Cloud Computing with Alibaba
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba is entering the cloud computing fray in the US through strategic partnerships with domestic businesses. Aliyun, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba, wants to expand its service without investing in localized infrastructure. The e-commerce giant has partnered with seven companies including Intel and Singtel. This initiative is a part of Alibaba's Marketplace Alliance Program, which utilizes partners to deliver cloud services for the international market. This will further increase competition among cloud powerhouses - Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google and IBM.
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Debunking Big Data and Hadoop myths
Every business wants to cash in on the Big Data Analytics wave. Big Data is delivering a huge competitive advantage for companies worldwide. To make the most of it, businesses need to look beyond some of the myths surrounding this technology. For instance, many technologists think that the tools used for Big Data are completely new or are solving a completely new problem. That is normally not the case.
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What’s on Gartner’s 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Mobility?
Enterprise mobility is a key area for many businesses. However, companies are at varying maturity levels when it comes to mobility strategies. The best strategies take into account the risk and benefits associated with enterprise mobility such as apps, BYOD policies, integration with backend systems, among other factors. Another important area is enterprise mobility management. Mobile Device Management (MDM) has given way to the more comprehensive enterprise mobility management.
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Collaboration Market set to grow at 9.4% CAGR till 2019
A recent study has indicated that Enterprise Collaboration market to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% between the years 2015-2019. With communication within organizations becoming more complex, businesses increasingly need access to IT tools that improve communication, productivity and efficiency. Vendors in this space should provide enterprise suites that bring together the various stakeholders of a business seamlessly.
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