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News briefs: HP updates FlexFabric line; Citrix refines partner program
In these briefs, HP updates its FlexFabric portfolio, Citrix revamps its partner programs and Brocade debuts its vision for on-demand data centers.News | 06 May 2013
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Cloud broker or cloud provider: Who says you can't be both?
Cloud brokers can offer their own cloud services as long as they don't compete with their cloud provider partners.News | 02 May 2013
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Implementing a successful SaaS business model
SaaS can yield huge profit margins, but it also requires careful planning. Get expert tips on how to develop your SaaS business model with this guide.guide
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Cloud marketing strategy: Do consumers care if it's called cloud?
While some providers play up the lingo in consumer cloud marketing, others say confusion has left the term 'cloud' too diluted to be valuable.Feature
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Cloud data center designs: TIA-942 certification for providers
The TIA and EPI are developing a certification program around the TIA 942 standard for cloud data center designs, uptime and resiliency.News | 24 Apr 2013
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Overheard on Twitter: Climb to platform maturity at OpenStack Summit
Tweeters at the OpenStack Summit 2013 in Portland praised the project's latest release, but noted that there is still room for improvement.News | 23 Apr 2013
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Build ecosystems by cross-connecting clients within cloud data centers
Providing customers with cross-connection services within and among a provider's cloud data centers can generate high margins with little investment.News | 19 Apr 2013
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Your cloud computing SLA can't be a marketing gimmick
Cloud computing SLAs have the potential to spark adoption and keep customers happy, but if mishandled, they can result in dire consequences.Feature
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Comcast launches cloud marketplace, expands cloud provider reach
Comcast launches Upware, a cloud marketplace that offers providers the opportunity to reach new customers.News | 12 Apr 2013
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Overheard on Twitter: All about agility at Cloud Connect conference
A chorus of tweets from attendees of the fourth annual Cloud Connect conference kept the rest of us updated during the four-day event.News | 10 Apr 2013
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Customers say ecosystems are top priority when choosing PaaS providers
Customers said that the top reason they selected their current PaaS provider was that they valued its ecosystem, according a new TechTarget survey.Feature
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Comcast launches cloud marketplace, expands cloud provider reach
Comcast launches Upware, a cloud marketplace that offers providers the opportunity to reach new customers.News | 12 Apr 2013
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Cloud broker skills in higher demand as cloud adoption gains momentum
The cloud broker becomes more crucial as enterprise cloud adoption grows, giving providers, integrators and partners an opening to fill that role.Tip
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How viable is the virtual cloud operator model?
Two factors make it hard to assess the virtual cloud operator opportunity: The VCO concept isn't yet well-defined, and its role is evolving rapidly.Tip
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Need visibility into the cloud value chain? There's an API for that
In a complex cloud value chain, the key to transparency is a standard way, via an API, to exchange management information among all entities involved.Tip
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Five big provider trends in 2013: The future of cloud computing is PaaS
The cloud gained a lot of ground in 2012, but the future of cloud computing still has a ways to go. Is it finally the year of Platform as a Service?Tip
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Green cloud computing quiz: Raise your energy efficiency grade
Take our green cloud computing quiz to see if you are doing enough to conserve energy. Reducing energy use helps the earth and saves you money.Quiz
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Cloud Sherpas to expand partnerships beyond Google, Salesforce in 2013
As part of our Q&A series with cloud providers, Michael Cohn, co-founder of Cloud Sherpas, says 2013 will be all about going 'deeper' into the cloud.News | 18 Dec 2012
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CloudCast Weekly: Cloud computing opportunities, plus a monthly recap
There are plenty of cloud computing opportunities out there, but choosing the right one can be daunting for cloud providers just starting out.Podcast
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CloudCast Weekly: Podcast archive
Miss an episode of CloudCast Weekly? Use this podcast archive to find new episodes or to peruse older podcasts.Tutorial
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When does cloud federation require Layer 2 connectivity?
Depending on the scenario, Layer 2 connectivity may be a critical component for enabling cloud federation, says networking expert Chip Popoviciu.ATE
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Why providers must rethink their concept of cloud computing
To realize the full market potential of cloud, providers must rethink their concept of cloud computing by focusing on three key areas.Video
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New vision of cloud calls for new cloud architecture design
It's unlikely that IaaS will generate much savings for users or profits for providers, so providers must consider reshaping their vision of cloud.Tip
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Expert cloud computing advice: Top tips for providers in summer 2012
As summer 2012 ends, we review the most popular cloud computing advice and tips on SearchCloudProvider.com. Miss something? We'll catch you up.News | 31 Aug 2012
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Cloud single sign-on adds convenience, but does it sacrifice security?
