Does Your Organization Support Multiple Devices? In most companies, the common standard is to have the IT department choose the desktop/mobile OS and operating devices for the entire organization. This is done for compatibility and increased efficiency purposes. However, I am a personal supporter of the belief that users should decide what technology they want to use, if you have infrastructure that supports it and manage it successfully. Therefore, the IT department should make sure that all critical documents and apps are supported by all major browsers and are compatible with the main operating systems. I also like people to
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Does Your Organization Support Multiple Devices?
by cloudtweaks on June 27, 2011
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, iCloud, IT, Mobile, SaaS, Security, Storage, Technology
Is Microsoft Taking A Risk By Putting All Its Eggs In The Cloud Computing Basket?
by sourya on April 19, 2011
in Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, FireFox, Google Cloud, IT, Microsoft, Security, Technology
Is Microsoft Taking A Risk By Putting All Its Eggs In The Cloud Computing Basket? “A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” – William Shedd (1820-1894), American Presbyterian Theologian. Risk-taking is a requirement for business; unless, a business takes risks, it cannot sustain its competitive advantage, and without a competitive advantage, it will soon fall by the wayside. History is witness to several companies that were once stalwarts in their field but are now limping, or have dropped out of the race completely. Therefore, Microsoft’s decision to invest in cloud computing, in spite of
Fujitsu set to invest $1.2 billion-plus on cloud computing in 2011
by sourya on December 28, 2010
in Cloud Computing, Computing, Google Cloud, IT, SaaS, Security, Stocks, Storage, Technology
Fujitsu set to invest $1.2 billion-plus on cloud computing in 2011 By Sourya Biswas of CloudTweaks Cloud computing circles are abuzz with the news that Fujitsu is set to invest a whopping $1.2 billion in this emerging technology next year. Such a large investment certainly augurs well for this new field of computing science. For those of you who are unaware of Fujitsu’s influence and legacy in the world of technology, a short introduction is in order. Fujitsu is giant IT, telecommunications and electronics conglomerate, with a presence in more than 70 countries and a global workforce exceeding 185,000. In
UPDATE: Microsoft COO: ‘We Are Going To Lead With the Cloud’
by cloudtweaks on July 29, 2010
in Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, Google Cloud, Invest, IT, Microsoft, News, Press Release, Security, Technology, Trends
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones)–Cloud computing tops a four-point plan Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) has developed for maintaining its position in the business-software market, Kevin Turner, the company’s chief operating officer, said Thursday. “We are going to lead with the cloud,” Turner said at the Redmond, Wash. software giant’s analyst day. “It helps position Microsoft to sell more on-premise products.” Microsoft plans to drive sales of its two key franchises, the Windows 7 operating system and the Office 2010 suite of business software, and hopes to improve customer satisfaction and expand market share. Turner said that Dow Chemical Co. (DOW) and Hyatt
