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Net neutrality: The smart person's guide

Tech Republic Cloud

Do internet service providers have a right to throttle certain traffic? That's the question at the heart of net neutrality, and here's everything you need to know about it.

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2014 Stevens Honor Award – Grandfather of the Internet, Dr. David J. Farber

CTOvision

Farber is known as the grandfather of the Internet. Later at University of Delaware, Farber and a team created CS Net and NSF Net connecting universities nationwide for the first time, this technology later formed the physical backbone of today’s Internet. Stevens recognized Farber with an honorary doctorate in 1999.

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Researchers Say Google Fiber Has Nationwide Potential

CTOvision

Storm clouds of litigation threats and federal regulations have darkened the beginning of May for some techies. Will Net Neutrality advocates raise enough of a fuss to get the commission to back down? Will the freedom of the Internet come crashing down around us? Bernstein Research, an equ. To read more please log in.

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The power players of retail transformation: IoT, 5G, and AI/ML on Microsoft Cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

Thanks to cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G technologies, every link in the retail supply chain is becoming more tightly integrated. Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Retail Industry

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Cloud and Mobile – Enabling the Small Business

Eric D. Brown

I just finished reading an article written by John Mason titled When Small Businesses Use Cloud and Mobile to Go Global ” over on IBM’s Smarter Planet Blog. The cloud brings a great deal of value to organizations, but even more-so to small businesses. The cloud is both an enabler and a leveler. I absolutely agree with this.

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Cloud Musings by Kevin L. Jackson: DoD Cloud Computing Strategy

Cloud Musings

Cloud Musings by Kevin L. Personal comments and insight on cloud computing related technologies and their use in the public sector to support net-centric operations. Cloud Musings on Forbes. NJVC Cloud Computing. Get "Cloud Musings" by RSS. DoD Cloud Computing Strategy. DoD Cloud Computing Strategy.

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Dimension Data: Dedicated to Making the Greatest Impact on the Planet, the Economy and the Communities it Serves

CIO Business Intelligence

Dimension Data is widely known for bold innovations and stalwart cloud solutions and services that enable enterprises to dramatically improve their businesses; now it is on mission to benefit the planet – and in the process, the communities it services and the economies it influences. Cloud Management, Green IT, IT Leadership

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