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	6/8/2011 Computing analyst details cloud security tactics Phil Wainewright recently wrote an article for ZDNet urging people deploying the cloud to follow critical security guidelines.
	6/7/2011 Cloud projects soar despite security fears The number of businesses expecting to deploy at least one cloud application is set to rise in 2011.
	6/7/2011 Cloud adoption up in large companies Though they have some of the most pressing concerns with regards to cloud computing, large companies are adopting the platform in ever greater numbers, according to a new survey.
	6/3/2011 Small business organization clouds the airwaves People listening to the radio will soon be able to tune in to an hour long show that will be "100 percent focused on cloud computing," the Small Business Authority announced recently.
	6/2/2011 New study shows increased cloud uptake According to Advanced Micro Devices, worldwide cloud adoption has increased from 2010.
	6/1/2011 IT field works hard to combat cloud threats According to Network Computing, there is still a considerable amount of concern in the computing industry over data integrity in cloud.
	6/1/2011 Homeland Security cloud warns of ecological disasters This spring, the United States has seen a large number of tornadoes, resulting in significant property damages and loss of human lives.
	5/31/2011 Cloud uptake expected to soar in 2011 According to new market research by Silicon.com, 2011 is set to become the biggest year to date for the cloud as more organizations than ever before will be making the move to SaaS.
	5/31/2011 Strategy critical for cloud success It is easy for a business to look at cloud computing and focus on its ability to reduce IT expenses.
	5/31/2011 Cloud applications favor functionality, not vendor loyalty According to a new study, software developers offering cloud products would do well to make sure their programs are fully functional and easily integrated, as those that aren't will likely be dropped by their cloud partners.
	5/31/2011 Cloud expected to dominate computing The cloud is set to become the computing mode of the future, according to Investors.
	5/31/2011 Cloud applications make for greater business organization In a world where businesses are faced with large data storage demands, the cloud may be the answer to many problems.
	5/31/2011 Critical cloud security measures explained Businesses migrating enterprise data to the cloud have a lot of things to consider, including information security.
	5/31/2011 Airline safety flies to the cloud The sight of planes slicing through clouds is nothing new. However, airlines providing virtual services to mobile users is, reports Aviation Business.
	5/27/2011 Government official offers different view of the cloud There has been much talk in the media about the cloud and its ability to reduce costs, though one Department of Defence official claims that this should not be the only concern of agencies migrating to the cloud.
	5/27/2011 Cloud remains a mystery to some business owners According to a new study, many companies best suited for cloud computing simply lack knowledge of the platform.
	5/27/2011 Survey: 28 percent of U.S. organizations deploy the cloud According to a report by the computer products company CDW, the cloud has taken hold in the United States.
	5/27/2011 Enterprise characteristics create unique cloud demands There is now a healthy market for virtual desktop applications as many companies begin to realize the advantages of remote access for employees.
	5/26/2011 Existing IT environments govern cloud integration According to a new report by SANpulse, cloud integration practices essentially hinge on several deciding characteristics, which include security requirements and compatibility with legacy systems.
	5/26/2011 VoIP to leverage the cloud As more businesses continue to move toward virtualized space, more applications will be housed in the cloud.
	5/26/2011 Healthcare cloud adoption discussed by industry executive The United States is quickly becoming a worldwide leader in cloud adoption.
	5/25/2011 Chaotic cloud marketplace will feature variety Darwinian evolutionary theory can be readily applied to the cloud computing market, wrote Dave Geada, senior product marketing manager for Quest, in a recent SYS-CON article.
	5/25/2011 CIOs plan to up spending on cloud, managed services Chief information officers have long realized the advantages of incorporating cloud technology. Now, they appear ready to start spending on it, according to a recent survey.
	5/25/2011 European enterprises are without cloud plans There has been much talk throughout Europe recently on how to best implement the cloud and even some of the European Union's top politicians are beginning to look at the platform in depth.
	5/25/2011 Cloud computing changes redefine CIO role The cloud has the potential to change the way businesses go about enterprise computing and, in some cases, may redefine the role of a company's chief information officer.
	5/25/2011 Survey indicates larger companies increasing cloud efforts A growing number of large organizations are replacing their outdated, expensive data storage and management technology with cloud solutions, according to recent research.
	5/25/2011 Verio report recommends SMB cloud adoption Small- and medium-sized businesses need to be flexible in their operations and, according to a new report, the cloud may enable these enterprises to make the most of their limited time and resources.
	5/25/2011 NIST releases cloud guidance The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently released an extensive analysis of cloud computing that works to define the technology and give businesses insight into its potential.
	5/24/2011 Survey: Government agencies favor hybrid clouds The federal government is a stalwart supporter of cloud computing and is migrating several of its operational services to the platform.
	5/23/2011 Cloud 'pioneers' report industry growth Market research on the first wave of cloud adoption is finally becoming available and the findings are good.
	5/23/2011 Security services allay cloud fears As the cloud becomes more popular, the general public makes more inquiries about security measures for the platform.
	5/23/2011 Cloud computing: A data integration solution According to a new report by Syncsort, businesses are struggling with the sometimes complex process of data integration.
	5/23/2011 European cloud conference scheduled for June 2011 Nations throughout Europe have been active in cloud affairs lately and now many of them will converge on London to discuss the platform's future, reports Data Center Knowledge.
	5/20/2011 Study: Cloud adoption considerations double in 2011 In 2009, a small number of businesses worldwide viewed the cloud as a viable IT solution.
	5/19/2011 Options for cloud integration IT professionals worried about whether or not their software integration plans will be compatible with the cloud may have additional migration options, according to a new report by Gartner.
	5/18/2011 Cloud's vital signs remain stable There was fear in the cloud computing industry that the recent outage of Amazon's virtualized offering would all but cause the platform to flat-line in the medical field.
	5/18/2011 Annual meeting highlights data center innovations The Uptime Institue Symposium 2011 was recently held in Santa Clara, California.
	5/17/2011 WAN optimization: A cloudy issue The cloud outsources IT information and processing duties to a remote source, saving a business time and capital resources.
	5/17/2011 Forrester researcher analyzes cloud backup Virtualized platforms may offer companies another layer of data loss protection, according to a recent report by Forrester's Rachel Dines.
	5/16/2011 PlayStation Network failure due to lax security The recent data breach suffered by the PlayStation Network has led to a good amount of finger-pointing in the computing industry and the cloud has been the target of some of this blame.
	5/16/2011 PwC joins cloud standards organization Cloud providers looking for a way deliver their services and receive greater industry credibility may opt to join standards bodies.
	5/13/2011 Security trends emerging to guide the cloud industry Security has been an issue in the cloud since its inception as an important enterprise technology.
	5/13/2011 Cloud adoption requires incremental approach The prominence of the cloud is well noted throughout the computing industry, as the virtualized platform has been hailed as the next big thing for computing technology.
	5/13/2011 Google launches Chromebooks The latest notebook computer announcement by Google is bound to turn some heads in the general public and cloud computing industry.
