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22nd February 2012

A new report by cloud computing provider, CloudXL, has given a practical insight into how the development of cloud-based services could likely enhance housing sector practices in the near future – from both an administrative and end-user point of view.

21st February 2012

With the Cloud Computing World Forum MENA only a few days away, Business Cloud News writer Charlie Bestall sat down with Roger MacFarlaine, Vice President Technology at Moevenpick Hotels, to discuss how cloud-based technologies are having an impact on the hospitality sector in both the MENA region and across the globe.

21st February 2012

Savvis has announced the launch of its first public and private cloud services in Japan. The CenturyLink-owned company will offer its enterprise-class Symphony Open and Symphony Dedicated cloud services through the company’s Tokyo data centre.

20th February 2012

It may have taken a week longer than originally predicted, but the UK Government has officially announced the suppliers awarded G-Cloud framework agreements. The announcement coincides with the launch of the Government CloudStore, which will be the go-to marketplace for public sector organisations looking to procure new IT solutions.

17th February 2012

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) around the world are planning to adopt server virtualisation in 2012 at a faster pace than large enterprises, according to a new survey released by Disaster Recovery providers, Acronis.