Tag: cloud computing
LaCie reveal super-secure CloudBox for online data
The LaCie CloudBox offers the best of both online cloud-based and offline local storage set-ups. It not only houses 100GB of local external hard drive storage, but also automatically backs up whatever is stored on it to the big…
Dropbox glitch leads to logins without password locks
Dropbox allowed a major secuirty flaw to slip into their authorisation system briefly yesterday, allowing users into their accounts without the need to first enter a password, leaving Dropbox fans' cloud stored files vulnerable to those not authorised to access…
Google to launch Music Beta at I/O conference this week
The long-awaited iTunes rival from Google is expected to launch this week at the search giant's I/O developers conference, but it's shaping up to have a few less features than was initially expected. Called Music Beta, the service will…
Apps vital to survival of small businesses, study finds, but cloud remains alien to many
About one-third of small businesses say they would find life very difficult if they had to make do without their mobile apps, suggesting new technologies are becoming a vital business tool. However a divide is emerging amongst small business…
HP's sights are set on the cloud, declares new CEO
It's the cloud from now on, was the message from Leo Apotheker, who took over the reigns as CEO of HP this morning. HP's cloud platform will be "a single open market that integrates consumer, enterprise and developer services…
Next Apple iPhone Nano to rely solely on cloud-based memory?
The next version of the Apple iPhone Nano could be going cloud-only, according to the rumour mill. The upcoming mini iPhone, thought to be half the size of the iPhone 4, could actually be stripped down to the point…
Flickr accidentally deletes user with 4,000 pictures in cloud computing horror story
It might just be a website, but for Flickr afficinados it's the ultimate betrayal. Users of the popular picture sharing site tend to be a bit, shall we say, passionate about their favourite web destination. The thought of it…
Livedrive online storage system set to launch
Cloud storage system dynamically updates files across multiple PC's.
Google's Chrome OS: Can we trust the web based operating system?
Google's Chrome OS asks just one simple question of its prospective users; do I really need a desktop space on my computer? According to Google, the answer to that question is no; you just need a feature rich web browser that can do everything that your desktop and applications can do, and do them much faster.
IBM announce cloud computing service
Smart Analytics Cloud to take on Google, Amazon and Microsoft's offerings.
