Amazon’s Trouble Raises Cloud Computing Doubts
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/23/technology/23cloud.html?_r=2
This article discusses the issues with Amazon’s cloud service. It helps give an idea about the kinds of problems companies have implementing these services.
Cloud computing security forecast: Clear skies
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10150569-83.html
This article talks about how some companies rely on cloud services to keep their data instead of managing their own databases. This shows that companies deem clouds as better security options as opposed to rely on staff within the company.
Cloud computing is a trap, warns GNU founder Richard Stallman
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/sep/29/cloud.computing.richard.stallman
Richard Stallman believes that cloud computing is not safe and users should keep information on their own hard drive instead of relying on a third-party. It also shows gives the perspective of someone who is looking at the negatives of cloud computing.
Cloud computing’s green paradox
http://news.cnet.com/8301-19413_3-10428065-240.html
This article brings up the idea that cloud computing doesn’t help the environment but can potentially hurt it due to the amount of energy it consumes. It brings up an idea that is not discussed often when debating cloud computing.
Cloud providers must learn to keep secrets
http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/cloud-providers-must-learn-keep-secrets-379
Dropbox, a cloud provider, asserted that they have the right to view users’ data if they deem a need to do so. This shows that the notion that only users have access to their data on cloud services is false and none of their data is really secret.
Google, Microsoft do battle in, for the Cloud
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-05-24-cloud-computing-google-microsoft_n.htm
This article talks about the competition between Microsoft and Google over offering cloud services. It suggests that the cloud is the future of computing.
Other great links about the Cloud
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031http://gigaom.com/topic/the-cloud/
http://www.novell.com/cloud/faq.html
Links about the benefits of the Cloud
http://web2.sys-con.com/node/640237
http://resource.onlinetech.com/the-six-benefits-of-cloud-computing/
http://www.webhostingunleashed.com/features/cloud-computing-benefits/
http://smallbusinessblog.infostreet.com/2011/04/top-10-list-top-cloud-computing-benefits-for-your-small-business/
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/common/ssi/ecm/en/diw03004usen/DIW03004USEN.PDF
Links about the disadvantages of Cloud Computing
http://www.slideshare.net/maikelm/disadvantages-of-cloud-computing
http://hostwisely.com/blog/4-disadvantages-of-cloud-hosting/
http://gigaom.com/2008/07/01/10-reasons-enterprises-arent-ready-to-trust-the-cloud/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Disadvantages-of-Cloud-Computing&id=6151901
http://boardroombrief.com/theblog/2010/08/24/cloud-computing-advantages-and-disadvantages/
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/23/technology/23cloud.html?_r=2
This article discusses the issues with Amazon’s cloud service. It helps give an idea about the kinds of problems companies have implementing these services.
Cloud computing security forecast: Clear skies
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10150569-83.html
This article talks about how some companies rely on cloud services to keep their data instead of managing their own databases. This shows that companies deem clouds as better security options as opposed to rely on staff within the company.
Cloud computing is a trap, warns GNU founder Richard Stallman
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/sep/29/cloud.computing.richard.stallman
Richard Stallman believes that cloud computing is not safe and users should keep information on their own hard drive instead of relying on a third-party. It also shows gives the perspective of someone who is looking at the negatives of cloud computing.
Cloud computing’s green paradox
http://news.cnet.com/8301-19413_3-10428065-240.html
This article brings up the idea that cloud computing doesn’t help the environment but can potentially hurt it due to the amount of energy it consumes. It brings up an idea that is not discussed often when debating cloud computing.
Cloud providers must learn to keep secrets
http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/cloud-providers-must-learn-keep-secrets-379
Dropbox, a cloud provider, asserted that they have the right to view users’ data if they deem a need to do so. This shows that the notion that only users have access to their data on cloud services is false and none of their data is really secret.
Google, Microsoft do battle in, for the Cloud
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2011-05-24-cloud-computing-google-microsoft_n.htm
This article talks about the competition between Microsoft and Google over offering cloud services. It suggests that the cloud is the future of computing.
Other great links about the Cloud
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/d/cloud-computing/what-cloud-computing-really-means-031http://gigaom.com/topic/the-cloud/
http://www.novell.com/cloud/faq.html
Links about the benefits of the Cloud
http://web2.sys-con.com/node/640237
http://resource.onlinetech.com/the-six-benefits-of-cloud-computing/
http://www.webhostingunleashed.com/features/cloud-computing-benefits/
http://smallbusinessblog.infostreet.com/2011/04/top-10-list-top-cloud-computing-benefits-for-your-small-business/
http://public.dhe.ibm.com/common/ssi/ecm/en/diw03004usen/DIW03004USEN.PDF
Links about the disadvantages of Cloud Computing
http://www.slideshare.net/maikelm/disadvantages-of-cloud-computing
http://hostwisely.com/blog/4-disadvantages-of-cloud-hosting/
http://gigaom.com/2008/07/01/10-reasons-enterprises-arent-ready-to-trust-the-cloud/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Disadvantages-of-Cloud-Computing&id=6151901
http://boardroombrief.com/theblog/2010/08/24/cloud-computing-advantages-and-disadvantages/