	5/13/2011 Cloud computing creates new digital identity standards Online and password authentication technology has been around for some time now, though due to the cloud these processes may have to undergo revisions.
	5/12/2011 Interop survey released The 2011 Interop cloud computing conference was recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
	5/12/2011 UK postal service soars through the cloud Email and messaging services for the Royal Mail Group, the U.K.'s largest mail service, have recently undergone a major overhaul, reports Computing.
	5/12/2011 The cloud becomes a reliable accountant PayCommerce recently announced that it will be launching a new financial service that will be housed in the cloud.
	5/11/2011 Cloud computing fosters enterprise efficiency For the Royal Mail, the organization that delivers post to every household in the United Kingdom, efficiency has to be part of everyday operations.
	5/11/2011 Air Force jets soar through virtual clouds Since its inception, the U.S. Air Force has pushed the limits of flight technology to reach ever greater heights.
	5/10/2011 Expert stresses mixed approach to ensure control, security in cloud Businesses considering a move to the public cloud need to ensure they strike a balance between incorporating the benefits and mitigating the risks, according to an expert in the industry.
	5/10/2011 Natural disasters pose serious IT risks Natural disasters cannot be predicted or prevented, though, in many cases, they can be adequately prepared for.
	5/10/2011 Survey: Companies struggle to calculate cloud ROI The cloud has been labeled by many in the computing industry as a way to save a business money and IT resources.
	5/9/2011 Cisco and Xerox print in the cloud There are two ways to go about setting up an enterprise in the cloud.
	5/6/2011 CIOs use cloud to avoid business 'lock-in' One of the primary goals of a chief information officer is to make his or her business adaptable to the newest technologies.
	5/6/2011 Cloud Industry Forum addresses key challenges Financial institutions throughout the world are looking to adopt the cloud and, according to RFP Connect, the Cloud Industry Forum aims to make this process easy and secure.
	5/6/2011 Skilled IT professionals needed in the cloud Businesses across the United States are looking to the cloud to expand their IT resources, though in some instances they may need extra help to streamline the integration.
	5/6/2011 Study: Vendors not concerned about cloud security Much of the cloud's recent press has dealt with security concerns for the virtualized platform, leading many to believe that security is a large part of companies' cloud strategies.
	5/6/2011 Enterprises encouraged to start on public clouds The initial fear of the cloud as an insecure computing architecture may be subsiding and, as a result, more businesses are looking to adopt the platform.
	5/5/2011 Cloud computing is not a newcomer The latest computing hype is the cloud, and more people are becoming aware of the "new" platform.
	5/4/2011 Survey: Cloud is poised for global adoption It is a well established fact that the cloud is set to become a major player on the U.S. computing scene.
	5/4/2011 Cloud realigns major IT company's strategies As more companies continue to expand their cloud divisions, the demand for interoperability between systems grows.
	5/4/2011 The cloud may spell trouble for MSPs Technological advancement, while improving how most go about their daily lives, inevitably leads to older technologies and services becoming obsolete.
	5/3/2011 Government cloud panel empowered by new executive The prevailing notion is that the U.S. government is willing to do whatever it takes in order to make sure its agencies adopt the cloud.
	5/2/2011 Expert: Retailers should adopt cloud-based services Cloud computing has increasingly been recognized as an important technological development for a wide range of fields. In a recent Furniture Today report, retail IT expert Ray Allegrezza claimed the retail sector has much to gain by migrating to the cloud.
	5/2/2011 Cloud security is still debated, spurring improvements Security in the cloud is an important part of the platform's maturation. As cloud computing becomes increasingly uniform, security considerations will become less of an issue.
	5/2/2011 Study: 4 in 10 SMBs will use the cloud by 2014 According to a report by Gartner, the No. 1 spot on the its list of "Top Strategic Technologies" for 2011 is cloud computing.
	5/2/2011 Cloud computing boosts federal responsiveness In a recent address, President Barack Obama called for a restructuring of the federal government so that it may better serve U.S. citizens.
	4/29/2011 Businesses need to manage risks in the cloud Businesses that deploy a cloud computing system need to take security and risk management seriously.
	4/29/2011 New law proposed for cloud-enabled data centers Through the cloud, businesses outsource personal information to managed service providers and data centers, both of which are contractually obligated to protect the files.
	4/28/2011 Healthcare providers using cloud services may need to implement further privacy training The Department of Health and Human Services has long sought to promote privacy and security for patient files.
	4/28/2011 A Vancouver company believes that cloud computing is the key to business growth A large part of why the cloud could become a popular business tool may be the fact that entrepreneurs everywhere believe its implementation can help their business grow.
	4/28/2011 Gartner reports that the IT channel may need to step up efforts for cloud integration The cloud is expected to boom in popularity in the next year, and applications-based service providers are predicted to grow along with it.
	4/28/2011 The cloud may aid law firms looking for an IT edge The legal field, according to experts, contains a wealth of trial data and precedents set by prior court rulings that must be researched tirelessly by lawyers looking to sway a jury.
	4/28/2011 Study: Cloud plans are a critical component of business outsourcing agreements Cloud outsourcing is the virtualization of information technology resources to a third-party site responsible for the data.
	4/28/2011 The cloud may change the role of IT professionals for the better Information technology officers worldwide may have been worried recently that the cloud and managed service providers would effectively put them out of the job.
	4/28/2011 Imposing order in the cloud Cloud computing is quickly developing into a vastly diverse technology that can offer so many services and solutions that many businesses may be unable to keep up.
	4/28/2011 Cloud computing is set to take center stage at a leading IT conference According to Network World, the Interop conference this year will likely shift away from its old focuses of network solidarity.
	4/28/2011 Cloud computing enabling big data programs Dealing with big data has been an enterprise problem for several years.
	4/27/2011 Government Forecast: Partly-cloudy with a chance of savings A new report issued by MeriTalk, the federal government's information technology network, paints the cloud in a favorable light.
	4/27/2011 The cloud emboldens security regulations Chief information officers implementing the cloud have reported an expansion in their typical job duties.
	4/27/2011 The verdict: Cloud computing expected to rise in legal organizations Law practitioners often have to access countless files and prior precedents in order to effectively prepare for court cases.
	4/27/2011 Cloud standardization leads to interoperability There are a variety of reasons why cloud computing should become standardized.
	4/27/2011 Cloud computing used by University of California doctors The ability to store information virtually in the cloud may also have the added effect of speeding up file transfers.
	4/27/2011 Fed may need to clarify its cloud adoption process According to the Huffington Post, the shift to cloud technology represents a evolution for the computing industry, and the benefits of this transition are becoming clear to businesses and research analysts nationwide.
	4/27/2011 Managed security providers are set to be in high demand thanks to the cloud Businesses that are looking to store data virtually, yet are reticent to completely entrust the security of their data to cloud companies, may turn to managed security providers as another option.
	4/27/2011 The U.S. government backs cloud computing There is a movement that advocates the wholesale adoption of the cloud, and many of its most vocal supporters are software companies.
