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  Nicira debuts with its SDN baby

  One of the most anticipated debuts of a startup company happens today when Nicira, a maker of network virtualization software, comes out of stealth mode.

  By Jim Duffy | 06 February, 2012 16:28

  Tags: VMware, Virtualization, software, SDNs, OpenFlow, Nicira, Lightspeed Venture Partners, internet, hardware systems, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud, Cisco, Capita

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  Cloud adoption in Australia not matching predictions: Index

  The adoption of Cloud computing by small to medium businesses (SMBs) in Australia has been slow and is not matching predictions, according to the second annual Acronis Global Disaster Recovery (DR) Index.

  By Hamish Barwick | 01 February, 2012 14:58

  Tags: disaster recovery, data backup, cloud, Acronis

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  Juniper's financial challenges continue

  Juniper Networks' challenges are due to timing with new product rollouts and shifts in investments from customers and channel partners.

  By Jim Duffy | 28 January, 2012 08:18

  Tags: router, LAN & WAN, juniper networks, juniper, internet, hardware systems, Ethernet switching, Ethernet Switch, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud, Cisco

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  Twine, jump-started by Kickstarter

  Last week I discussed the Lantronix xPrintServer, which allows iOS devices supporting Apple's AirPrint to print on any output device that supports the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS).

  By Mark Gibbs | 26 January, 2012 10:31

  Tags: wireless sensor, wireless, web-based, Twine, temperature, printing, networking, Lantronix xPrintServer, KickStarter, internet, hardware systems, funding, electrical current, Data Center, crowdsourcing, Configuration / maintenance, Common UNIX Printing System, cloud computing, cloud-based, cloud, Apple, AirPrint, accelerometer

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  Cloud activity to explode in 2012

  In testing cloud computing services and observing the growth of cloud activities, we've noticed that there are distinct phases that organizations go through in adopting cloud.

  By Tom Henderson | 18 January, 2012 16:25

  Tags: outlook2012, OpenStack, Microsoft, internet, cloud security, cloud computing, cloud

• Get 5GB of free cloud-sync storage from SugarSync

  Wouldn't it be cool if you had a "magic" folder on your PC, one that automatically synced its contents with the Web, your other PCs, your cell phone, and other devices?

  By Rick Broida | 11 November, 2010 09:42

  Tags: Web services development, web services, web, Utilities, software, internet, cloud computing, cloud, backup, application development

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  Guide: How to sync your PC, smartphone, and tablet

  A few years ago businesspeople carried a laptop on the road, used a desktop PC in the office, and worked on another PC at home. Maybe they had a BlackBerry, too--but only if they were real big shots.

  By Loyd Case | 29 September, 2011 23:55

  Tags: tablet PC, software, smartphones, internet, file transfers, file management, document management, consumer electronics, cloud computing, cloud, Cell Phones, applications

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  How DRM could ensure cloud security

  Yet another survey is indicating that security is a big issue for those intending to take up cloud computing.

  By Keir Thomas | 04 February, 2011 05:53

  Tags: software, security, open source, online security, network security, legal, Ipswitch, internet, intellectual property, firewalls, encryption, digital rights management, data protection, cloud computing, cloud, applications

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  ClamAV promises free antivirus app for businesses

  Most of us don't like paying for antivirus (AV) software, but at least home users can rely on one of the free options, such as Microsoft Security Essentials, avast!, or AVG Free.

  By Keir Thomas | 19 January, 2011 05:34

  Tags: viruses, spam, software, security, phishing, open source, Microsoft, internet, cloud computing, cloud, antivirus, antispam

• Motorola Atrix hints at a virtualized, cloud future

  Motorola announced the Atrix smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show, and while many have been concentrating on its 4G connectivity and clever desktop dock that lets it run a cut-down Linux desktop on a full-sized monitor, nearly everybody has missed something very important.

  By Keir Thomas | 08 January, 2011 08:07

  Tags: Virtualization, operating systems, non-Windows, Motorola, Linux, internet, cloud computing, cloud, CES 2011, CES

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  Server technology guide

  The fact is there is no onesize-fits-all server for small and medium businesses (SMBs). There are hundreds of choices across a dozen or so brands and far more configuration possibilities. Then there are the different approaches to server spend. Some buy on price, some on technology, some on brand, and some a mixture of factors at varying levels. Thankfully, there are some general guidelines on how to approach a new server purchase.

  By Trevor Clarke | 30 September, 2010 11:14

  Tags: SMB, small business, servers, cloud, buying guide

Whitepapers about cloud

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  The Hybrid Computing Proposition: Challenging and Overcoming Past Bias is Key to Achieving Breakthrough Gains

  The next generation of application server solutions has arrived but will you recognise them when you see them? It’s time to take another look at how new technologies challenge the efficacy of traditional architectural approaches, beyond virtualisation and into the future.

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  A Roadmap to the Virtual Data Centre: Accelerate Your Journey to the Government Cloud

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  Cloud Storage Solutions for Government

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  Three business scenarios for cloud printing