He defended the NC concept, but described it as an evolution: what was once a term applied to a specific bit of hardware has become a more generic way of describing a new breed of access devices, whether they be PDAs (personal digital assistants...
This evolution has been underpinned by application architectures that have moved from client/server to distributed computing to web applications to web services with the end game being services on demand.
Everything was built around the concept that allowed the IT helpdesk to connect to remote desktops and fix problems without having to travel. This will all form a part of the Microsoft System Center, which will act as a unified interface for...
However, it doesn’t take a genius to realise that these developments have been taking place against a backdrop of challenging economic conditions, both in the UK and across the world in general. Closely linked to this was the notion of CRM, a...
Philips launched its first pilot project earlier this year, using the Nokia 3220 mobile phone, in the form of a ticket-payment system for the bus transportation in Hanau, Germany. More than 40 companies from various industries are members of the...
While the term virtualisation has been around since at least the 1960s, recent developments have refocused attention on the concept - thanks in part to husband and wife team Diane Greene and Mendel Rosenblum who founded the company VMware.