Corporate America is finally ready to buy cloud-computing services, says Pacific Crest Securities, which sees upside for Amazon.com (AMZN)’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) and others. The biggest users of cloud infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) — basically delivering and providing computing services via the Internet cloud — have been small and midsize businesses. Many large companies and other enterprises still process their most important workloads
The rise of original programs on Internet-based streaming video services will drive content costs higher as competition heats up between the services and traditional cable TV networks, says Standard & Poor’s in a report. Netflix (NFLX), Amazon.com (AMZN) and Hulu have stepped up spending on original shows, aiming to create hits that attract more online viewers. Yahoo (YHOO) and Microsoft (MSFT) also are looking to make an impact in online video
America’s late-night comedians have found a lot to laugh about in the tech industry lately — from creepy Facebook (FB) applications to Kim Kardashian’s hit video game for Glu Mobile (GLUU). Other targets in recent weeks include Amazon.com (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Netflix (NFLX), Twitter (TWTR), Microsoft ‘s (MSFT) Bing and online dating services. What follows is a list of tech-related jokes from “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “Conan” starring Conan O’Brien. Fallon: There’s a new study out that says Facebook users can be affected by the mood of their friends. For example, if your friend is depressed on Facebook, you’ll be depressed. And if they’re really happy