Monthly Archives: January 2014

An Overview of Cloud-Enabled CES Announcements

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is an annual showcase of the latest gadgets and services designed to transform the way we work and play. Continue reading

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Microsoft Cuts Partner Payouts on Some Cloud Services

Microsoft relies on its partner channel to distribute its cloud services, but its latest decision to cut partner payouts has angered many partners, according to a report Friday by CRN.com. Continue reading

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SSL Use Among Million Busiest Sites Up by 48% Year-Over-Year: Netcraft Survey

2013 was a banner year for the SSL industry, according to Netcraft’s January 2014 web server survey, which it published the results of last week. Since the January 2013 survey, SSL use among the million busiest sites has increased by 48 percent. Continue reading

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Microsoft Details Patent Application for Performance-Based Cloud Pricing

Microsoft researchers have announced a patent application for performance-based pricing models for cloud computing. The inventors suggest that performance-based pricing will allow clients to purchase the resources they require without paying for excess, while retaining cost certainty. Continue reading

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ViaWest Launches HIPAA-Compliant Cloud for Healthcare Industry

Colocation services provider ViaWest has unveiled “KINECTed Health Cloud”, a cloud offering specifically built for the heavily regulated healthcare and life sciences sectors, and that meets HIPAA compliance requirements. Continue reading

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