There’ll be lots of texts flying around filled with Christmas greetings, but getting a message from Santa is much more impressive than getting one from someone you know. The Santa SMS service lets you schedule an SMS from Santa to surprise your loved ones. More »
We asked readers for questions about Windows Azure to put to Microsoft, and you came up with some great responses. Tim Buntel, product manager for the Windows Azure platform at Microsoft Australia, has all the answers. Read on! More »
You know how to test out Azure’s cloud capabilities and how it can help your career. But how can you ensure your cloud apps reach their full potential? Here are some useful best-practice guidelines. More »
No-one wants to see their private data stolen or their PC taken over as part of a botnet, but many people also resist installing security software because of the performance drag on their systems. Kaspersky Labs’ security products can ensure you stay protected without crippling your PC with bloatware. More »
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Windows Azure doesn’t just offer a great multi-language platform for building cloud applications. Through the Windows Azure DataMarket, it also gives you access to a wealth of data sets you can use to enhance your applications. Here are some that offer potential for Aussie developers. More »
James Coenen-Eyre, aka Bondi Geek, is a freelance development hero. With Windows Azure at his back he’s been able to punch like an industry heavyweight – no IT hardware team required. Coenen-Eyre is single handedly building a major Australian music industry website. How many other one-man shows can say the same?
Dean Robertson, Managing Director of Mexia, runs a serious development business, but also has some interesting ideas he’s looking to test on the side. Thanks to Windows Azure, Robertson can build a social trading platform concept and give it its chance to go viral without having to commit tens of thousands in hardware resources.
Steve Orenstein from MyCastingNet can make you a reality TV star. His business is transforming cast recruitment for companies like Channel Seven, making it easier for future stars to get their names in front of the right people. And when a TV show promotes recruitment for a new series, Windows Azure gives Orenstein all the power his site needs to manage the spike in traffic.
Adrian Brenton, Software Developer at Janison, can find out how smart all of you are with a new generation in web-based school test delivery. Here Brenton tells us how Windows Azure gives the education department the power to run tests for many thousands of students at once without paying for the capacity to do so even when they don’t need it.
