable users to manage email lists, create and send email templates, and track open rates and click-through rates.
Just one week prior to the AppExchange Best of '09 Awards, Marketo announced that in the last quarter of 2009 it added 110 new customers to its client list. The marketing automation market is now dominated by Marketo and it's clear that this is the leading solution.
Using solutions like Marketo on AppExchange allows you to streamline your marketing and lead generation campaigns. The entire cloud computing community is at your fingertips on AppExchange, exposing you to 1000+ apps and services that extend your use of Salesforce CRM and the Force.com platform.
Caturano and Company can help you adopt, implement, and manage cloud-based applications and provide CIO-level guidance throughout the entire process. Email Diego if you want to know more about how solutions like Marketo can maximize your business development efforts...
Just one week prior to the AppExchange Best of '09 Awards, Marketo announced that in the last quarter of 2009 it added 110 new customers to its client list. The marketing automation market is now dominated by Marketo and it's clear that this is the leading solution.
Using solutions like Marketo on AppExchange allows you to streamline your marketing and lead generation campaigns. The entire cloud computing community is at your fingertips on AppExchange, exposing you to 1000+ apps and services that extend your use of Salesforce CRM and the Force.com platform.
Caturano and Company can help you adopt, implement, and manage cloud-based applications and provide CIO-level guidance throughout the entire process. Email Diego if you want to know more about how solutions like Marketo can maximize your business development efforts...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
IT Focus On: Cloud Computing
Everyone from Fortune 500 executives to Silicon Valley startups to local IT staffers are talking about it, but what does this ubiquitous buzzword really mean in terms of your organization’s technology strategy?
Caturano and Company is hosting an IT Focus On series event on March 24th - more details to follow. Register now if you are interested in this upcoming event, space is limited.
Caturano and Company is hosting an IT Focus On series event on March 24th - more details to follow. Register now if you are interested in this upcoming event, space is limited.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Broadband, and Clouds, for All?
The Federal Communications Commission will submit a plan for implementing a U.S. national broadband policy to Congress on March 17, after requesting an extension from the original February 17 deadline. The policy, which is part of the Economic Recovery Plan that was issued in 2009, could cost between $20 billion and $350 billion to execute. Americans who live in or near urban areas are already using broadband connections, but many rural parts of the country do not currently have access to these high-speed, high-capacity connections. Read more about the plan and the deadline extension in today's Reuters article.
The widespread adoption of cloud computing is enabled by affordable, high-capacity broadband networks in conjunction with the development of more powerful, low-cost computer processing chips.
The move to make broadband available to all American homes, businesses, libraries, and schools is just one example of how cloud computing stands to increase in popularity in the coming years. As the technology infrastructure of the U.S. expands, so will the availability of new cloud-based technologies like OnDemand applications for email, photo sharing, and online document collaboration. Cloud-based solutions will grow in popularity not just among businesses, but within American homes for personal use as well. Congress' call for such a plan is a step in the right direction for companies like Akamai, Google, Salesforce, VMware, and Amazon, who are all dominant players in cloud computing and web services.
If a National Broadband Plan is the first among other government-led initiatives to increase and expand the country's technology infrastructure, it's only a matter of time before all American businesses and homes are running on the cloud.
The widespread adoption of cloud computing is enabled by affordable, high-capacity broadband networks in conjunction with the development of more powerful, low-cost computer processing chips.
The move to make broadband available to all American homes, businesses, libraries, and schools is just one example of how cloud computing stands to increase in popularity in the coming years. As the technology infrastructure of the U.S. expands, so will the availability of new cloud-based technologies like OnDemand applications for email, photo sharing, and online document collaboration. Cloud-based solutions will grow in popularity not just among businesses, but within American homes for personal use as well. Congress' call for such a plan is a step in the right direction for companies like Akamai, Google, Salesforce, VMware, and Amazon, who are all dominant players in cloud computing and web services.
If a National Broadband Plan is the first among other government-led initiatives to increase and expand the country's technology infrastructure, it's only a matter of time before all American businesses and homes are running on the cloud.
Monday, January 4, 2010
The Technologies of the Future
Yesterday's article in the New York Times, "Following Venture Capital for Signs of Tech to Come," suggests that "new ideas that are intriguing top venture capitalists offer an early look at which technologies may transform the way we live in coming years."
It offers an interesting perspective on how venture capitalists can predict the direction technology is taking based on the financial backing of start-ups. It also suggests that the mood in Silicon Valley is a lot more positive and optimistic for 2010 than it was in 2009 -- with the venture capital investment numbers to prove it!
It offers an interesting perspective on how venture capitalists can predict the direction technology is taking based on the financial backing of start-ups. It also suggests that the mood in Silicon Valley is a lot more positive and optimistic for 2010 than it was in 2009 -- with the venture capital investment numbers to prove it!
Executive's Guide to IT Outsourcing
Managing your IT environment is becoming increasingly complex, and budget pressure is forcing companies to do more with less. Learn how you can utilize IT to maintain your competitive advantage without distracting you from the responsibilities of managing your organization's operations.
Whether you currently outsource or are considering it in the future, this webinar is for you. We will discuss the economics of IT outsourcing, what to look for in an IT outsourcing provider, key metrics and service level agreements, and trends in managed services.
Sign up for this complimentary webinar now!
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am EST
Whether you currently outsource or are considering it in the future, this webinar is for you. We will discuss the economics of IT outsourcing, what to look for in an IT outsourcing provider, key metrics and service level agreements, and trends in managed services.
Sign up for this complimentary webinar now!
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am EST
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