Theory & Practice
The cloud, in theory, is supposed to help make the lives of IT professionals in schools a little bit easier. Assuming all of the privacy issues are addressed, does the practice support the theory? Larry Steinke, technology director Saint Francis High School, shared his experiences with THE Journal. More
Research & Analysis
Organizations will spend nearly $109 billion worldwide this year on public cloud services, an increase of 19.6 percent over last year, according to a report from information technology research and advisory company Gartner. MoreAre the security risks in the cloud any greater than those in an on-premises environment? One report analyzing 12 months of operational data found that the risks are about equal. MoreCloud computing hype is beginning to perpetuate some misconceptions that need debunking. More
Cloud & Virtualization News
Online video editing platform WeVideo has created a range of special pricing plans and discounts for the education market, including a free service for teachers and students. MoreDataCore Software has added heatmaps to show hot spots of disk activity in the newest version of its flagship storage virtualization product. MoreLenovo, one of the largest computer manufacturers in the world, today revealed that it's acquiring Stoneware, a developer of classroom management and cloud software tools. MoreStorage and communications provider Marvell has launched the SMILE Plug, a cloud computer developed in partnership with the Stanford Mobile Inquiry-Based Learning Environment (SMILE) program that creates an ad hoc network to stimulate higher-order student learning. MoreMicrosoft has added a new Recycle Bin feature to its cloud-based file hosting service, SkyDrive. MoreEducation consultant and author Dr. David Sousa will discuss ways educators can translate new brain insights into practical applications for their classrooms at FETC 2013. More
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