Cloud-related content from Microsoft and editors of MSN Canada

Improving user experience during flat IT budgets
Economics and the user experience are entwined, but as many IT budgets stall, businesses can look to the cloud to maintain or even improve user experience
Enterprise-grade performance for mid-sized business
Cloud computing and Microsoft’s built from-the-cloud-up Windows Server 2012 platform can give Canada’s countless SMEs the performance boost needed to help them compete with larger players
- Agility and efficiency through virtual switching
As more businesses rely on virtualization, they are inevitably called on to handle requests that fall within the bailiwick of network infrastructure
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce maximizes availability of key IT systems with server upgrade
To maintain its competitive edge in the fast-moving financial services industry, CIBC chose to participate in the Windows Server 2012 Rapid Deployment Program to ensure that its critical server infrastructure is always available.
Democratizing business continuity Customers and employees are showing zero tolerance for downtime and delay, forcing issues of business continuity and disaster recovery to become front and center for businesses of all sizes.
Microsoft Private Cloud Part 1: What is a Private Cloud?How a private cloud infrastructure can help your IT staff become more efficient and effective.
Building Cloud Infrastructure with Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 SP1Anders Vinberg, a Technical Fellow in our Management Division, describes how the Virtual Machine Manager component in System Center 2012 SP1, now available as a community technology preview, builds on the cloud optimizing features of Windows Server 2012 to take that solution to the next level.
- Talking to MVPs & Customers at MMS 2012
Brad Bird on System Center 2012 for all Hypervisors
Cloud interview–Canadian perspective. My IT Pro Spin.Why it's time to stop fearing the U.S. Patriot Act and embrace cloud computing projects.
Concerns about security when considering cloud technologiesWhat to consider as you plan a move into the cloud.
- Canadian app lets you rat out illegal parkers, get a cut
- Special pint glass prevents you from using a cell phone at the bar
- New suitcase with tracking system promises to never get lost
- Microsoft finally launches Office app for iPhone
- Sub- $100 Android tablets could be coming this year
- Is 3D TV dead? ESPN nixes 3D channel
- Apple's new iOS 7 looks for inspiration to please
- Recap: Apple's WWDC 2013 Keynote
- Apple rumoured to be starting a phone trade-in program
- Virus spreading on Facebook can drain bank accounts
