Human-computer interaction

Practically Speaking About Cloud Computing: Google Apps Part II

by cloudtweaks on October 28, 2010

in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, Google Cloud, Google OS, Host, IT, Security, Storage, Technology

Google Apps Part II Advantages of Google Apps:In September 2010, Google announced that over 30 million people are using Google Apps. The top ten advantages as listed by Google are: 1. Cloud computing is in Google’s DNA. 2. Faster access to innovation drives higher productivity. 3. Users adopt new functionality with less disruption. 4. Employees can be productive from anywhere. 5. Google’s cloud enables faster collaboration. 6. Google’s immense security investments help protect customers. 7. Less data is stored on vulnerable devices. 8. Customers get higher reliability and uptime. 9. Google Apps offers extensive flexibility and control. 10. Customers spend

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Cloud computing will outlive the web

by cloudtweaks on August 22, 2010

in Browser, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud, SaaS, Security, Social networks, Storage, Technology

Story By Bernard Golden at CIO The pervasive growth of the Internet will accelerate cloud adoption The tech world is all a-twitter (literally!) about an article in this month’s Wired Magazine which announces “The Web Is Dead. Long Live the Internet”. The article recites a litany of problems that are choking the web: the rise of apps that replace use of a web browser, the growth of uber-aggregation sites like Facebook that are closed platforms, the destruction of traditional advertising and replacement by Google – the semi-benevolent search monster and even the move away from HTML and use of port

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