Redefining Cloud Computing: Cloud Calling and Smartphones
January 16, 2013
Grazed from Sys Con Media. Author: James Carlini.
With more smartphones being utilized everywhere, should we be redefining cloud computing? If not redefining it, at least recalibrating it to encompass and fit new edge technology that is becoming the device of choice.
Many organizations that are looking at implementing cloud computing should also be looking at BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) concepts that focus on smartphones and tablets.
Why? More people are using smartphones and tablets than PCs today. They don’t want to be burdened with "computing," that sounds too technical. All they want to do is make a call and get things done…
Distillation of Applications to Apps
Middleware, firewalls, hosted services, infrastructure, and all the other complex facets of data-centric applications need to be re-engineered and streamlined to fit into the new choice in edge technology. No it’s not the next laptop or PC; it’s the smartphone and tablet…
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