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Client Computing
Client Computing: A client is an application or system that accesses a service made available by a server. The server is often (but not always) on another computer system, in which case the client accesses the service by way of a network. The term was first applied to devices that were not capable of running their own stand-alone programs, but could interact with remote computers via a network. These dumb terminals were clients of the time-sharing mainframe computer. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Small businesses acknowledge that enabling access to data for remote employees and users from external organisations is fundamental to ensuring the on-going efficiency of the processes that drive their businesses. However, they also worry about the risks involved.
This report looks at the degree to which small businesses are sharing data today, the ways in which they are doing so and the real and perceived risks. It goes on to look at how these risks can be mitigated and draws on prim ... read more
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This guide provides a practical decision-making framework for IT decision makers to assess the client computing needs of their own organisation. It covers how best to manage and deliver desktop services whilst ensuring the needs of business users are met and risk to the business is minimised.
If you are pro-actively developing a client computing strategy, or you simply feel it is time to review what is available and need help in getting your thoughts straight, then this ... read more
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Gartner have identified five key cloud computing "subtrends” which businesses must factor into their planning in order to avoid expensive mistakes such as missed market opportunities in the run up to 2015.
The research company point out that continual monitoring of the trends will need to be carried out as the uncertainty over the level of ad ... read more
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Almost three-quarters of IT managers are failing to recognise the benefits that cloud computing could bring to their business, with many holding the belief the technology would not make any difference to their enterprise. A survey conducted by consulting firm Protiviti found that just eight per cent of respondents had adopt ... read more
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