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  • The Mobile Cloud: What it Is & Why it Matters

    May 9th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    Mobile cloud computing is emerging as one of the most important branches of cloud computing, and is still in its infancy. Therefore it‘s highly relevant to clarify the confusion that has arisen around mobile cloud computing, what it is, and why it is important. Read More

  • Highlights from CloudSlam 2011

    April 28th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    CloudSlam, a virtual annual conference about cloud computing, provided a fresh outlook on cloud computing, covering all the latest trends and innovations in the space. Here's an overview of some of the most innovative presentations. Read More

  • Microsoft Steps Up R&D on Cloud Computing

    April 19th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    It‘s official: Microsoft is planning to put a large majority of its R&D budget into cloud computing this year. According to a Bloomberg interview with Microsoft International President Jean-Phillipe Courtois, Microsoft will spend 90 percent of its $9.6 billion research and development budget on cloud strategy in 2011. Read More

  • Smartphone Security and the Mobile Cloud

    April 12th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    Mobile device platforms, especially open-source smartphone platforms and tablets , are under increasing pressure from hackers and potential virus threats. Mobile cloud service delivery can address this problem in several important ways. Read More

  • Enterprise & Cloud: What Are the Decision Points?

    April 4th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    Cloud computing is still in its early stages and most enterprises are still in the learning phase trying to understand how the cloud can best suit their needs. What are the key differentiators for the cloud model in the enterprise decision-making process? Read More

  • Amazon Cloud Turns Five, Keeps Adding Services

    March 24th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    As Amazon Web Services turns five, the cloud computing pioneer continues to add services to ease the deploymnt of cloud computing capacity, like the new CloudFormation offering. recent;y Read More

  • HP is Betting on the Cloud and WebOS

    March 18th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    HP CEO Leo Apotheker announced this week that HP wants to provide the platform of choice for cloud services and connectivity and that HP will launch a public cloud offering in the near future. Read More

  • The Future of Cloud-Based Music Streaming

    March 14th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    Cloud computing is gradually revolutionizing the music industry and the way digital music is being consumed. Instead of buying and downloading (digital download) songs over the Internet, consumers are adopting on-demand streaming services. This also brings new services that helps users to create playlists and receive recommendations for songs and bands according to their music interests. Read More

  • How The Mobile Cloud Can Boost App Development

    March 7th, 2011 : Olafur Ingthorsson

    Creating apps for the mobile cloud is significantly different than developing apps for a native smartphone platform like the iPhone or Android. But over the long run, the mobile cloud computing model may prove more profitable for app developers, and open the field to a larger number of developers. Read More

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