Cloud Computing a Perfect Storm?

Cloud Computing Set to Unleash a Perfect Storm in Business

- “We are witnessing a seismic shift in information technology, the kind that comes around every decade or so, and it will have a huge impact on business, especially in today’s dire economy,” says business strategy expert and former CIO, Peter Fingar.

Amazon Web Services Tool - S3Fox (Easily manage data in the Cloud)

Working with the S3Fox Organizer to manage my data in the Amazon Cloud is sweet. It is a very easy tool I use to manage my data between my local premise and cloud storage environments.

The S3Fox Organizer(S3Fox), offers the ability to upload or download files to and from Amazon S3. The interface, which opens in a Firefox browser tab, looks much like that of FTP clients with a dual-pane layout. It displays files on your PC on the left, files on Amazon S3 on the right, and status or information in a panel on the bottom.

Check it out here - "Click"

Which States will recover first? Jobs ready to rebound?

From CNBC - http://www.cnbc.com/id/31086859

If you’re not prepared to go to Australia to ride out the recovery, great news! A new report shows the five U.S. states poised to lead the nation out of recession.

There was only one state that, as of the end of March, still had enough growth that it wasn’t technically in recession. Can you guess what it is? You betcha, it’s Alaska!

To ride this wave, you might want to get out your hiking boots and trail mix because most of the states where growth and jobs will recover fastest are out in the northwest: Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

Its GOOD to live in the Northwest!
-Todd

Cloud Computing Technology Providers and Contributors in 2008-2009

Cloud Computing Technology Providers and Contributors in 2008-2009 - The following companies are among the providers and contributors of Cloud Computing technology:

10Gen, 3Leaf, 3Tera, Absolute Performance, Accenture, Akamai, Amazon.com, Appirio, Appistry, Areti Internet, Boomi, Box.net, Canaan Partners, Cloud9 Analytics, CloudWorks, CNI Systems, CohesiveFT, CSRware, DataDirect, Dell, DNAmail, eBay, Elastra, EMC, EngineYard, Enki Consulting, Enomaly, Excelian, Flexiscale, Fortress ITX, Forum, GigaSpaces, GoGrid, Google, HP, IBM, IBRIX, Joyent, JumpBox, Layered Technologies, Level 3 Communications, Linxter, LongJump, MDV, Microsoft, Moka5 (MokaFive), Mosso, NewServers, Nirvanix, Ocarina Networks, OpSource, Panorama Software, Peer1 Networks, Pervasive Software, Platform Computing, PLX Technology, Qlayer, Rackspace, RampRate, Red Hat, RightScale, rPath, Salesforce.com, Saugatuck Technology, ServePath, Skills Matter, Skytap, SnapLogic, SOASTA, Sun Microsystems, Symphoniq, Symphony Services, Tap In Systems, Teneros, Terremark, Transitive Corporation, Univa UD, Verizon Business, Vertica, VMware, XCalibre, Zabovo.com, ZOHO and Zuora.

AMAZING - The number of Virtualization Technology Providers and Contributors in 2008-2009

Virtualization Technology Providers and Contributors in 2008-2009: WOW...

