cloud computing

Google Chromebooks by Samsung, Acer to debut on June 15

Notebooks powered by Chrome operating system (OS) is the latest offering from Google. The internet search giant confirmed Wednesday that it will roll-out Chrome OS netbooks.

Microsoft bets on cloud computing with Office 365

Microsoft has unveiled ‘Office 365’, a subscription service that incorporates cloud computing, to compete with the likes of Google in the domain of web-based e-mail services.

HP, Dell in bidding war over 3PAR

Dell has managed to pip HP and is all set to acquire 3PAR, the leading global provider of utility storage.

Microsoft, Salesforce.com ink pact, settle patent dispute

Microsoft Corp. And Salesforce.com Inc., who had locked horns over inventions related to cloud computing, have reached an agreement.

Microsoft to tap cloud computing market with Azure

New York, November 18 -- After dominating the market with its operating systems, software giant Microsoft is now gearing up to emerge as a bigger player in the commercial cloud computing market.

T-Mobile Sidekick glitch bodes bad for cloud computing

New York, October 12 -- The massive Sidekick glitch in cellphone provider T-Mobile and Danger, a Microsoft subsidiary, has uncovered the darker side of cloud computing.

Gmail outage casts cloud over online services

New York, September 25 -- In a yet another outage, Google Inc.'s Gmail service was unavailable for around two hours on Thursday morning, thus blocking access to e-mail accounts, contact lists, and related functions.

Government undetakes cloud computing service

New York, September 16 -- Pushing forward its new cloud computing initiative, the White House on Tuesday unveiled a new Web site called Apps.gov to facilitate buying of online apps and basic computing services by federal agencies.