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Dive into the boundless realm of the internet. Discover a vast network of information, connectivity, and endless possibilities that shape our digital landscape.

  • Connected World
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    The Connected World

    In the modern world the majority of us are connected to the internet for most of our waking hours, sometimes without even realising it. With the huge number of networked, embedded computers in devices all around our homes and work it can be really hard to disconnect. Even on the move, smartphones, tablets and netbooks give us constant access to updates and information, drastically changing the way we form relationships in the world. At home: In the home, the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube has promoted the development of televisions with web access. Advances in game consoles are also moving towards a very online experience offering…

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    Key Cloud Hosting Solutions for Small Businesses

    Cloud hosting is the new buzz in the arena of technology. It has turned out to be one of the most practical and effective solutions for hosting a small business website. The major reason behind this is that these web hosting solutions can fit your budget and needs well. It is a “Software as a Service” model that can let a small business save significant amount of IT cost. You just have to outsource the maintenance of your hardware and software for hosting your website. All the headaches related to managing your IT operations, hardware and software updates and personal costs will no longer bug you. With cloud hosting, you…

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    Google CIO Ben Fried: "Data Is Incredibly Important"

    Tech companies tend to focus on creating the next new and shiny big thing. Space-age gadgets and ingenious apps might get the headlines, but according to Google CIO Ben Fried, their importance pales in comparison to data. “People think about the next app or the next little bit of technology to solve the next problem,” Fried said recently in a Daily Telegraph interview, “but really the long-term benefits come from thinking about the importance of data, securing it, sharing it and governing it.” Fried’s philosophy certainly sheds light on why Google has become such a data mining powerhouse. Tools like Google Analytics are helping smaller companies understand who their customers are,…

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    What’s Streaming in Worldwide Fiber Optic Internet News?

    In April 2013, Google and the city of Provo, Utah announced that the search giant would be taking over the city’s $39 million fiber optic network for a single U.S. dollar, according to Mercury News. Because of its status as a worldwide Internet power, attention is on Google as it moves forward with plans to install or take over fiber optic networks in U.S. cities. However, Google is far from the only player in the fiber optic field, especially when the worldwide stage is considered. The U.S. Picture It is sometimes easy to forget that Google isn’t the only player in the American fiber optic network game. In fact, Google…

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    Where in the World is the Fastest Internet?

    The U.S. might be technologically advanced in some respects, but they're not doing too well when it comes to broadband Internet speeds. According to The Register, the U.S. is ranked ninth in the world. That's a pretty good improvement over the last time speeds were checked, with a 27 percent increase overall. However, it still lags behind for a so-called tech giant.

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    Don’t Let Technology De-Humanize Your Business

    New technologies may increase overall efficiency and reduce operating costs, but taking away the human element from your business may do more harm than good. As businesses begin to replace human employees with technology applications such as credit card readers and tablets because of increasing wage costs, businesses must still remember the importance of great customer service—which begins with a human connection. Think customer service doesn’t matter? One company that has felt the sting because of a lack of great customer service is Sears, which reported a $3.1 billion loss in 2012, according to Ashley Lutz of Business Insider. The business has an 86 percent unsatisfied, one-out-of-five star rating on…