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	Ultimate cloud speed tests: Amazon vs. Google vs. Windows Azure A diverse set of real-world Java benchmarks shows that Google is fastest, Azure is slowest, and Amazon is priciest. Read More WHITE PAPER: PC Connection | Cisco | Intel® Overcoming the Security Challenges of the Cloud PC Connection, in partnership with Cisco and Intel®, recently conducted a survey to learn how organizations are using the cloud. In this white paper, you'll learn what you can do to mitigate security concerns and make the most out of the cloud. View Now In this Issue Cloud service providers fight back, challenge NSA Ex-Microsoft architect's startup focuses on SaaS integration Like Amazon, Google starts eating its cloud cost tracking partners Netflix mocks Amazon's drone-delivery gimmick Helping data centers cope with big data workloads Cloud security concerns are overblown, experts say Dell to resell, implement NetSuite's cloud ERP software Cloud-based ecommerce platforms give retailers global flexibility Connected car, global SIM offerings drive Jasper Wireless' ambitions WHITE PAPER: Crittercism The 2013 Mobile App Performance Management Report Most enterprises are looking for ways to leverage their investments in web technology to handle mobile app performance, but between monitoring, OS variants, screen sizes and OEMs, this can be a costly and complex approach. This 2013 Mobile APM Report highlights best practices for meeting mobile app challenges and ensuring mobile app performance. Read more! Cloud service providers fight back, challenge NSA Facing a real business threat from the fallout from the NSA's intelligence gathering, tech sector luminaries are expanding their presence in Washington as they lobby for surveillance reforms. Read More Ex-Microsoft architect's startup focuses on SaaS integration A former Microsoft architect has founded a startup called Azuqua aimed at tackling the problem of joining together and automating business processes from multiple SaaS (software-as-a-service) applications. Read More Like Amazon, Google starts eating its cloud cost tracking partners This week Google released a new tool that makes it easier for customers to plan for how much it will cost to use the company's cloud resources, and optimize them to the users' needs. Read More WHITE PAPER: Crittercism Performance Management: The Mobile App Development Playbook This comprehensive 16 page Forrester Research, Inc. report, authored by Jeffrey Hammond, Forrester VP and Principal Analyst, details a number of valuable, commonly collected metrics and describes the tools and frameworks that can help you collect them. Read now! Netflix mocks Amazon's drone-delivery gimmick Some ideas deserve mocking more than others, so into the batter's box steps Netflix with this delightful sendup of Amazon's silly drone-delivery plan/publicity stunt. Read More Helping data centers cope with big data workloads Big data workloads tend to suck up enormous amounts of compute resources, which can create serious log jams in your data center if the workloads aren't scheduled optimally. Adaptive Computing's Big Workflow is designed to leverage HPC and cloud technologies to help data centers adapt to big data. Read More Cloud security concerns are overblown, experts say Security concerns should not deter enterprises from using public cloud technologies when it makes business sense. Read More WHITE PAPER: Limelight Networks Why Web Site Performance Is an IT Imperative A slow or inefficient Web site can have a direct impact on your business. Recently, IDG Research explored the challenges enterprises face in delivering content across multiple devices. Find out how adjusting to these challenges while meeting performance objectives has become a top concern for senior IT managers. View Now Dell to resell, implement NetSuite's cloud ERP software Dell and NetSuite are broadening their relationship, with Dell becoming a global reseller and IT systems integrator for NetSuite's cloud ERP software. Read More Cloud-based ecommerce platforms give retailers global flexibility French cosmetics company Clarins uses Demandware for international ecommerce expansion. Read More Connected car, global SIM offerings drive Jasper Wireless' ambitions New Connected Car Cloud and Global SIM offerings debuting this week are driving Jasper Wireless' efforts to be a leading provider of services and applications for managing connected devices globally. Read More
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