VoIP services market on track for major growth
VoIP market services are set to skyrocket over the coming years, according to new research.
Market research firm Infonetics Research increased its prediction for the growth of VoIP services to $76 billion by 2015 in its latest VoIP and UC Services and Subscribers report.
Open internet connection crucial for business growth
Ensuring the internet remains open is absolutely essential to business growth and productivity, according to a new survey.
Popularity of cloud computing set to soar, survey reveals
Cloud computing is poised to skyrocket in popularity over the coming months, according to new research, as business leaders increasingly view it was a strategic initiative and a fast way of solving technical issues.
Google saves on data center energy by opting for colder climates
Google has announced it will open its new data center in Ireland, continuing its penchant for colder countries to minimize energy costs and consumption.
New EU cloud accreditation scheme to be launched
A new EU directive is set to ensure that cloud computing providers are held accountable for any data offences that occur through their services.
UEFA agree to cloud computing deal
UEFA has seen that cloud computing holds a number of benefits and opted to sign a three-year deal with one of Europe's largest cloud service providers.
Cloud computing service launched by Virgin
A new contract-free cloud computing service is to be offered to UK customers by Virgin Media Business.
The firm has joined forces with web hosting and services provider Savvis to provide the contract-free option, with companies paying for usage by the hour through a pay-as-you-go setup.
Virtualised data centre cuts energy use
Microsoft is working with Samsung Electronics to further reduce the amount of energy consumed by its virtualised data centres.
Isle of Man cuts costs with cloud computing
The government of the Isle of Man has managed to reduce its operating costs by 15 per cent by implementing cloud computing and virtualisation.
Businesses moving to tackle cloud integration
As the initial rush to take advantage of cloud computing starts to die down, businesses are increasingly moving towards tackling cloud integration issues in preparation for expansion.
Cloud computing will deliver 'competitive advantage'
Companies that move to adopt cloud computing will find themselves with a competitive advantage in a year or two's time.
Lib Dems keen to address cloud computing security
Cloud computing offers a large range of benefits to companies and organisations, lowering expenses and improving the possibilities in terms of expansion.
Council considers homeworking
A council in the north of England is considering closing its main offices and employing people on a work from home basis.
Competition growing among cloud email suppliers
Suppliers of cloud email services are starting to see an increasing level of competition as more companies enter the market.
Joyent launches public cloud computing service
A public cloud computing service to rival that of Amazon's Web Services has been launched by cloud software and services provider Joyent.
Cloud computing testers requested
Participants for the beta testing of HP's public cloud offering have been called for by the IT firm.
UK government 'falling behind' in cloud adoption
The UK government is being particularly slow in taking up cloud computing services, according to one industry expert.
Broadband expansion important for businesses
Developing and improving the infrastructure behind the UK's broadband system is an important part of getting businesses back up and running again after the recession.
Cloud computing to contribute to internet job boost
Cloud computing is one area of internet technology that looks set to deliver a substantial boost in job openings over the next five years.
Check networks before Olympics, businesses told
Businesses might want to look into leased lines and other networking options ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games as the importance of homeworking has been highlighted.
Organisations lack infrastructure for cloud move
The majority of organisations are lacking the required infrastructure to make a successful switch to cloud computing.
IT staff needed to complement cloud computing
As an increasing number of businesses start to realise the benefits of cloud computing, one expert has reassured IT professionals that their skills will still be needed.
Cloud computing use restricted by lack of awareness
A lack of awareness of cloud computing is preventing many companies from reaping the benefits on offer.
Data centres powered by renewable energy
A number of data centres are being built with 100 per cent of their energy coming from renewable sources.
SaaS provider launches CRM system
A Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider has launched a new online service designed to help businesses to keep their sales contacts up to date.
Storage shipments signal growth of 'big data'
The recent surge in shipments of storage systems signals a further move towards the 'big data' era of computing as companies look to prepare their networks.
Dell to launch in public cloud market
Dell is to turn its hand to cloud computing, according to an announcement from the company at this week's VMworld 2011.
