Clouds and Carriers

HP introduced Haven OnDemand, a new web service that leverages its Helion cloud for delivering Big Data analytics.  The new cloud services lets customers analyze all forms of data, including...

Autodesk is introducing more cloud-based 3D CAD/CAM tools.  A new  A360 Team capability, which will be available globally later this month, makes it easier to set-up and manage complex engineering...

Alcatel-Lucent introduced its Motive Security Guardian, a virtualized security solution for protecting service provider’s networks, machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, and mobile and home devices. The Motive Security Guardian can be used...

Comcast Business is building direct connections into cloud exchanges to give its Ethernet customers dynamic and scalable access to a range of cloud service providers. As part of this strategy,...

Telefónica announced support for Equinix's Cloud Exchange as a means to provide its enterprise customers with dedicated connectivity to multiple cloud service providers. Telefónica will offer this connectivity through its...

Verizon officially opened its Cloud Marketplace featuring enterprise-class cloud based services from multiple third-party providers.  The marketplace, which is available to users of the Verizon Cloud, offers software-based cloud resources...

PacketSled, a start-up based in San Diego, introduced its cloud-based threat detection and response platform as a service -- PacketSled Cloud. The service lets enterprises continuously monitor their networks for...

IBM has patented the design for a data privacy engine for protecting personal data as it is transferred between countries, including across private clouds. IBM's new patented Data Privacy Engine...

The Cloud Ethernet Forum has kicked off a competition to identify and support the hottest start-ups powered by cloud technologies.  This competition is for pre-IPO cloud companies, and provides two...

CipherCloud, a start-up based in San Jose, California, announced a $50 million round of financing for its cloud protection. CipherCloud provides cloud encryption and tokenization gateways to help enterprises to...

Salesforce reported Q3 revenue of $1.38 billion, an increase of 29% year-over-year, and 30% in constant currency.  Subscription and support revenues were $1.29 billion, an increase of 28% year-over-year.  Professional...

BT announced new cloud services aimed at supporting the expansion plans of its customers in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (AMEA), including: BT One Cloud Cisco: a global platform...

NEC introduced a cloud service aimed at car manufacturers and dealerships expanding throughout emerging markets. The idea is to help car manufacturers implement management systems in dealerships quickly and at...