cloud-computing

Global companies hope to include China and other countries as they add to their so-called "cloud-computing" services, which store and share documents and other data on networks of remote computer servers.

U.S., China Confer on Internet Privacy Concerns Loretta Chao 2011

The deal also is a coup for Savvis, a data center operator that provides web hosting, network and other so-called cloud-computing services.

CenturyLink to Acquire Savvis Steven Russolillo 2011

Dell plans to invest $1 billion this year to build data centers and move deeper into the business of offering so-called cloud-computing services.

What's News 2011

Savvis, a data center operator that provides web hosting, network and other so-called cloud-computing services, has been a prime takeover target this year following recent deals in the data-storage sector.

Savvis CEO Says Hasn't Hired Bankers Steven Russolillo 2011

Worldwide demand for so-called cloud-computing services may more than double to $148.8 billion in 2014 from $58.6 billion in 2009, according to Stamford, Connecticut-based Gartner Inc. AboveNet connects companies to data centers using its network of optical fiber, which is made from bundles of flexible glass that can transmit more data over longer distances than metal wires.

BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

The purchase lets CenturyLink Chief Executive Officer Glen Post add so-called cloud-computing services as he seeks to offset declining home-phone demand and challenge larger rivals such as Verizon Communications Inc. Verizon agreed in January to buy Savvis competitor Terremark Worldwide Inc. for $1.4 billion.

BusinessWeek.com -- Top News 2011

The market for cloud-computing services and software is expected to grow more than 27% annually over the next five years and reach $73 billion by 2015, International Data Corp. projected last week.

Microsoft Challenges Itself in the Clouds Steven D. Jones 2011

The market for cloud-computing services and software is expected to grow more than 27% annually over the next five years and reach $73 billion by 2015, International Data Corp. projected last week.

Microsoft Challenges Itself in the Clouds Steven D. Jones 2011

Software developers at the center will create cloud-computing products and personal-computing-device applications so that consumers can use their phones and tablets to control and connect other appliances, such as dishwashers and washing machines, Ms. Ip said.

IBM, Chinese Firm Forge E-Commerce Pact Laurie Burkitt 2011

It also recommends software and information-technology business Micro Focus International PLC and data-center operator Telecity, because both are aligned to cloud-computing trends.

U.K. Tech Sector May Be M&I Target Ishaq Siddiqi 2011