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Latest News Nov 16, 2012 Stuck In The Clouds: The Issue Of Data Ownership Stuck In The Clouds: The Issue Of Data Ownership While the immediate benefits of cloud services are typically clear to new users, individuals and businesses alike are becoming increasingly aware of a looming issue: vendor lock-in. As these users amass large amounts of data in their cloud-based accounts, from email to pictures and everything in between, they are learning that exporting that data can pose a significant challenge. ... Read more... The Lighter Side Of The Cloud – Hair Loss The Lighter Side Of The Cloud – Hair Loss By David Fletcher Our comic collection has simply taken the light side of cloud computing to a whole new level. After all, isn't cloud computing a fun way to get things done. Doesn't it simplify our lives? So after a long day's work in the cloud, you can stop by our comic library for that much deserved moment of fun before you call it a day.  ... Read more... Phase Two Of The Cloud Revolution Is Well Underway Phase Two Of The Cloud Revolution Is Well Underway It began with the biggest inbox storage available on the market and it grew to 5GB of free server storage but it did not stop there. We are talking, of course, about the host of services that Google has brought to the PC world. And now they have the upper hand in the fight with Microsoft's Office Suite as they are trying to move in the space of cloud computing. ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Can't We Just Use SharePoint? A Knowledge Manager's Guide to Productive Conversations with IT Service and support require true knowledge management tools to create a superior customer experience. Cloud Computing Won't Kill IT, But It'll Definitely Transform It Cloud Computing Won't Kill IT, But It'll Definitely Transform It Around the country, many corporate and small business IT professionals are downright scared about the future of their careers. Due to slow adoption in the corporate world and general unfamiliarity with administrating cloud services in the small business sector, the IT field has yet to undergo any massive shifts. But IT workers shouldn't count on that pattern holding forever. ... Read more... How NGO’s Can Benefit From The Cloud How NGO’s Can Benefit From The Cloud Without a doubt, cloud computing is changing the way we work and the way we communicate through technology networks. Nowadays, almost every business is using cloud computing services, so it is no wonder the fact that many schools, charities, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations are using it as well. ... Read more... Cloud Computing Storms IT Deparments For Small Businesses Cloud Computing Storms IT Deparments For Small Businesses Gaining popularity in Europe and the U.S., cloud computing has been sweeping through IT departments in small businesses in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) as well. GulfNews.com reported that nearly 80 percent of the private sector of ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Why Hackers Love Hotels, Restaurants and Other Businesses Hackers are experts when it comes to stealing credit card data. Learn how to protect your business. The Rise And Fall Of The Zmanda Empire The Rise And Fall Of The Zmanda Empire There are two kinds of online businesses: those that grow to buy other businesses or those that grow in order to be offered as tasty morsels to the first class of businesses. And until somebody buys them out or they become as titanic as Microsoft you cannot know which is which. ... Read more... Accessing The Real Risk Of Cloud Computing Accessing the Real Risk of Cloud Computing: Is the Sky is Falling or are the Failures a Blip on the Radar Screen? It’s interesting to follow the big money that big companies are spending. It’s a lot like watching a huge ocean liner set sail for exotic places or a stretch limousine glide though town. These oddities can’t help but be seen but I often wonder if anyone is really watching. ... Read more... Top 25 European Rising Stars 2012: Zyncro Top 25 European Rising Stars: Zyncro …….Stay Socially Zynchronized in Enterprise 2.0: Yours Zyncro Zyncro is a Spanish cloud startup, with its base in Barcelona. It has spanned its reach to seventeen other nations (with individual subscribers in a total of 27 nations) and its active fan base has reached 140,000. Its latest mark of success came during the ... Read more... You are receiving this newsletter because you opted-in to receive relevant communications from CloudTweaks Media. If you would like to manage your newsletter preferences or if you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please click here. CloudTweaks Media, 925 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest Contact: reply@cloudtweaks.com