Accenture Unveils Hybrid Cloud Integration Portfolio; Jack Sepple Comments
Accenture has introduced a new product and services suite aimed at helping enterprises operate in hybrid cloud environments and derive value out of cloud computing. The Accenture Cloud Platform is already being used on more than 200 projects and represents a step in Accenture’s strategic plan to invest more than $400 million in cloud solutions [...]
Lockheed Martin has released a new cloud computing offering to offer customers choices between hybrid, community or private cloud infrastructures. The company said SolaS Hybrid Cloud came from technologies produced by its partners in the Lockheed Martin Cyber Security Alliance including Cisco, Intel, McAfee, NetApp and VMware. Verizon joined the alliance last week and plans [...]
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Hewlett-Packard is expanding its cloud management services to address infrastructure, applications and information for customers on cloud offerings. The company said the new additions to its Converged Cloud portfolio will help create hybrid clouds, cloud print solutions and manage applications. Earlier this year, HP Enterprise Services announced it is expanding its cloud management services for [...]
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Unisys advises CIOs seeking to get the most out of their investment in cloud computing in considering how the proposed cloud solution can be integrated with the organization’s existing systems and IT processes. Utilizing an analytical approach is the surest defense against “cloud in a corner,” syndrome where new cloud solutions remain isolated from the [...]
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Today at VMworld 2011, NetApp and VMware announced VMware cloud infastructure and management on NetApp. According to VMware, this new joint solution enables organizations to evolve to a secure cloud computing model at their own pace, gaining greater flexibility and efficiency without needing to rip and replace their existing infrastructure. Customers will be able to [...]
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Today at VMworld 2011, Dell and VMware jointly announced the availability of the Dell cloud based on VMware vCloud Datacenter Services. Dell is one of the first providers authorized to provide VMware vCloud Datacenter Services for enterprise class, secure, public, private and hybrid clouds. “Dell is excited to announce with VMware our first Public cloud offering [...]
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Today at VMworld 2011, VMware announced several new vCloud offerings that will make it easier for enterprises to find, connect and manage cloud services from the world’s largest network of service providers. “There’s tremendous interest from VMware customers for reliable, high-performance, secure clouds that are compatible with their existing applications and datacenter operations. VMware and [...]
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IBM yesterday announced a new hybrid cloud solution to help clients significantly reduce the time it takes to connect, manage and secure public and private clouds. This hybrid builds on the acquisition of Cast Iron offering new integration and management capabilities that allow organizations of all sizes greater control, visibility and automation into their assets [...]
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Verizon announced today that is has acquired CloudSwitch in a deal that will simplify the movement toward enterprise cloud and boost industry adoption. Terms of the deal have not been released. Verizon plans to combine CloudSwitch with its Terremark IT services subsidiary in hopes to further accelerate the company’s global cloud strategy. These changes will enhance [...]
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