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Consumerization and the cloud: How mobile cloud apps are changing IT
Cloud computing applications let users work from any device, anywhere. Here’s how IT can embrace mobile cloud apps without losing control. Guide
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Everything you need to know about cloud-based file sharing
Cloud-based file sharing is quickly gaining in popularity. Learn about the technology's strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not cloud file sharing can replace data backup. Feature
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Consumer cloud storage and collaboration guide
Consumer cloud storage and social collaboration software are moving into the enterprise, often without IT’s knowledge. With proper planning, they can benefit users and IT alike. Guide
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Cloud services showdown
Cloud storage services have made work a snap, but with so many to choose from, picking the right one isn’t so easy. Here’s the skinny on four services that might work for you. News | 03 May 2012
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Microsoft, Google unveil cloud storage and file-sharing services
Google and Microsoft’s cloud storage and file-sharing services, Google Drive and SkyDrive, give IT more Dropbox alternatives, but data security concerns persist. News | 27 Apr 2012
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OwnCloud provides on-premise file-sharing software alternative
OwnCloud began as an open source community project and now offers a commercial version of its file-sharing software to compete with enterprise Dropbox, but for on-premise use. News | 18 Apr 2012
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For VMware Octopus, integration is key to enterprise file-sharing success
VMware Octopus could have a leg up on competitors in the enterprise file-sharing market if, as IT pros hope, it has strong ties to VMware’s other data center infrastructure. News | 05 Apr 2012
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Enterprise cloud file-sharing apps give IT more control over data
Employees already use cloud file-sharing and collaboration services such as Dropbox at work, whether IT knows it or not. Enterprise cloud file-sharing apps let IT regain control. News | 07 Feb 2012
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RES HyperDrive: Cloud nine for IT?
RES Software’s HyperDrive is an in-house file-sharing service that’s similar to Dropbox, but gives IT more control. Plus, it caches data on your iPad so it’s available offline. News | 26 Jan 2012
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VMware Octopus: A new office pet?
Brian Madden got a sneak peek of VMware’s Dropbox competitor, Octopus, which will let businesses build their own file-sharing and synchronization services. News | 20 Jan 2012
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Smartphone evolution leads to enterprise and consumer device convergence
With the cloud era upon us and apps for everything, the line between enterprise and consumer smartphones is gone. The cloud and other trends will deepen device convergence. News | 11 Jan 2012
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Top 5 consumerization of IT news stories of 2011
It was a big year for consumerization as personal mobile devices and cloud services made serious inroads with businesses. Count down the stories that really got people talking. News | 20 Dec 2011
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More Microsoft iOS apps hit App Store: News in brief
Microsoft released an iOS SkyDrive app and added iPad support for OneNote. Plus: news on Box, YouSendIt and a dangerous Angry Birds clone. News | 16 Dec 2011
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Top five personal cloud storage and file-sharing services and what they mean for IT
Personal cloud storage and file-sharing services are catching on among consumers and business users alike, but some are more enterprise-ready than others. Tip
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Using Dropbox for corporate file sharing
End users are turning to Dropbox, a personal file-sharing service, for corporate file sharing. There are a couple ways to make Dropbox part of your corporate file-sharing strategy. Tip
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Dropbox for Teams helps with business file sharing but isn’t perfect
Dropbox for Teams is an alternative for business file sharing that offers more IT control. But, like other file-sharing services, it has drawbacks too. Tip
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Risk vs. reward: Personal cloud storage services in the enterprise
Despite the popularity of personal cloud storage, organizations should consider their risks and look at alternatives. Open source, on-site storage services are available. Tip
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Providing secure mobile access to corporate file shares
Enterprises with BYOD policies need a secure way to incorporate mobile devices into the corporate IT environment. Cortado Corporate Server with an HTML5 client offers a solution. Tip
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Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage service that offers 5 gigabytes free storage. Definition
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iCloud
iCloud is an Apple email, storage and data synchronization subscription service that provides 5GB of storage for free. Definition
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Amazon Cloud Drive
Amazon Cloud Drive is an online storage service that allows users to upload and access music, videos, documents and photos from Web-connected devices. Definition
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Octopus
Octopus is a VMware file sharing application for the enterprise. Definition
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Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud storage provider (sometimes referred to as an online backup service) that is frequently used as a file-sharing service. Definition
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online file sharing service
An online file sharing service provides a way to store and access documents, data, photos and video in the cloud rather than storing the information locally on a device hard drive or removable media. Definition
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Windows Live SkyDrive
Windows Live SkyDrive is a free online file storage system from Microsoft. Definition
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Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage service that offers 5 gigabytes free storage. Definition
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Cloud services showdown
Cloud storage services have made work a snap, but with so many to choose from, picking the right one isn’t so easy. Here’s the skinny on four services that might work for you. News
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Microsoft, Google unveil cloud storage and file-sharing services
Google and Microsoft’s cloud storage and file-sharing services, Google Drive and SkyDrive, give IT more Dropbox alternatives, but data security concerns persist. News
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OwnCloud provides on-premise file-sharing software alternative
OwnCloud began as an open source community project and now offers a commercial version of its file-sharing software to compete with enterprise Dropbox, but for on-premise use. News
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Consumerization and the cloud: How mobile cloud apps are changing IT
Cloud computing applications let users work from any device, anywhere. Here’s how IT can embrace mobile cloud apps without losing control. Guide
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For VMware Octopus, integration is key to enterprise file-sharing success
VMware Octopus could have a leg up on competitors in the enterprise file-sharing market if, as IT pros hope, it has strong ties to VMware’s other data center infrastructure. News
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Everything you need to know about cloud-based file sharing
Cloud-based file sharing is quickly gaining in popularity. Learn about the technology's strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not cloud file sharing can replace data backup. Feature
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Top five personal cloud storage and file-sharing services and what they mean for IT
Personal cloud storage and file-sharing services are catching on among consumers and business users alike, but some are more enterprise-ready than others. Tip
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Consumer cloud storage and collaboration guide
Consumer cloud storage and social collaboration software are moving into the enterprise, often without IT’s knowledge. With proper planning, they can benefit users and IT alike. Guide
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iCloud
iCloud is an Apple email, storage and data synchronization subscription service that provides 5GB of storage for free. Definition
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About Cloud storage services
Cloud storage services provide consumers with an online account for storing and accessing documents, photos and movies. But more and more employees are using these cloud storage services for corporate data, as an alternative to their organizations’ protected network drives. Cloud storage allows multiple users to access files simultaneously, which is great for sharing documents and passing materials back and forth -- but a serious problem from a security standpoint. With cloud storage, IT pros are concerned about potential data breaches or unauthorized releases of sensitive data. This section provides news on the most popular cloud storage services, such as the Dropbox cloud storage service, and tips for protecting corporate data that makes its way into the cloud.
Consumerization Strategies for the CIO