	4/26/2011 Cloud computing will be big money in 2020 The marketplace for the cloud is expected to grow, though according to new research by Frost & Sullivan, its long-term development will make recent advancements appear minuscule.
	4/26/2011 The NSA develops new cloud portal Because so many of its duties overlap with other areas of government, the National Security Administration is looking for a way to share codified information with fellow federal agencies.
	4/22/2011 CSA director: Increased cloud use will lead to greater security measures As more companies adopt the cloud, the need for managed service providers to implement tough security standards will grow accordingly.
	4/22/2011 UK government will implement cloud computing The call for governments to run efficiently and save money has led to several nations to consider cloud computing for their government agencies.
	4/22/2011 Gaming companies using the cloud to target cheap gamers The gaming industry suffers the usual technological pitfalls of innovations making old platforms obsolete, and for many video game enthusiasts this can place quite a burden on personal funds.
	4/22/2011 Open-source SaaS may prevent single cloud lock-in The demand for interoperability is growing among cloud providers, who may be transferring applications and services back and forth with competitors.
	4/21/2011 Survey: SaaS adoption up 13 percent from 2010 The cloud is predicted by several research firms to become the computing model of the future, and as a result the platform will likely see a strong financial year in 2011.
	4/20/2011 Cloud computing credited for the growing number of tablet PCs at work Virtualized information can be accessed remotely by cloud-enabled mobile devices.
	4/19/2011 Businesses reticent to adopt cloud computing may be held back Enterprises everywhere that are adopting the cloud are reaping the software's benefits.
	4/19/2011 Cloud security requirements hinge on business specifics According to CIO, the cloud is set to become an ingrained part of virtually every sector of the business world.
	4/15/2011 Cloud computing fosters enterprise growth During cloud computing's inception, it was most actively embraced by small businesses, which have led the charge to the cloud because the technology lets them embrace enterprise-class technologies at a price point that fits their budget.
	4/15/2011 Companies the offer cloud services see increased profits Cloud computing's virtualization capabilities offer a cost-effective way for companies to outsource their existing information technology (IT) infrastructure
	4/13/2011 Annual Oracle hosting symposium will feature application demonstrations The push toward cloud refinement and innovation has caused many software companies to partner up and pool their creative powers.
	4/12/2011 A proposed survey could predict the future of the cloud Cloud computing is becoming quite popular among businesses that are seeking data storage options, but because of its increasingly rapid incorporation into the software industry, there is uncertainty about its future applications.
	4/12/2011 The cloud may be seen as an environmentally friendly option for data storage Cloud computing has gained attention for its ability to cut the cost of information technology (IT) infrastructures, expand business outreach and securely house important data.
	4/12/2011 The Army enlists the help of cloud computing Securing up-to-date, accurate and quick information is a constant battlefield objective that many military commanders strive to achieve.
	4/11/2011 Study: SMBs predicted to become based in the cloud According to CMS Wire, a recent study that was conducted by Microsoft depicts that the concerns surrounding cloud computing and its functionality may be changing over to confidence.
	4/8/2011 The Cloud Security Alliance gains a new member According to the Web Host Industry Review, the Cloud Security Alliance and information technology (IT) security firm Symplified are set to join forces in an effort to resolve concerns regarding cloud security.
	4/8/2011 IaaS market set to grow and change rapidly SaaS cloud computing models have established themselves as a reliable way to deliver applications and services in the cloud.
	4/6/2011 Security questions may be answered by cloud computing Managed cloud services have been around for several years now, and because of recent industry movement towards this mode of information storage, the public is becoming more aware of the system's specifics
	4/5/2011 CIOs hail cloud benefits to business operations In an effort to increase productivity and embrace innovation, many CIOs are turning toward cloud technology for their business solutions.
	4/4/2011 The cloud may be a more secure option for data centers In the wake of several globally-publicized natural disasters, classic data storage options have become the subject of a serious reassessment.
	4/1/2011 Banks host private clouds to bolster security The practice of banks outsourcing their incoming customer services calls, or even their portfolio data, is well-established in the financial industry.
	3/31/2011 Government aims to diminish fears regarding cloud security Amid skepticism about cloud security, the U.S. government has decided to implement this technology in many systems of national importance.
	3/30/2011 Cloud computing may prove beneficial to the automotive industry As of late, the automotive industry has been faced with institutional challenges that are causing it to re-assess business operations.
	3/30/2011 Cloud computing enables manufacturers to save money on mobile devices In a technological age where smaller and cheaper is the main goal, manufacturers are looking at cloud technology as a means for achieving these results.
	3/29/2011 Keys to achieving true multi-tenancy in enterprise settings During the past few years, when cloud computing was relatively young and finding its place in the technology marketplace, multi-tenancy was often considered a side benefit of a cloud solution that may help cloud vendors, but have minimal impact on the end user.
	3/29/2011 IT involvement key for adoption of cloud services According to it-director.com, the relationship between information technology (IT) and the cloud could ultimately prove beneficial for both, and support from this sector could advance the cloud's potential as a viable industry tool.
	3/29/2011 CIOs hail cloud benefits to business operations In an effort to increase productivity and embrace innovation, many CIOs are turning toward cloud technology for their business solutions.
	3/29/2011 Cloud a viable option for semi-active data storage According to TMCnet, one of the best uses for new cloud technology is its management of semi-active data (SAD).
	3/29/2011 Report: 4 in 10 midsized businesses turning to the cloud According to a recent Microsoft report, four in 10 midsized companies will pay for at least one cloud-based service within the next three years.
	3/28/2011 Report: Cloud computing enhancing ERP software market According to recent analysis conducted by Panorama Consulting, the rise of cloud computing has led to a complete transformation of the enterprise resource planning software market.
	3/28/2011 Report: SaaS deployments being driven by tablet computer adoption According to recent research conducted by AMI Partners, a growing number of businesses are adopting tablet computers in place of desktop PCs.
	3/28/2011 Cloud computing leading to a democratization of satellite mapping According to a recent Newswise article, cloud computing, in addition to far-sighted data policies, could lead to the democratization of satellite mapping.
	3/28/2011 Report: Employees need further knowledge regarding the cloud According to a recent survey and report completed by GfK Business & Technology, enterprise adoption of cloud computing has the ability to enhance current consumer data consumption.
	3/25/2011 Microsoft training IT professionals in the cloud In order to help IT professionals update their experiences and resumes to take advantage of the new wave of technology adoption, software giant Microsoft is now conducting cloud computing training for those interested.
	3/25/2011 U.S. State Department weighing cloud computing adoption According to a recent Forbes blog post, officials in the U.S. State Department have been considering a shift in technology, moving toward a "cloud-first" strategy.
	3/24/2011 Cloud adoption driven by more than just IT departments According to a recent Network World article, not all of the growing number of companies adopting cloud computing are being pushed by their IT departments.
	3/23/2011 Study: Cloud computing gives IT central role in business strategy According to a recent study performed by CA Technologies and IDG, because of cloud computing, IT departments now play a central role in business strategy.
