Keyword: cloud computing

Wuala stores files in the cloud, promises security

Wuala stores files in the cloud, promises security

Why some are nervous about Dropbox It was discovered earlier this year that online file sharing and storage company Dropbox allows employees access to all files stored in their system which although it never appeared sinister, it was a privacy loophole that has caused professionals to regard file storage in the cloud as insecure, which for professionals dealing with contracts ...

AGBeat | 2011/12/27  | 9 Comments Social Media

Keep data secure with cloud computing

Keep data secure with cloud computing

Data security matters for all businesses It’s not surprising that data security remains one of the biggest concerns for businesses going into the new year. Whether you’re a large corporation, a small or medium sized business, or a one man show, loss of data inevitably results in lost time and dollars. Data loss is frightening. It’s devastating. Not only is ...

Matthew Collis | 2011/12/26  | 35 Comments Social Media

What is Google Drive and when will it be released?

What is Google Drive and when will it be released?

The long rumored Google product There have been rumors for years about Google Drive (aka GDrive) which is a cloud based hard drive for file syncing, and it is now being said that it may make its official launch as a rebranded version of Google Docs. At a Google event, social media professional Johannes Wigand took the snapshot above, noting ...

Lani Rosales | 2011/10/03  | 3 Comments San Jose

Amazon’s Android tablet to use the new cloud-accelerated Silk browser

Amazon’s Android tablet to use the new cloud-accelerated Silk browser

The critical nature of speed Available exclusively on the Amazon Kindle Fire Android tablet, set to ship on November 16th, the Silk browser as discussed above is a complete redesign of how a browser works, and a concept likely to be replicated across the board in coming years. By cutting load times by communicating with the cloud, websites may now ...

Tara Steele | 2011/09/29  | 29 Comments Browsers

Are remote transactions really the wave of the future?

Are remote transactions really the wave of the future?

I just got back from a conference that had a few sessions on the management of remote transactions.  You know. The kind where you really never see your client in person. You first met this client as an Internet lead coming from your website or maybe someone contacted you because you are the social media maven for you little piece ...

Ken Montville | 2010/05/02  | 20 Comments Editorials

Clouds Can Bring Some Damage

Clouds Can Bring Some Damage

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility I love cloud computing. I use various aspects all day every day. Just like I’ve trusted my banks and utilities with my financial information, I trust Software as a Service (Saas) providers with much of my data. However, there are always a few concerns that should be addressed. Data Protection I am a firm ...

Nick Bostic | 2008/11/06  | 4 Comments Highlights

Be Happy in The Cloud

Be Happy in The Cloud

Photo Credit Previously, I explained what “The Cloud” is.  Today, I’m going to explain some great cloud computing resources for end users as well as addressing some of the concerns from last time. Netbooks HP just released their Mini 1000 series netbook, one in a long line of smaller, lighter laptops.  The early reviews have been very favorable, but there ...

Nick Bostic | 2008/10/30  | 12 Comments Social Media

The Cloud

The Cloud

Photo Credit Here in the Pacific Northwest, it appears as though we’ve officially entered into our six months of clouds (that’s right Californians, you don’t want to move here) which got me thinking about clouds even more than usual. Many of you have been hearing about “The Cloud”, “SAAS” (Software As A Service) and “Cloud Computing” for a while, but ...

Nick Bostic | 2008/10/03  | 15 Comments Social Media