Cloud computing

Microsoft To Invest $1.7 Bn In Cloud, AI Infrastructure In Indonesia

Microsoft announced plans to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states by 2025. 

Apr 30, 2024, 18:19 PM IST

How Cloud Computing Has Changed Digital Businesses In Entirety, Expert Explains

Cloud computing is revolutionizing the digital space by providing businesses with unparalleled scalability and flexibility. Companies can now easily scale their computing resources up or down based on demand, allowing for efficient management of digital operations. This scalability ensures that businesses are not burdened with unnecessary infrastructure costs during periods of low activity and can rapidly respond to increased demands. 

Dec 23, 2023, 00:09 AM IST

Microsoft beats Amazon for Pentagon's $10 billion cloud computing contract

Microsoft Corp. has won the Pentagon`s $10 billion (£7.80 billion) cloud computing contract, the Defense Department said on Friday, beating out favourite Amazon.com Inc.

Oct 26, 2019, 07:52 AM IST

6 niche skills changing the future of technology in 2019

2019 will see high requisitions for 6 niche skills.

Feb 25, 2019, 11:56 AM IST

Modernising data centres fast is key for Indian enterprises: VMware

As both large and small and medium enterprises (SMBs) in India aim to modernise their data centres to address customers needs better, top-level VMware executives feel that the company is ready to help them achieve this daunting task.

Aug 31, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

Indian IT industry rightly should be in panic: Rajat Gupta

The Indian IT industry "rightly" should be in "panic" mode as it has not kept pace with the fast-changing innovation, India-born former McKinsey head Rajat Gupta has said.

May 18, 2017, 12:02 PM IST

Are terrrorists taking online route to spread terrorism? Know the role of America's cloud computing

A DNA report shows that terror groups are constantly using technology to promote radicalisation and violence.

Apr 04, 2017, 11:57 AM IST

Salesforce tries to block Microsoft's $26.2 bn LinkedIn acquisition

Cloud computing company Salesforce is reportedly trying to block the $26.2 billion Microsoft-LinkedIn deal, arguing that Microsoft`s acquisition of the enterprise social network LinkedIn will be anti-competitive.

Sep 30, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Indian SaaS market to cross $50 billion: Report

SaaS (Software as a Service) products market in India is expected to cross USD 50 billion in the next ten years as the segment is set to receive a massive rise in demand from more and more small and medium businesses, according to a report

Mar 04, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Cisco to pay $1.4 bn for Internet of Things firm Jasper

Cisco Systems Inc said on Wednesday it was buying Jasper Technologies Inc.

Feb 04, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Oracle launches new cloud editions for integration

Global software major Oracle has announced two new additions to its cloud platform for integration -- a comprehensive set of integration services that enable users to quickly get on to on-premises and cloud-based applications.

Sep 29, 2015, 17:52 PM IST

Alibaba Group to invest $1.0 bn in cloud computing

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will invest $1.0 billion in its cloud computing arm to expand its international presence, the company said Wednesday, as it looks outside its core business and beyond traditional markets.

Jul 29, 2015, 15:41 PM IST

Global cloud IT infrastructure market up 25% in Q1: IDC

The industry segment had an estimated revenue of USD 5.01 billion in January-March quarter of 2014.

Jul 05, 2015, 11:54 AM IST

Alibaba's cloud computing unit to establish base in Dubai

The cloud computing unit of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding said it would establish a base in Dubai to seek business from companies and governments in the Middle East and North Africa.

May 12, 2015, 23:48 PM IST

IBM, Facebook in new marketing partnership

In other words, the customers will now be able to buy Facebook ads with combined data from Facebook and IBM`s Marketing Cloud. 

May 07, 2015, 13:26 PM IST

With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella

With the emergence of cloud computing, Microsoft has a real opportunity in India, the company's India-born CEO Satya Nadella has said.

Apr 30, 2015, 15:37 PM IST

Alibaba helps Sinopec with cloud computing, big data

The link-up was for technical services and did not involve equity cooperation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, or Sinopec, said on its official microblog. It did not say how much money was involved.

Apr 17, 2015, 12:03 PM IST

Google launches cloud service for ''cold data''

Google Inc introduced a cloud storage service for users to store "cold data" and access it much faster than traditional services.

Mar 11, 2015, 23:50 PM IST

Microsoft launches new cloud adoption programme for SMBs in India

Microsoft has rolled out a new cloud adoption programme for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in India, a company statement said here on Tuesday.

Mar 10, 2015, 19:32 PM IST