Monthly Archives: November 2010

Cloud: On the road to somewhere…


Gen-i CIO Peter Finch sets some waypoints to follow on the path to the cloud… Continue reading

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The desktop digital divide


What is the future of the desktop in the time of cloud-based services and consumerisation of technology? Continue reading

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Proprietary vs open source cloud computing: a provocative look


A provocative look at the proprietary vs open source debate in cloud computing from Gen-i strategy manager Paul Quickenden. Continue reading

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The many deployment options of cloud computing


The debate between either private or public cloud is confusing, as these are only two of many different ways to deploy infrastructure-as-a-service solutions. Continue reading

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Home-grown cloud backup services – what’s the hold-up?


New Zealand-develop cloud backup services are not common, yet. Andrew Leckie explores why. Continue reading

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