Google Makes Enterprise Cloud Pitch at GCP Next 2016
This week Google execs gathered in San Francisco for GCP Next 2016 to make its enterprise cloud pitch. Here’s what social media had to say about it.
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Salesforce Board Adds Former European Commissioner Neelie Kroes
Former European Commissioner Neelie Kroes has been appointed to the Salesforce board of directors effective May 1, 2016.
The Complicated History of Cuba’s Internet
As US President Barack Obama visits Cuba this week, Talkin’ Cloud looks back at Cuba’s complicated history with telecommunications and Internet.
Accelerite Finalizes Acquisition of Citrix Cloud Products
Cloud and mobility infrastructure software provider Accelerite announced this week that it has closed the acquisition of CloudPlatform and CloudPortal Business Manager, two products from Citrix Systems Inc, just over two months after the deal had initially been announced.
NTT Com Shifts Focus to Sub-Agents, Enterprise Cloud Updates
After exceeding its goal of on-boarding 15 master agents, NTT Com’s Global Solutions Channel Partner Program is shifting its focus to sub-agents.
10 Facts About AWS as it Celebrates 10 Years
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary today. Here are 10 facts about the cloud giant and its services you need to know.
Bill Gates: Quantum Cloud Computing is Coming (Soon)
Bill Gates is predicting that quantum cloud computing could arrive in as soon as 6 years.
Cisco Enhances Collaboration Service Spark with Synata Acquisition
Cisco unveiled four pieces of news around its new cloud-based collaboration service, Cisco Spark.
Friday’s Last Word: Cohesity CEO Mohit Aron
Mohit Aron is the CEO and founder of Cohesity. Here’s what he’s like outside the office.
6 Things to Know About Real-Time Messaging Apps
Real-time messaging applications can improve communication in the workplace, but there are challenges around productivity and shadow IT. Click through the slideshow to find out how you, or your customers, can make the most out of real-time messaging apps.
Heard Around the Web: Ingram Micro Bought by Tianjin Tianhai
Ingram Micro has been purchased by Tianjin Tianhai for $6 Billion. Here’s how social media reacted to the news.
Ingram Micro Enters $6B Takeover Deal: How Social Media Sees It
Ingram Micro has signed a definitive merger agreement with Chinese firm Tianjin Tianhai Investment Company. Here’s the reaction on social media.
Microsoft Builds on Red Hat Momentum with More Open Source Love
Microsoft and Red Hat customers can now deploy Red Hat Enterprise Linux instances from the Azure Marketplace.
Verizon to Shutter Public Cloud
Verizon’s Public Cloud and Reserved Performance Cloud Spaces are being shutdown, while public cloud storage services will remain intact.
Friday’s Last Word: Hoopla CEO Mike Smalls
Mike Smalls is CEO and founder of Hoopla. Here’s what he’s like outside the office.
Kaseya CEO Talks Vorex Buy, and How Successful MSPs Think Beyond PSA
​Kaseya doesn’t believe that managed service providers should waste their investable dollars on professional services automation (PSA). So why did the company just acquire a PSA vendor?
Friday’s Last Word: ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini
Arnie Bellini is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Product Officer of ConnectWise. Here’s what he’s like outside the office.
Gartner: Cloud Email Adoption Still in Early Stages
While Microsoft Office 365 and Google Apps for Work tend to get a lot of publicity, 87 percent of companies surveyed in a recent report by Gartner said that they have on-premises, hybrid, hosted or private cloud email managed by smaller vendors.
Oracle to Open Abu Dhabi Data Center to Meet Cloud Demand
Oracle announced on Tuesday that it is opening a new data center in the Middle East to keep up with growing demand for its cloud computing services.
IBM Acquires Ustream to Build Out Cloud Video Unit
San Francisco-based Ustream streams live and on-demand video to about 80 million viewers per month.
