Cloud computing has been a hot topic in the IT world for some time. The idea of abandoning on-site servers and moving all data and applications into ‘the cloud’ brings many benefits for companies and organisations looking to cut costs. With data used over a variety of devices and connections, making data available wherever and… [Read more]
Offshore gas industry is set for change and with it, the fortunes of the governments, companies and consumers connected to it. The harbinger of change is the floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessel, a technology that will allow producers to commercialise offshore gas deposits without pipelines and onshore infrastructure. A ship comes along, taps gas,… [Read more]
It is generally thought that yesterday’s fall in US continuing unemployment claims was another ‘green shoot’ of economic recovery. Not so fast. As Mike Shedlock over at www.globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com points out, the devil was in the detail. ‘Fewer people are receiving jobless aid largely because more of them have exhausted their standard unemployment benefits, which typically… [Read more]