• Optus Business to debut new Cloud, mobility services

  Optus Business has revealed plans to expand its portfolio of Cloud computing and enterprise mobility offerings.

  By Dylan Bushell-Embling | 24 May, 2012 15:00

  Tags: Optus Business, cloud computing, cloud

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  Brocade outlines its SDN approach

  Brocade this week said it added hardware-based support for the OpenFlow software-defined networking (SDN) API and protocol to its NetIron and MLX series 100Gbps routers as part of a broader SDN strategy.

  By Jim Duffy | 23 May, 2012 05:30

  Tags: SDNs, OpenFlow, Network Virtualization, multi-tenant data centers, internet, hardware systems, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud, brocade

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  Does standardized interoperability in data center fabrics matter?

  Despite interoperability trials and demonstrations involving alternative data center fabric standards, a non-standard fabric technology is said by proponents to be at the front of the pack.

  By Jim Duffy | 21 May, 2012 20:32

  Tags: TRILL, standards, Shortest Path Bridging, MLAG, metro Ethernet, LAN & WAN, internet, extreme networks, Ethernet Switch, Ethernet, data center fabrics, cloud computing, cloud, Avaya, arista, alcatel-lucent

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  HP has all the ingredients for software defined networking, almost

  LAS VEGAS -- HP says it has all of the necessary orchestration tools for its software defined networking strategy - the big question is, will it build its own controller?

  By Jim Duffy | 11 May, 2012 02:52

  Tags: software, SDN, OpenFlow, LAN & WAN, Interop, internet, HP, hardware systems, Ethernet Switch, Ethernet, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud

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  HP: SDNs are key to Cloud deployment

  LAS VEGAS: Software-defined networks (SDN) have the capability to provision applications in minutes instead of months, and speed deployment into the cloud, according to the head of HP Networking.

  By Jim Duffy | 10 May, 2012 05:42

  Tags: software, SDNs, Madagascar 3, Interop, internet, HP, hardware systems, DreamWorks Animation, Data Center, Configuration / maintenance, cloud computing, cloud, Cisco

• Get 5GB of free cloud-sync storage from SugarSync

  Wouldn't it be cool if you had a "magic" folder on your PC, one that automatically synced its contents with the Web, your other PCs, your cell phone, and other devices?

  By Rick Broida | 11 November, 2010 09:42

  Tags: application development, backup, cloud, cloud computing, internet, software, Utilities, web, web services, Web services development

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  Guide: How to sync your PC, smartphone, and tablet

  A few years ago businesspeople carried a laptop on the road, used a desktop PC in the office, and worked on another PC at home. Maybe they had a BlackBerry, too--but only if they were real big shots.

  By Loyd Case | 29 September, 2011 23:55

  Tags: applications, Cell Phones, cloud, cloud computing, consumer electronics, document management, file management, file transfers, internet, smartphones, software, tablet PC

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  How DRM could ensure cloud security

  Yet another survey is indicating that security is a big issue for those intending to take up cloud computing.

  By Keir Thomas | 04 February, 2011 05:53

  Tags: applications, cloud, cloud computing, data protection, digital rights management, encryption, firewalls, intellectual property, internet, Ipswitch, legal, network security, online security, open source, security, software

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  ClamAV promises free antivirus app for businesses

  Most of us don't like paying for antivirus (AV) software, but at least home users can rely on one of the free options, such as Microsoft Security Essentials, avast!, or AVG Free.

  By Keir Thomas | 19 January, 2011 05:34

  Tags: antispam, antivirus, cloud, cloud computing, internet, Microsoft, open source, phishing, security, software, spam, viruses

• Motorola Atrix hints at a virtualized, cloud future

  Motorola announced the Atrix smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show, and while many have been concentrating on its 4G connectivity and clever desktop dock that lets it run a cut-down Linux desktop on a full-sized monitor, nearly everybody has missed something very important.

  By Keir Thomas | 08 January, 2011 08:07

  Tags: CES, CES 2011, cloud, cloud computing, internet, Linux, Motorola, non-Windows, operating systems, Virtualization

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  Server technology guide

  The fact is there is no onesize-fits-all server for small and medium businesses (SMBs). There are hundreds of choices across a dozen or so brands and far more configuration possibilities. Then there are the different approaches to server spend. Some buy on price, some on technology, some on brand, and some a mixture of factors at varying levels. Thankfully, there are some general guidelines on how to approach a new server purchase.

  By Trevor Clarke | 30 September, 2010 11:14

  Tags: buying guide, cloud, servers, small business, SMB

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