Category Archives: Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is changing IT organizations in businesses around the world. The focus is shifting from building, running and supporting IT infrastructure, hardware and software to the data, applications and output that results from technology. It is a fundamental shift from owning IT assets to paying for the results of those assets. Find out what industry experts have to say about the cloud, here.

Windows Intune: An Overview

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Keep Your Enterprise Collaboration Platform in Tip-Top Shape By Keith Prunella VMC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Imagine if you were hooked up to a tool that can monitor your health 24/7. You would never have to call the doctor, as he or … Continue reading →

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What is a Cloud Broker? (And How Can You Benefit From One?)

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

By Chuck Hobart VMC ENGAGEMENT MANAGER Much like a mortgage broker or an insurance broker, a “cloud broker” is an unbiased third party that sifts through the growing number of cloud service providers and seeks the best deal for the … Continue reading →

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How The Cloud Serves As A Safety Net In The Event Of A Disaster

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

On July 9, Chinese tightrope walker Aisikaier, who holds the Guiness World Record for fastest tightrope walk over 325 feet, attempted to walk across 2,200 feet of wire stretched over a 650-foot deep ravine without harnesses. He was near the … Continue reading →

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How A Consumer-Oriented Cloud Helps Target Specific Populations

Posted on July 19, 2012 by

In 1908, Melitta Bentz patented coffee filter paper. Bentz was a German housewife who wanted to brew a clean cup of coffee free of bitter grounds. By 1927, she was head of her own company and had sold 100,000 filters. … Continue reading →

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How The Cloud Accelerates Rendering

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

The First Continental Railroad was built in the mid-19th century, linking the east and west sides of the United States. A trip across the U.S. on a train took eight days and $65, which was a marvel considering previous trips … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Becomes More Efficient With The Cloud

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Bees collect nectar from many flowers before they carry it back to their hive and convert it to honey, which is medicinal as well as delicious. VMC’s Chuck Hobart explains that a healthcare cloud is like a “hive,” a repository … Continue reading →

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How Specialized Clouds Can Ease The Pressures of Regulatory Compliance

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

In the early days of aviation, the manual nature of airplane operation required a pilot to remain vigilant and alert for long stretches of time. To alleviate the fatigue and resulting accidents these stressful conditions caused, the Sperry Corporation created … Continue reading →

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Sort Through Big Data Efficiently With The Cloud

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

For a long time, United States Postal Service clerks sorted mail by hand. However, in the 1950s, USPS responded to massive mail volumes by installing the Transorma Letter Sorting Machine, which sorted 15,000 letters an hour – double the previous … Continue reading →

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Cloud Computing: Dishing Up A Variety of Options

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

Thanks to late 19th century Italian immigrants, a classic treat from Naples found its way to the U.S. These days, Neopolitan, with its characteristic vanilla, chocolate and strawberry layers, is one of America’s favorite ice creams. VMC expert Chuck Hobart … Continue reading →

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Which Cloud Suits You Best?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

When it’s cold outside, we wear heavy sweaters. When it’s hot, we don t-shirts. On in-between days, we layer multiple shirts. VMC Engagement Manager Chuck Hobart tells us that picking the right Cloud deployment model is a lot like shopping … Continue reading →

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