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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Google's BigQuery brings big data to the cloud

Figuring out the data center fabric maze | Microsoft moves to slow Google Apps

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Google's BigQuery brings big data to the cloud
While most of the talk around big data assumes such systems will be deployed in-house, Google is building a service that will allow for analyzing large amounts of data in the cloud. Read More


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Simplify Compliance and Security
This introduction to NetIQ Sentinel Log Manager provides insight into a flexible and cost-efficient software appliance that lights a clear path to complete, real-time, identity-aware security information and event management. Learn More!

Figuring out the data center fabric maze
Despite vendor pledges to support existing or developing industry standards, users are expected to deploy single-vendor data center and cloud switching fabrics from their primary suppliers. Read More

Microsoft moves to slow Google Apps
Microsoft is cutting the price of its own cloud-based service, Office 365, to improve its chances of success in the enterprise market and to stave off competition from Google Apps, analysts say. Read More

Gartner shares nine IT infrastructure cost saving tips
Trying to make savings in a lean data centre environment might seem like a hard task but there are a number of steps IT managers can take to reduce spend further, says analyst firm Gartner. Read More


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Access to Sensitive Application Data
In this hands-on review, the SANS Institute Analyst Program examines Oracle Database Vault, which provides the capability to limit access of privileged users and DBAs to critical data and actions. Learn More!

Latisys: Customers want off-premises private clouds
The public cloud doesn't work for everyone, says Pete Stevenson, CEO of Latisys, a cloud, managed hosting and colocation service provider that announced an expansion of its offerings and facilities today. Read More

Vidyo sets up program for virtual video network operators
Vidyo is announcing a new program for service providers, enabling cloud-based video services it says could sell for $30 per month. Read More

Push your cloud supplier to participate in CSA STAR
Security is a top concern for potential cloud users so the formation of the Cloud Security Alliance was welcome news when the organization emerged in 2009. And while many vendors have since joined CSA, precious few service providers have stepped up to take part in its Security, Trust and Assurance Registry. Read More


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Oracle Solaris on the Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud
This paper provides a high level overview of the Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud and then describes the value that Oracle Solaris brings to the Oracle Exalogic offering. Learn More!

AWS partners with open-source private cloud provider Eucalyptus
Amazon Web Services, which offers a series of public cloud compute services, has signed an agreement with open-source private cloud vendor Eucalyptus Systems as a way to help customers ease hybrid cloud deployments. Read More

NEC announces UNIVERGE Cloud Services UCaaS
NEC recently announced plans for UNIVERGE Cloud Services UCaaS, a set of enhanced software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. The initial UNIVERGE Cloud Services SaaS offering is unified communications as a service (UCaaS), providing a comprehensive suite of voice, data and video services that feature a Web-based end-user client that can be deployed across any device including a PC, smartphone or tablet. Read More

Meru unveils virtualized WLAN infrastructure
Meru Networks this week unveiled virtualized versions of its wireless LAN infrastructure software, part of trend that's simplifying enterprise WLANs and eliminating hardware. Read More

Dell releases next-gen 10GbE storage arrays
Dell EqualLogic today unveiled the next generation of its mid-range storage arrays, which use 10GbE ports to create iSCSI storage networks using existing copper or fiber infrastructures. Read More



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