SaaS in 2013: What to Look Out For
2013 is going to be a big year for Software as a Service (SaaS). Many big companies are expected to introduce new solutions giving new opportunities to people. There is a lot to look forward to in the SaaS market. The industry is expected to undergo several major changes that will hopefully result in more [...]
Cloud Computing Buzzwords
Let’s set some terms straight. Some cloud service providers have been taking advantage of all the hype surrounding cloud computing, growing the industry, but at the same time creating unnecessary confusion around it. According to research firm Gartner, this “cloudwashing,” or hype creation, could seriously detract from the technology’s many benefits. Hype Cycle 2012 Gartner [...]
IBM Projects $7 Billion Cloud Revenue
Back in 2011, IBM projected that cloud services would generate $7 billion in revenue for the company by 2015. This statement came during an interview with IBM’s CFO Mark Loughridge. This year, the company’s path towards this ambitious goal became clearer. This article takes a closer look at how IBM has delved deeper into the [...]
Service Oriented Architecture & the Cloud
Take a look at cloud computing services these days and you’ll often find them coupled with the term “service oriented architecture.” While this is a trendy IT buzzword, experts caution that they are not to be confused, even though the two terms can be combined to support service deployments. Through cloud computing, enterprises are able [...]
Adoption Trends for SMBs
of cloud services. This is not just a North American trend, rather the phenomenon of SMB cloud adoption seems to be observable worldwide. This article takes a look at what this trend will mean for those working with, or interested in cloud services. A close look at SMBs The firm Parallels, specialist in hosting and [...]
