Cloud Computing

Java gets cloud-y

Rackspace debuts ‘Cloud Tools’ portal

The site will showcase applications made by partners of the cloud infrastructure service

Five lessons from Microsoft on cloud security

Microsoft outlines its approach to cloud services and how its plans to secure those services

NetApp reveals cloud computing plan, new Data OnTap OS

The updated NetApp OS adds grid-based, high-performance OnTap GX technology

Appirio aims new SaaS app at large services businesses

Tool is built on top of Salesforce.com's Force.com platform, differentiating Appirio from potential rival, on-demand ERP vendor NetSuite

Calculating the real costs of cloud computing

The focus on per-hour fees hides other critical cost components, and the lowest hourly costs can actually cost you more in total

RealNetworks submits Rhapsody music-streaming app to Apple’s iPhone

'We have no reason to believe it won't be approved,' says RealNetworks

First cloud computing devices from Quanta due next year

Quanta has a partnership with MIT to develop cloud computing and mobile technologies

Are ‘private clouds’ evil? Or just vendor hype?

So-called private clouds are overhyped, overused, and perhaps misunderstood

Which cloud platforms deliver reliable service?

New stress-testing results for Amazon, Google, and Microsoft show uneven performance -- and surprising optimization for some tasks