The tradeoff when leveraging cloud computing is control, and you have to dial-in the risk of losing access to your PaaS provider.

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"The action taken today ensures that BT continues to recoup the cost of providing wholesale internet access, and that UK consumers continue to benefit from one of the world's most competitive dial-up internet access markets in the world, " said Oftel director general David Edmonds.

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The five-year-old firm, a cable-TV operator with about 30, 000 Manila customers, began offering Internet-over-cable in July as an alternative to conventional dial-up access.

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Example: access to the Internet in nations without much dial-up or DSL or cable or Wi-Fi.

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Designed for the creative consumer who seeks stunning images and HD video, the V2 incorporates a myriad of new features aimed at improving the shooting experience, including a new ergonomic grip for familiar handling, a built-in flash and the addition of a Command Mode Dial to provide easy access to features and controls.

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In any other business it would be a home run, but the twisted economics of dial-up access have left the New York City telecommunications giant disappointed.

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