Cloud Computing Adopters Satisfied with Benefits: Survey

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Experienced cloud adopters see public cloud solutions as a significant improvement from their traditional on-premises counterparts, and cite the cloud's positive and strategic impact on their business and IT organization, according to a survey commissioned by cloud solution provider Appirio.

Google`s Incomplete Channel a Work in Progress

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Capitalizing on the cloud computing trend and the Google platform, Slakey says, requires new ways of thinking. He rattles off a list of partners and next-generation partners such as Appirio, Cloud Sherpas and Sada Systems that are embracing transformative business models to build and deliver cloud computing solutions.

Google Launches New Java Development Tools

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McMullan uses ISV Appirio as an example of how leveraging Google’s infrastructure can save ISVs money and time. He explains that the firm built an employee recruiting application on AppEngine with both the front and back end in Java. Instead of hiring additional developers, building out infrastructure and investing in new servers and other hardware to support the application, McMullan says the app was up and running in just a couple of weeks and only required the services of one Java Developer.