In a guest post here in January, Matt McAdams critiqued Salesforce.com's database-as-a-service offering, Database.com, which I had previously lauded. McAdams, who is CEO of PaaS vendor TrackVia, ...

What is a client-server environment? Numerous applications run in a client-server architecture. This means that client computers (computers forming part of the network) contact a server that provides ...

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Explaining the ongoing evolution from client-server to cloud-native, source of much confusion and misdirection when comparing SaaS offerings There are many definitions of software as a service (SaaS).

Desktop virtualization-separating a PC desktop environment from a physical machine using a client-server set-up-will ramp up U.S. Defense Department computing efficiencies and cut costs significantly.

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. One of the things I've found interesting in the development ...

Day Z's standalone release will use a more familiar, MMO-style server arrangement rather than the ARMA 2-based system the mod version employs. "This week saw our lead programmer outline a dramatic ...

This government organization has about 2,400 PCs. All are under an out-sourced evergreen agreement that includes a two year refresh cycle, so about a third, mostly in managerial offices, are now on ...

(1) A communications network that uses dedicated servers. In this context, the term is used to contrast it with a peer-to-peer network, which allows any client to also be a server. (2) A network that ...

The latest release of the BarcoCim integrated production management system offers a complete computer integrated manufacturing solution for injection moulders. It offers a modular concept with ...