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Curated computing is no substitute for the personal and handmade
Bespoke computing experiences promise a pipe dream of safety and beauty but the real delight lies in making your own choices The launch of the iPad and the general success of mobile device app stores has created a buzzword frenzy for "curated" computing computing experiences where software and wallpaper and attendant foofaraw for your device are hand-picked for your pleasure. In theory, this ...
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What if cloud computing never matures?
Even without reaching maturity, the cloud still has the power to change the very fabric of computing, says Lori MacVittie
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CSA launches security certification for cloud computing
The Cloud Security Alliance has unveiled the industry's first user certification programme for secure cloud computing.
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DreamWorks signs cloud computing deal
How to train your HPC dragon DreamWorks SKG has signed a multi-year deal with Cerelink for cloud computing access.
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Government opens doors to all legislation data
Dawinderpal Sahota, Computing , Friday 30 July 2010 at 14:37:00 The National Archive sets up new web site containing all UK legislation A new web site launched by the National Archives, which sits in the Ministry of Justice, aims to give better access to legislation, from the Magna Carta to the latest statutory instruments. The site cost £400,000 to build, comprises 6.5 million documents ...
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Cloud security alliance releases security certification
Dave Bailey, Computing , Thursday 29 July 2010 at 16:55:00 Scheme will ensure professionals demonstrate awareness of cloud safety Not-for-profit organisation the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) today released a certification scheme to promote secure cloud computing. The Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) will ensure professionals have a demonstrated awareness for securing cloud-related ...
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Royal Mail in cloud computing alliance with Capgemini
Pay-as-you-go solution chosen to support new ventures, transform services and cut costs. Royal Mail Group Limited (RMG), the national postal service of the United Kingdom, has signed a six-year cloud computing contract with Capgemini UK plc.
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Microsoft makes cloud deal with South Korean telco
Microsoft has signed a deal to bring cloud computing applications tocustomers of the LG Uplus telecommunications service.
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Council takes specialist skills back in-house
Miya Knights, Computing , Thursday 29 July 2010 at 17:56:00 Middlesbrough extends outsourcing deal, but limits scope to non-specialist and IT services Middlesbrough Council has extended an existing business process outsourcing contract, but has chosen to leave some specialist services out of its scope. The North England local authority said its partnership with business services group Mouchel ...
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Over three quarters of firms are still using XP, says survey
Dave Bailey, Computing , Thursday 29 July 2010 at 14:34:00 Plan-Net finds 87 per cent are still using Microsoft's Exchange 2003 for email A new survey on firms' attitudes to Microsoft's Windows 7 has found that 76 per cent are still running Windows XP Professional, 10 years after its release. The survey carried out by IT services vendor Plan-Net also found that 44 per cent are not planning to ...
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