	3/23/2011 Cloud computing serves as effective disaster recovery solution According to a recent InformationWeek article, cloud computing is becoming a major disaster recovery solution, as companies in one part of the world can help others in affected areas.
	3/23/2011 GSA assistant commissioner: Cloud computing is safe, cost-effective In a recent blog post written for the General Services Administration's website, GSA assistant commissioner Mary Davie explained that cloud computing is safer and more cost-effective than most consumers or businesses think.
	3/23/2011 AT&T acquisiton of T-Mobile to boost telecom's cloud computing services? AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile might have deeper meaning than becoming a major wireless force in the U.S.
	3/22/2011 Boston companies embracing the cloud According to a recent Boston Herald article, companies located in the historic capital of Massachusetts are joining the cloud computing adoption trend.
	3/22/2011 Cloud system being implemented to govern smart electrical meters Officials from IBM recently announced a partnership with British telecom Cable & Wireless that will establish a collaboration to oversee power usage.
	3/21/2011 U.S. cyber commander issues cloud support Recently, three companies announced they have formed an alliance to strengthen the cloud in order to propel government adoption of the managed IT service. Coincedintally, the U.S. cyber commander issued his support for the cloud at the same time.
	3/21/2011 Online casino adopts cloud computing to increase gambling Officials from Bet365, a British online casino, announced the company has adopted the cloud in order to improve the real-time experience for its end-users. As a result, users can now make bets at much faster speeds in addition to other improvements.
	3/21/2011 Report: Businesses trending toward cloud-based ERP software During a recent interview, the chairman of the UK & Ireland SAP User Group stated that an increasing number of businesses have begun adopting cloud-based enterprise resource planning software.
	3/18/2011 The time is now for cloud computing, says IDC While delivering his keynote address to a large audience at the IDC Directions conference in San Jose, California, the company's senior vice president and chief analyst Frank Gens stated the technology world is at another crossroads.
	3/18/2011 Unraveling the cloud's impact on financial models In traditional enterprise settings, IT finances are typically a matter of figuring out how little the company can spend while still getting the job done.
	3/17/2011 Study: Kansas City moving toward the cloud, and fast A recent study conducted by AT&T found that, while Kansas City is slower than most areas to embrace technologies, it is one of cloud computing's biggest proponents.
	3/16/2011 Companies using cloud to augment current IT rather than replace According to a recent InfoWorld article, many enterprises are adopting cloud computing to augement their current IT infrastructure instead of replacing it altogether.
	3/15/2011 CIOs need to ask private cloud vendors specific questions As more businesses adopt cloud computing, the inevitable shift toward private clouds have begun, with these companies hoping to achieve a greater level of security.
	3/11/2011 Microsoft: Future of business communications in the clouds Speaking a recent energy conference, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer declared that cloud computing is the future for business communications.
	3/9/2011 Businesses could pass on higher-capacity tablets in favor of the cloud A recent Computerworld article discussed the effect cloud computing might have on the mobile device market, claiming businesses might be more apt to buy tablet computers with less storage space and turn to the cloud to make up the difference.
	3/9/2011 Using the cloud means less dependence on other devices A recent article in the Kansas City Star claimed one of the best benefits of cloud computing is the ability to lessen dependence on a single device.
	3/9/2011 Cloud's future bright despite looming concerns There are undoubtedly questions and concerns revolving around cloud computing and hampering its growth.
	3/9/2011 Cisco: A world of clouds on the horizon Speaking at the Cloud Connect Conference and Expo held in Santa Clara, California, a Cisco executive recently told audience members that a number of different clouds could be on the horizon.
	3/8/2011 Cloud computing will create intense competition in the business workplace According to a recent Computerworld blog, as cloud computing continues to see increased adoption rates, it will create intense competition in the business world.
	3/8/2011 Report: Awareness is key to improving data security in the cloud According to a representative from Ernst & Young, businesses looking to adopt and implement cloud computing need to be aware of certain risks it poses in relation to data security in order to fully utilize the managed IT service.
	3/8/2011 New CSA initiative to oversee SaaS security At the RSA Conference last month, the Cloud Security Alliance created a new group that will oversee, as well as aid and evalute, security solutions being provided in Software-as-a-Service models.
	3/8/2011 Advancing cloud computing set for internet takeover According to a recent UK News Reporter article, cloud computing will soon take over the internet.
	3/8/2011 CIOs: We're unable to stop the cloud, other technologies According to a recent CIO.com article, many current chief information officers are beginning to give into new technologies, such as cloud computing or mobile devices.
	3/7/2011 TechAmerica founds new cloud computing commission for federal use Recently, President Barack Obama outlined the federal budget for 2012, which cited an increased adoption of cloud computing by several federal agencies.
	3/4/2011 Cloud computing improves IT agility According to a recent Experian Hitwise report, one major benefit companies experience when adopting cloud computing is increased IT agility.
	3/4/2011 Survey: CFOs require more education regarding the cloud According to a recent survey, chief finance officers need more training and education regarding cloud computing.
	3/4/2011 Report: SaaS spending to grow 112 percent by 2014 According to a recent In-Stat report, spending on public cloud Software-as-a-Service will increase during the next several years by as much as 112 percent by 2014.
	3/4/2011 IBM: IT spending to experience 'seismic' shift Recently, Steve Mills, IBM's head of systems business, relayed to an audience that traditional IT spending will experience a radical shift during the next two decades.
	3/3/2011 Report: Salesforce.com's systems emit 95 percent less carbon According to a recent WSP Environment & Energy study, customers using Salesforce.com's cloud computing services emit 95 percent less carbon than on-premise systems.
	3/2/2011 PROACTIS chooses NaviSite for cloud computing needs Officials at PROACTIS recently announced they have selected NaviSite's Managed Cloud Services to deliver its eProcurement solutions to North American customers.
	3/2/2011 Cloud allows agility, cost control A recent ZDNet report analyzed the benefits of cloud computing and disagreed with some current thoughts regarding the managed IT service.
	3/1/2011 And the Oscar goes to: Cloud computing Aside from The King’s Speech being recognized as 2010’s best movie, another important trend realized at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday was the growth of cloud computing in Hollywood.
	2/28/2011 Apple moving forward with data center, cloud computing involved? During a recent Q&A session at the annual shareholders meeting, officials for Apple confirmed the company is moving forward with its plans for a new massive data center located in North Carolina.
	2/28/2011 Contact centers to benefit from cloud-based communications A recent TMCNet article discussed how cloud computing has affected the communications industry, and expressed that contact centers have a lot to gain from the managed IT service.
	2/25/2011 Report: State, local goverments migration to cloud faster than feds’ movement A recent InformationWeek article relayed that state and local goverments are moving to the cloud at a faster rate than the federal government.
	2/25/2011 Enterprise users reconfiguring cloud models For quite some time, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and other as-a-service models have been the leading solutions in the cloud computing industry.
	2/24/2011 RICS: Future holds cloud computing revolution According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, cloud computing will become the preeminent IT solution in the property sector.
