The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) recognizes ten basic cloud types. Ranging from cirrus to nimbostratus to our favorite here in gray and rainy Oregon, plain ol' stratus, these clouds come ...

As the administration looks to finalize an updated governmentwide cloud computing strategy, public input has honed in on what seems like the most basic of questions: How should “cloud” be defined? The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Serial technology CEO covering all things IT & Tech. This article is more than 2 years old. The dynamic realm of cloud computing ...

As the cloud computing market continues to heat up, three core debates are taking place that will play an important role in how you will eventually deliver and consume IT services. James Urquhart ...

The spread of enthusiasm for cloud computing seems unstoppable. Cloud computing — a term that was unknown prior to 2007 — has been named by Gartner as the number one priority for CIOs in 2011. One ...

Whether you prefer the term “utility computing” or “the cloud,” the industry is headed in that direction, however slowly, and the transition will have a multifaceted impact on IT in some ways ...

As cloud computing environments expand and diversify, government agencies are confronted with a growing array of cloud services, options, and offerings. To navigate this complexity effectively, ...

Much has been touted about cloud computing's effects on the commoditization (and commodification) of IT resources and services. However, what the effects of that process would look like to the end ...