Cloud Services Dominate List of Companies to Watch in 2011; What CEO Larry Page Needs to Do to Improve Google

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TOP STORIES - April 7, 2011 • Cloud Services Dominate List of Companies to Watch in 2011 • What CEO Larry Page Needs to Do to Improve Google • Epsilon Data Breach Highlights Cloud Security Concerns • IEEE Launches Cloud Computing Initiative • Cloud-Storage Standard Moving Toward Adoption SPOTLIGHT Great Google April Fools' Gags To celebrate the rich history of Google's jokester ways, we take a look back at some of the search engine's better pranks. READ MORE >> BEST OF eWEEK • iPad 2 Raises the Bar on Competitors • Why AT&T, T-Mobile Deal Is Bad News • Verizon Unveils HTC Thunderbolt 4G • Addressing Looming Urban EV Problem FEATURED VIDEO Managing Mobile with VDI We look at how to employ network management strategies in a mobile world. WATCH NOW >> MOST READ STORIES • Why Windows 8 Will Shatter Windows 7 • Features We Expect to See in iPhone 5 • 'March Madness' of Data Breaches • Developer Draws at Microsoft MIX11 IN THIS ISSUE Cloud Services Dominate List of Companies to Watch in 2011 Each spring, after polling a group of respected IT industry players and consulting with partners, AlwaysOn Network comes out with a list of what it believes to be the best-run privately held companies in various IT sectors. AO also publishes a list of "companies to watch" each year. We take a look at the top 16 that made the cut. READ MORE >> What CEO Larry Page Needs to Do to Improve Google Google co-founder Larry Page has reclaimed the position of the search engine's CEO from Eric Schmidt, who had led the company since assuming the top role from Page in 2001. To help with the transition, we have some suggestions for improving the Google user experience, which, while not poor, is somewhat lacking in social graces and a few other areas. READ MORE >> Sponsored by IBM Discover the Smarter Tech Blog for ideas and information from IT industry experts. Go to the Blog! ADVERTISEMENT Epsilon Data Breach Highlights Cloud Security Concerns The theft of email addresses from Epsilon could affect consumer trust, and organizations have to reassess the risks of outsourcing less sensitive data and processes. READ MORE >> IEEE Launches Cloud Computing Initiative The IEEE standards body launched a new Cloud Computing Initiative aimed at helping engineers get off the ground with cloud computing efforts. READ MORE >> Cloud-Storage Standard Moving Toward Adoption Survey reports that the CDMI standard is turning up in more and more commercial cloud-storage implementations. READ MORE >> How to Get Started with Cloud Computing View this panel discussion with IBM cloud computing leaders on how enterprises can get started with cloud computing -- reviewing which workloads make sense to move first and the right type of cloud for workloads. DOWNLOAD NOW >> What You Need to Succeed in the Cloud Find out how to begin your journey to the cloud today. To ensure you arrive at your destination when you want, use True PaaS for better, more accurate navigation for your journey. DOWNLOAD NOW >> Ahead With the Cloud, Not Head in the Clouds: Increasing Your Competitive Edge Apr 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Join us for this interactive eSeminar where Joe Ghory, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Riverbed Technology, will help you discover how to give your current and future network infrastructures a competitive edge, delivering both performance and efficiency. REGISTER >> Storage Strategies 2011: Tackling Data Sprawl with Deduplication & Compression Apr 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m. Pacific (60 minutes) Join this free eSeminar to hear from industry leaders CDW and NetApp about the latest techniques for reducing the impact of data growth on your infrastructure. REGISTER >>

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