The term cloud computing may have outrun its usefulness--it's beginning to conjure up images of "Web 2.0" and "paradigm shift.

The next phase for cloud is coalescing public and private data centers across the globe into a 'single infinitely powerful computer' that is easy to access and use. IBM has a roadmap.

Before and after a move to the cloud, small businesses must be ready to manage a variety of issues, from costs to compliance (and beyond).

Chinese cloud giant Alibaba Cloud has launched its cloud computer in Singapore that alleviates the need for powerful desktop hardware to perform compute-intensive tasks. Dubbed Wuying, the palm ...