Mar
22
Cloud computing can be broken down into roughly three categories. Many of us use simple cloud services on a daily basis without even realizing it, while enterprise customers utilize the cloud to host their entire infrastructure. Some cloud platforms offer a mix of proprietary development and applications, while others are simply subscription-based services. To designate …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2011/03/demystifying-saas-paas-and-iaas/
Mar
01
Let’s face it. As users, we all love the cloud model. Cloud enables us with self-service freedom, on-demand resources and pay-as-you go flexibility. In a matter of minutes we can get access to cloud resources without too many constraints. That freedom leaves users wanting more. The proof of this adoption is evident in both market …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2011/03/cloud-freedom-or-cloud-control-why-not-both/
Feb
14
Cloud computing is one of the most innovative technologies of our time. The growth of CloudConnect is testimonial to this phenomenon. The cloud model offers many benefits including access to new applications, on-demand resources and lower costs. These are valuable to all users. Yet, most of the discussions are centered on the technical underpinnings such …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2011/02/the-role-of-the-cloud-in-the-life-of-functional-users/
Dec
28
Anyone who develops and tests software is all to familiar with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). In general this is the process for developers developing applications, checking out their code into a repository, and then checking it back in. Later in the lifecycle, Quality Assurance (QA) teams take these builds and install them into …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/12/software-enabled-development-lifecycle-sdlc/
Dec
08
Cloud computing is here to stay. It has quickly earned a reputation as a powerful business enabler based on benefits such as scalability, availability, on-demand access, rapid deployment and low cost. To date, IT savvy users in development and test functions have quickly adopted the cloud model to accelerate application lifecycles. With recent innovations in …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/12/five-tips-to-find-a-cloud-that-is-ready-for-your-users/
Dec
02
This article was written by David Davis VMware Evangelist. The original version can be read here. By David Davis This week I interviewed Sundar Raghavan, CMO at SkyTap. At the end of his demonstration of the SkyTap public cloud, I was highly impressed in the ease of use, affordability, and practicality of their offering. There …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/12/skytap-is-making-cloud-an-affordable-reality-vmware-vcloud-blog/
Nov
25
Skytap is sponsoring CloudCamp Seattle on December 1, 2010 along with other Cloud industry leaders Microsoft, Amazon, Hubspan, IBM, and others. CloudCamp is an “unconference” where attendees can exchange ideas, knowledge and information in a creative and supporting environment, advancing the current state of cloud computing and related technologies. Skytap representatives John Janakiraman, CTO and …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/11/skytap-sponsors-cloudcamp-seattle/
Nov
18
1. Usability and collaboration will become a central theme for cloud automation Business users who are planning for growth and productivity gains in 2011 will look at cloud automation as a way to quickly share and iterate new ideas and initiatives. They will prioritize cloud automation solutions that deliver business agility. In addition to development …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/11/2011-predictions-for-cloud-automation-market/
Nov
08
Last week we announced that our Skytap Cloud virtual training solution continues to achieve strong customer traction. We are fortunate to have market leaders such as Binary Tree, Nuance Communications and Perforce giving rave reviews of Skytap Cloud. In many organization’s training is an important step in the overall application development lifecycle, which includes development, …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/11/its-good-to-be-a-skytap-customer/
Sep
10
I get asked the “To Cloud or Not to Cloud” question quite often. The answer is easy - it depends! I usually get a better reaction than when I give that answer to my kids. It leads to a discussion of the question’s context spanning business, technology, organization, and more. While the conclusion of each …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.skytap.com/2010/09/to-cloud-or-not-to-cloud/
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