The Cloud is Always On – or so I thought
I am of the generation of “always on”. I don’t remember a time when the Internet did not exist, and I, therefore, take it for granted that the Internet is always there when I need it. So, you can imagine …
The Data Center Behind the Cloud
For months, we have been talking about how cloud computing is driving the biggest build out of data centers this world has ever seen. In fact, I’m speaking on this very topic next week at Data Center World. Every large …
Why Your Cloud Provider’s Monetization Impacts Your Privacy
In an earlier blog, I analogized cloud services to the traditional broadcast and entertainment industry, particularly around the ability for you to create content and experience a huge virtual world. There is also a strong comparison in the requirements and …
How the Cloud is Just a Really Smart TV
In one of my last post about cloud equals service, I observed that Cloud is simply a short hand for delivering software as a service over the Internet. While perhaps simple in concept, the cloud has an amazing impact on …
Symform and KOMO team up for CloudCast Radio Series
This morning we kick off a new partnership with KOMO Newsradio with the launch of the CloudCast radio series. These 60 second spots airing Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings during rush hour will include definitions, real world examples, helpful tips …
Cloud is just another word for Service
In my last blog, we discussed the advent and hype of cloud and explored centralized and decentralized approaches to providing cloud services. In ending, I observed it was intriguing why services such as email and Web that were originally designed …
Five Ways to Evaluate if Your Cloud is Green
Ah, the cloud . . . with images of blue sky, white puffy shapes and pure, clean air. For IT, the cloud was to save us from the evils of infrastructure build out. But alas, it turns out, the cloud …
Power of the Decentralized Cloud
Amid the hype and reality of cloud computing, we are witnessing the largest build out of centralized data center infrastructure in history. Due to the increased demand for cloud-based services and applications and the incredible growth of digital data, cloud …
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