Cloud Computing


Microsoft Expands Its Online Services Markets

Microsoft today announced the expansion of its Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) to 17 new markets.

Google Rolling Out Richer Web Apps

Google updated its codebase and added features that make Google Docs richer and more collaborative.

A Flood of Fixes in April

This month is among the busiest, with patches coming from Microsoft, Adobe and others. Plus: Black Hat Tech Con tackles Web-originated attacks; looking for motives in the cyberspying world.

U.S. IT Pros Concerned About Cloud Security

Nearly half of U.S. IT professionals surveyed believe that the risks of cloud computing outweigh its benefits.

Patches Galore In Store for 2010

With April's planned patch releases, Microsoft sets pace to exceed 2009's fixes. Plus: Conficker, a year later; how you set admin rights may be key to overall security, says one vendor.

Microsoft Backs Digital Due Process Initiative

Microsoft this week joined a coalition to encourage Congress to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Ballmer Guns for the Cloud

Microsoft is betting its business on cloud computing, which will power everything from the Xbox and Windows Phone 7 to Windows, Office and a massive data center in a box.

Azure and BPOS: Clearing the Fog Around Microsoft's Cloud Computing Offerings

A closer look at the Windows Azure Platform and the Business Productivity Online Suite.

Rising Trend Seen for SaaS Security Managed Services

The software-as-a-service security market is booming, according to a report by Infonetics Research.

Windows Enterprise Licensees Get Options on Amazon's Cloud

Amazon Web Services and Microsoft have established a pilot program for enterprise Windows Server licensees.

Microsoft Ups Exchange Online Mailbox Storage to 25 GB

Microsoft increased the mailbox storage capacity for users of its hosted business productivity online suite of applications.

IBM Launches Public Cloud Service

Big Blue is latest to add a commercial cloud infrastructure

Standards for Self-Assessed Security

The Jericho Forum proposes security vendors self-assess and certify their security capabilities. Plus: Microsoft might release IE off-cycle update; Koobface shows itself, again.

CA To Acquire Nimsoft

CA Inc. has agreed to acquire Nimsoft for $350 million in cash.

Cryptographers Warn About Security Dangers in the Cloud at RSA

Researcher says read the fine print before connecting to the cloud.

Microsoft To Rally Partners to the Cloud

Microsoft's highest ranking partner executive on Wednesday plans to outline the company's cloud vision for partners.

Google Buys Office Solution Provider DocVerse

Google took a step toward helping Microsoft Office users collaborate better over the Web by acquiring DocVerse on Friday.

Ballmer Says Microsoft Is Betting Its Business on the Cloud

In his strongest public statement to date, CEO Steve Ballmer said that Microsoft is "all in" when it comes to the cloud.

RSA: Microsoft Releases U-Prove CTP

Microsoft on Tuesday released a community technology preview (CTP) of its U-Prove cryptographic technology.

RSA: Report Reveals 7 Cloud Computing 'Sins'

The Cloud Security Alliance on Monday released the results of a security study identifying the "seven deadly sins" of cloud computing.

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