We've all heard of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS. What's the fourth type of cloud computing?

Cloud computing could not have happened without virtualization as the complexities of trying to expose a traditional data center as an online service are too complex to have ever been reliable.

From security to ease of access, virtualization is a way of organizing cloud systems and successfully conducting business.

Whether you’re a business owner or system administrator, you’ve probably been approached about “cloud computing,” an umbrella term encompassing many different platforms and a major source ...

In my first article I introduced the concept of the virtualization journey. Next, I drilled into the main characteristics of cloud computing. Now I’d like to link them together and illustrate ...

Virtualization is the key to cloud computing, since it is the enabling technology allowing the creation of an intelligent abstraction layer which hides the complexity of underlying hardware or ...

How do virtualization and cloud usage affect compliance with PCI? QSAs Ben Rothke and David Mundhenk provide practical advice.

Virtualization and cloud computing allow computer users access to powerful computers and software applications hosted by remote groups of servers, but security concerns related to data privacy are ...

Virtualization use cases Making the transition to virtualization in cloud computing can present challenges, but developing a strategic approach can reduce some of the complexities and limitations.

IBM has defined six types of partners that help move customers to cloud computing, said Dave Mitchell, director of strategy and emerging business for the vendor.