	2/24/2011 Report: Cloud ultimate destination for enterprise computing According to a recent report from Bruce Boyers Marketing Services, cloud computing is quickly becoming a favored IT trend for many businesses of all sizes.
	2/23/2011 Report: Cloud computing reduces computer maintenance costs According to a recent Experian Hitwise report, one of the main benefits of cloud computing is the ability for companies to cut their computer maintenance costs.
	2/22/2011 Report: Cloud computing, managed hosting spending to surpass $13 billion by 2014 According to a recent report from In-Stat, U.S. enterprise spending on cloud computing and managed hosting will surpass $13 billion by 2014, up from less than $3 billion in 2010.
	2/22/2011 Consultancy expects business growth in cloud computing, clean energy A recent report from Tata Consultancy Services expects the market for cloud computing and clean energy to boom during 2011.
	2/22/2011 Insurance agency owners to increase cloud adoption According to a recent report from IFA Web News, the cloud computing market is expected to see boosts after heavy adoption from the insurance industry.
	2/22/2011 Cloud computing plays important role in BPM According to a recent Gartner survey, cloud computing plays a major factor in business process management initiatives.
	2/22/2011 Report: Cloud option makes enterprises more agile and cost competitive A recent survey conducted by KPMG found many business and government executives expect their organizations to adopt the cloud within the next two years.
	2/22/2011 Report: Cloud computing to benefit EU economy by more than $1 trillion According to a recent study commissioned by EMC and the Center for Economics and Business Research, cloud computing will boost the European Union’s economy by more than $1 trillion during the next five years.
	2/18/2011 Cloud computing coming to a school near you During a recent interview, Sarah Underwood, magazine and brand editor of information and communications technology for Education, expressed that many specialist schools and academies could implement cloud computing “quite soon.”
	2/18/2011 Data collection, analytics, online commerce among cloud’s ‘killer’ apps A recent CNET article from author James Urquhart discussed several “killer” applications cloud computing offers its users, which included data collection, analytics, and online commerce and communities.
	2/18/2011 RSA analysts: Visibility key to cloud computing compliance During a recent panel at the RSA Conference 2011, panelists explained to audience members that visibility and transparency for cloud providers’ infrastructure and security controls are key for regulatory compliance.
	2/17/2011 Proposed 2010 federal budget supports cloud growth, virtualization President Barack Obama’s recently released 2012 federal budget outline includes proposals to analyze and improve inefficiencies found among the government’s data centers.
	2/17/2011 RSA Conference analysts: Be careful with cloud contracts A recent panel at the RSA Conference 2011, comprised of lawyers, told the audience to be careful when dealing with contracts with cloud vendors.
	2/17/2011 Report: Data storage providers need to catch up to the cloud Companies providing data storage solutions are falling behind in terms of adopting cloud computing solutions.
	2/16/2011 Pentagon to raise $500 million to investigate cloud as potential security measure Officials at the U.S. Department of Defense a funding initiative to raise $500 million to investigate cyber security programs, which include cloud computing and encrypted data processing.
	2/16/2011 Report: Data archiving going to the cloud According to a recent Bedford Report, data archiving companies were initially unprepared for the widespread adoption of the cloud and companies’ demands involving it.
	2/15/2011 Report: CIOs believe majority of IT infrastructure will be cloud-based within 4 years Cloud computing continues to show increased growth among businesses of all sizes, according to several reports.
	2/15/2011 Report: Cloud computing will be a force behind mobile broadband era During the recent Mobile World Congress, Randall Stephen, AT&T’s chief executive, stated that cloud computing and faster internet speeds will drive the latest era of mobile broadband.
	2/15/2011 Cloud computing allows for better data collection According to a recent CNET report, some of the greatest benefits cloud computing offers to users are increased data collection and the ability to process larger data sets.
	2/14/2011 White House announces its cloud adoption strategy Recently, White House technology officials released the outline for its cloud computing strategy.
	2/14/2011 Report: Virtualization key to making cloud computing work A recent report from a major technology company asserted virtualization is key to strengthening adoption rates of cloud computing among companies.
	2/11/2011 The rise of cloud computing through effective advertising A recent Ecommerce Times article discussed how cloud computing has come a long way due to effective advertising.
	2/11/2011 Salesforce.com hoping to expand within the cloud market While Salesforce.com is well known for its CRM system software, including those based in the cloud, the company has been hoping to expand its presence in regards to cloud computing.
	2/11/2011 Ernst & Young to join Cloud Security Alliance On Thursday, Ernst & Young, one of the world's leading professional services organizations, announced it would be joining the Cloud Security Alliance as a corporate member.
	2/10/2011 UK education council saves funds for cloud computing investment The UK-based Higher Education Funding Council fully supports new technology, recently revealing it has nearly $20 million set aside for helping universities adopt cloud computing.
	2/10/2011 Cloud computing beneficial at the enterprise level A recent CIO.com article analyzed how cloud computing has become beneficial at the enterprise level, offering even the largest companies many advantages.
	2/10/2011 Careful planning critical to maximizing the cloud, report says According to a recent CIO magazine report, companies can benefit significantly from cloud computing and its ability to deliver cost savings, flexibility, agility, resiliency, improved customer service and quick time to market.
	2/10/2011 Global IT spending grew to $1.5 trillion in 2010 A recent report from research firm IDC found global spending for information technology grew by 8 percent in 2010, year-over-year, to reach $1.5 trillion.
	2/9/2011 Gartner CIO Agenda: Cloud computing tops A recent report from Gartner regarding the agendas of business chief information officers found implementation of cloud computing at No.1.
	2/9/2011 UK cloud adoption leads to substantial savings The UK government is amidst a massive cloud computing implementation, a move that it anticipates will save between 15 and 20 percent of IT spending in the public sector.
	2/8/2011 Report: Public cloud revenue to increase 21.6 percent by 2014 A recent report released by IDC found revenue for cloud computing in the U.S. will rise by 21.6 percent by 2014.
	2/8/2011 Illinois-based medical clinic adopts NaviSite's cloud services On Tuesday, NaviSite, a premier provider of enterprise-class hosting and various managed IT services, announced it will provide a fully managed, supported and hosted cloud solution to the Illinois-based medical practice, the Springfield Clinic.
	2/8/2011 Cloud computing helpful for retail industry A recent article from Silicon India discussed how cloud computing has several benefits for the global retail industry.
	2/8/2011 Report: 40 percent of Middle East organizations adopting the cloud A recent survey revealed organizations in the Middle East are planning to adopt cloud computing to manage their IT services in a more cost-effective way.
	2/7/2011 Cloud computing benefits the environment While many companies and organizations have begun adopting cloud computing as a cost-effective method for managing IT services and potentially increasing productivity, a recent Forbes blog post found the cloud carries many environmental benefits as well.
	2/7/2011 Backing up files is key when dealing with cloud computing A recent article from Hydrapinion writer Ian Grayson discusses how effective cloud computing has become, but mentions the practice of backing up files as being equally as important.
	2/7/2011 Report: Businesses using cloud computing for increased productivity A recent report from a leading cloud-based solution company found more mid-sized companies are turning toward cloud computing in order to increase their productivity and return on investment.
