No Longer Salesforce-Only, Apttus Intelligent Cloud Now Native to Microsoft
By Dan Anthony Maurno Quote-to-cash solution provider Apttus has announced that its Apttus Intelligent Cloud-previously available only as a native Salesforce application-is now available to Microsoft customers running Azure. As the company describes its solution, the Apttus Intelligent Cloud “encompasses and enhances every facet of the revenue cycle, making it the end-to-end solution for the […]
Employees are biggest security inhibitor – survey
By Jamie Davies A survey from Citrix and Censuswide has revealed employee negligence and indifference to IT policy is one of the most significant inhibitors to cloud security. Polling around 2000 IT workers, the results showed respondents have a much more stringent approach to security at home than in work, while older younger employees are […]
Google said to be on cloud shopping spree
By Business Cloud News Google is rumoured to be planning the acquisition of a number of businesses to bolster its cloud computing platform and suite of workplace applications. According to Re/code, the tech giant has amassed a short-list of various start-ups and niche service providers including automated app services start-up Metavine, e-commerce public company Shopify, […]
Head in the clouds? What to consider when selecting a hybrid cloud partner
By Annette Murphy The benefits of any cloud solution relies heavily on how well it’s built and how much advance planning goes into the design. Developing any organisation’s hybrid cloud infrastructure is no small feat, as there are many facets, from hardware selection to resource allocation, at play. So how do you get the […]
Apple reportedly defects iCloud from AWS to Google Cloud
By Jamie Davis Apple has moved some of its iCloud services onto Google Cloud, reducing its reliance on AWS, according to a CRN report. Though it will still remain an AWS customer, the story states Google claims Apple will now be spending between $400 million and $600 million on its cloud platform. Last month, financial […]
Microsoft Offers New Short-Term Licensing Options for Dynamics CRM, Other Online Services
By Linda Rosencrance Microsoft is now offering customers more flexible licensing terms for such online services as Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online increased-capacity add-ons and Office 365 E1 and K1. That means that organizations can license Microsoft software for just portions of a year by taking advantage of new short-term options in Microsoft’s Products and Services […]
93% of enterprise now using cloud services – survey
Written by Jamie Davies The vast majority of IT professionals are now using at least one cloud-based service, according to a survey recently published by IT portal Spiceworks. While 93% of respondents confirmed that they are using at least one cloud based service within their operations, the survey also highlighted IT professionals are still hesitant […]
IBM announces $200 million Indosat Ooredoo cloud deal
Written by Jamie Davies IBM has announced a five-year $200 million contract with Indosat Ooredoo to develop and deliver solutions on IBM’s cloud platform, Bluemix. As part of the deal, IBM and Indosat Ooredoo will build an integrated command centre to serve local clients, of both organizations. The move forms part of IBM’s expansion plans […]
Investors Long on Microsoft, Uneasy With Oracle
Software investors like the upside potential Microsoft offers but remain concerned about Oracle’s cloud transition. MKM Partners We met with numerous enterprise-software investors over the past few weeks in several cities across the U.S. Following mostly positive earnings reports from software companies with January quarter-ends, some are seeing the recent downturn in high growth, high-value […]
BT beefs up Cloud of Clouds security with Palo Alto Wildfire
BT is to install a cloud-based breach prevention security system from Palo Alto Networks (PAN) into its global Cloud of Clouds, writes Telecoms.com. Under the terms of a new BT-PAN agreement, BT’s existing Assure Managed Firewall service will now include PAN’s cloud-based WildFire malware prevention system, described as a ‘key component’ of the security specialist’s […]