23
Dec
Cloud Computing with Android
Clouds consist of a huge amount of particles of water vapor, reaching hundreds of millions. Clouds do not have central control and basically go where the wind blows. With this perspective, the large number of client computers and servers on the Internet along with many different purposes and entities that direct control of its progress... Read More
21
Dec
Basics Of XML
Concept XML (Extensible Markup Language) is the standard used to exchange data across applications. It allows a universal way to exchange information between companies. Its structure makes it perfect for online applications and works with data that is in the data source location, or to remote data source. XML is used as the standard language... Read More
18
Dec
Cloud Computing and the Future of Corporate Data Center
Why do companies like Amazon.com, Sun, IBM, ESDS, and many others are developing Cloud Computing infrastructure? To try and understand it, going back 100 years ago and see how was the evolution of electricity. Soon after the invention of electricity in the late 19th century people (and companies) have built their own sources of energy.... Read More
18
Dec
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud Computing is related to: SaaS (Software as a Service) Grid Cloud Computing Utility Cloud Computing Parallel Cloud Computing Let’s simplify! 1. First and foremost the idea is to use the metaphor used to represent the Internet (a large cloud blah blah blah …) with the term “computing”. 2. Bingo! There is a light! Cloud... Read More
17
Dec
Debating SaaS – Some Important Questions
SaaS model has gradually begin to gain traction and we see more examples every day of their adoption worldwide. In some countries the model is more widespread than others, but overall, it is already on the agenda of business executives and IT. A recent survey conducted by an IT industry analyst, with CIOs worldwide showed... Read More
15
Dec
On The Way Towards Greater Global Coordination And Integration With Statistical Information
The rapid development of advanced geospatial technologies, such as satellite imagery, aerial photography, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Global Positioning System (GPS), laptop computers and geographic information system, has opened up unprecedented opportunities for the use of geo-graphic information. The impact of these events on the official statistics were most felt at all stages of the... Read More
14
Dec
Cloud Computing in 2011
We are in December and we have seen a lot of discussions on Cloud Computing, I believe that a short summary of what is in 2010 and what will be there in 2011 sounds to be the good topic for this post. For me it became very clear that 2010 was a year where I... Read More
13
Dec
Cloud Computing and Open Source
Does Cloud Computing and SaaS concept undermines the Open Source model? In my opinion, SaaS and open source are complementary and not competitors. Let us reason together. Looking at the value chain of business software can think of three basic questions: a) Who builds the software? b) Who distributes and adds value? c) Who uses... Read More
11
Dec
Mashup (Hybrid Web Application)
A MASHUP is web application that uses content from more than one source to create a new full service. Content used in mashups is typically code from a third party through a public interface or API . Other methods of encoding content for mashups include Web feeds (eg RSS or Atom ), Javascript and widgets... Read More
11
Dec
Hardware Firewall Vs Software Firewall
Connecting your network to the Internet without a firewall is like leaving the front door of your office wide open when you leave on vacation. Chances are high that someone will eventually walk in and steal your valuables. A firewall is a barrier that is placed in between your computer and other computers that may... Read More