The following companies are among the providers and contributors of Virtualization technology: 3PAR, Accellion, Acronis, Actional, Active Endpoints, ActiveGrid, activePDF, ActiveServers, ActiveState, Actuate, Adaptec, Agile Software, AGiLiENCE, Agilysys, Akorri, AlachiSoft, Alter Logic, Altor Networks, Altova, AMD, AMDAHL, Amentra, Amyuni, anacubis, Apani, APC, Appcelerator, AppSense, AppStream, Array Networks, Ascential, Astaro, Attune Systems, Autodesk, AutoVirt, Availl, Avanade, Azul Systems, Barracuda Networks, BEA Systems, B-hive, Black Duck Software, Blackbaud, Blade Network Technologies, Blue Coat, Blue Lane, BlueArc, BlueNote Networks, BluePheonix Solutions, BMC Software, Borland, Bristol Technology, Brix Networks, BroadVision, Brocade, Burton Group, Business Objects, CA, CalAmp, Cassatt, Cast Iron Systems, Catbird, Cayenne Technologies, Ceedo Technologies, Cenzic, Certeon, CiRBA, Cisco Systems, Cision, Citrix Systems, ClearApp, ClearCube Technology, CollabNet, Compass America, Composite Software, Compugen, Compuware, Configuresoft, Continuity Software, Coraid, Courion, Coyote Point Systems, Crescendo Networks, CSC, DataCore, DataSynapse, Dell, Desktone, Digipede Technologies, Double-Take Software, Ecora Software, EDS, eG Innovations, Egenera, Elastra Corporation, Electric Cloud, Embotics, EMC Corporation, Emulex, Endeavors Technology, Enigmatic Corporation, Enterprise Management Associates, Entuity, EqualLogic, Ericom Software, ESRI, EVault, eXludus Technologies, F5 Networks, FalconStor, FastScale Technology, Foedus, Force10 Networks, Fortisphere, Forum Systems, Fujitsu, GemStone Systems, Getronics, GlassHouse, Green Hills Software, Grid Dynamics, GridGain Systems, GT Software, Hitachi, HP, Hyper9, Hyperic, IBM, ICEsoft, IGEL Technology, Illumita, ILOG, IMEX Research, Information Builders, Ingres, InstallFree, Integrien, Intel, Intellium, International Computerware, iTKO LISA, JBoss, Juniper, KACE, Kidaro, LeftHand Networks, Leostream, Lifeboat Distribution, Liquid Computing Corporation, Liquid Technology, Lynux Works, Mainline, ManageIQ, Managed Methods, ManageSoft, Marathon Technologies, McAfee, Mellanox Technologies, Microsoft, Mid-Atlantic Computers, Mindbridge Software, Mindreef, MKS, MonoSphere, Motorola, MQSoftware, mySoftIT, NASTEL, Ncomputing, NEC, Neocleus, NeoPath Networks, Neoware, NetApp, Netegrity, Neterion, Netuitive, Neverfail, Nexaweb, NextAxiom, Nimbus, Nimsoft, Niyuta, NoMachine, Novell, ONStor, Opalis Software, Open Kernel Labs, OpenSpan, OPNET Technologies, Optaros, OpTier, Oracle, Pano Logic, Parallels, Parasoft, Perforce Software, PHD Technologies, Phoenix Technologies, Phurnace Software, Pillar Data Systems, PlateSpin/Novell, Progress Software, Prolifics, ProSync Technology, Provision Networks, QLogic, Quest Software, Racemi, Raritan, Raxco Software, Red Hat, Reflex Security, Resolution Enterprises, RingCube Technologies, Riverbed Technology, Rogue Wave Software, RSA Security, Sagnet Solutions, SanDisk Corporation, SAP, SAVVIS, ScaleMP, Scalent Systems, Seanodes, Secure Command, Secure Computing, Sentillion, Shavlik Technologies, ServInt Internet Services, Silpion IT Solutions, SIMtone, Skytap, Skyway Software, Software AG, Sonasoft, SourceGear, Splunk, StackSafe, SteelEye Technology, StillSecure, StoneFly, Stonesoft, Stoneware, StoreVault, StrikeIron, STT WebOS, Sun Microsystems, SunGard, Supermicro Computer, Surgient, SWsoft, Sybase, Symantec, Systar, TBD Networks, Tenfold, TheInfoPro, Thinstall, Third Brigade, TIBCO Software, Tidal Software, Tideway Systems, TOA Solutions, TRANGO Virtual Processors, Trend Micro, Tresys Technology, Trigence, Tripwire, Ulteo, Unisys, United Devices, VaST Systems, VDIworks, VeeAm Software, Verari Systems, Verio, VeriSign, Vicom Computer Services, VirtenSys, Virtera, Virtual Iron, VirtualLogix, Virtugo Software, Virtutech, VisionCore, Vizioncore, VKernel, VMLogix, vmSight, VMware, Vordel, vThere-Sentillion, Vyatta, WaveMaker, Web Age Solutions, WSO2, Wyse Technology, XDS, XenoCode, Xiotech, xkoto, Xsigo Systems, Zenith Optemedia, Zeus Technology.

Enterprise security is not keeping pace with cloud computing | 9 Jun 2009 | ComputerWeekly.com

Enterprise security is not keeping pace with cloud computing | 9 Jun 2009 | ComputerWeekly.com

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Amazon Web Services/Cloud - Systems Integrator Training

Systems Integrator Training - AWS is offering technical training for qualified systems integrators building solutions and practices on our cloud computing services. Trainings are conducted on a recurring monthly basis at several locations in the U.S. and Europe. To apply, please send an email to aws-ecosystem@amazon.com.

