Repost: Top 100 Cloud Services Providers (CSPs) List And Research

http://talkincloud.com/tc100

For vendors such as Invensys, that use the cloud for both software as well as services delivery, providers that offer other services, such as metering, billing, security, become an important part of the ecosystem.  This rating by Talkin' Cloud lists the top 100 for 2013.

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Bringing the Cloud Down to Earth: Part 2

OK, so I got a bit lazy on my last post.  And I got called on it.  So let's do it right!  We have seen a lot of movement lately on the cloud for industry, and specifically, the cloud for manufacturers. I have written 2 articles now and have participated on one panel, and the outcome of all of it is that manufacturers are in a "wait and see" mode.