Managed network will help facilitate remote accessibility
Upgrading systems to include managed networks can help organisations to allow remote locations to access data and information held elsewhere.
Maritz: Cloud computing is next logical step
As ever increasing numbers of companies move towards virtualisation, cloud computing is the next logical step.
This is the view of Paul Maritz, chief executive of VMware. Speaking at the launch of the company's VMworld 2011 conference, Mr Maritz noted that the desktop computer is a solution ill-suited to today's workforce.
Hybrid cloud computing solution launched by IBM
IT giant IBM has launched a hybrid cloud computing solution, designed to help businesses reduce the time it takes to move to the cloud.
Small businesses taking virtualisation risks
Small businesses are continuing to put their security at risk by not following best practises when it comes to virtualisation.
Cloud computing is a new phase, businesses told
Businesses have been told that rather than being a fad, cloud computing is in fact a whole new phase of IT.
Graeme Philipson, Connection Research founder and research director, made this point at a special round table that formed part of Trend Micro's recent Cloud Solutions for SMEs reseller event in Sydney, ARN reported.
HP to focus on cloud computing
With the ongoing effects of the economic crisis, a tight leash is being kept on IT expenditure along with the budgets of many other departments.
VoIP offers clear business benefits
There are clear benefits to businesses from implementing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology.
Cloud computing service steps up security
Amazon's cloud computing service is stepping up its security and access features in a bid to accommodate some of the specific security requirements of government customers.
SMEs failing to embrace cloud computing
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are failing to embrace the benefits of cloud computing, a recent survey has revealed.
Cloud efficiencies help reduce data centre dependency
As data centre costs continue to rise, companies are turning to the cloud to help lower their physical requirements.
Cloud computing possibilities expand with launch of OnLive
Consumers are rapidly catching up with businesses when it comes to employing cloud computing for their benefit.
Technology forecast to boost homeworking
Home workers are predicted to continue growing in number thanks to recent developments in technology.
VoIP support on the rise
VoIP and video calling solutions are receiving an increasing level of support, with a Skype receiving releases on a growing number of platforms.
Skype – one of the most popular VoIP provider – is now available in version 2.1 on at least 17 additional Android devices. Samsung, HTC and Sony Ericson gadgets are among those that will now support the technology.
Cloud offers business benefits
Cloud computing and virtualization offer a range of benefits for businesses when it comes to IT.
VoIP solutions accessible for small businesses
VoIP solutions have been praised for their flexibility - something which could be particularly useful for smaller companies.
User-based billing enabled by cloud-based metre
A cloud-based energy metre system for individual circuits within a data centre has been developed by PDI.
Cloud computing requires sound physical infrastructure
Businesses and organisations might want to consider leased lines and MPLS networks if they are thinking about moving to cloud computing.
Virtualisation helping to lower data centre power usage
An increasing take up of virtualisation has led to a decline in the growth of power usage at data centres.
Cloud computing fears exaggerated, claims federal CIO
The federal chief information officer (CIO) Vivek Kundra has stated that the fears surrounding the security of public cloud computing have been exaggerated.
Network improvements aren't the only thing that need assessing before moving onto the cloud. Recent research has also highlighted the importance of security assessment when making the change.
OCI aims to support Open Cloud development
A not-for-profit organisation has been launched with the aim of improving open standards in cloud computing.
Microsoft SUSE agreement extended
Microsoft and SUSE have confirmed a four-year extension of their interoperability agreement.
Many IT managers worry about both support options for Linux/Microsoft systems sharing an environment as well as the interoperability across platforms and their robustness, particularly as private clouds based on virtualisation become more common.
Server virtualisation increasingly popular
Server virtualisation is becoming increasingly popular, according to recent research from Freeform Dynamics.
The findings of the report, led by Tony Lock and Dale Vile, revealed that despite the rising level of use, there are still a number of issues to be addressed regarding the implementation of virtualisation.
