By guest author Bob Shinn, with an introduction by guest author Shaloo Shalini [In this final segment, Bob discusses the cost savings of cloud storage in detail and advises businesses what to consider when deciding which applications to move to the cloud.] The Cost Analysis In our discussions with CIOs, many from Fortune 500 companies (and most
By guest author Bob Shinn, with an introduction by guest author Shaloo Shalini Open Issues with Cloud Storage Adoption Many enterprises are sensitive as to where the data is actually stored in cloud; for example, a U.S. company doing business globally cannot store client data in China or a host of other countries. Legislation and regulations such
By guest author Bob Shinn, with an introduction by guest author Shaloo Shalini What Is the Cloud Storage Market? Cloud storage solutions emerged from the utility computing model, in which defined services depend on standardization and customer satisfaction depends upon optimization of those defined services. Players include low-end providers such as EMC’s Mozy, which offers online backup
By guest author Bob Shinn, with an introduction by guest author Shaloo Shalini [From my first experiences with Mangosoft peer-to-per file sharing between my home and work computers to the ease of sharing and collaborating with my colleagues halfway across the globe today through über cloud-based storage services such as Dropbox, storage has come a long way indeed. Having
Bob Shinn, founder of Cloud Silver Lining, is a management executive and entrepreneur with more than 18 years of experience. He has a record of achievement – planning, developing, and implementing effective business-centric solutions that drive operational efficiency and lower costs while increasing profit margins and providing a competitive edge. Mr. Shinn has a superior record delivering large-scale