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October 2012
Windows still dominates desktop web browsing
Both Microsoft and Apple have delivered major announcements this week. The Windows 8 device and the iPad Mini are both important launches for their companies and for the consumer. Both Windows 8 operating system and tablet are hoped to push Microsoft back into the frame after the mobile dominance of Apple. However, a new report from website […]
Read moreYou could soon have over 1900 domain name extensions to choose from
ICANN, the International Corporation for Assigned Name is considering an expansion to the 280 domain name extensions (like .com, .xxx, .net) as global organisations push for more personalised or generic extensions. [image src="icannlogo.jpg"] [image img="https://www.v4technical.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/icannlogo.jpg" align="left" border="thin" title="ICANN logo"] Amazon, for example is keen to own .kindle , .movie and .app whilst Mircosoft would love […]
Read moreBegun, the Tablet wars have
Last night’s launch of the iPad mini has truly ignited the Tablet Wars.The winner is set to be the consumer, with many choices across multiple price points. That will mean more pressure on the site designers to maximise the display across multiple platforms, resolutions and sizes.
Read moreSmall tablets = big engagement
New data from OnSwipe show that mini tablets like the Amazon Kindle Fire and Google’s Nexus 7 are delivering a 20% increase in page views and time spent on site. Whilst mobile site design, that takes into account the small screens on iPhones, has been around a while, they are often for those “need info […]
Read moreWhat does the cloud actually look like?
Google, one of the earliest exponents of cloud computing shared a video of their data centre using a combination of street view technology and video, shared on YouTube. The video is a smart way to demonstrate their increasing Street View opportunities (whilst Microsoft Street Slide still waits for launch) and shows you how they manage your data […]
Read more5 benefits of harnessing API’s in your business
Let’s start with the basics – what is an API? What is an API ? An API is technology that allows and manages the interaction between two online/internet connected services. This can be: The pulling of share price data from the London Stock Exchange into a website The ability for Facebook to share what I […]
Read moreThe new Microsoft Surface Commercial – would you buy it?
Microsoft has unleashed their new commercial for the Surface Tablet. Taking a leaf from High School Musical, the ad aims for style over substance showing the ease of connecting a keyboard to the tablet. From first impressions, the surface looks interesting. Interesting enough to discover more at least. With an expected 3 million Surface units […]
Read moreV4′s Trifle ecommerce gains Sage accounting integration
We’re pleased to announce that our ecommerce platform Trifle now integrates with Sage 50 accounting. Sending full order details from a Trifle powered web shop into Sage’s accounts solution reducing administrative work and allowing shop owners to concentrate on the important stuff of selling. The solution we’ve developed passes products, customers and their orders from […]
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