Cloud Computing

3 Things to Consider When It Comes to Cloud Compliance

Among the new challenges and unsolved mysteries presented by cloud storage, how to maintain compliance in a cloud environment is one of the most daunting for firms in regulated industries like financial services and healthcare. Here are three things...

Cloud Backup: We’re Not There Yet

A few weeks back, short-lived cloud outages at Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Office 365 reminded us of one of the uncertainties that linger about cloud computing: its reliability.

Will Cloud Storage Be the End of Tape Storage?

Some argue that the "cloud" will be the nail in the coffin for tape storage. We've heard of tapes demise so many times before and once again industry experts tell us that tape and the cloud are not mutually...

Still Have Questions about Cloud Security? You’re Not Alone.

As the cloud continues to expand its presence in the corporate world, a new survey shows that many people's concern when it comes to the cloud is security. How can you ensure security if you decide to start using...

It’s Time for Tape to Go on the Offensive

It's time to stop defending tape and start focusing proactively on the benefits tape brings to the enterprise and the complementary role it plays to other storage media.

The Top Five Blog Posts for January

Once again, I thought it would be nice to hightlight the top five posts (according to traffic) from January, just in case you missed them.

The Top Data Center, Storage & Technology Predictions of 2011

What will 2011 bring for data centers, stroage and technology in general? We've put together a list of the top "top" predictions of 2011 for your perusal.

The Top Technology, Data Center & Storage Stories of 2010

B&L's own list of the the top "top" lists of the year.

Moving Apps to the Cloud as Easy as Point & Click

A burlington, MA company may have developed the application that bridges the enterprise data center with cloud computing services.

Does the Cloud Need Federal Regulation?

Does Congress need to modernize the laws, adapt them to the cloud, and adopt new measures to protect privacy and promote security? Microsoft says yes.