The metaphor is also true for cloud service providers, who offer IT services outside the data center. Why is all this happening now? Virtualization.

How do virtualization and cloud usage affect compliance with PCI? QSAs Ben Rothke and David Mundhenk provide practical advice.

Organizations are using virtualization to manage their cloud environment effectively. Here is a rundown of the different types and what each can offer.

Virtualization use cases Making the transition to virtualization in cloud computing can present challenges, but developing a strategic approach can reduce some of the complexities and limitations.

This week I want to turn to how cloud computing affects IT application architectures, specifically examining the flip side of the coin of data growth: application load.

It's called 'cloud computing' because when engineers diagram their corporate networks, the symbol that represents the "internet" is a cloud.

Cloud computing, which leverages virtualization technology, allows users to access and store data over the Internet without managing their physical servers and intricate IT infrastructure.