Problems with Data Protection Technologies
As mentioned in an earlier article, data protection is enforced b network devices, operating systems, or applications. Experts have argued that this approach is fundamentally flawed, especially given the trend towards de-perimeterization. Common issues The main goal of network devices, operating systems, applications, etc. is not security. Their inclusion as part of the enforcement mechanism [...]
Cloud Storage Initiative: Establishing Standards and Interoperability
Cloud computing technologies have infiltrated to almost every application possible, bringing with it a sense of bewilderment and confusion for end-users. For a while now, industry associations have been talking about setting up standards and establishing interoperability, in order to provide guidance for customers. This article takes a look at the Storage Networking Industry Association’s [...]
DMTF & Cloud Management Standards
Over the last few years, the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF, formerly known as the Desktop Management Task Force), has developed a number of cloud management standards aimed at enterprise IT managers to better deliver cloud services, reduce IT costs and improve operational efficiencies. This article takes a look at the progress the DMTF has [...]
Cloud Computing Manifesto
The Cloud Computing Manifesto is a document describing the principles and intentions guiding cloud computing providers and vendors. While it touts itself as “a call to action for the worldwide cloud community” under the “dedicated believe that the cloud should be open,” there are some detractors who point out that there are significant problems with [...]
IEEE & Cloud Interoperability Standards
The IEEE’s attention to cloud interoperability standards has created even more interest in cloud computing, while at the same time creating new obstacles for cloud service providers. While attention to cloud computing can attract new users to the cloud, many service providers might be reluctant to support interoperability standards that aim to facilitate moving users [...]
