Google looks to become a mobile carrier

Google supercharges cloud storage for databases with Local SSD LibreOffice for Android takes its first small steps Technology: Google January 22, 2015 Google looks to become a mobile carrier Google has laid the groundwork for its own cellular service by buying capacity on the networks of Sprint and T-Mobile USA. The partnerships with Sprint and T-Mobile would bring the company into the cellular business itself, offering Google phone plans directly to consumers. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Google supercharges cloud storage for databases with Local SSD 2. LibreOffice for Android takes its first small steps 3. Google shuts down Glass sales to the public, shifts unit to Nest Labs 4. Google ties iPhones, iPads to Chrome with Remote Desktop White Paper: Riverbed Technology Riverbed Optimization System: Technical Overview The Riverbed Optimization System (RiOS™) powers Riverbed’s unique line of SteelHead™ application acceleration appliances and Steelhead Mobile client software. RiOS is based on technologies that solve a range of problems affecting wide area networks (WANs) and application performance. VIEW NOW>> Google supercharges cloud storage for databases with Local SSD If you want the fastest possible storage performance for a database as inexpensively as possible, Google's cloud-based Local SSD for its Compute Engine platform could be the answer. READ MORE LibreOffice for Android takes its first small steps Is it the fate of every popular app -- especially the open source ones -- to be ported to Android? LibreOffice has made that leap, but don't expect to take your work on the road with your tablet yet. READ MORE White Paper: NetApp Steps to Simplifying Private Cloud Deployment Today, all the rules are being rewritten, both inside and outside the data center. The reason: virtualization. Read this paper to see how enterprises can derive competitive advantage by using virtualization technologies to build the most agile infrastructures.VIEW NOW>> Google shuts down Glass sales to the public, shifts unit to Nest Labs The move appears to be an attempt to rethink the wearable computer outside Google's X lab. READ MORE Google ties iPhones, iPads to Chrome with Remote Desktop The free app, available on Apple's App Store, lets users remotely operate a personal computer running the Chrome browser, or a Chromebook powered by Google's Chrome OS, from an iPhone or iPad. READ MORE White Paper: Bitdefender The 6 Most Important Things to Know about VDI/DaaS Security New IT trends to support worker mobility – such as VDI and BYOD – are quickly gaining interest and adoption. But just as with any new trend, there are concerns and pitfalls to avoid. Download this paper to learn the most important considerations to keep in mind for your VDI project. LEARN MORE Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.