It's time to layer the cloud

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	The lesson from the Amazon outage: It's time to layer the cloud Perhaps it's time we define formal methods, models, and approaches to make cloud computing easier to understand -- and more reliable. Read More RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: AT&T OUTSOURCING SUPPORT, ROI SUCESS When United Rentals looked at running its new PeopleSoft Human Capital Management system in house, the business case didn't make much sense. It was obvious the company would get a better return on investment if it outsourced the hosting and application management. Find out why in this case study. In this Issue How-to: Get started with Amazon EC2 It came from the cloud! 3 terrors lurking in wait Don't just blame the cloud for the Amazon Web Services outage INSIDER The secret to building primary storage for the private cloud RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: Sprint Streamline your business with UC&C from Sprint If you're still weighed down by an outdated communications infrastructure, you're holding your business back. Our comprehensive cloud-based unified communications & collaboration (UC&C) solution offers a risk-mitigating migration strategy, providing scalability, network & cost efficiency, greater reliability, & enhanced mobility for all employees. GET THE DETAILS How-to: Get started with Amazon EC2 This quick guide will get you up and running and on your way to cloud mastery. When your company finally embarks on that Amazon deployment or the next stop in your career requires cloud skills, you'll be ready to answer the call. Read More It came from the cloud! 3 terrors lurking in wait Not much scares our cloud blogger this time of year -- except in the world of cloud computing. In fact, certain developments in cloud computing strike fear in his heart. Be afraid -- very afraid -- of these three things. Read More Don't just blame the cloud for the Amazon Web Services outage The bottom line is that the cloud is a game changer, and companies large and small are enjoying huge benefits from its affordable flexibility. However, it never has been and never will been a simple prescription for any and all IT headaches. Read More INSIDER The secret to building primary storage for the private cloud Although you may use much of the same storage gear you have in your data center, the private cloud demands a different mindset. Read More
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