Cool cloud startups in 2014
Cloud computing is producing a great number of big and successful companies. Bessemer Venture has identified about 300 successful cloud startups - among them, 16 have already hit a $1 billion valuation or on the verge of it. Startups are showing
USB sticks can bring great security risks for your business
The speed at which cyber attacks are evolving is not being matched by the speed at which businesses are improving their capabilities to address cyber security risks, especially when it comes to USB sticks. We all use USB drives, handing them
What’s the deal with Shadow IT?
Shadow IT is a term that describes IT systems and solutions built and used inside organizations without IT approval. A group of people choosing to use a spreadsheet that they email back and forth instead of a company-approved means of
IoT is opening the way for smart cities
Although there is not yet a formal and widely accepted definition of a “Smart City,” the final objective is to make better use of the public resources, increasing the quality of the services offered to the citizens, while reducing the
Living IT in the modern digital economy
I recently had a discussion with Chris Keene from BMC. Chris is president of the Data Center Automation and Cloud Management product line. We shared common thoughts around the challenges enterprise businesses have with compliance and managing infrastructure. Early this month
Internet of Things Trends – Infographic
The Internet is moving beyond the confines of smartphones and tablets and helping to power billions of everyday devices, including factory assembly lines, workplaces, and parking meters. The Internet of Things is the intelligent connection of people, process, data and
Is cloud computing right for your small/medium size business?
Cloud computing provides a great list of benefits to large companies and users all over the world, from providing scalability on demand services to empowering the mobility of the workforce. However, the path to adoption for small and medium size
Cloud computing is the future model of IT
The guys from Evolve IP, a cloud services company, recently conducted a survey of over 1,200 IT professionals to learn how their businesses are adopting cloud services in 2014. After reviewing the study, I decided there are some very interesting
Cool Internet of Things Startups
When it comes to new frontiers in business and technology, one area that has business leaders rushing in is the Internet of Things (IoT). Basically, the Internet of Things connects everyday objects with each other and the Internet. There are plenty
Cloud Computing is changing application release operations
The use of cloud computing for custom-built, mission-critical enterprise applications is just beginning, but both the technology and mind-set are already influencing enterprise application architectures and delivery. Virtualization is now the first step for companies embarking on the cloud migration, and
Who’s who in the smartwatch market?
Smartwatches have been around for quite a while now, but these devices are mostly seen as a nice-to-have addition, rather than a must to have gadget. However, recently Apple presented its own product, the Apple Watch. How will this product
Application development – when it’s time to “GO Cloud”
Software experts and business analysts estimate that approximately 85% of IT budgets go to maintaining, updating and fixing business applications, and only 15% of their resources are dedicated to creating new applications that drive business value. So if you need
Will Apple Pay change the way people make purchases?
At the launch of the iPhone6, Apple introduced their Apple Pay Service. Promised as “Your wallet. Without your wallet.’’, Apple Pay allows users to upload their credit and debit card information by taking a picture and to pay with a
The importance of cloud computing in manufacturing
Because lately we kept discussing about the Internet of Things, we should perhaps mention that this trend is part of a larger industry, cloud manufacturing. With a large impact over the industries of aerospace, healthcare, education and financial services, here
Cloud based apps are the key to expand the Internet of Things
We live in a world where the phrase "there's an app for that" is used is used daily. People have been steadily compiling their disparate needs and interests into their own personal pylon and are extremely willing to engage technology