June 24, 2010
Thoughts on Cloud Computing
Network World
Kerrie Meyler writes about the business benefits of implementing a hosted solution.
“Using a hosting solution for services such as email allows organizations to focus their efforts on processes and systems specific to their business. For smaller businesses, hosted solutions may even eliminate the need to have an in-house IT staff. However, there is nothing particulary new about the concept of leasing computer services from a third party. The model is time tested – its the platform that may be different”
Xerox Launches New Managed Print Services Tool
MSPmentor
Dave Courbanou shares some details about a new managed print service tool from Xerox.
“Xerox’s Print Advisor software is web-based and uses screen prompts to let users know what they can do to make smarter choices when balancing print priorities with green initiatives. Xerox gives the example that the software will recommend printing a large document two-sided instead of one-sided. The Print Advisor software is free to existing ColorQube 9200 customers.”
Firefox 4 Beta 1 Released
Mashable
Ben Parr writes about Mozilla’s new Firefox 4 Beta 1 Web browser release.
“Firefox 4 is a major upgrade from its predecessors. It not only includes a redesign of the user interface (tabs are now on top except for the Mac version), but a wave of additional features, including enhanced HTML5 support, hardware-accelerated HD video, WebSockets and enhanced add-on support via Jetpack.”
