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Understanding SaaS Availability Claims
/in GeneralAs small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) evaluate cloud computing solutions, vendors often tout availability, or up-time, commitments. Understanding the metric, and how to compare vendor claims, is critical when selecting a solution. Availability is generally expressed as a percentage — 99.9%, 99.99%, and so on. With 8760 hours in each year, 99.9% availability equates to […]
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Google Video Enhancements for Premier and Education Editions
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A Small Gmail Improvement for Managing Conversations
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Gmail Contacts can Share Email Addresses
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Check your Browser Performance
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Last Minute Invitation
/in GeneralIf you are in the area and can leave work a little early, please join Horizon Info Services at the Corridor Nine Chamber’s Open for Business Expo.It is a great opportunity to see our Cloud Computing solutions first-hand, including Google Apps Premier Edition, Google Security and Compliance Solutions, and our industry-leading online backup and recovery […]
Google Docs Gets New Drawing Feature
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First Microsoft SMB Insight Report Highlights Virtualization and SaaS
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The Open Cloud Manifesto is Finally Here … What do YOU think?
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Cloud Computing to Grow by 21% This Year
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