Chris Preimesberger

Tape storage sometimes gets back into the news, even in 2015. Although tape is generally regarded as a diminishing market, in reality, it’s holding steady. The continuing deluge of new data pouring into enterprise arrays from millions of new devices is requiring storage of all types to be put to work. Some 45 percent of […]

Cross-platform data security startup Vera, which shortened its name from Veradocs—freeing it from a documents-only public image—has exited stealth mode to launch both itself and its home-developed, cloud-based security software for enterprises. The year-old startup, which had been in beta trials for about a dozen customers until it went GA (general availability) on April 8, […]

Pivotal, EMC’s big data development platform-as-a-service (PaaS) division, on April 13 released Geode, a distributed in-memory database, to the open-source community as a key part of the eventual release of its entire big data platform to the community. Geode is the open-source core of Pivotal GemFire. Officially, Pivotal has submitted a proposal to the Apache […]

Eight Key Considerations When Planning Hybrid Cloud Backups by Chris Preimesberger Make a Decision on Which Type of Cloud to Use Most organizations are still figuring out their cloud approach, which means they are considering deploying both public and private cloud implementations. So it makes sense that their cloud backup solution should provide cloud choice […]

SAN FRANCISCO—Apttus, the Salesforce.com-based provider of automated “quote-to-cash” business services, is bringing machine-learning analytics into the cloud-service business process realm. At its annual Accelerate conference here at the Palace Hotel April 8, the San Mateo, Calif.-based company unveiled what it calls Dynamic CPQ: a booster application that can be added to a company’s existing Configure-Price-Quote […]

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SAN FRANCISCO—Amazon Web Services on April 9 launched something it’s needed for a while: a marketplace for virtual desktop users to find and purchase desktop applications to be used inside Amazon WorkSpaces. The Web services giant made the announcement at its one-day AWS Summit 2015 here at the Moscone Center. As usual, AWS is keeping […]

SAN FRANCISCO—Amazon Web Services April 9 unveiled a new wizard-based machine-learning analytics service for developers experienced—or even inexperienced—in analyzing loads of data from sensors, video cams or other automated data gatherers. Thus, the Seattle-based cloud service giant has entered the burgeoning battle among service providers to provide analytics based on data from the Internet of […]

10 Mistakes to Avoid Make When Migrating to the Cloud by Chris Preimesberger Trying to Get to the Cloud Too Fast Faster doesn’t always mean better. Urgency in moving to the cloud often leads customers to take an all-or-nothing approach. Users have to consider everything from cost to regulatory issues and cultural impact to access […]

Cloud management provider CliQr Technologies on April 7 landed a cool $20 million in Series C funding led by Polaris Partners, which includes investments from Foundation Capital, Google Ventures and TransLink Capital. CliQr, headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. with development support in Bangalore, India, has a cloud application management platform that enables enterprises to run […]

Citrix launched an updated version of GoToMeeting, adding new productivity app integrations and personalization features that work the same across multiple devices. Citrix announced the enhancements April 7, saying they will make it easier for users to hold a high-definition GoToMeeting and collaborate in real-time. Enhancements made to the PC, Mac, mobile and browser versions […]

Oracle on April 6 added a specialized integration module to its big data product and services lineup. Oracle’s Data Integrator for Big Data enables customers to move from merely stockpiling lots of data to making business decisions based on that data; streamlining their Hadoop development; and enhancing data transparency and data governance across the organization, […]