Cloud Computing 3 Companies That Tackle Complexity in the Cloud The deep complexities of managing a cloud infrastructure for the enterprise are only just beginning to emerge. Today we are at Gluecon, talking with three companies about managing that complexity in the cloud. Let's take a quick look at these three companies and the services they provide. Alex Williams View comments
How-To 5 Tips for Creating an Internship Program for Your Startup As more and more college students look for internships, hoping to gain valuable work experience prior to graduation, startups would be wise to create strong internship programs. That was the message of Richard Bottner, founder of the college recruiting firm Intern Bridge and Mark Babbit, founder of the internship matching service YouTern, in a talk… Audrey Watters View comments
E-Books Dedicated E-Reader Market Will Peak as Consumers Flock to Tablet Computers Dedicated e-readers like Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook are coming under increasing pressure from mobile phones and tablet devices like the iPad. According to the latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media, sales of e-readers with broadband connections will peak in 2014, as users decide to opt for multi-purpose devices like… Frederic Lardinois View comments
Government U.S. Government Taps ChallengePost to Help Launch Open Government Initiatives Early in his administration, President Obama vowed to open up government with more interactive online initiatives like Recovery.gov. Though some called his early efforts a "significant failure," Obama has pressed on with attempts to create transparency, including a memo earlier this year calling on government agencies to use challenges and prizes… Chris Cameron View comments
Internet of Things Books Come Alive with QR Codes & Data in the Cloud Paper books are a joy to hold and read, but in a hyperlinked world they can feel a little limited. Dr. Sorin A. Matei of Purdue University is making paper books writable and multi-layered with 2D barcodes (QR codes) through a system he's built called Ubimark. Imagine having a cloud of user-contributed commentary, maps, photos, audio and video… Marshall Kirkpatrick View comments