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Horizon Report 2009

February 9th, 2009 · No Comments

The latest Horizon Report, that looks at the likely impact of emerging technologies on teaching, learning and research, features six examples of tools, applications and devices that will change the way we operate. Two of these technologies, i.e. mobile devices and cloud computing, are already with us and used extensively. With the advent of the [...]

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Tags: Innovation · Learning · Technology · Transformation · change · changing culture · cloud computing · connectivity · mobile · teaching · tools

5 myths about Cloud Computing

February 4th, 2009 · No Comments

This article in ZDNet Technology News looks at some of the claims being made about Cloud Computing and also gives a good update on where this technology is up to.
There is also a good review of MobileMe, Apple’s successor to .Mac, for those considering Apple’s cloud offering.

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Tags: Innovation · Mac · Technology · cloud computing · connectivity · tools

Cloudo – more cloud computing

July 8th, 2008 · No Comments

Following close on the heels of MobileMe from Apple, Swedish Startup Cloudo are in the process of developing the next generation of computing access – computers for the mobile generation. Their online computer means that you can access your data (files, photos, music, calendars, workspaces) and collaborate with friends and colleagues from any computer, mobile [...]

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Tags: Learning · Technology · changing culture · cloud computing · collaboration