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Information Technology in education has been historically under utilized, under funded and misunderstood. Several initiatives around the country are reflecting a new understanding of how to use up-and-coming technical initiatives in schools. One of the most creative implementations of the cloud computing concept is described in the article "Cloud Program reduces Bullying" found on "thejournal.com" where an independent school district in Dallas has created a program to track bullying with a virtually stored log for the purpose of maintaining a "can't run, can't hide" situation for bullying offenders. The concept behind this program is to collect all the data related to varying incidents and allow the system to analyze and report patterns in behaviors, locations and individuals contributing to the bullying epidemic.

Cloud computing is gaining momentum in the news and media. Apple iCloud, for example, continues to stay in the public's minds via their mainstream commercials.

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Cloud computing is venturing to new avenues as well. According to [|CNN.com], automobile companies, specifically Ford, are utilizing the concept of cloud computing in their vehicles to allow drivers more options for technological abilities while still maintaining a safe driving experience. Some of those abilities include getting driving directions, playing music, retrieving contact information and updating a diary.

**Analysis of Cloud Computing News**

These are three examples of how cloud computing is a growing business. The diverse nature of cloud computing keeps it in the news and in the minds of consumers. The most interesting part of these cloud solutions is that the key factors in their success can be translated into the implementation of a broad range of business and educational programs in order to aid in:
 * The utilization of scalable and customizable programs
 * Retaining and tracking data in an electronic format
 * Immediate streamlining of data collection for analysis