Taxing the Cloud Some US states are seeking to create a special cloud computing tax; what this means for individuals and businesses For a long time, the general approach has been to avoid imposing sales tax on internet-based goods and services. This is especially true when sales and shipping are Read more…
New Cloud standards are on the way The SNIA is seeking to create a cloud storage initiative which will make increased standardization of systems and models possible Whether we’re talking about computers, IT, or the development of Western medicine and science in general; the fact is – standards exist to Read more…
Cloud Computing’s cumulative effect on outsourcing Depending on who you talk to, Cloud Computing is either enabling current outsourcing operations or ensuring that they will soon become a thing of the past. The truth is, the cloud is having an effect on outsourcing, but only in a limited capacity Read more…
IaaS captures a sizable chunk of the IT outsourcing market In 2012, IaaS has already captured around 38% of the outsourcing market (according to Gartner). While you might be inclined to say or think that this is still a paltry percentage, keep in mind that the figure was 8% Read more…
Up, up, and away! Cloud Computing appears to be an unstoppable juggernaut Certainly no one would argue that cloud computing is one of the most hyped technologies in existence, the question is – are we dealing with something legitimate or not? All available statistical data seems to suggest that Read more…