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Quick Overview of Cloud Computing
Off site: A basic principle of cloud computing is that you’re accessing IT resources that are in a data center that’s not your own. That means you don’t buy the servers and storage, someone else does. So-called private clouds are the exception, but forget them for this discussion.
Virtual: IT resources in the cloud can be [...]
Social Networking May Put Staff at Risk of Mafia Extortion
Staff in profitable businesses are leaving too much of their personal information online, which could make them vulnerable to extortion from the Russian and Italian Mafia, a former FBI undercover agent has warned.
A former agent, who worked at the FBI for 27 years, said the Russian and Italian Mafia were using data from public sites [...]
Service Assurance Provides Disaster-Ready Data Storage
With hurricane season in full force and the potential for widespread damage from flooding, high winds and power outages, business owners are being urged to protect their operations. September is National Preparedness Month, which calls attention to the need for disaster readiness plans for citizens, communities and businesses.
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst” [...]
Microsoft Ads Phase 2 (I’m A PC)
After two weeks of ads about nothing to get the public’s attention, Microsoft took to the airwaves again Thursday with a new spot meant to reclaim the image of its most important product from rival Apple.
The “I’m a PC” spot opens with Microsoft employee Sean Siler standing against a white background and channeling the frustrated [...]
Microsoft Ends Seinfeld-Gates Commercial
Say bye-bye to those bad-bad Jerry Seinfeld-Bill Gates commercials for Microsoft, which ended the campaign yesterday.
The commercials began airing two weeks ago as part of the computer giant’s initiative to get customers to begin “a conversation” about the sometimes-maligned company, which is under a new assault by Apple. That company has launched its own archly [...]
