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Shadow IT Cloud Apps Put Enterprises at Risk
Cloud security risk High Adoption The average global enterprise uses more than 1,100 cloud apps. This translates into more than 1,245 cloud apps at a North American enterprise, vs. 981 applications at a European company. Underestimating ‘Shadow IT’ On average, 86% of cloud apps used by enterprises are unsanctioned shadow IT. In North America, the…
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Hybrid Cloud Computing Sees Growing Acceptance
Hybrid clouds Hybrid Cloud Adoption Rises More than a quarter (27%) have deployed a hybrid cloud, representing a 9% increase since 2013. Benefits of Hybrid Cloud 79% said they expect to gain a competitive edge from megatrends, such as cloud, mobile, social and big data. Reasons for Adopting a Hybrid Cloud IT organizations want the…
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Cloudian Launches Hybrid Cloud Channel Program
As part of an effort to enlist partners to drive the adoption of hybrid cloud storage, Cloudian launched its first formal channel program. The two-tier global program provides registered partners with access to lead-generation, training, technical resources and marketing opportunities to help drive adothe ption of a storage appliance that makes use of cloud storage…
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IndependenceIT Upgrades Its Cloud Workspace Suite
IndependenceIT Upgrades Its Cloud Workspace Suite IndependenceIT enhanced its Cloud Workspace Suite (CWS) with new workflow management enhancements. With version 4.0, IT service providers and enterprises can centralize and automate multi-data-center administration from a single interface. The Workspace-as-a-Service platform is designed to eliminate the need to manually configure large, distributed deployments. CWS allows IT administrators…
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Nine Key Facts About Docker Container Adoption
Nine Key Facts About Docker Container Adoption Familiarity With Docker Containers Half of respondents are evaluating Docker containers, and one-fifth are using them. Meanwhile, 31% report they have already deployed them in production environments. Likelihood of Docker Adoption Among those not using Docker today, 24% said it is highly likely they would use the container…
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How the App Landscape Is Changing in the Cloud Age
Cloud mobile device management Top Two Areas of Application Investment Mobile-device management apps (47%) topped the list of categories respondents said they are considering or planning to purchase. Business analytics/big data apps came in second (43%). Other Key App Investments A significant percentage of respondents are considering or planning investments in database/master data management apps…
