Cloud computing has ceased to be a mere theoretical or academic conversation between organizations, and has expanded its footprints across companies in various sectors. With organizations now actively engaged in the adoption of the Cloud, the Forrester Research, Inc. stated that the overall industry would grow to $241 billion by 2020. Most of the adopters believe that the objective of Cloud is the financial return of investment. The true value of Cloud is however measured through the transformation of the business, which is fueled by continuous innovation. The following are some of its impact: Deliverables: The developers …
Windows 8 Launched With Improved Security Features
Released for the general availability on October 26, 2012, the Windows 8 was produced by Microsoft Corp. The new operating system is endowed with significant changes in its platform and is a definite improvement for the users utilizing it in tablets and mobiles. The system has taken advantage of the emerging technologies like the UEFI firmware, USB 3.0., Cloud, nearby field communications and low-power ARM architecture. It is equipped with improved shell and user interface based on the “Metro” design language of Microsoft. The start screen is dynamic and represents applications. The operating system can coordinate different programs …
Linux Mint Releases Its New Improved Version Linux Mint 14 “Nadia”
Newest version of the Linux Mint 14, or code named “Nadia” was made available to fans on November 20, 2012. The new version comes loaded with features including the Linux kernel version 3.5 The Linux operating system gained popularity for its ease of use on all kinds of devices. A Unix like operating system, Linux is a computer operating program assembled under the model of free and open source software development. Originally created as a free operating system for the Intel x86 based computers, it has been ported to many other computer hardware platforms since then. …







