Archive for ROI

  • Microsoft delivers on-premises private-cloud building functionality Microsoft delivers on-premises private-cloud building functionality

    When it comes to building private clouds, Microsoft is planning to offer customers two ways to go: One using its Windows Azure cloud operating system on forthcoming pre-configured Windows Azure Appliances; and one assembled of various on-premises components atop Windows Server. On August 15, Micr...

  • Smartphones are the Cloud’s Secret Ingredient Smartphones are the Cloud’s Secret Ingredient

    A new survey reveals that many experts feel that cloud computing and smartphones go together like vodka and Red Bull. What does that mean for IT managers? Fasten your seat belts, we’re in for a bumpy ride. The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life project recently conducted the f...

  • Software as a Service in Nigeria? Software as a Service in Nigeria?

    Cool article from the Nigerian Inquirer about software as a service from yours truly: This is the first of a multi-part series of tech articles I am writing for the Nigerian Inquirer. I would like to discuss some technology solutions that I believe would be appropriate and timely for Nigeria t...

  • 8 Ways to Measure Cloud ROI 8 Ways to Measure Cloud ROI

    CIO - An initiative from The Open Group has developed a set of key considerations for how to build and measure return on investment (ROI) for cloud computing initiatives from a business perspective. By examining the benefits cloud computing offers organizations and showing the potential return it...