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Cloud Technology

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Pinnacle makes another deal with purchase of MacLellan IT

Cloud technology business Pinnacle Telecom has continued in its strategy to build its in-house IT capability with the purchase of MacLellan IT.

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Acer builds cloud services

Computer manufacturers Acer has acquired US-based iGware in a deal which could rise to $395 million (£42 million).

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Interest in cloud continues

US investment in UK cloud-based systems has continued with the acquisition of the Pachube service by LogMeIn.

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DFJ Esprit takes stake in CloudApps

CloudApps, a developer of energy management applications, has secured an undisclosed investment amount from technology venture capital investor DFJ Esprit as the business ramps up its international sales operations.

Technology

Clouding the issue

While there are major cost benefits to using cloud computing, remote hosting may not be right for every business.

Technology

How secure is cloud computing?

Two growing businesses, one a convert to cloud computing and the other a sceptic, give their take on the security concerns around storing important company information on a remote server.

Technology

Cloud computing

For ambitious companies with tight budgets, cloud computing can provide a cost-effective way to utilise the latest in business technology. Kathleen Hall reports.

Entrepreneurs

Silver lining: Steve Nicholson

Wi-fi broadband provider The Cloud has been through a radical overhaul in the past couple of years. GB meets the man behind the changes, CEO Steve Nicholson.

Technology

Utility computing – Pay-as-you-go IT

Cloud computing is a prime candidate for over-hyped IT buzzword of the year. But what does it mean and how do you try it?