By Louis Columbus on September 18, 2013
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Bewley and Rachel Ceccarelli of Dice.com regarding the trends they are seeing in cloud computing recruiters’ searched-for terms on their sites. They’re seeing exponential growth in cloud computing-related job listings today and provided an analysis of the top ten cloud computing skills recruiters are searching for. […]
Posted in Trends & Concepts | Tagged Cloud Computing, Cloud computing jobs, Dice.com, Java, Linux, Linux operating system Chef Puppet Cloud, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Tech |
By Louis Columbus on September 12, 2013
The latest round of tablet, smartphone and PC forecasts from IDC released yesterday in their smart connected device market forecast shows how rapidly tablets and large-screen (5+ inch) smartphones are redefining the market. These forecasts also underscore how the majority of enterprises need to better plan how to get the most out of mobility investments […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged Data Driven, enterprise software, Forrester Research, idc, Intelligent Tech, Louis Columbus' blog, mobile, Smartphone, tablet, tablet forecasts, Tech
By Louis Columbus on September 4, 2013
69% of enterprises who have separate budgets for cloud computing are predicting spending increases this year and into 2014. This is one of several key take-aways from a research study published today by TheInfoPro, a service of 451 Research. TheInfoPro Wave 5 Cloud Computing Study is based on research completed in the first six months […]
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By Louis Columbus on September 3, 2013
Gaining insights into cloud computing hiring trends is invaluable to understanding the competitive landscape and direction of new application and platform development. It’s also invaluable for any company looking to recruit cloud computing professionals. For qualified job seekers, staying on top of these trends can and does lead to well-timed career moves, higher salaries and […]
Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged analytics, byline=Louis Columbus, CCNA, Cloud Computing, Cloud computing jobs, Data Driven, enterprise software, Louis Columbus' blog, Metropolitan Statistical Area, software as a service, Tech
By Louis Columbus on August 26, 2013
One of the most common questions I get from students is where they can find free cloud computing and enterprise software research. Few if any of my students work for companies who have subscriptions with the top analyst firms however. A small group of students are working on a start-up on the side and want […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Trends & Concepts | Tagged Big Data, BMC Software, byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, customer relationship management, Data Driven, Enterprise resource planning, enterprise software, gartner, Infonetics Research, Louis Columbus' blog, Magic Quadrant, microsoft, software as a service, Symantec, Tech, VMware, Yankee Group |
By Louis Columbus on August 21, 2013
The majority of cloud computing revenue in 2012 was generated from vendors with sales over $75M (66%) and who are privately held (77%), with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) projected to attain a 41% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2016. Market Monitor, a service of 451 Research, is also predicting 36% CAGR in cloud computing, growing from […]
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By Louis Columbus on August 20, 2013
Synchronizing new product development, supply chain, production and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) strategies across Aerospace and Defense (A&D) manufacturers while reducing costs continues to make cloud platforms a viable option in A&D. With sequestration having an impact on these industries from both a budget and merger & acquisition (M&A) perspective, the economics of cloud […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged byline=Louis Columbus, Cloud Computing, Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense Cloud Strategy, DOD, Enhanced Position Location Reporting System, Louis Columbus' blog, Ronnie Hawkins, Tech, Teri Takai |
By Louis Columbus on August 19, 2013
Citrix (NASDAQ: CTXS) continues to successfully launch and manage products in the areas of cloud, desktop, mobile and networking, reporting net revenue of $730M for their latest quarter (Q2, 2013), up 19% from Q2, 2012. Product license revenue is up 21% from Q2, 2012 to $227M for the latest quarter as well. In the interest […]
Posted in Business | Tagged Citrix Systems, Cloud Computing, CTXS, enterprise software, Louis Columbus' blog, mobile, mobility, SaaS, software as a service, Tech |
By Louis Columbus on August 14, 2013
IDG Enterprise recently published Cloud Computing: Key Trends and Future Effects Report, showing how enterprises continue to struggle with security, integration and governance while finding immediate value in collaboration and customer relationship management (CRM) applications. IDG’s methodology is based on interviews with 1,358 respondents, stratified across CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, ITworld, and Network World websites, in addition […]
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By Louis Columbus on August 9, 2013
U.S.-based cloud computing providers are projected to lose up to 20% of foreign market revenues or $35B over the next three years as a result of disclosures involving PRISM. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank published How Much Will PRISM Cost the U.S. Cloud Computing Industry? (free to download, […]
Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged Cloud Computing, Data Driven, Germany, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Intelligent Tech, Jeff Nolan, Louis Columbus' blog, PRISM, security, Tech