Microsoft is testing its "Live Mesh"cloud computing technologywith US
users.
The technology allows users to quickly access pictures,
documents, video and other data stored across multiple machines in
different locations.
Live
Mesh uses the internet as a data hub, synchronising files
across computers, phones and other devices.
Around 10,000 US testers will initially use the technology on
Windows-based computers, but the beta testing will be extended to
Apple PCs, mobile phones and other devices in the coming months,
said Microsoft.
As well as allowing consumers to easily access and share
information, Live Mesh could also be used by firms to
easily distribute information to authorised users registered to
the system.
The beta is expected to be extended to users outside the US
before the end of the year.