Cloud storage provider Dropbox has reportedly acquired Israel-based startup CloudOn for an undisclosed amount. Although Dropbox did not formally announce the deal, CloudOn confirmed the acquisition in an announcement post on its…
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Microsoft Azure Backup now supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1
Microsoft has announced that its Azure Backup service now supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 systems allowing companies to keep their on-premises data safe in the cloud. “Microsoft Azure Backup is a simple…
Microsoft announces Azure Government’s general availability
After being in preview state for more than a year, Microsoft’s Azure Government cloud computing service is now generally available to government clients. Redmond had announced plans for a government cloud offering…
Microsoft collaborates with Accenture to offer ‘Hybrid Cloud Solution’
Microsoft has teamed up with global management consultancy firm Accenture to develop a powerful hybrid cloud platform dubbed the ‘Accenture Hybrid Cloud Solution for Microsoft Azure‘. In collaboration with leading Microsoft solution…
Microsoft Azure RemoteApp service slated for general release next week
Microsoft has announced it will release general version of Azure RemoteApp service starting next week. The Azure RemoteApp service allows users to deploy Windows apps in the cloud and access them from…
Chromebook holiday offer brings 1TB free Google Drive storage with it
Google is offering 1TB Google Drive storage with each Chromebook purchased as a part of its holiday promotions – the chunk of cloud storage space which would otherwise set you back by…
Dropbox’s photo app ‘Carousel’ lands on iPad and web
Dropbox’s dedicated photo and video app dubbed Carousel has finally made its way to iPads and the web. “Part of making the best home for your photos is giving you a fast,…
Sony unveils ‘PlayStation Vue’; a cloud-based TV service that lets you watch more with less search
Sony has taken the wraps off its new cloud-based TV service dubbed ‘PlayStation Vue’ through which it intends to offer live shows and on-demand content without users requiring a cable or satellite…
Amazon rolls out unlimited photo storage service for UK Prime subscribers
Amazon has rolled out unlimited photo storage service for UK Prime Photos users promising secure storage, automatic photo upload, and anywhere, anytime access. This means that UK users can now use Prime…
UK Government announces launch of new Digital Marketplace
UK Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has announced the opening of the government’s digital marketplace created to offer public sector IT buyers with a wide choice of suppliers for buying IT commodities…
Amazon Prime subscribers get early Christmas treat – unlimited cloud storage for photos
Amazon on Tuesday announced the launch of a free service dubbed Prime Photos, which will let users upload and store unlimited photos and videos to Amazon’s Cloud Drive. The unlimited photo storage…
Microsoft, Dropbox join hands to help you do more
Microsoft and Dropbox have inked a deal that will see the duo implement support for each other’s services thereby allowing users to do a lot more using their phones, tablets and the…
Google for Work gets additional 45,000 users thanks to deal with PwC
Google on Tuesday announced it has inked a deal with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) that will see the consulting giant recommending and supporting its business clients to adopt, set up, manage and customize Google…
Microsoft Office 365 subscribers get unlimited OneDrive storage
Microsoft on Monday announced Office 365 subscribers will now be able to avail unlimited online storage on OneDrive for no additional cost. The storage hike will be offered on OneDrive and will…
Acer launches Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC) solution in India
Acer India has launched a new BYOC (Build Your Own Cloud) solution to allow customers to integrate their PC and mobile devices for accessing data anytime, anywhere. Through Acer BYOC the consumers…