Four benefits of hybrid cloud computing
Because I work on both OpenStack and SoftLayer, a large part of my daily discussions center on hybrid cloud—what is real and what isn’t when it comes to augmenting on-premises, private cloud with...
View ArticleWhat is infrastructure as a service (IaaS)?
What is IaaS? It seems like a simple, innocuous question. However, as with most technical topics, things are never as they appear. IaaS is no different. To illustrate this, I reached out to four IBM...
View ArticleOpenStack in a day for under $20
One of the hardest things with OpenStack can be just getting started, especially in the enterprise. Acquiring hardware and getting the right networking in place can require a monumental effort. And,...
View ArticleCloud computing: Enabling the ‘next big wave’
It is generally accepted that we are entering the next big wave in technology, as I mentioned in my previous blog post, “IBM’s big bets: OpenStack and Cloud Foundry.” Each of these waves comes along...
View ArticleFour benefits of hybrid cloud computing
Because I work on both OpenStack and SoftLayer, a large part of my daily discussions center on hybrid cloud—what is real and what isn’t when it comes to augmenting on-premises, private cloud with...
View ArticleWhat is infrastructure as a service (IaaS)?
“What is IaaS?” seems like a simple, innocuous question. However, as with most technical topics, things are never as they appear. IaaS is no different. To illustrate this, I reached out to four IBM...
View ArticleIBM leads with Codename: BlueMix at Pulse 2014
IBM made two very important announcements today as part of IBM Pulse 2014: the launch of Codename: BlueMix and the formation of the Cloud Foundry Foundation. Together, these announcements are...
View ArticleOpenStack in a day for under $20
One of the hardest things with OpenStack can be just getting started, especially in the enterprise. Acquiring hardware and getting the right networking in place can require a monumental effort. And,...
View ArticleOpenStack from IBM in hours at no charge
Update: Please note that the Hong Kong offer for $500 off is now $250. Offering $500 off the first month are both London (see: http://www.softlayer.com/info/london-hosting) and Toronto (see:...
View ArticleIBM technical sessions at the OpenStack Summit in Paris
I’m getting ready to attend my seventh OpenStack Summit. I’ve been to every one since the Essex Summit in Boston, and I know how daunting it is to look at the schedule and try to pick what sessions to...
View ArticleIBM to host sponsor sessions at the OpenStack Summit in Paris
In my previous blog post, I went through each of the IBM technical sessions that were selected for the OpenStack Summit in Paris. In this post, I want to shift gears a bit and focus on the agenda for...
View ArticleIBM expands its cloud footprint globally: Why it matters to you
This has been a busy and exciting year for IBM’s cloud business. In February, we unveiled our $1 billion investment in our platform as a service, Bluemix. April saw the launch of the IBM Cloud...
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