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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 WHITE PAPER: IBM The Future of Software Delivery is Cloudy Cloud technology is a terrific platform for a vast array of workloads. But what about cloud computing can actually help you transform your business? Read this ebook to learn the real-world potential benefits of using the cloud as a platform for more effective software delivery. Read Now In this Issue Figuring out the data center fabric maze Microsoft moves to slow Google Apps Gartner shares nine IT infrastructure cost saving tips Latisys: Customers want off-premises private clouds Vidyo sets up program for virtual video network operators Push your cloud supplier to participate in CSA STAR AWS partners with open-source private cloud provider Eucalyptus NEC announces UNIVERGE Cloud Services UCaaS Meru unveils virtualized WLAN infrastructure Dell releases next-gen 10GbE storage arrays WHITE PAPER: NetIQ 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 WHITE PAPER: Oracle 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 WHITE PAPER: Oracle 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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