Cloud SSO has become desirable as more companies adopt applications using multiple cloud services. But providers must not jeopardize security.Feature
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CloudCast Weekly: Why the cloud brokerage model must change
In this week-in-review podcast, the editors of SearchCloudProvider.com discuss what's new on the site, including the evolution of the cloud brokerage.Podcast
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Tier 3: Cloud federation enables providers to expand service footprint
In part three of this series on cloud federation, network services expert Rebecca Wetzel explains how Tier 3's platform enables providers to rapidly expand their footprints.Tip
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OnApp: With federated cloud, CDN services possible for providers
In part two of this three-part tip series on cloud federation, expert Rebecca Wetzel explains how OnApp enables its partners to sell cloud CDN services via cloud federation.Tip
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SpotCloud: Federation unites cloud services broker's marketplace
In part one of this three-part series on cloud federation, network services expert Rebecca Wetzel discusses cloud services broker Enomaly and its marketplace, SpotCloud.Tip
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Three paths to the federated cloud: Which is right for you?
In this three-part tip series, learn about three trail-blazing players in federated cloud, their distinct business models and how they work with cloud providers.Tip
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News briefs: Liability insurance for providers, multi-cloud takes off
In these news briefs, a survey suggests more enterprises use multi-cloud strategies, and the MSPAlliance updates its cloud insurance for providers.News | 30 Apr 2013
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News briefs: Rackspace-Uniloc patent suit dismissed, cloud pricing wars
In these news briefs, a judge throws out a bogus Uniloc patent suit against Rackspace, IaaS providers show no sign of slackening cloud pricing wars.News | 02 Apr 2013
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Vendors add Collaboration as a Service to providers' portfolios
Avaya announces its Collaborative Cloud offering, enabling service providers to deliver Collaboration as a Service.News | 28 Mar 2013
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Citrix updates self-service cloud portal to pave the way for XaaS
Citrix's new self-service cloud portal software serves as an easy-to-use cloud orchestration tool for providers to deliver Anything as a Service.News | 27 Mar 2013
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News briefs: AWS cloud storage slips to Azure, VCE debuts new Vblocks
In these news briefs, Microsoft Azure bests AWS cloud in performance tests, and VCE targets midsize firms with two Vblock Systems and new software.News | 26 Feb 2013
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What features should we look for in cloud management software?
Cloud expert Mooney Sherman says cloud management software should track how providers allocate resources and gauge the security of the operations.Answer
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What kind of cloud management tools do customers need from providers?
The cloud management tools and reporting capabilities customers expect depend on individual service deployment models and use cases.Answer
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Service providers wooed by cloud opportunity, unsure of starting point
Traditional service providers are enticed by growing cloud opportunity, and are turning to established cloud providers for help entering the market.News | 01 Nov 2012
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SDN and OpenFlow may hold the key to improving cloud automation
Cloud automation is critical to provide optimal service delivery in a highly elastic model, and software-defined networking (SDN) may be the glue that holds it together.Tip
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Top cloud services enterprises and SMBs want to buy
A recent survey revealed the top cloud services that IT pros want to buy in the next six months. Find out if you're ready to meet their needs.Photo Story
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Five best practices for developing a successful cloud partner program
Developing an effective channel program requires taking a look at policies around recruiting, incentivizing and communicating with cloud partners.Tip
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How viable is the virtual cloud operator model?
Two factors make it hard to assess the virtual cloud operator opportunity: The VCO concept isn't yet well-defined, and its role is evolving rapidly.Tip
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Xerox cloud chief hopes to strengthen channel, drive revenue in 2013
In our year-end Q&A series with market leaders, Xerox cloud chief Ken Stephens discusses the ups and downs of creating a channel program for cloud.News | 21 Dec 2012
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Cloud Sherpas to expand partnerships beyond Google, Salesforce in 2013
As part of our Q&A series with cloud providers, Michael Cohn, co-founder of Cloud Sherpas, says 2013 will be all about going 'deeper' into the cloud.News | 18 Dec 2012
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AWS reserved instances marketplace: The Craigslist of the cloud?
Cloud providers could benefit from emulating Amazon's marketplace for AWS reserved instances, which allows customers to buy and sell idle capacity.News | 27 Sep 2012
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MSPAlliance: Four hot topics you'll hear about at MSPWorld 2012
Cloud adoption, MSP operations, channel programs and new technologies are expected to dominate the MSPAlliance's 2012 MSPWorld Conference.Column
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Selling Office 365: Overcome obstacles and develop services
Microsoft partners haven't been selling Office 365 because of a historic lack of incentives, but Office 365 Open could turn the tide.Q&A
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Partners resell cloud-based network performance monitoring tools
While mobility management has become complex, network performance monitoring solutions offer clients network visibility and partners business growth.News | 10 Aug 2012
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CloudCast Weekly: Why resell a white-label Microsoft Azure cloud?
Microsoft has relaxed its branding strategy, as it will allow partners to resell white-label Microsoft Azure cloud services under their own brands.Podcast
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Azure partners must differentiate as Microsoft white labels cloud
Microsoft's move to white label Windows Azure means Azure partners must differentiate with services built on Microsoft Service Management Portal.News | 18 Jul 2012
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