Google Chromecast
A small WiFi-enabled dongle device that connects to a television via a HDMI port to wirelessly stream video and music content to the TV screen from smartphone (both Android and Apple iOS), tablet, laptop or desktop computer devices. Google Chromecast made its debut in late July, 2013, and retails for $35, which is considerably less expensive than the $99 Apple TV that Chromecast competes against.
Initial reviews of Google Chromecast have been mixed, with many praising the low cost ($35) and the high video and audio quality while at the same time criticizing the limited functionality the initial release of Chromecast provides, particularly in terms of compatible streaming services and mobile apps.
Google Chromecast does currently support NetFlix, Google Play, YouTube and Pandora, and it also offers the ability to stream Web pages to the TV. Chromecast is also expected to add support for additional services in the near future.
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Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Storage infrastructure that is managed and automated by intelligent software as opposed to by the storage hardware itself.
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Android Codenames
Here's a snapshot of the Android updates that have already been released as well as some that are currently in development.
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ERP module - Enterprise Resource Planning module
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software consists of multiple enterprise software modules that are individually purchased.
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BYOD - bring your own device
A phrase that has become widely adopted to refer to mobile workers bringing their own mobile devices, such as smartphones, laptops and PDAs, into...
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mobile malware
Malicious software ("malware") that is designed specifically to target a mobile device system, such as a tablet or smartphone.
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PRISM Program
PRISM is a massive surveillance program operated by the United States National Security Agency (NSA).
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open source
Generically, open source refers to a program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its...
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storage networking
The phrase storage networking, or storage network, is used to describe a high-speed network of shared storage devices.
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Virtual SAN
A software-defined storage offering from VMware that enables enterprises to pool their storage capabilities and to instantly and automatically...
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mobile operating system
The mobile operating system is the software platform on top of which other programs, called application programs, can run on mobile devices.
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