	2/4/2011 Cloud computing a necessity for reduced IT spending An IT expert recently expressed high praise for cloud computing, calling it a "necessity" for companies looking to reduce their IT spending.
	2/4/2011 Report: Mid-sized businesses will increase IT spending in 2011 A recent IBM survey found mid-sized businesses are expected to increase their IT spending during 2011.
	2/4/2011 Report: Global IT spending to increase by 3.7 percent in 2011 According to a recent report from Boston, Massachusetts-based research and consulting firm Celent, global spending on information technology is expected to increase by 3.7 percent during 2011.
	2/4/2011 New NIST reports to aid U.S. agency use of cloud apps Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released two documents concerning cloud computing - one defining the managed IT service and the other providing security guidelines.
	2/3/2011 Virgin anticipates cloud growth in UK during next several years Virgin Media Business believes cloud computing adoption on hosted systems will increase significantly in the UK soon.
	2/3/2011 New NIST documents provide cloud computing definitions and security guidelines Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released two documents regarding cloud computing - one focused on defining the managed IT service and the other involves guidelines for its security.
	2/3/2011 Report: Cloud computing to become mainstream technology in next few years A recent report from the International Data Corporation, a research firm, found cloud computing will experience an annual compound of nearly 45.5 percent between now and 2015.
	2/2/2011 Telegraph: Cloud services help cut enterprise costs Cloud services can help large companies considerably cut IT expenses, according to a recent Telegraph report.
	2/2/2011 Putting cloud security fears to rest Even though many businesses have already adopted cloud computing, or are currently planning an investment, some common fears linger regarding the managed IT service.
	2/2/2011 Report: Government adoption points to cloud dependability While many enterprises have recognized the various benefits offered by cloud services, some have remained reluctant to migrate entirely to the cloud because of security concerns.
	2/2/2011 Cloud computing shift has potential for better national cyber security While cloud computing has become a major trend among businesses and has even begun to reach the enterprise level, the managed IT service still offers plenty of opportunity for many different areas.
	2/1/2011 Report: Half of humanity will have cloud access by 2015 In a recent study that may have ramifications for businesses of all kinds, research firm Ovum predicted that more than half of the planet's population will have access to cloud services by 2015.
	1/31/2011 Report: Storage moving to the cloud in 2011 As enterprise data needs continue to expand, a growing number of organizations will turn to cloud-based data storage solutions in 2011, according to a recent Computerworld report.
	1/31/2011 Report: Data storage and protection is critical, and possible in the cloud In a recent eWeek report, industry expert Stephen Wojtowecz explores the issues surrounding data storage and protection in cloud computing environments.
	1/27/2011 Survey: Reduced costs and scalability are cloud's biggest draws IT professionals are drawn to cloud services because of their scalability and the opportunity they provide to reduce overall IT spending, according to a recent survey.
	1/27/2011 Study: Tablet adoption rising in the enterprise Tablet devices, such as the Apple iPad, are receiving growing attention as powerful tools for enterprise computing, according to a recent study.
	1/26/2011 Spending on cloud computing set to grow As a growing number of companies recognize the benefits offered by managed cloud services, corporate spending on cloud computing is expected to grow in 2011, according to a recent study.
	1/26/2011 Survey: App developers working to make cloud mobile Cloud services have already had a significant impact on the way many businesses manage their IT infrastructure. According to the results of a recent survey, even deeper changes may take place as mobile application developers work to create cloud-enabled solutions that utilize mobile devices.
	1/26/2011 Study: Companies under-utilizing cloud services Despite the widespread adoption of managed cloud services, many companies are still under-utilizing cloud computing technology, according to a recent study conducted by Osterman Research.
	1/25/2011 Study: Cloud services changing IT professions As cloud services are deployed for a growing number of purposes, IT professionals are devoting a greater percentage of their time to strategic planning, according to a recent study.
	1/24/2011 Report: Cloud storage services benefit business Cloud services are deployed for a variety of purposes in enterprise settings, including flexible collaboration and efficient communication between employees. According to a recent Sys-Con Media report, many businesses have much to gain by employing cloud-based storage solutions.
	1/24/2011 FedEx CIO: 'Workload agnosticism' key cloud benefit The many benefits offered by cloud services center on the fact that cloud computing enables complex hardware infrastructures to become "workload agnostic," according to FedEx CIO Rob Carter.
	1/24/2011 Study: Cloud computing top priority for CIOs Adoption of cloud services is the top technology priority for CIOs in 2011, according to a recent study.
	1/21/2011 Report: Service level agreements critical for cloud services Cloud computing offers organizations flexibility, scalability and an efficient ways to reduce IT costs while improving performance. For many companies, however, storing data on servers owned and operated by another organization presents a complicated set of issues.
	1/20/2011 Report: Cloud growth fastest among larger enterprises The belief that managed cloud services are beneficial only to small- and medium-sized businesses is a "myth," according to a recent Sys-Con Media report.
	1/19/2011 EU Agency: Careful adoption of cloud services beneficial for governments Both private and public managed cloud services are potentially beneficial for public administrations and governmental agencies, according to a recent report published by the European Network and Information Security Agency.
	1/19/2011 Report: Cloud 'interoperability' to reach maturity by 2015 Cloud services have already moved from hype to widespread adoption, but there are a number of key areas that are expected to continue maturing in the coming years, according to a recent CIO Insight report.
	1/19/2011 Government cloud adoption set for 'surge' The U.S. government is likely to increase its adoption of cloud services dramatically in 2011, according to a recent InformationWeek report.
	1/19/2011 Report: Private cloud services expanding The growing popularity of public cloud services seems to be leading many companies to embrace private cloud computing solutions, according to a recent InformationWeek report.
	1/18/2011 Study: Cloud services key in growing IT investment A large percentage of companies plan to increase their IT budgets in the next 12 to 18 months, with cloud services a chief area of investment, according to a recent study.
	1/17/2011 Report: IT wage trends indicate changing field The end of 2010 saw an increase in wages for IT workers, as well as rising wages, according to a recent Computerworld report. This trend was accompanied by a shift in the nature of IT jobs, which may be a result of increasingly cloud-based enterprise IT infrastructures.
	1/14/2011 Cloud services necessitate new security measures Despite the rapid changes taking place in the IT world as a growing number of companies adopt managed cloud services, many organizations have not yet changed their security measures to meet the new reality, according to a recent study.
	1/13/2011 World IT spending to reach $3.6 trillion Total spending on IT worldwide is expected to reach $3.6 trillion in 2011, according to a recent Gartner study.
	1/12/2011 World governments embracing cloud services Government agencies worldwide are likely to increasingly adopt managed cloud services in 2011, according to a recent report.
	1/12/2011 NSA begins work on new data center The U.S. National Security Agency recently began construction for what will likely be one of the largest data centers in the world.
	1/12/2011 Study: Cloud services improve disaster recovery Organizations that utilize managed cloud services for data storage and backup are able to recover from IT downtime nearly four times faster than companies that store all data on-site, according to a recent study.
