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  • Overcoming the cloud integration challenge

    Why successfully integrating SaaS apps and data with your existing on-premise software and systems is crucial to cloud maturity.

    Written by Byron Connolly10 April 15 09:33
  • In pictures: 20 top Android and iOS productivity apps for 2014

    Now that the holidays are over, reality has set in and you probably have a resolution or two to live up to. If any of your resolutions are along the lines of "be more efficient at work" or "find ways to boost productivity," you're in luck. These apps will help you meet and even exceed your work-related resolutions in 2014.

    Written by Jeff Vance22 Jan. 14 08:48
  • What completed Skype-Microsoft deal could mean for consumers

    Microsoft announced today that it has mostly wrapped up its acquisition of the Internet communications company Skype. The $8.5 billion deal has received approval from the major regulators, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the European Union, although a few holdouts remain--Russia, Ukraine, Serbia and Taiwan--which are expected to fall into line shortly.

    Written by John P. Mello Jr.15 Oct. 11 07:49
  • Microsoft, Google suffer outages: Can you trust the Cloud?

    The Cloud is falling! The Cloud is falling! No, seriously. It keeps falling. If it's not Google Docs or Gmail, it's Microsoft's Office 365, Hotmail, and SkyDrive. The issues encountered over the past week or so - and the sporadic-but-too-frequent-to-ignore outages before that -- raise serious questions about just how dependable Cloud-based services really are.

    Written by Tony Bradley13 Sept. 11 00:10
  • Comcast's Skype TV calling could be a hit

    Comcast subscribers will soon have the option to place video calls through their television, thanks to a partnership with VoIP provider Skype announced on Tuesday. Customers will need additional equipment to use the new feature.

    Written by Ed Oswald15 June 11 08:16
  • Gmail Delegation: Another reason to ditch Outlook

    Google has introduced Gmail Delegation, a new feature that allows multiple users to access one Gmail account. Gmail Delegation isn't specifically for business -- families sharing one e-mail account will find it useful -- but its collaborative nature is perfect for companies looking to ditch Microsoft Outlook's glitchy saddlebags and adopt Gmail as their e-mail system.

    Written by Brennon Slattery16 Dec. 10 05:21
  • Microsoft releases Web-based suite of apps

    Microsoft's Windows Live Essentials 2011, is ready for prime time. Microsoft announced Thursday it's consumer focused suite of free applications, has moved from testing mode (beta) to the final release. The productivity suite is Microsoft's flagship bundle of Web-based productivity apps for managing and sharing images online, editing video, and sharing documents and files between PCs.

    Written by John P. Mello Jr.01 Oct. 10 09:11
  • The pros and cons of Google Apps

    Considering a move to Google Apps in your enterprise? Some things to consider.

    Written by Darren Horrigan03 Sept. 10 14:46
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