If you own a Macbook or any other device by Apple Inc, then you probably have heard of cloud computing, through their iCloud software. Technology everywhere is slowly beginning to accept cloud computing, the delivery of shared resources, software and information through computers and other devices as a utility over the Internet.  Users are able to access cloud based applications through a web browser or app while their data is held on servers in a remote location. The goal of cloud computing is to give the same or better service and performance versus client software programs installed directly on computers. It allows for faster applications, less maintenance and easier manageability. Like a lot of things, cloud computing isn’t for everyone. So how do you know if it’s the right application for you? Here we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing to help you decide!

When starting a new business, or restructuring an existing one, access is one of the biggest factors of success. And with the constantly changing landscape of technology, business owners are able to access any aspects of their businesses, over nearly any sort of device. Ari Rabban, the CEO of Phone.com, believes that cloud services are the future of small businesses, with the ability to access anything at any time.

Axcient.com has an IT downtime calculator that has some pretty shocking loss calculations. A company like yours could lose over $600,000 a year due to the national average of 2 downtimes a year.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has formally petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to issue new regulations that would require wireless carriers to unlock mobile devices — cell phones, tablets and other devices — for consumers that wish to use other carriers.