Lessons learned from a cloud evaporation

	IT grapples with personal cloud storage use | Big data storage doesn't have to break the bank
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	Lessons learned from a cloud evaporation Cloud provider Nirvanix went belly up. Even if you weren't one of its clients, you can -- and should -- learn things from that mess. Read More WHITE PAPER: Mitel Networks Cloud-based UC: A Foundation for Business Transformation CIOs are turning to cloud-based UC to reduce IT costs and focus resources on projects that deliver the greatest strategic advantages. Read Now In this Issue INSIDER IT grapples with personal cloud storage use Big data storage doesn't have to break the bank Whirlpool CIO says Google's consumer-driven innovation led him to Apps Opinion: Manage cloud computing with policies, not permissions Review: Office 365 administration made easy IBM begins integrating cloud tools, SoftLayer Microsoft offers Azure discounts in renewed cloud push Google targets Apple app developers with new cloud-based tools WHITE PAPER: VMware The Clear Path to Cloud Security, Compliance, & Cost Control Both customers and IT decision makers are concerned about cloud security, according to recent research. How can you negotiate this barrier to realize the benefits of cloud computing? Read this paper to learn about the techniques, tools, and technologies that will enable you to capitalize on the cloud safely and cost-effectively. Read Now INSIDER IT grapples with personal cloud storage use The BYOD trend is driving increased use of personal cloud-based storage services such as Box, Copy, Dropbox, Evernote, Mozy and SugarSync. But are enterprises ready for the results? Insider (registration required) Read More Big data storage doesn't have to break the bank The era of big data requires new storage strategies. But thanks to faster and smarter technologies, there are approaches don't have to break the bank. Read More Whirlpool CIO says Google's consumer-driven innovation led him to Apps The home appliances firm will move about 30,000 employees to Google's cloud-based email and collaboration suite. Why? Whirpool's CIO believes Google's focus on consumers gives it a special edge as a provider of enterprise software. Read More Opinion: Manage cloud computing with policies, not permissions Many organizations continue to insist that someone must review resource requests. In reality, an automated policy engine can do the same thing -- and put computing power in users' hands that much faster. Read More WHITE PAPER: Verizon Enterprise Services How to Leverage Technology for Innovation and Success This Frost & Sullivan paper presents the many opportunities for C-level management, IT, other services lines and the LOBs to align and unite behind common goals. This cloud-based solution has the strength to underpin enterprise innovation, enabling agility, speed to market and efficiency–which are paramount to ensuring growth and sustained revenue. Learn More>> Review: Office 365 administration made easy Going beyond Office 365's native admin GUI, 365 Command provides powerful Exchange admin capabilities without the need to run PowerShell. Read More IBM begins integrating cloud tools, SoftLayer IBM has begun integrating its cloud portfolio with cloud computing infrastructure from its $2 billion acquisition of SoftLayer Technologies. Read More Microsoft offers Azure discounts in renewed cloud push Microsoft will offer discounts on its Azure cloud service next month as part of a cloud computing push that also includes new releases of its Windows Server and Systems Center software. Read More Google targets Apple app developers with new cloud-based tools For Apple developers that want an easy way to add cloud storage or device-to-device push notifications to their apps, Google has announced Mobile Backend Starter for iOS. Read More
	DIGITAL SPOTLIGHT: SECURITY In our in-depth report on security, we take a closer look at mobile security and the tricky balancing act that comes when you want to give employees greater access to data but also need to keep corporate information safe. Also, we look at how companies are using new technologies to lock down their supply chains, and how one state agency dealt with thousands of security mandates by building a risk framework from the ground up. This free, 28-page magazine-style report is available now [Registration required] To read the report, click here. KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST NEWS ON CONSUMERIZATION Our weekly Consumerization of IT newsletter covers a wide range of mobile hardware, mobile apps, enterprise apps and IT trends related to consumerization. We cover BYOD, smartphones, tablets, MDM, cloud, social and how consumerization affects IT. Stay up to date with news, reviews and in-depth coverage. JOIN THE COMPUTERWORLD CONVERSATION ON GOOGLE + Be sure to add Computerworld to your Google+ circles to keep track of breaking news, features, blogs, tech reviews and career advice. CAST YOUR VOTE IN THIS WEEK'S QUICKPOLL Despite months of leaks regarding Apple's announcement this week, it still managed some surprises. What do you think the most important news from Apple's iPhone unveiling was? NEW COMPUTERWORLD JOB BOARD Search multiple listings now and get new job alerts as they are posted.
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