	1/12/2011 Report: U.S. federal government promoting 'cloud first' policy The United States government is planning to encourage all of its agencies to adopt managed cloud services, according to a recent report from InformationWeek.
	1/11/2011 Adoption of managed cloud services driving global IT market growth As a rapidly increasing number of organizations adopt managed cloud services, the IT market is expected to continue its growth in the new year, according to a recent Forrester Research study.
	1/10/2011 High-performance computing users embracing cloud services While once high-performance computing was considered too demanding to utilize services in the cloud, a recent study suggests a growing number of high-performance users are now adopting cloud services.
	1/6/2011 Report: Cloud may leave PC in its dust Most users of cloud services currently access the cloud on their trusty PCs. According to a recent Datamation report, however, this may be set to change, as the combination of cloud computing technology and new mobile devices dramatically change the way IT operates.
	1/5/2011 Cloud computing, virtualization go hand in hand, expert says Cloud computing is looking to have a big year in 2011.
	1/5/2011 Report: Maturation solidified cloud technology in 2010 Cloud computing has been a somewhat ubiquitous technology since the early stages of its development because experts struggled to clearly define its complex attributes.
	1/4/2011 Survey shows growth of cloud management Cloud computing is proving to be more than just a lot of hype.
	1/3/2011 Health records might make way into the cloud A wide variety of data can be stored on the cloud, which has attracted both governments and businesses.
	12/30/2010 VA Department has head in the cloud The Veterans Affairs department has needed to catch up with the times for a while.
	12/30/2010 Cloud computing not that complicated Cloud computing gets a lot of attention from large businesses.
	12/30/2010 Private cloud adopters face challenges, seek benefits It should come as no surprise that businesses are increasingly implementing cloud computing.
	12/29/2010 Study reveals major cloud services opportunity The cloud computing market is booming in ways that are only just being uncovered.
	12/29/2010 Survey: Cloud-related technologies driving overall industry growth In 2010, the technology industry was able to overcome economic fears and slow growth to gradually gain momentum that could lead to significant expansion in 2011.
	12/27/2010 Cloud computing a top newsmaker in 2010 Cloud computing made significant leaps forward 2010.
	12/22/2010 NATO takes up cloud computing Governments and agencies around the world have embraced cloud computing as a means of saving money on data storage and increasing efficiency.
	12/21/2010 Russian investors back cloud platform Runa Capital, a Russia-based venture capital firm, recently announced plans to invest $500,000 in a cloud-based application development platform.
	12/21/2010 WikiLeaks attack displays cloud security An American cloud services provider found itself the target of web anarchists’ wrath when it kicked WikiLeaks off its servers.
	12/21/2010 SOA provides cloud security example, analyst says Security is one of the most often discussed about cloud-related issues.
	12/20/2010 Cloud security will be driven by policy and education, report says The simplicity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing has caused it to become a favorite among corporate ITs.
	12/17/2010 Expert: Cloud computing to dominate IT revenues in 2011 Speaking at the recent 2010 Raymond James IT Supply Chain Conference in New York, Stephen Minton, vice president of worldwide IT markets for IDC, told audiences cloud computing will be one of the most important technologies for businesses in 2011.
	12/16/2010 Federal government outlines cloud computing deadlines The federal government is continuing to move forward with cloud computing initiatives and is not worried about cloud security, the Federal Times reports.
	12/15/2010 Federal government set to close data centers in move to cloud The White House has been clear in its wishes to move as much government data as possible to the cloud.
	12/15/2010 IT expert provides cloud security advice Writing under a pseudonym, Matthias Thurman, a recently hired IT manager, published a journal for Computerworld, detailing his early days with his company.
	12/14/2010 Cloud expected to provide significant energy savings boost The rapid adoption of cloud computing might do more than just make companies more cost-effective and efficient - it is also expected to help the environment.
	12/13/2010 Study shows cloud use is expanding While some companies have been reluctant to adopt cloud technology, a recent study shows that they will see increased use in the next three years.
	12/13/2010 Cloud expert predicts 2011 trends Cloud computing saw significant growth in 2010.
	12/10/2010 Cloud providers want government guidelines Cloud service providers can help businesses cut costs, increase efficiency and even protect data from denial of service attacks.
	12/10/2010 India surges near top of cloud users list A recent survey listed the world’s top cloud service using nations.
	12/10/2010 Cloud computing vital for energy reduction, experts say With companies becoming increasingly dependent on the internet and technology, it should come as no surprise that experts would study the potential environmental impact of cloud computing.
	12/10/2010 Enterprises jumping on board with the cloud Enterprises are joining the cloud and, according to a recent report, more work than ever will soon be run on clouds.
	12/9/2010 Federal agency moves email to the cloud The General Services Administration recently announced that it is moving its 15,000 employees’ email services to a cloud-based email solution.
	12/9/2010 Internet outages won’t hurt the cloud, expert says Some firms hesitant to move to cloud computing cite the potential for internet outages disrupting their work as a major concern.
	12/9/2010 Cloud-based climate monitor helps scientists track forests Cloud computing has been adopted by several businesses to help save money and manage data more efficiently.
	12/9/2010 Cloud computing offers protection from DDoS attacks When the controversial WikiLeaks website was targeted by a distributed denial-of-service, it was saved by an interesting source - cloud computing.
	12/8/2010 Expert: Cloud computing is disrupting traditional business IT models Mark Benioff, chairman and founder of Salesforce.com, recently discussed the future of cloud computing in an interview with Business & Leadership, saying the enterprise is on its way to a desktop-free future.
	12/8/2010 USDA migrates to the cloud The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced plans to move 120,000 users to online cloud services and email.
	12/7/2010 Hybrid clouds might be the answer companies are looking for Companies torn between using public clouds or private clouds should consider using both, Matthew Lynley wrote for VentureBeat.
	12/2/2010 Cloud computing’s future lies with financial services With cloud computing surging in popularity among the IT sector, it seems to be only a matter of time before it is accepted by the financial services industry as well.
	12/1/2010 Tech Council hails government’s cloud-based IT reform The American Council for Technology has highly praised President Obama's recent decision to improve IT management for the Office of Budget and Management.
	12/1/2010 Public clouds have some security advantages, expert says With cloud computing surging in popularity, some corporations remain concerned about protecting their data once it is moved to the cloud.
	12/1/2010 Government site takes advantage of cloud With several government agencies looking to get on board with cloud computing, one government site has already made the leap.
	12/1/2010 Government aims for cloud-based carbon reductions The White House recently announced plans to promote sustainability across the federal government.
	12/1/2010 SaaS apps vital for cloud computing Cloud computing is growing at a rapid rate, with companies looking to cut data storage costs while increasing efficiency.
	12/1/2010 Open-source developers take advantage of the cloud Cloud computing has been a boon to open source developers, Cynthia Harvey wrote in a recent Datamation report.
	12/1/2010 Security warning a positive, not negative, says cloud company The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority recently published a warning that cloud-computing services are not regulated enough.
