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How National Borders and Jurisdiction Affect Cloud Computing

The main selling point of the cloud is that it allows users to connect to each other and to their data regardless of where they are. Cloud computing equals mobility. Unfortunately, national borders and jurisdiction mean quite the opposite and learning what they mean to your cloud is an essential par... more

Cloud-Based Video Conferencing Brings New Capabilities to Industry

Traditionally, video conferencing of has been available only to the major names in the industry and had involved large upfront costs – going beyond tens of thousands of dollars. However, this has changed considerably with the advent of cloud-based video conferencing.... more

Profound Changes In Japanese Culture Aided by Social Media

Japanese culture traditionally values cooperation and putting the needs of the many over the individual. While there are certainly advantages to this, conformity and repression of individual voices – especially among Japan's younger population – are one of the negative side effects of this cultural ... more

Online Shopping Soars in Japan

Online shopping in Japan is expected to become a $56 billion industry by 2015, this is according to a research done by global management consulting firm Mckinsey & Company. Virtual shopping is currently a $30 billion market representing five percent of total retail sales. The significant shift f... more

How to Select a Cloud Storage Provider

Cloud computing is no longer a new word. Almost every major enterprise makes use of it to reduce infrastructure costs as well as provide a Software as a Service (SaaS) business model to offer web-based applications for more profitable revenue streams. Since cloud computing has become a common name i... more