Weird Assumptions About Cloud Computing And How To Solve Them Cloud computing is a dynamic field. It’s been incorporated and used by many people, companies, non-profit organizations, and so many more. The technology, which allows you to use other people’s applications, is still growing. There have been so many useful things associated with it. Some are good and some bad. Cloud computing, however, remains a progressive tech sphere in 2012. One interesting thing, and in a way weird about cloud computing, is the association it has with weather. Somehow, people still imagine cloud computing has something to do with the
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Weird Assumptions About Cloud Computing And How To Solve Them
by cloudtweaks on September 5, 2012
in Accounting, Big Data, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, Education, IT, SaaS, Security, Technology, Trends
The New Age Cloud Storage: Pin Boards
by Korilynn on August 14, 2012
in Cloud Computing, Images, Invest, Social networks, Startups, Storage, Technology, Trends
The New Age Cloud Storage: Pin Boards You know it happens to you: You browse the Internet and find a great recipe, the perfect couch or a wreath you’d like to DIY for Christmas. The only issue is, now you have to bookmark that page and hope you remember that it’s there when the time comes to take a look at it. Pinterest, the online pin board, eliminates the need to bookmark pages or scour the Internet for hours looking for that perfect picture to go along with an idea. This revolutionary cloud storage option combines traditional bookmarking, photo pinning
Social Cloud: Oracle Continues To Expand In The Cloud
by Emma on July 18, 2012
in Apps, Big Data, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, IT, Social networks, Startups, Technology
Oracle Continues To Expand: Buys Involver Buzz Buzz We have gone through the massive cloud computing crazy rather unharmed by everything. Cloud computing is the rage when it comes to just about every aspect of business. From the personal level cloud computing has been more of just giant storage for your typical at home user. To help change this view and to expend into everyone’s living room around the globe and they have been doing this by merging cloud computing with Social media. Today’s new buzz word fraise, social cloud networking. Oracle has really jumped in feet first in this
How The Salesforce Social Enterprise Cloud Bridged The Gap Between Activision And Its Gamers
by Haris on July 16, 2012
in Business, Cloud Computing, Companies, Computing, IT, News, Social networks, Technology
How The Salesforce Social Enterprise Cloud Bridged The Gap Between Activision And Its Gamers Social enterprise clouds enable organizations to collaborate, share information and, most of all, give people the tools to do this in an easy and approachable way. What social means for big companies is how they connect with their customers, and, more importantly, how the company listens to the customer. What social creates for the company is a huge amount of feedback, and it is then extremely important that the company communicates back to the customers in order to give the consumers a feeling that the company
Almost 50% Of World Data To Be On The Cloud – Gartner
by Kaamil on July 10, 2012
in Apps, Backups, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computing, Host, IT, SaaS, Smart Phones, Social networks, Storage, Technology, Trends
Almost 50% Of World Data To Be On The Cloud – Gartner IT research and advisory firm Gartner recently released a statement predicting that roughly a third of the world’s digital content will be stored on the cloud by 2016. This is based on users’ desire to share and access content on multiple devices, without the need to manually transfer and synchronize data. In 2011 alone, Gartner states that 7 percent of worldwide consumer data is already stored on the cloud, and the figures are likely to grow to 36 percent within five years. Cloud computing is starting to gain
Peeking Into The Cloud: Look What I found!
by Emma on July 3, 2012
in Big Data, Cloud Computing, Computing, IT, Mobile, Performance, SaaS, Storage, Technology, Trends
Peeking Into The Cloud: Look What I found! Let’s imagine for a moment that you want to become the next super-power social site. It’s a daunting task, but you get to where you want to be by doing what? Cloud computing would help you. Cloud computing is a network of computers that are set up so that you can share data, explore new applications, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Okay, so that last part is not strictly true. No. What you can do is to have a cloud computing network setup were one part of the
The Cloud For Young Entrepreneurs
by Jeff Norman on May 3, 2012
in Apps, Cloud Computing, Computing, Google Cloud, Google Drive, IT, News, SaaS, Security, Social networks, Storage, Technology, Trends, Venture Capital
The Cloud For Young Entrepreneurs The next generation of outstanding businesspeople will have mastered the cloud, without a doubt. But these businesspeople aren’t just the set of twenty- and thirtysomethings who were wise enough to capitalize on cloud as its import became clearer. The young among us will also stand out among the crowd as they delve into how much cloud computing can offer their seedling enterprises. The moms and dads of potential business powerhouses parent their young with classic cliches of resilience: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Thanks to cloud computing, these youngsters can sell that lemonade
Cloud Computing Q&A: IBM SmartCloud
by cloudtweaks on April 17, 2012
in Backups, Big Data, Business, Cloud Computing, Computing, IBM, IT, Security, Social networks, Storage, Technology, Trends
Cloud Computing Q&A: IBM SmartCloud A few questions have been put together for Rebecca Buisan, who is the Director of Product Marketing for IBM. When it comes to cloud computing, as with any technology solution, small businesses need to address a unique set of challenges and concerns. What are some of the things small business owners need to keep in mind when selecting cloud tools? I think there are two primary challenges SMBs are facing: cost and trust. When deciding to move to the cloud, SMBs need to keep in mind that they don’t have to put all their chips in at one time. Choose a trusted
