Abstract: A method and a computing device. A first computing device and a second computing device are connected, wherein the first computing device includes a first virtual machine monitor that hosts a first virtual machine. A boot image is provided on the first computing device, wherein the boot image includes a second virtual machine monitor that is adapted to host the first virtual machine. The second computing device is triggered to boot the boot image from the first computing device. A storage network is established between the first computing device and the second computing device, wherein the storage network includes storage space of the first computing device. Lastly, the first virtual machine is migrated from the first computing device to the second computing device, wherein the first virtual machine is executed by the second computing device but still located on the first virtual machine.

Abstract: A smart card having an extended communication distance includes a card body, at least one chip and at least one antenna attached to the chip, wherein the chip and the antenna are embedded in the card body. The smart card is characterized in that the antenna is provided with at least one metal core.

Abstract: A smart card having an extended communication distance includes a card body, at least one chip and at least one antenna attached to the chip, wherein the chip and the antenna are embedded in the card body. The smart card is characterized in that the antenna is provided with at least one metal core.

Abstract: A method and system for providing and receiving location-based services for a planned trip of a user having access to a portable telecommunication device. The user creates, e.g., via the Internet, a trip profile. The profile contains base data about the user and the trip. After the profile is created at the Service provider's site, a scheduled delivery of information is activated. The position of the user is computed repeatedly during the trip. When new messages are available for an individual user at his individual current position, the user receives the information. If the information does not match the user's needs, he is able to react and submit his current position in order to receive the right information.

Abstract: A method and system for providing and receiving location-based services for a planned trip of a user having access to a portable telecommunication device. The user creates, e.g., via the Internet, a trip profile. The profile contains base data about the user and the trip. After the profile is created at the Service provider's site, a scheduled delivery of information is activated. The position of the user is computed repeatedly during the trip. When new messages are available for an individual user at his individual current position, the user receives the information. If the information does not match the user's needs, he is able to react and submit his current position in order to receive the right information.