	12/1/2010 Company’s cloud apps development push a success Cloud apps are a vital component in cloud computing. As a result, cloud companies have conceived creative ways of developing new cloud apps.
	12/1/2010 Report says most companies lack cloud governance policies With so many companies using public and hybrid cloud services, policy compliance and enforcement becomes increasingly important.
	12/1/2010 Australian Privacy Commissioner praises cloud privacy While many corporations have hesitated to join the cloud over security concerns, one privacy expert believes cloud computing will improve information security.
	11/30/2010 Startup company offers cloud regulatory aid A software company recently began offering cloud security aid to Salesforce.com customers.
	11/30/2010 Majority of companies expected to employ cloud computing A recent survey performed by IDG Research Services found 75 percent of respondents either currently employ enterprise class cloud computing solutions, or intend to deploy the cloud within the next five years.
	11/30/2010 Expert: Cloud computing creating openness in the enterprise While Microsoft and other major traditional software are promising large-scale cloud computing solutions, many of them are missing the true mystique of the cloud revolution, according to a recent report from Forbes.
	11/29/2010 Study says Oracle users express cloud interest According to a recent study by the Independent Oracle Users Group, many Oracle users are interested in running private clouds.
	11/23/2010 Energy management to play a major part in cloud computing Cloud services offer businesses a wide range of tools for improvement.
	11/23/2010 Survey says users gain understanding of cloud According to a recent survey, organizations have a better understanding of cloud computing than they did a year ago.
	11/23/2010 Don’t wait too long for cloud standards, CEO says While cloud computing is growing increasingly popular among businesses, some are waiting for more cloud standards to emerge before entering the fray.
	11/23/2010 Mobile workers having cloud trouble Smartphones and tablet computers are intended to work with cloud services.
	11/23/2010 Public clouds no less secure than private, expert says As cloud computing becomes increasingly popular in the business world, a new debate is beginning to emerge about whether businesses should embrace public or private clouds.
	11/23/2010 EU to research cloud computing The European Union recently announced plans to fund a research project to more effectively develop cloud computing components and policies.
	11/22/2010 Oracle names year’s top cloud architects Oracle recently honored two executives from a tech-based business process solutions provider as its top cloud architects of 2010.
	11/19/2010 Vendors, not enterprises, should run the cloud, Microsoft says In a recent report, Microsoft argued that cloud computing is best run by public vendors, not private enterprises.
	11/19/2010 American vendors quicker to adopt SaaS than Europeans According to IT World Canada, U.S. software vendors have been significantly faster that than their European counterparts in switching to SaaS.
	11/19/2010 FCC launches new cloud-powered website The Federal Communications Commission plans to launch a new website in early 2011.
	11/18/2010 Forrester predicts the cloud's future for 2011 James Staten of Forrester Research recently made a number of predictions for cloud computing in 2011, focusing on realistic expectations companies can have when dealing with the cloud in the next year.
	11/18/2010 Cloud computing, virtualization will remain compatible, expert says With talk of cloud computing dominating the tech market, many experts anticipate virtualization vendors will be quick to abandon some of their old products in favor of the hot new technology.
	11/17/2010 'Big data' a major untapped cloud resource, according to cloud exec An information storage company recently spent close to $2.3 billion to purchase Isilon Systems, a major storage vendor, in an effort to make its way into the cloud market.
	11/17/2010 Cloud computing helps VARs build partnerships Cloud computing has plenty of appeal to vendors and solution providers, including its reduced costs and simplicity.
	11/16/2010 Analyst: Cloud computing will change the way companies do business Speaking at the recent Gartner ITXPO event in Sydney, Gartner senior vice-president for research, Peter Sondergaard, told the audience that cloud computing is set to redefine traditional IT paradigms.
	11/16/2010 Cloud computing will provide a boost to energy management, expert says Recent reports that cloud computing could significantly reduce a company’s energy expenses are significant for the industry, says Rob Bernard, Microsoft’s chief environmental strategist.
	11/12/2010 European firms join forces to create cloud initiative A large American computer company recently announced plans to lead a joint research initiative with 15 European partners.
	11/12/2010 New reports says cloud market will be worth nearly $17 billion by 2013 According to a new report by the 451 Market Monitor, the cloud computing marketplace will reach $16.7 billion in revenue by 2013.
	11/9/2010 App performance, lower costs prompt movement to cloud, survey says According to a recent survey, corporate IT decision makers place a heavy priority on application performance when moving apps to the cloud.
	11/8/2010 Federal government develops cloud initiative The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently unveiled a new strategy for the government to develop a cloud computing roadmap.
	11/8/2010 New York hospital to build private cloud The Orange Regional Medical Center, a hospital system in New York State, recently announced its plans to build a secure private cloud to meet future business and clinical needs.
	11/2/2010 Microsoft CEO talks to Moscow students about cloud Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently gave a speech to students at Moscow State University in which he discussed cloud computing in the country.
	11/1/2010 SaaS and private clouds to lead cloud computing SaaS has long been the most widely adopted cloud computing solutions and, while PaaS and IaaS are valuable, they are generally faced with limited adoptions as they only benefit specific types of organizations.
	10/30/2010 Indian companies team up for cloud services BSNL, a state-owned IT company in India, has agreed to a deal with Datacraft Asia to provide IT-related services over cloud data centers, reports The Hindu.
	10/30/2010 Cloud users satisfied with results, survey says A recent survey of companies that have switched to the cloud found they are pleased with their increased efficiency and productivity.
	10/29/2010 Microsoft's Ozzie urges company to continue cloud development in farewell memo Since former Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie announced his upcoming retirement, the industry has been buzzing about the potential downfall of Microsoft cloud services.
	10/29/2010 Lockheed Martin calls on Cisco, VCE for cloud security in the public sector Cisco, collaborating with a number of other cloud providers, has developed a private cloud solution for the public sector.
	10/29/2010 UK leads the world in cloud development, according to Westminster City CIO A UK government official recently touted the country's cloud developments, declaring he believes it holds the top cloud environment in the world.
	10/29/2010 Cloud computing tops Gartner's list of top 10 strategic investments Research firm Gartner recently published its list of the top 10 strategic technologies for businesses to invest in during 2011. Not surprisingly, cloud computing was the firm's No. 1 technology that businesses should integrate during the next year.
	10/26/2010 Don’t worry about cloud security, expert says Security remains the biggest obstacle preventing major businesses from embracing cloud services.
	10/26/2010 U.S. Army joining the cloud In an effort to save money on data storage, the U.S. Army plans to move its email into cloud services.
	10/25/2010 Cloud computing 'is here to stay,' says expert While many companies have yet to completely embrace cloud computing, it is only a matter of time before its immense potential is realized, says business and technology expert Soumitra Dutta.
	10/25/2010 Companies to gather for major cloud conference Many big players and experts in the cloud computing field will gather in Burlingame, California for the UP 2010 Cloud Computing Conference.
	10/22/2010 NASA looks to join the cloud, cut data centers NASA looks to join the cloud, cut data centers