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Liquid computing is not another form of hardware or processor like quantum computing. As with many technology driven discussions, the focus is on mobile computing. The case is being made, and pursued, by companies such as Apple and Microsoft that the data businesses uses is fluid over a number of devices \u2013 smartphones, tablets, and laptops. While laptops are not always in the category of mobile, they are in the discussion of liquid computing.<\/p>\n
What It Is <\/strong><\/p>\n The idea of having data shared and available on multiple devices in real time is the latest concept being explored for mobile computing. The short version is that you can be working on a smartphone compiling a spreadsheet, shut it down, when your battery runs low for example, and then turn on your desktop at work and pick up exactly where you left off. No saving, copying, or storing it anywhere.<\/p>\n Beyond the individual user, businesses would be able to use liquid computing to have real time collaboration between any number of team members and instead of waiting to see the final result, you are actually able to see what someone else is doing. Therein is the important difference.<\/p>\n The Good <\/strong><\/p>\n Current thinking has liquid computing dramatically increasing productivity, as team members who are going down the wrong path can quickly be redirected without waiting for a commented upon version of their work. The other side of the coin is that new ideas and approaches can be implemented within minutes, without requiring emails, meetings, or the other standard business practices to get everyone on the same page.<\/p>\n There is no doubt that for companies with offices in multiple geographic locations or traveling executives, liquid computing is the next step in being in the office while being away. Taking the idea one step further, the idea of telecommuting, or even having employees work from home on a regular basis will become even more viable because communicating what needs to be done and how will be made much easier.<\/p>\n