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Cloud Consciousness. Check Your Pulse. Part (1)

Did you anticipate a day when there would be a positive correlation between the cloud and consciousness? Neither did I. Yet cloud consciousness, though, a relatively new phenomenon is here to stay. Knock, Knock. Who is there? It's Obamacare.... Remember that fiasco? I-I- mean launch? Sorry. Collect yourself.  Dismiss the thought. Are you ready to implement your cloud strategy? Here is to your great launch... Cheers! To thrive in the cloud,...

Win At Data Security And The Voice, If You Can Actually Sing.

Josh Kaufman's voice could probably wake up the dead. Your data though? It never dies. Immortal. And not only that, Data emanates life long sex appeal. Data is sexy all the time. Data Security? Even more. No tummy tuck. No face lift. No Botox. Can it be re-purposed? Maybe. Okay. Yes. But that's it. Whether in the right hands or the wrong hands, data performs. The billion dollar question? Is it performing on your behalf?  In your best...

Your Rainbow In The Cloud: Do You Know What It Is?

Maya Angelou, our iconic example of the impact of recognizing Rainbows in the Cloud continues to inspire. Here is what she says:The Cloud phenomenon transcends beautifully don't you think?  I mean, would you have imagined even a mere 10 years ago that Maya and Cloud computing would be used to make any point? But here we are. When you think of a rainbow, what  adjectives come to mind? How about hope and clarity? And who can forget the biblical...

Exploring Ways To Reduce Information Security Cost

Businesses today have myriad information security demands. From personally identifiable information to payment card data to intellectual property, businesses need to secure many types of data to meet compliance regulations, protect their brand and safeguard their customers’ information. But cost, staff resources and know-how can hinder many businesses—particularly small to medium-sized organizations—when it comes to data security. Engaging...

Security Breach? Go Ahead, Infect Me.

"Microbicide research is developing a new method of HIV prevention that will allow individuals to apply a gel, cream, or film prior to sexual activity." An earlier post highlighted the hackers pick for 2011 to date, with the Citigroup data breach taking the top spot. I am sure the officials at Citibank would have preferred to be number one on another type of list; unfortunately, we don't get to choose our poison or how we are going to die....