Like when you have a great Internet connection but the cloud server is down.
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They combined these findings with radar information on the height of the cloud to work out if there was any connection between the two.
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To make use of the cloud you will need quite a fast internet connection, otherwise uploading your data is going to be a massive chore, and keeping it updates an even bigger one.
Like a certain voice assistant rival, it does require a data connection because voice patterns are processed in the cloud.
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Since the calls are routed through the cloud, they can be adjusted for multiple devices at any Internet connection speed.
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When a connection is available, this data is transmitted to a cloud service, which mirrors it back down to all devices in the area.
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Onlive, a Cloud gaming startup, is one company which is attempting to remove the underlying requirement of powerful graphic processing by shifting it to Cloud and streaming the processed data to clients over a high speed Internet connection.
"Gartner talks about the Era of Nexus and I like this because it describes the coming together of big data, constant access and connection through mobile and social and new delivery capabilities through the Cloud, " said Mr. Bussmann.
This means unlimited connection possibilities, so companies are able to make the most of Big Data in the cloud.
He also had a remote desktop connection which is another popular Microsoft product that allows remote users to access company applications through a private cloud.
The company plans to continue building the OnLive management team in key categories as the company delivers on its mission of breaking new ground in cloud services both for games and remote application delivery to thin devices, legacy platforms or any platforms with a fast connection.
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