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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Akamai has launched Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform for cloud computing, security, and content delivery that keeps applications and experiences ...

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 ...