Cloud Computing


SharePoint 2011: Microsoft Promises Major Update to SharePoint Online

Microsoft opened Day 1 of its SharePoint Conference 2011 in Anaheim, Calif. by talking about the upcoming release of the first major update to SharePoint Online.

Starting a New Cloud Service? Get Back to Basics

From a basics perspective, you should have documents that outline your value proposition, pricing and why a reseller should join your program, as well as contractual agreements.

Microsoft Channel Star Leaves CDW, Founds SoLoMO

Former VP at CDW and poster child for Microsoft partners, Liz Eversoll, is starting a new firm focused on social, mobile, local and cloud.

Registry Will Let Cloud Providers Disclose Security Controls

To say cloud providers are less than forthcoming on their approach to cloud security would be an understatement.

Windows 8 To Feature Roaming, Single Sign-On Via Windows Live

With Windows 8, Microsoft is edging toward the world of connected devices championed by its former chief software architect, Ray Ozzie.

Microsoft Commerce Exec Leaves for Electronic Arts

Rajat Taneja, a 15-year Microsoft veteran who most recently served as the vice president of Microsoft's Commerce Division, is leaving the company to become CTO of game software publisher Electronic Arts (EA), a Microsoft spokesperson confirmed.

Reports: HP Considers Ousting CEO Leo Apotheker (UPDATED)

The disarray at Hewlett-Packard Co. is taking on a new twist as the company's board is reportedly weighing the ouster of CEO Leo Apotheker.

Build Wrap-Up: Spotlight on Windows 8, Windows Server 8 and More

Microsoft's sold-out Build conference just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif. Here's a guide to all of our conference coverage, including news and analysis.

Ballmer: Windows Is Central to Microsoft's Long-Term Strategy

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance at the end of Wednesday's Build keynote to give attendees a high-level perspective on Microsoft's Windows-centric strategy.

Microsoft Makes the Case for Windows Azure to ISVs

Satya Nadella, president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business, pitched Windows Azure to independent software vendors (ISVs) during his Day 2 keynote speech at Build.

Microsoft: Windows Server 8 Is Its 'Most Cloud-Optimized OS'

Day 2 of Microsoft's Build conference turned part of the spotlight on the company's next-generation server technology, code-named "Windows Server 8."

Server and Tools Chief Nadella Stumps for a Microsoft Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft Server and Tools President Satya Nadella pushed his company's hybrid cloud efforts to investors at this week's Citi Technology Conference, held in New York City.

Office 365, Other Microsoft Cloud Services Go Dark After DNS Error

An outage on Thursday affecting several Microsoft Live services, including Office 365, SkyDrive, Hotmail and MSN, was caused by a DNS error, Microsoft reported.

HP Launches Beta of Public Cloud Services

Hewlett-Packard Co. is taking a step closer toward its promise of offering a public cloud service by providing early access to select testers.

Microsoft vs. the World: Can Microsoft Knock Out Its 6 Biggest Rivals?

At the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner singled out and attacked six strategic rivals. Does Microsoft have what it takes to compete and win against Apple, Google, Cisco, Oracle, Salesforce.com and VMware?

Next Version of Windows Intune Coming Oct. 17

The next version of Microsoft's Windows Intune cloud service for systems management will be generally available starting Oct. 17.

Salesforce.com CEO Benioff Touts Enterprise Social Network 'Chatter'

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff left no doubt about his company's direction during his Wednesday keynote at the annual Dreamforce conference taking place this week in San Francisco.

HP Gives Partners First Crack at ServiceOne

Hewlett-Packard is looking to make it easier for partners to offer its portfolio of services to customers.

Windows Azure Appliance: Out of the Spotlight but Alive

There has been activity among Microsoft's appliance partners revolving around Azure -- but you wouldn't know it from this year's WPC, where the product played a backstage role.

9 Ways To Measure Your Company's Cloud Success

The transition to the cloud is a huge challenge for most business models. Here are nine key performance indicators for tracking your company's cloud progress.