Define cloud computing. Go ahead. Do it. Now turn to the person next to you. Ask them to define it. That definition is a lot different than yours, isn’t it? One problem solution providers face as they ...

After years in the works and 15 drafts, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) working definition of cloud computing, the 16th and final definition has been published as The NIST ...

Cloud computing means using computer resources like storage and software over the internet, instead of having them all on your own computer or in your office. It solves problems like needing to buy ...

Recent trends show a return to cloud fundamentals, such as data, development, deployment, and security, rather than chasing what’s new and cool. There seems to be a clear trend in the world of cloud ...

The spread of enthusiasm for cloud computing seems unstoppable. Cloud computing — a term that was unknown prior to 2007 — has been named by Gartner as the number one priority for CIOs in 2011. One ...

The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) recognizes ten basic cloud types. Ranging from cirrus to nimbostratus to our favorite here in gray and rainy Oregon, plain ol' stratus, these clouds come ...

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): This is like renting the basic building blocks. You get access to servers, storage, and ...