International Virtualization Conf & Expo November 2-4, 2009 Santa Clara, CA

November 2-4, 2009 Santa Clara, CA
http://www.virtualizationconference.com/

We are in the midst of a revolutionary change in how applications are sold, delivered, deployed and managed. Virtualization cuts across just about all of what you might find in the data center: clients, servers, applications, storage systems, data networks, and security can all be virtualized to one degree or another. And chief executives are discovering that virtualization has the potential to not only improve the balance sheet, but strengthen competitive advantage and put a shine on the corporate brand. Join us in Santa Clara, CA, at the 7th International Virtualization Conference & Expo and find out for yourself how the industry's leading practitioners are implementing their virtualization strategy.

4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo: Call for Papers | Open Source Magazine

Sounds like a good source - I'm going to look into attending and providing content - 4th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo: Call for Papers | Open Source Magazine

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The Economics of Cloud Computing Part 1 | Virtualization Journal

The Economics of Cloud Computing – Part 1 | Virtualization Journal

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The Economics of Cloud Computing – Part 1

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-www.ToddCarterCISSP.com

Netbooks are exploding (growth)

Netbooks are exploding and expected to continue to sell like gangbusters, and a new generation of wireless-carrier-sponsored devices should make this phenomenon even more obvious.

Citrix is providing Citrix C3 Lab Blueprints for Cloud Services Delivery

Citrix Expands Citrix C3 Cloud Computing Platform and Program

C3 Platform Now Enables Windows Applications and Desktops to be Delivered as a Cloud Service; New Service Provider Program Adds Pay-as-you-Go Pricing

Citrix C3 Lab Built on Amazon Web Services to Connect Cloud Computing to the Corporate Datacenter

Citrix C3 Lab Built on Amazon Web Services to Connect Cloud Computing to the Corporate Datacenter

New Virtual Lab Offers Easy Low-cost Way for IT to Model and Test the Delivery of Virtual Applications and Desktops from the Cloud

Amazon Elastic Computing Cloud (EC2) is the biggest and most mature Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) architecture existing on the market

Citrix Announces Citrix C3 Lab Built on Amazon Web Services to Connect Cloud Computing to the Corporate Datacenter

Richard Jones, VP of Data Center Strategies at Burton Group, said on his corporate blog:

"The announcement on May 6th at Synergy of Citrix-Amazon collaboration on internal/external cloud interoperability has “we’re moving to Citrix XenServer as our EC2 hypervisor infrastructure” written all over it."

Free Citrix XenServer includes XenCenter, XenMotion, Resource Pools and Storage Management

Citrix has officially announced it’s next version of XenServer will be free. Obviously a strategic move to bolster production deployment of the XenServer hypervisor, Citrix is also confident that today’s move will ultimately provide a low cost enterprise class virtual infrastructure alternative, improve hosted cloud services already using Xen Server (such as Amazon EC2), and enable cost effective private cloud infrastructure.

You can download a free trial version today at http://www.citrix.com/freexenserver.

New management and automation products, such as Citrix Essentials for XenServer and Hyper-V were also announced, are expected to generate revenue for the Citrix virtualization products.

Citrix is not holding back on the features available in the free release!!

Goldman raises price target on Amazon - Amazon favorite U.S. internet stock

Back in June of 2009, I posted this note.  WOW did they climb!!  I hope my friends that I suggested this to got in and made money too! BUT, now I believe you should sell.  I've dropped my position to less than 1% of my portfolio as of January 2011.

"Amazon is our favorite U.S. internet stock based on our positive view of its franchise, online-offline expansion strategy, share gains in a still-expanding e-commerce market, and downloadable content initiatives," Mitchell wrote.

Verizon Cloud Computing? Offers pay-as-you-go hosting service

NEW YORK, June 3 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) on Thursday unveiled a pay-as-you go hosting service for corporate customers looking to save money by buying only as much computing capacity as they need at any given time.

Verizon is the latest U.S. telecom to jump on the bandwagon of so-called "cloud computing" services after AT&T Inc (T.N) said last month that it would offer Web-based storage services for enterprises.

Gartner Research estimated earlier this year that global revenues from cloud computing and storage, or the use of the Web to access those services at remote data centers, will climb 31 percent to $3.4 billion this year.

The fledgling field is led by Internet pioneers Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), Google Inc (GOOG.O) and Salesforce.com Inc (CRM.N), but more established technology companies like Verizon, AT&T, IBM (IBM.N) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) are introducing new services this year in a bid to catch up before sales start to boom.