Gathering Clouds http://www.logicworks.net/blog Cloud computing as seen from the inside Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Has “Cloud” Lost Its Meaning? http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/has-cloud-lost-its-meaning/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/has-cloud-lost-its-meaning/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:07 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3576 Recently on the blog, we discussed how we presently speak about cloud computing, broadly suggesting that the focus should be on value it provides to a business rather than the underlying technology. Taking a step beyond that, it’s interesting to look out at the news cycle within the cloud industry to see how the rest [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/has-cloud-lost-its-meaning/feed/ 0 Who’s Who in Cloud May 17, 2013 http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-17-2013/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-17-2013/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:37:48 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3570 It’s another Friday, and for that we are grateful. This week’s cloud publishings including an emphasis on the ongoing battle for feature dominance between the largest cloud service providers, how and why cloud is continuing to change the way business operates, and some of the key uses and challenges around big data usage. If we missed [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/the-knicks-parable-why-disaster-recovery-is-so-important/feed/ 0 Cloud, Mobile Bringing New Value to Agile Development Methods, Even in Bite-Sized Chunks http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/cloud-mobile-bringing-new-value-to-agile-development-methods-even-in-bite-sized-chunks/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/cloud-mobile-bringing-new-value-to-agile-development-methods-even-in-bite-sized-chunks/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:49:12 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3530 This blog was originally posted by Gathering Clouds friend Dana Gardner on his blog, Briefings Direct.  It is used with permission by the author.  As IT aligns itself with business goals, Agile software development is increasingly enabling developers to better create applications that meet user needs quickly. And, now, the advent of increased mobile apps development is further [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/cloud-mobile-bringing-new-value-to-agile-development-methods-even-in-bite-sized-chunks/feed/ 0 Where Cloud Automation Can Go Wrong http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/where-cloud-automation-can-go-wrong/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/where-cloud-automation-can-go-wrong/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:08 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3549 From the most basic tasks in our day to the products we buy, automation factors in on a massive scale. Automation is a benefit, allowing a range of businesses and industries to achieve greater levels of productivity more quickly and at reduced cost. In the cloud automation is no different, playing a huge role in [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/where-cloud-automation-can-go-wrong/feed/ 0 “Why Cloud” VS “What’s Next For Cloud” http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/why-cloud-vs-whats-next-for-cloud/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/why-cloud-vs-whats-next-for-cloud/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 14:16:16 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3542 Cloud computing is now a widely reported, if not accepted, IT movement that, depending on who you talk to, has changed or is changing the way businesses utilize infrastructure. The question remains, however, that if 2012 was the year that cloud really came into itself as a fully fledged concept, how has 2013 shaped up? [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/why-cloud-vs-whats-next-for-cloud/feed/ 1 Who’s Who in Cloud May 10, 2013 http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-10-2013/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-10-2013/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 14:26:10 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3538 Finally Friday, and finally warm! This week’s cloud publishings covered a range of topics including Barb Darrow “borrowing” our weekly round-up concept, more feedback on cloud certification, PaaS blurring the lines between different types of clouds, and the enterprise crack down on shadow IT. Barb Darrow has been stealing our idea for a weekly round-up… [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-10-2013/feed/ 0 Does BYOD, Cloud Help Or Hurt Business Continuity Plans? http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/does-byod-cloud-help-or-hurt-business-continuity-plans/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/does-byod-cloud-help-or-hurt-business-continuity-plans/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 14:03:05 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3533 Business continuity is a big deal. Having your infrastructure up and running in the case of an outage, a disaster, or some other unforeseen event can make the difference between generating more revenue (based in large part on your consistency as a business) and losing untold dollars and credibility. One of the hallmarks of the [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/does-byod-cloud-help-or-hurt-business-continuity-plans/feed/ 0 The (Other) Most Important Reasons Cloud is Made for Healthcare http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/the-other-most-important-reasons-cloud-is-made-for-healthcare/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/the-other-most-important-reasons-cloud-is-made-for-healthcare/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 13:30:21 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3525 HIMSS 2013 was a big moment for cloud in healthcare. As a topic of discussion, it was certainly on the lips of many at the show, but increasingly the realities of cost and functionality are pushing direct-to-patient organizations to consider the cloud not only as part of how they run IT, but as the way [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/the-other-most-important-reasons-cloud-is-made-for-healthcare/feed/ 0 Security and Latency: Big Data Concerns In The Cloud Persist http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/security-and-latency-big-data-concerns-in-the-cloud-persist/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/security-and-latency-big-data-concerns-in-the-cloud-persist/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:19:23 