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Enterprise public cloud services can be segmented into infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS). In a wider context, IaaS, PaaS and SaaS are being supported by digital infrastructure layers and sold either direct or through cloud channels. The picture below provides a value chain view of what we call the Public Cloudscape: This Public […] Read more »
Recent announcements show that communications service providers are busy beefing up their cloud efforts. TIBCO Extends Reach of its Enterprise Social Network tibbr with KPN and Amazon Web Services KPN’s Grip platform is squarely aimed at the multinational and large enterprise market. With Grip, CIOs can create a private cloud aggregation platform to serve up […] Read more »
Cloud for channel basics start with getting your terminology straight. In the cloud, the channel is still the channel and continues to provide logistics, integration, recommendation, sales, transaction, marketing, intermediation, service, educational and other functions. But cloud channel players have different labels. Check out our cloud for channel #101 lesson above for a what’s what […] Read more »
Cloud stuff is happening with the Dutch incumbent. KPN Business has had its own cloud business for a while. KPN Corporate is selling cloud, most notably the Assured Dutch Cloud. Now KPN Wholesale has joined the ranks and launched the Open Cloud Store. There is a nice infographic (Dutch) that explains the concept on the […] Read more »