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This article is part of the October 2012, Volume 1, Issue 1 issue of Cloud computing, data center trends: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
One of the latest terms to emerge from the cloud is XaaS, which can mean Anything as a Service or Everything as a Service, depending on whom you ask. Cloud computing has spawned a new lexicon, with terms cropping up at a breakneck pace. Just consider cloud bursting, cloudware and cloud-oriented architecture. XaaS is not a specific service model, but it recognizes the various service models that make up the public and private cloud computing industry. The cloud industry has spawned the evolution of various Web-based service models, including Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service -- collectively known as the SPI model. Other services include Storage as a Service, Communications as a Service, Network as a Service and even Monitoring as a Service. XaaS and the cloud have been a long time coming. The idea of the cloud computing has been around for decades, even though it wasn't always called that. Technologists have long yearned for a world where a business would use computing resources from independent providers rather than... Access >>>
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One-on-one with Randy Bias: Cloud standards and the battle for control
by Lauren Horwitz, Executive Editor
When discussing open source cloud and standards, Randy Bias argues it's only a matter of time before dominant cloud standards prevail in IT.
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VDI performance still falls short of PCs
by Bridget Botelho, News Director
Despite vendors' best efforts, virtual desktops still can't hold a candle to PCs -- and it might take until 2014 for VDI performance to catch up.
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Anything as a Service, Everything as a Service explained
by Stephen J. Bigelow
As cloud providers diversify, Anything as a Service and Everything as a Service become interchangeable in the cloud landscape.
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One-on-one with Randy Bias: Cloud standards and the battle for control
by Lauren Horwitz, Executive Editor
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Tackling cloud concerns from the front lines
by Steve Gunderson, Contributor
Cloud may be the hottest technology for data centers in years, but abandoning traditional IT processes can cause cloud issues and set a company back.
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Microsoft tries 'kitchen sink' method for Windows Server 2012 upgrade
by Ed Scannell, Senior Executive Editor
With the Windows Server 2012 upgrade available, Microsoft experts analyze the risks and rewards of the feature-rich release.
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Tackling cloud concerns from the front lines
by Steve Gunderson, Contributor
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Introducing the software-defined data center
by Bob Plankers
The software-defined data center is here to stay, but what does that mean for IT pros?
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Five examples of doublespeak from cutting edge technology vendors
by Adam Hughes, News Editor
The terms used by vendors to describe cutting edge technology are often colorful. Here are five examples and the truth behind the tech.
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Introducing the software-defined data center
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