The evolution of technology.

Information is being accessed in many different ways these days- through mobile devices, laptops, personal computers and the so called smartphones. There are so many ways to keep connected but what does this mean for you?

The working life

With the developments in remote access technology and online security it is now possible to work from your office from home, just this week I remotely accessed my work computer to download files, sort documents and work on a few local issues.

This is a great benefit to those with family commitments.

Equally, to those with education commitments who want to study and work at the same time.

This is something, however, that wouldn’t have been possible a few years ago as the technology was there...it just wasn’t as flexible as it is now. It was also a rather specialised field and you would need extensive computing knowledge to use this technology. Now it is available, as a service, via the cloud ironically, that anyone can use.

Keep connected all day every day

While for many of us the idea of never being able to leave our work behind may be slightly horrifying- this gives you more opportunities to keep control when you’re not there. No longer miss meetings, calls and other important communication with mobile devices that keep you connected all the time.

While if you’re just ill and out of the office that day, worry not that you will have to let the office field itself- set up video conferences and free VOIP chats to relay key issues.

There really has never been a better time to stay connected to our personal and professional lives.

Of course, there is such a thing as information overload and sometimes we do need to disconnect from it all. It’s just that the choice will always be there: do you want to be there? Do you want to be here? What do you want from your day? It shows a social evolution to accept such a flexible and dynamic work life, away from the harrowing 9-6 daily routine.

Again, this post doesn’t break any new ground- it’s just a nice relaxed overview of the way technology has evolved and our lives with it.

We are constantly looking for new things to talk about and will have more information topics soon- thank you for reading!

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Cloud Computing: The Future for the OS?

With the emergence of increasingly growing amounts of mobile devices it is speculated that personal computers may suffer, as many consumers are already making the change to other devices.
However it could be said that there is hope for a system that is accessed and deployed mostly online, with a platform-free and cost-effective approach.

Online operating systems? I don't know...

It is true that this is a hard to grasp idea. It doesn't seem feasible but if you consider the current state of play with most OS packages- it's actually a natural progression.
These days Microsoft Windows OS activation is done with an online process and the details are stored on an online server. Periodically these can be checked/acessed.

While the same is said for the delivery of many types of software with some newer distribution systems.

Time was you had to find a specialist computer vendor to get your software and utilities, time now is that download these straight to your machine.
This covers everything from software, to video games, to movies and more which can now be accessed as easy as logging into a website. There's already a lot of things which are deployed via online platforms which would only grow, and diversify, were the entire system cloud based.

This is all done in an effort to reduce the amount of physical materials and packaging that is required for the distribution of products, and to provide instaneous delivery.

Could it be successful?

iTunes is a good example of what we're talking about here. It revolutionised what you looked for in terms of personal entertainment- music, films, TV episodes, education materials- it was all provided via an online service which could be accessed 24/7.
Which would instantly download content to your machine once you purchased it and would allow you to access it in minutes. It broke barriers with previous systems.

Now imagine this on an operating system level of size and depth.

A system that provided services, utilities, anti-virus protection and much more in a streamlined and entirely platform-free environment. To be connected to the the service and have very little need for local storage.
Save for your local machine software which would still be required.

This could be the new and very exciting future of operating systems and it would break many new barriers, as it has never previously been done on such a scale.

In any case, this is a little bit of food for thought on what a system like cloud computing could provide for us.

We are constantly updating our information on cloud computing and will have more information soon- thank you for reading!

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Cloud Computing: Reduced Failure Rate

Cloud computing has advanced the modern marketplace and has opened new doors for many organisations, we can say how brilliantly it handles success- but what about the other side of the coin? How does it handle failure?

What should we expect?

Firstly it has a significantly reduced failure rate than you may expect.
While, yes, you're entrusting your data to a open server and you're sharing a great deal of your information. It is protected. And it is backed up regularly by your provider to help in the event of any major failure.
While, thanks to the way cloud computing works, there is less chance of a singular localised failure crippling your organisation and bringing the company down.

Imagine the typical office situation: your computers and information are all stored locally and, while you have access to the office, you have your information to hand and you're covered.
Until someone manages to contract a virus and give it to their terminal..and then you're facing a rather difficult situation. Can you save the information? How? How much is it going to cost? How much downtime? Who can you trust with handling such a volume of sensitive data?

Same applies in cases of heinous weather. Your office is your fort and when the drawbridge is up you can't get in, you're not going anywhere- which is where a platform-independent solution becomes a powerful and effective tool.

Not a technological person? No worries.

In recent years we have advanced to levels of graphical and processor performance previously only dreamed of. Operating systems are no longer the field of the IT professional- but the average home user- and cloud computing is no different in that respect.
While the system is entirely IT based it's not something that is so complex that the average user cannot use it. Which is the second part of the beauty of this.

It not only makes your life easier, your information easier to access and many of your problems solved but it's something everyone can adopt.

