Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: José Almandoz, CIO Of Novell (Part 4)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

In this part of the interview, José Almandoz shares his insights on areas in the cloud that are ripe for standardization. With customers exerting more power over software vendors and everyone under economic pressure, pricing has become more complex than ever with multiple pay-as-you-use options. >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: José Almandoz, CIO Of Novell (Part 3)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

Cloud computing adoption at large enterprises such as Novell can have a significant impact on ROI depending upon the solution and vendor. Besides a close look at service level agreements (SLAs) and the capability to integrate with on-premise applications, what do large enterprises need to verify before they adopt cloud-based offerings? This part of the discussion takes a closer look at the cloud offering maturity issues large enterprises face. >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: Nati Shalom, CTO Of GigaSpaces (Part 7)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

SM: What are your thoughts about cloud security? >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: José Almandoz, CIO Of Novell (Part 2)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

This part of the discussion covers topics such as the key focus areas for cloud vendors that could swing cloud purchasing decisions made by large enterprises one way or the other, newer business models, available and acceptable pricing strategies in the cloud and how traditional infrastructure vendors – telecom companies are trying to gain their share of cloud computing market.

[Note to readers: You may want to read more on top five mistakes that cloud vendors make including integration and more, here.] >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: Nati Shalom, CTO Of GigaSpaces (Part 6)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

SM: What you are saying is true, and it applies very well to a technology company like Amazon, which is effectively a cloud vendor. Does it apply as well to, say, people in other businesses and industries? >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: José Almandoz, CIO Of Novell (Part 1)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

As part of our Thought Leaders in Cloud Computing series, in the following interview Sramana talks with José Almandoz.

José Almandoz is the vice president and chief information officer of Novell, where he oversees the company’s information systems and technology infrastructure. With over seventeen years of experience in the software and consulting industry, Almandoz brings real-world experience to Novell’s in-house technology to ensure the highest levels of customer, partner, and employee satisfaction and results. >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: Nati Shalom, CTO Of GigaSpaces (Part 5)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

SM: Microsoft is playing to its strengths – technology is its strength. The company wants to keep you locked into its technology stack as opposed to Amazon, which does not care, right? >>>

Thought Leaders In Cloud Computing: Nati Shalom, CTO Of GigaSpaces (Part 4)

By guest author Shaloo Shalini

SM: What you are saying is that bigger players in the space, such as Salesforce, are going to do that kind of integration and provide that capability to their customers? >>>