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3518 In a piece published yesterday, Gathering Clouds favorite David Linthicum discussed the viability of Werner Vogel’s (of AWS fame) view on how big data and cloud are meant to work together. Linthicum points to two key issues impacting the way in which CIOs judge the viability of big data in the cloud: latency and data [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/security-and-latency-big-data-concerns-in-the-cloud-persist/feed/ 0 Certifiably Cloud: AWS Announces Accreditation http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/certifiably-cloud-aws-announces-accreditation/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/certifiably-cloud-aws-announces-accreditation/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 14:56:52 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3514 Last week several reporters, including Gathering Clouds friend in the field Barb Darrow, analyzed Amazon’s recent announcement of its cloud certification program. Widely seen as a positive move for the company, the announcement does raise some questions. As Barb Darrow notes: Older tech companies — Microsoft, IBM, VMware, Cisco Systems — have long relied on [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/certifiably-cloud-aws-announces-accreditation/feed/ 1 Who’s Who in Cloud May 3, 2013 http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-3-2013/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/whos-who-in-cloud-may-3-2013/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 11:23:13 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3509 Spring is finally here on this beautiful Friday. This week’s cloud publishings includes a whole lot on Microsoft claiming a huge number of users for their cloud-based services, increased evidence of BYOD success, big data everything, and why cloud-enabled businesses are so happy. Let us know if we missed anything good on Twitter @CloudGathering! Gil [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/how-to-do-devops-better-a-quick-guide/feed/ 0 Cloud Player – Luke Melia, Co-Founder/CTO Yapp Part 2 http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/cloud-player-luke-melia-co-foundercto-yapp-part-2/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/cloud-player-luke-melia-co-foundercto-yapp-part-2/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 13:08:45 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3491 Recently we had the pleasure of sitting down for an extended and insightful chat with Luke Melia, Co-Founder and CTO of Yapp. Yapp has been experiencing some incredible growth, and Luke shared his thoughts on a number of related topics, including the difficulties of cloud, platform-as-a-service evolution, and much more. This is the second of 2 [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/05/cloud-player-luke-melia-co-foundercto-yapp-part-2/feed/ 1 Cloud Player – Luke Melia, Co-Founder/CTO Yapp Part 1 http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/cloud-player-luke-melia-co-foundercto-yapp-part-1/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/cloud-player-luke-melia-co-foundercto-yapp-part-1/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:58:19 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3483 Recently we had the pleasure of sitting down for an extended and insightful chat with Luke Melia, Co-Founder and CTO of Yapp. Yapp has been experiencing some incredible growth, and Luke shared his thoughts on a number of related topics, including getting a business started on cloud, scalability, and much more. This is the first [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/cloud-player-luke-melia-co-foundercto-yapp-part-1/feed/ 1 5 Smart Tips For Public Cloud Success http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/5-smart-tips-for-public-cloud-success/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/5-smart-tips-for-public-cloud-success/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:59:58 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3476 We often discuss the virtues of private and hybrid clouds, since so many companies utilize more complex clouds as they scale. But where public cloud is concerned, we thought we’d share some ideas for how to frame a smart approach to ensure that your public cloud is serving the needs of your business best. Thoughts? [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/5-smart-tips-for-public-cloud-success/feed/ 0 Who’s Who in Cloud April 26, 2013 http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/whos-who-in-cloud-april-26-2013/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/whos-who-in-cloud-april-26-2013/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:22:56 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3472 Oh no it’s Friday the 26th!…which is alright by us. This week’s cloud publishings highlighted the increasing relevance of HIPAA on how cloud companies are seeking to operate, some major investments being poured into some major players in the space, and how big data will change our world. Let us know if we missed anything [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/5-ways-disaster-recovery-can-fail/feed/ 1 Expertise-as-a-Service: How Much Is It Worth? http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/expertise-as-a-service/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/expertise-as-a-service/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:06:53 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3277 Simply outsourcing your cloud technology isn’t where the benefits your company can access end. By leveraging your cloud provider for more than just the technology, you can gain a wealth of experience and know-how (read: tech support)  that can help your business get more value from your vendor relationship. The tendency for companies to pursue [...]

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]]> http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/expertise-as-a-service/feed/ 0 OpenStack: Marketing Hype or the Future of Cloud? http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/openstack-marketing-hype-or-the-future-of-cloud/ http://www.logicworks.net/blog/2013/04/openstack-marketing-hype-or-the-future-of-cloud/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:30:30 +0000 JG http://www.logicworks.net/blog/?p=3267 Recently, the OpenStack Summit wrapped up in Portland, OR, and since then we’ve been seeing quite a bit of renewed conversation around OpenStack. So what gives? With the recent AWS Summit in NYC we are beginning to see, as David Linthicum notes, 2 major camps are beginning to emerge in a space that’s still emerging. [...]

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