It allows your organisation to expand in every way possible as the executives and the administration can use this revolutionary technology. This allows previously unthought of levels of data sharing.
Which, we agree- is not always a good thing to share sensitive data.
But with cloud computing each user has their own access credentials which ascertain whether or not they should access this- and you can choose who can and can't.

This is all for now but we will be expanding further on the topic of cloud computing in future posts. Thank you for reading!

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Aquima: Advancements in Innovation

Technological innovation has been something of a constantly evolving phenomenon in recent years. Every year technology advances beyond previous thought limits to provide, and nurture, new ideas and previously “impossible” ideas.

Artificial intelligence is one of these revolutionary changes as it has allowed computers and software to think for itself. Not to the levels of functional intelligent machines, sentient beings or some such, but to the level where a system can work out some problems by itself without user input.
This can be likened to many of the newer features of the Windows and Mac OS operating systems which provide many tasks without the user specifying. They “just happen” and the systems take care of the rest.

While this does mean that for many they face a lack of control over some of the finer points of the systems they use- the reassurance and convenience of these systems often more than makes up for it.

This has also paved the way for a lot of the other changes which have occurred in recent years as without artificial intelligence, or that ability, these things would never have been possible.
However, thanks to these advancements there are so many things that are now achievable with mobile and computing technology that was not possible before.

Cloud computing is another aspect of constantly evolving technology and innovation which provides a benefit over traditional systems. Through this, we are no longer limited to one platform or the prospect of having to be without information- our information will follow us.
This could possibly mean that it’s harder to disconnect ourselves from that information but, at the same time, the convenience and usability we gain is definitely worth that.

It also shows advancement in internet technology and security that such a system could be, and is, to some quite successful degree, even possible.

So where does all this lead? Back to Aquima!
As these are things, two very important things, that Aquima incorporates which gives it the revolutionary edge over the competition. Artificial intelligence powers the system while cloud computing gives it the accessibility- together they provide a unique system which requires no extra components.

Thanks to it being platform-independent and useful on so many devices there’s no need to upgrade hardware, buy extras or spend needlessly on new components.

Everything that Aquima can do it does straight out of the box and with exceptional results thanks to technological innovation. And, of course, a need to provide a BPM package that is more technology than marketing.
Something that is universally useful to all organisations.
But without the feeling that you’re getting a half-baked cookie cutter system which tries to force you in a preset profile or system.

Whatever you want- whatever you need- innovation and Aquima can deliver every single time.

Thank you for reading as always! If you have anything you would like to add, any questions or just want to give a quick heads up- feel free to comment.

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Aquima: Empowered with Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is a platform-independent internet based technology which allows you to share resources, information and services across a wide network of users and devices.

Storing the information is easy and is often done via the use of servers which are later accessed, by users, from any device which supports it. This can include web browsers, web clients and mobile devices.
Quick, easy and incredibly effective this technology allows you to have greater ability to distribute and utilise your information.

Due to the nature of cloud computing it cuts costs across the organisation time and again. Starting with the cost of storing the information and buying the physical systems yourself, all the way to maintaining and backing up the information on your own servers- you can save, save some more and keep saving!
There are no hidden costs and you don’t have to worry about long contract fees.

We understand that you might not appreciate your information being available to the masses without a little privacy. This is why cloud computing comes with two lines of defence:

o Physical systems to stop viruses, spyware, malware and other nasty bugs

o Privacy laws which restrict the redistribution or transmittance data

Together this not only makes cloud computing one of the cheapest, most widely available and innovative systems- but one of the safest.

Cloud computing is not something that has appeared in recent years and will disappear in the same fashion. It’s something that has been becoming steadily more popular for several years and, without even knowing it, it’s something that you probably already use. Facebook, Google utilities and Windows Live utilities all incorporate a subset of cloud computing technology!

Thank you for reading!
We hope this has opened your eyes to some of the exciting features Aquima empowered with cloud computing can bring to you.

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So Many Clouds!

I'm sure we all remember the days where we used to lay and watch pretty cloud formations and how much fun it was. Well, I never have- but that's neither here nor there- what we're talking about is cloud computing!

Like everything there's good sides and bad sides to this technology.

The good sides we have covered several times before and we can really see the benefits, I'm sure, but it must have a downside...right?
And it does. (But only a few!)
Some technology which uses cloud computing wasn't actually made from that, but adapted, from standard technology, to provide the same features. However, this can be detrimental compared to that which was made from it.
This is because the essence of cloud computing is in the technology, were it not "in the cloud" it would just be another piece of software.

Due to the recent boom of "in the cloud" technology a lot of new developers have begun to adapt older technology to make it similar.
On the other hand, some of the larger corporations like Microsoft are making some of their legacy software do a similar thing. Older tech in the cloud- new tech in the cloud, right?

