cloud providers - News, Features, and Slideshows

• Alibaba Cloud opens Sydney data centre

  The cloud computing arm of Alibaba has opened its first data centre in Sydney, the latest in a string of new centres launched globally this month.

• 12 tips to help SMBs select and manage vendors

  Small business owners and experts share their strategies on how to build a successful, lasting partnership with suppliers/vendors.

• Feds reinforce cloud adoption roadmap

  The Federal Government’s $6 billion ICT spending program will see a greater uptake of cloud services. Under new guidelines, agency heads will be able to use hosted services in Australia and offshore.

• 5 Things Cloud Providers Need to Know About Selling to the Government

  Selling cloud services to the federal government is a rigorous process. Documentation, not to the mention the word 'No,' play a big part. Here veterans of the FedRAMP cloud certification process share some tips and dispel some myths.

• ACMA calls for cloud code of conduct

  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has come out in favour of a cloud computing code of conduct, arguing that it will improve consumer confidence in service providers.

• Jumping all-in with cloud

  Although deploying hybrid cloud infrastructure seems like the most popular strategy, some CIOs have decided to go all-in with the public cloud as they don't see any value in maintaining even part of their infrastructure on-premise.

Whitepapers about cloud providers

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  Practical operations and security guidelines for adopting cloud technology

  In this paper is focused on cloud operations and security, providing insights and tips so you can assess the quality of a vendor’s cloud offering. Read: why not all cloud providers meet the same standards when it comes to security and privacy, which topics you must investigate to ensure you choose the right vendor, and why no single check-list could work for every possible scenario.