Cloud computing services
Cloud computing has been one of the most talked about IT topics of recent years, and as the technology matures the cloud has become a serious option for all IT managers. There are a range of ways to approach the cloud, from public cloud to private clouds, through services such as software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS). We examine cloud computing services and the trends and technologies that matter to IT managers.
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News
14 Nov 2025
Dutch datacentre growth stalls while hydrogen remains untapped
ING warns grid congestion threatens Dutch datacentre leadership, while the country’s championed hydrogen solution remains largely untapped Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2025
Dutch cloud pioneers face the hard limits of digital sovereignty
The Netherlands’ ambitious talk of digital independence meets the unforgiving economics of global cloud dominance Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Nov 2011
How Capex vs. Opex affects data centre outsourcing decisions
Capex vs.Opex comparison reveals that although cloud services help avoid capital expenses on building own data centres, its Opex model can turn costly if IT pros aren’t cautious. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2011
CW500: Andy Beale, technology director, Guardian News & Media
In this CW500 Club video, Andy Beale talks to Computer Weekly editor in chief Bryan Glick to share his practical advice on how to move to the cloud. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Oct 2011
Cloud computing: Data security outlook
Cloud computing is spreading over the UK as enterprises move aggressively to cloud platforms, turning many IT staff into heroes in their companies. The autumn edition of IT in Europe: Information Security e-zine forecast a cloudy future for security in the UK. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Aug 2011
Private cloud setup in six easy steps
Private cloud setup entails a systematic progression from assessment to optimization. This tip helps smooth your private cloud setup adoption journey. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Aug 2011
6 cloud SLA monitoring tips for better service delivery
Cloud SLA monitoring is essential for better service delivery. These tips on effective cloud SLA monitoring help ensure SLAs from cloud vendors are met. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 May 2011
Cloud applications: Five migration tips from Gartner
Gartner offers tips on how IT organizations which desire to carry out cloud application migration can do so in an effective manner. Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2011
Interxion hits colocation sweet spot and sees market shares soar
Colocation provider Interxion recently made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and saw its shares soar 18%; plus more news in brief. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jan 2011
Third-party cloud management tools do the trick
Cloud customers are increasingly turning to third-party tools or add-on functions to meet specific cloud-management requirements Continue Reading
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Feature
07 Jan 2011
Collaboration in the Cloud: everything to everyone, or too good to be true?
IT decision-makers are already looking to the cloud to support new IT delivery models - such as software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS). Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Aug 2010
Analyzing cloud computing's past and future
The credit crunch, broadband penetration and the maturation of Web-based services have all contributed to cloud's increased adoption levels. But where will the cloud go from here? Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2009
Gartner dispels concerns surrounding cloud computing services in India
Diptarup Chakraborti, a principal research analyst at Gartner Inc., says fears related to cloud computing are overblown in India and shares his advice for IT departments that want to adopt cloud-based services. Continue Reading