IT workers bandy about a lot of jargon and terminology when they discuss “the cloud.” Do you ever find yourself lost amid the excitement? If you do, or if you simply need to fill in your knowledge ...

Cloud computing is computing model, not a technology. In this model of computing, all the servers, networks, applications and other elements related to data centers are made available to IT and ...

Cloud computing: The very definition of cloud computing remains controversial. Consulting firm Accenture has crafted a useful, concise definition: the dynamic provisioning of IT capabilities ...

If cloud computing is to be the business success so many in the industry anticipate, then as a buyer, my primary concern must be to know that my providers will be there in 5, 10 and 15 years' time.

Below is the draft NIST working definition of Cloud Computing. I should note, this definition is a work in progress and therefore is open to public ratification & comment.

But the bulk of cloud observations now are being done by satellite from space. And the newer data reveal the old definitions to be inadequate. The basics ...

Gartner rejigs cloud definitions The analyst firm has revamped its list of attributes to help identify authentic cloud services Written by Toby Wolpe, Contributor June 24, 2009, 8:42 a.m. PT ...

Explore the hybrid cloud model, including its definition, benefits, and drawbacks. Understand how it can optimize your organization's cloud strategy.

Private cloud has always been synonymous with on-premise deployment. Where private cloud should really be defined as a single-tenant cloud infrastructure (Yes, the CIA’s AWS availability zone is ...