CompTIA launches Cloud Trustmark+ for IT Channel

CompTIA has launched what it says is the IT industry’s first formal accreditation for cloud-focused IT vendors and distributors. The new CompTIA Cloud Trustmark+ is a business-level credential designed to accredit and differentiate the IT channel’s best-practice cloud vendors and distributors.

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Application economy puts pressure on brands

The results of a global study reveal that brands are failing to understand the real needs of European consumers in the application economy. “Software: the New Battleground for Brand Loyalty”, sponsored by CA Technologies and conducted by Zogby Analytics, show that 61% of European businesses believe their ability to provide application technology for services is “excellent” or “good”, while only 53% of European consumers feel the same way.

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Improving matchmaking performance

Tinder, the popular matchmaking mobile app, is leveraging ObjectRocket by Rackspace to power its matching and moment rating capabilities.

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Huawei redefines Hybrid Clouds with FusionCloud Omni

Huawei has launched its hybrid cloud solution FusionCloud Omni for global telecom carriers. The FusionCloud Omni solution enables interconnection among heterogeneous public and private clouds on a single hybrid cloud. It also allows smooth deployment and migration of service applications on cloud platforms offered by different vendors, thereby freeing customers from vendor lock-in.

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Italtel and NTT Communications launch partnership

Italtel and NTT Communications have launched a Professional Services Partner Program in Europe.

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Europe bets on SLA standardisation to boost cloud adoption

With the launch of its latest initiative on Cloud computing SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and cloud computing contracts, the European Commission reaffirms its commitment to boosting cloud computing adoption throughout the continent. The SLALOM project will provide baseline text for SLA contractual terms and technical specifications which will help adopters feel secure that their rights are not diminished in the small print, and to compare like-for-like metrics.

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Security considerations for private Cloud

Cybersecurity today can feel complex, especially if you are moving to or managing cloud security. But it doesn’t have to be. Hear from Rackspace Principal Architect, Luke Huckaba, as he explains some of the major concerns around Private Cloud and Security, and how Rackspace is helping to solve these issues both internally and for customers.

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