Developing "in the cloud" is not as easy as it would seem. It's not a case of just making the information available to all, or to be accessed anywhere, a lot of it is to do with security and functionality.
Things built for cloud computing will always have the best security.
Not to mention, these will probably be the most stable choices.
And it will most likely be the easiest to work with.

All of these things are because the technology was made for cloud computing so it doesn't need to strain, or stretch, to put in security and durability- it's already there!

The ease of use comes from the fact that it is built to use the input of cloud computing. It hasn't been built for PC use and changed to fit cloud computing leading to frustration, things that don't work and certain features that are disabled due to incompatibility issues.

So always be sure of what you're buying when it comes to cloud computing and whether or not it was made "in the cloud".
If it was- it's probably the best investment you will make!

Thank you for reading, as always, we hope this has been an interesting insight into cloud computing!

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Aquima: Endless Innovation.

We've talked about innovation quite a bit recently and it's quite an important topic, but today we're talking more practically about how you can use innovation.

In the form of a neat little BPM package known as Aquima.

There are many reasons why Aquima is innovative and we couldn't hope to cover them all here, but what we will do, for your viewing pleasure, is pick out the best of the innovation:

• One thing that makes Aquima stand out is that it can bridge the gap between IT and business, to connect two (seemingly incredibly different) cultures together for the benefit of your organisation.
• It provides your organisation with dynamic agility, allowing it to adapt to just about any situation or happening. Even in the event of something catastrophic- Aquima has your back.
• Worry not about having a sea of wires in your office to run this powerful package, Aquima uses cloud computing technologies which means you don't need to worry about your information- but can still control it- while using it to improve your productivity.
• It isn't a bespoke solution but it has enough power to dwarf five bespoke systems. Aquima is a platform-independent, fully customisable, all inclusive solution to your problems.
• Aquima isn't about hidden costs which is why they don't have any- unlike other BPM packages, Aquima is all inclusive and doesn't require any external systems to run any of its features.

And these are just some of the reasons that Aquima breathes innovation in to your organisation.
There are many more reasons, much deeper, and more specific, to almost any organisation in any industry out there. Using Aquima not only makes you more effective, efficient and dynamic- but innovative- and cost-effective and even more!

Thanks for reading, as always, everyone.
We hope this has proved to be an interesting look into what makes for an endlessly innovative and attractive BPM package!

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Cloud Computing

This is something we briefly touched on before when talking about the repeated cost savings of Aquima, but, in truth, it deserves to be explored in its own right as it's such a great idea.

The basics
And one that has taken off with great propulsion recently.
So what is Cloud Computing? Well, it's a form of technology where you can access information and documents from anywhere and everywhere you can connect to the internet. Many sites like Facebook, Hotmail and Twitter have been using this technology for years- we just never realised.
Why would we use that over traditional systems? Well, that is a question that is met by a few more barriers. It's faster, cheaper, more efficient and easier to use in many cases- but it's not as well integrated as other services. Microsoft Office, for instance, could be replaced with a Cloud Computing solution- but people may not take to it as quickly. Learning the new interface and services is mostly what puts a large percentage of people off using it.

Reliability
Best of all, it has incredibly reliability for organisations of all levels.
In traditional systems you're likely to be limited to just what you can do which sometimes leads to errors, malfunctions and a drop in productivity. With Cloud Computing you are given a solution that can handle the spikes in activity you may sometimes experience.
For instance, if you're a large electronics organisation and a film like Avatar is released on Blu Ray you may have a large spike in web visits. People wishing to buy new systems, new players etc. With Cloud Computing you don't have to worry about this "once every six months" spike when the rest of the time its quiet and slow. Better than this it comes at no extra quest to deal with this spike of activity- it's there. If you use it you use it, if you don't you don't.

Security and safety
One of the concerns about Cloud Computing is that if you have all your information online- what does that say about security? Is it secure? What backup and restore options do you have?
Well, the beauty of Cloud Computing is it's very much like a cake. It's layered, comprehensive and a great thing to have around if you use (eat) it. However, you wouldn't back up a cake (the recipe maybe) and that's where Cloud Computing has an advantage- it's very hard to lose your cake, I mean, information.
Through layers of backups you are able to keep comprehensive copies of your information that are entirely secure.

The highest levels of encryption are used to protect your precious information.

Multiple organisations
Often in the case of smaller organisations the kind of protection that is offered is comparable to that of a large organisation. And certainly outside of their budget.

This provides a great opportunity to get a world class system at a knockdown price for smaller organisations, while larger organisations will benefit from the reassurance they won't lose their information.
Two-fold this makes everyone's lives easier as Cloud Computing is the new age solution to information management in all organisations.

And that's all for now!
Thank you for reading, as always- we hope this has been insightful.

All information presented here is © copyright Carkean Solutions Ltd., 2010 - Not to be used without our permission - The views expressed here are the views of an idividual not the corporation