WeathersfieldTM, Author at Channel Futures

Amazon May Have Plans to Take on Microsoft in Office Applications

Amazon is already a huge player in e-commerce and the cloud. Does it also want to join the productivity suite wars against Microsoft?

Why We Completely Redesigned our SaaS Product

JotForm made the mistake that many SaaS products are making today. Here’s what the company did to right the ship.

Amazon is More a ‘Giant Dust Cloud’ than Worthy Leader in Cloud Computing

Amazon, that mighty river of e-commerce and cloud computing, recently sprung a leak. You may have heard about it.

Avoiding the Worst Case Scenario: How to Make Sure Your SaaS Data is Secure

SaaS and cloud computing is developing so rapidly, that it would be unwise to stay behind just because of a few concerns.

How the Cloud Shift Can Drive IT Procurement Strategy

Today, the role of IT procurement has changed, largely due to the introduction of SaaS and other cloud- based delivery models that have changed the way organizations select and deploy technology.

Three Takeaways from SaaStr 2017

Now in its third year, SaaStr has become the “must attend” event for anyone running or investing in a SaaS business.

8 Security-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards to Send Your Lover

If you’re away at RSA Conference this week and your loved one is at home, why not show them how much you care with a security-themed Valentine’s Day card?

First Canadian AWS Partner Summit Highlights Cloud Opportunities North of Border

Cloud growth is not unique to Canada as we know, but there are unique characteristics in the Canadian market you should know about.

How to Reach Millennials at Work

To be effective in your communication with your millennial employees, it’s ideal to incorporate a variety of technological and interpersonal strategies.

Mostly Cloudy: Reflections on AWS re:Invent

One CTO weighs in on what were the standout AWS announcements in 2016.

Can Internet of Things Data Be Trusted?

In an era of data deluge, knowing which information to trust has never been more important — or harder.

Zylo CEO on 4 Cloud Trends to Watch in 2017

Talkin’ Cloud asked Zylo CEO Eric Christopher how he thought four cloud and technology trends would play out in 2017. Here’s what he had to say…

Docker to Donate Another Core Component to a Foundation

In an announcement Wednesday morning, Docker Inc. — the company behind one of the most rapidly adopted software infrastructure components in history — said it will let go of a critical software component.

Azure Stack in 6 Months, Says HPE Exec

The timeframe is finally tightening for the release of Microsoft’s long awaited data center operating platform, Azure Stack.

Microsoft Debunks Top Cloud Myths of 2016

Julia White, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President for Azure and Security, took to the Microsoft Azure official blog in an effort to debunk several myths surrounding the use of cloud services.