Embarking on the skyward journey

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Embarking on the skyward journey

Cloud computing has dramatically changed how applications are built, run and used. Instead of running cloud apps yourself, you can access them as a service over the internet.

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DUBAI — From sending emails to buying books online, technology indeed keeps you on the cloud. As Dubai hosts the Cloud Computing World Forum today, we take a look at how technology is changing the world around us.

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DUBAI — From sending emails to buying books online, technology indeed keeps you on the cloud. As Dubai hosts the Cloud Computing World Forum today, we take a look at how technology is changing the world around us.

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Laser can revolutionise data transfer

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LONDON - A new laser can deliver error-free data at a record speed of 40 gigabits per second, four times the current speed, thus paving the way for faster Internet traffic, computers and mobile phones.

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More pain ahead for netbook makers?

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More pain ahead for netbook makers?

Taiwanese netbook makers, the low-priced darlings of the personal computing industry just a few years ago, are jumping into the high-margin tablet space after seeing their market eroded by the stylish gadgets.

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Facebook now worth $65 billion? Why not?

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Facebook now worth $65 billion? Why not?

Investment firm General Atlantic is investing in Facebook, valuing the leading social network at $65 billion, representing a 30 percent boost from its last big investment in January, according to a report on CNBC.

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Bing launches deals feature

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Bing launches deals feature

Microsoft Corp’s Bing search engine said it launched ‘Bing deals’ for both the desktop and mobile, allowing consumers to find the best deals locally, a service that will pit it against daily deals website Groupon.

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