IBM is moving closer to quantum computing. Quantum computing allows Millions of simultaneous operations at once. IF this becomes a widely applicable technology it may be a “Quantum” leap in computing and life too. Immediate implications for this technology will be in fields of complex simulations, encryption/decryption, as well as Artificial intelligence. Via: IBM touts quantum computing breakthrough | TG Daily.
Amazon has reduced S3 prices. This is a good time to look at more strategic uses for S3 after the price change.
via Amazon Web Services Blog: Amazon S3 Price Reduction.
Sebastian from streeeteasy.com explains and analyses why and how they migrated their site from using Google maps. Very valuable insight and research is paramount in his article. He explains that Google maps has started charging 4$ per CPM (1000) views after a daily free limit of 25000 views. Also he explains other drawbacks from not controlling your own maps. Sebastian then points to several technologies that his company used to replace Google maps. read more at: Sebastian Delmont – Google+ – Good bye, Google Maps… thanks for all the fish TL;DR: We….
“OpenCL™ is the first open, royalty-free standard for cross-platform, parallel programming of modern processors found in personal computers, servers and handheld/embedded devices. OpenCL (Open Computing Language) greatly improves speed and responsiveness for a wide spectrum of applications in numerous market categories from gaming and entertainment to scientific and medical software.”
via OpenCL.
A very comprehensive list of 101 Small Business Web Applications You Must Check Out
via smallbiztrends.com : 101 Small Business Web Applications You Must Check Out.
Google has started a program to assist Non-Profits and unify support and products. Checkout the details at: Google for Non-Profits Blog.
The IT department will need to be equipped with teaching skills if they want to be of value to businesses of the future, according to Forrester.
Source:
http://www.cio.com/article/670016.
Graphic and Web Design Blog provides a well thought out list of online services that replace commonly used desktop software. Having used some of these tools I still discovered some very good new ones.
via 20 Great Web Applications Alternatives to Usual Desktop Software.
A Parents’ Guide to Facebook (PDF). It’s designed to help you understand what Facebook is and how to use it safely. With it, you will be better informed and able to communicate with young Facebook users in your life more effectively. That’s important because 1) if something goes wrong, we want our children to come to us and 2) as the Internet becomes increasingly social and mobile, a parent’s guidance and support are ever more key to young people’s well-being in social media and technology. The guidebook is published in partnership with the iKeepSafe Coalition.
via Connect Safely |A Parents’ Guide to Facebook | Safety Advice Articles.