Deciding Between Public and Private Cloud [Guide]

Cloud computing has become less of a novelty and more of a necessity as a greater number of businesses are realizing its potential. Cloud computing allows for the flexible sharing, storing and managing of data and applications throughout an entire network without the need for an endless stream of individual updates, installations and applications. Both… Continue reading Deciding Between Public and Private Cloud [Guide]

Search Engine Basics For Real Estate Websites

Real estate professionals know how to buy, sell and rent all kinds of properties. They spend a lot of money on creating websites and then complain when their sites are not found by search engines. Well, all realtors must understand how search engines work. And so, here is a search engine primer that should help:… Continue reading Search Engine Basics For Real Estate Websites

The Benefits Of Hybrid Cloud Hosting

You do not have to take a black-and-white, all-or-nothing approach to cloud computing. In fact, various studies have shown that most businesses do not entirely rely on a private or public cloud solution, instead favouring an approach that combines the two. This hybrid cloud hosting set-up is quickly becoming the prevalent type of arrangement in… Continue reading The Benefits Of Hybrid Cloud Hosting

Review Of The Toyota Prius V Hybrid

With the Toyota Prius topping the hybrid sales charts for the past decade, it should come as no surprise that Toyota announced the Prius range will expand. This has now been done in 2 different capacities with the 2012 Prius V which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January, and the smaller city… Continue reading Review Of The Toyota Prius V Hybrid

Top Ten Green Travel Gadgets

Image Credit Travelling is one of the most polluting things human beings take part in. Whether it’s by car or by plane, travelling adds a larger carbon-footprint for everyone, so if going ‘green’ is your new resolution or you just love to do ‘your bit’ which are the gadgets that can help you be as… Continue reading Top Ten Green Travel Gadgets

What is Hybrid Hosting and Why is it Necessary

A new term has been circling around online forums and tech sites: hybrid hosting. You’ve probably already heard about it, but if you didn’t, here’s a very short explanation: hybrid hosting is a combination of dedicated servers, clusters and new cloud hosting solutions that allows a much greater flexibility and compatibility with older applications and… Continue reading What is Hybrid Hosting and Why is it Necessary

Differentiating Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud Computing Environments

In its current form, cloud computing has been around for a few years now, yet many are still confused by the terminology used to describe the various types of clouds. This has not been helped by private software and hardware vendors inventing terms to attempt to appeal to corporate IT departments everywhere. As they saw cloud computing taking off, they attempted to exploit fears as to its security by offering solutions that really don’t have anything to do with the cloud except for a made-up name. Here, we’ll attempt to cut through the noise and give a basic primer as to the types of clouds and their potential uses.