Content Delivery Network Akamai Appoints HR Director for Asia
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Content delivery network Akamai Technologies announced on Friday it has appointed Rachael Fitzpatrick as human resource director for the Asia Pacific Japan region. She will be responsible for HR strategy and management, playing a key role in driving Akamai's expansion strategy in the region. Akamai continue to strengthen its human resources in view of growth in this region driven especially by trends in cloud adoption. Read more...
Content Delivery Network Akamai to Buy Competitor Cotendo for 268 Million
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Content delivery network Akamai Technologies announced on Thursday it will acquire rival CDN provider Cotendo for a net cash payment of approximately $268 million. The news confirms rumors that Akamai would purchase Cotendo. At the time, it was also reported that both AT&T and Juniper Networks had expressed interest in purchasing Cotendo. Under terms of the agreement, Akamai will acquire all of the outstanding equity of Cotendo, and after expected purchase price adjustments, plus the assumption of outstanding unvested options to purchase Cotendo common stock. Read more...
Alternative’s to WordPress – Other Content Management Systems do Exist
WordPress may be the ten-gallon hat and eight-hundred pound gorilla of Content Management Systems (or CMS, for the tech-savvy and initiated) but that doesn’t mean it’s the only kid on the block. In fact, there are quite a few other PHP-based management systems out there that are more than capable of getting the job done. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites here, and as long as you’re feeling brave enough to go outside the box, we’ve got the roadmap. Geeklog We know Geeklog may not look the prettiest, but this CMS is every bit as functional as WordPress and then some. Popular sites like Mac OS X hints have been using it for years, in case you need a reference. Geeklog is a ninja when it comes to mySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL, as well as content syndication, mass user deletion, forums, and multi-language support. Not to mention the word “geek” is in the title, which tickles our pickle five ways to Sunday. concrete5 This CMS has been garnering an immense amount of Read more...
An Overview of PHP-Based Content Management Systems Beyond WordPress
WordPress is far and away the most popular content management system (CMS) on the web. It’s for good reason, but like anyone holding the claim of first place, it still has its critics. If you are working with PHP and want a good content management system for your site, you have a gaggle of options. We’re going to run down a few of them here, and go over their advantages and disadvantages. Geeklog One of the most popular of the WordPress alternatives, Geeklog is a feature-full CMS that can use mySQL, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL server for its databases. It includes among its features content syndication, forums, calendars, polls multi-language support and mass user deletion. If you need help, it actually uses a wiki for its official documentation. Popular sites Groklaw and Mac OS X Hints have used it for years. concrete5 Open-source CMS concrete5 has attracted attention for its ease of use. Not only is there easy editing of individual pages without having to Read more...
When to Transition to a Content Management System
Over time, websites can become clogged with old and useless content from a variety of departments, people and organizational divisions. In turn, it becomes impossible to keep track of it all. This is a major issues faced by many companies that have entrusted their website to an outsourced developer of Information Technology Department. Therefore, content management software (CMS) can assist with organization, checks and balance and overall maintenance. Appearance Differences When a website is developed in individual pieces by different departments, the result is different appearances in different areas of the site. This can lead to clients and partners questioning the validity of the site. It is critical to always provide a seamless transition between one area of the website and another. This is another clear indication of the need for a CMS. Reviewing CMS Options However, it is not necessary to begin a CMS development project on your own without looking at the various options of Read more...
Web Host 100TBcom Launches Content Delivery Network
(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Web hosting provider and UK2 (www.uk2.net) subsidiary 100TB.com (www.100TB.com) announced on Friday it has launched its new content delivery network service. The CDN service plans range from $99 per month for 10TB to $799 per month for 100TB. "Never before have clients been able to deliver their site content to global visitors so quickly for so little cost," said Thomas Hancock, 100TB managing director. "We've been the low price leader of the high bandwidth dedicated hosting world and now we're ready to do the same for the high bandwidth CDN world too." Read more...
SENDtoREADER.com – deliver web content to Kindle instantly
SENDtoREADER.com is a simple web application that allows you to send any webpage to your Amazon Kindle Reader instantly. This gives your Kindle the flexibility to be your work or leisure time companion with a simple click of the mouse. This web app is extremely easy to use. It’s just a bookmarklet (or favlet) which works well in all modern browsers including: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Opera. Version for Internet Explorer is coming soon. Once it’s added to your favorites, you can start sending web pages to your Kindle with a single click. By default, Kindle is a book reader, but with SENDtoREADER you can also make it your personal Magazine. Pretty cool stuff. If you are a Kindle fan, you should check it out – http://send2reader.com/. Related articles: No Related Post Read more...
Establishing a Strong Content Management System Strategy
When overhauling a web content management system, it is critical to always consider the end user. These end users could include customers or internal employees who simply engage in the interface of a website. When revamping a content management system, organizations typically also include the end user throughout the entire process. Also, all departments should take part in strategy discussions to ensure each segment is given the functions they require. Involving all Departments in Discussions If all departments are not involved in discussions, there will be more work fixing the functions left out at a later date. However, firms can get carried away with this idea. Therefore, the main focus of the implementation of a new content management system is to make the lives easier of those who are using it. Avoid Formally Defining the Project Another successful development strategy is to avoid defining it as a project with a beginning, middle and end. Due to maintenance, content management Read more...
A Bundle of Content Management System, Cloud Computing and eCommerce
Three of the hottest current topics on the Internet are content management systems (CMS), cloud computing and eCommerce. Each week a variety of new products are released delivering an increased level of selection while many companies are prospering in these areas of expertise. Unfortunately, when attempting to create a website, the number of choices can become an issue. Once the site is functional, most webmasters have used a CMS and third party payment vendor. In many instances, some additional functionality is ignored. Luckily, a new system has been developed to combine the many different aspects of a website. Entitled, “INZU”, the software is acomprehensive solution that will easily meet the changing requirements of small/medium businesses. Also, INZU is cloud-based so developers are not required to learn a CMS templating language. The information is accessed through an easy-to-use API that makes code for all developers easy to understand. First established as a payment Read more...
The Solution to Web Content Management Systems
The most important aspect of a content management system is ease of use. The key for organizations is to be able to use the software that has been implemented in the most efficient manner possible. However, this presents the question, when selecting a content management system, what factors comprise ease of use? Integration with Organizational Goals The first consideration is that the web content management system must be a good fit for your organizational goals. For instance, engaging customers online and offline to reach out to them using the easiest possible method is critical to the success of the business. Knowing who exactly will be using the content management system, the tools necessary for success and the communication channels are a must. Inducing Simplicity Each of the aforementioned aspects is considered ease of use as they induce simplicity. These are also critical to the overall strategy of the business to create the best possible customer experience. Areas to Read more...
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