cloud services
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Box strategy holds lessons for other businesses
When the topic of cloud storage comes up, Box is usually mentioned as one of the chief players along with rival services like Dropbox, SkyDrive, Google Drive, SugarSync, and others. However, storing data in the cloud is one of the only similarities Box has with these competitors, because Box is marching to the beat of…
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SaaS vendors should stick with their strengths
SaaS (software-as-a-service) and cloud services are still a relatively nascent industry. There is a strong temptation as companies evolve to try and do it all, but trying to be all things to all customers typically leads to doing none of them well. Companies should stick with their core strengths and collaborate rather than compete with…
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Cloud brokers play middleman to help you navigate cloud services
The very concept of the cloud is daunting for many businesses. The tech buzzword is seemingly ubiquitous, but understanding the options available, and separating hype from reality are Herculean tasks that most IT admins simply don’t have time for. The need for cloud services to reach customers, and for customers to be able to find…