Monthly Archives: May 2014
Microsoft’s Next ASP.NET Release Runs on OS X and Linux
Microsoft delivered a preview of the next version of its ASP.NET Web development framework at its TechEd 2014 conference, and now that software is...
IBM’s Power Play Aims to Disrupt Server Industry
IBM's Power Play Aims to Disrupt Server Industry
By Darryl K. Taft
May 2013: IBM Opens Power Systems Linux Center to Aid Developers
A key move signaling...
WordPress Gets Flagged for Insecure Cookie Risk
The open-source WordPress blogging and content management system technology is potentially at risk from attackers that go after insecure cookies.Yan Zhu, the staff technologist...
Avast Takes Down User Forum After Breach
Security firm Avast has shut down its online user forum after it was breached by attackers over the weekend.Avast CEO Vince Steckler publicly acknowledged...
IBM Systems Reportedly Targeted by Chinese Officials
China reportedly is ramping up its cyber-security and spying dispute with the United States by asking banks in that country to remove IBM servers...
Docomo to Offer NFV Services in 2016
Giant Japanese service provider NTT Docomo plans to offer services leveraging network-function virtualization by March 2016 after completing proof-of-concept trials with three top-tier networking...
Apple iPhones, iPads Hijacked, Held for Ransom in Australia
Apple users across Australia are reporting being victims of a widespread attack in which their iPhones, iPads and other iOS devices are being locked...
BYOD Programs Hampered by Inadequate Security Policies
Many employees participating in bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs do not take adequate steps to protect company information, a weakness that could result in critical security...
Surescripts Routes More Than Half of Prescriptions Electronically
Health information network Surescripts said it routed more than 1 billion electronic prescriptions in 2013, representing a majority (58 percent) of all eligible prescriptions...
Businesses Find Value in Embedded Analytics
There is a growing consensus that embedded analytics is delivering more value than traditional business intelligence (BI) deployments, improving user experience and customer satisfaction...