Some people consider Amazon's APIs to be the de facto cloud computing API standard. I don't agree for several reasons--not the least of which is that it's too early for cloud standards in the first place.

There has been much discussion about the relationship between open-source software and cloud computing. How will the two trends affect each other in the years to come?

An analysis of behavioral economics applied to cloud computing adoption triggered an enthusiastic response from some cloud enthusiasts. However, it might be prudent to remember that the analysis applies equally to adopting the cloud...and leaving it.

Here's an updated edition of a post I wrote in August 2008 that outlined a possible Bill of Rights for cloud consumers, vendorsm and governments.

An article asking who will first offer a LAMP platform as a service offering raises an even more fundamental question: does cloud computing even need the LAMP stack?

Last week's "flash crash" may long be remembered as one of the first significant economic events caused by competing computer algorithms, in the form of high-frequency trading systems.

The Amazon.com vice president and distinguished engineer gives what may be a hallmark presentation on the economics of scale in data centers.

Many pundits say cloud computing is taking off because of the current economic climate. But the real story behind cloud's popularity is probably cash flow.