Monthly Archives: September 2014
Microsoft Touts Uptake of Oracle Software on the Azure Cloud
Microsoft announced that customer adoption for Oracle software on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform is strong and continues to grow.The devices and services giant made...
How Reorganization Might Change Microsoft’s Security Strategy
As part of its plan to reduce its workforce by 18,000, Microsoft has cut an unspecified number of positions in its Trustworthy Computing group...
Firefox, Google Chrome Updates Fix BERserk SSL Flaw
While much of the technology world has been consumed with the Shellshock vulnerability, which was first reported on Sept. 24, another big open-source vulnerability...
Microsoft to Open Manhattan Flagship Store
One of tech's biggest rivalries is spilling into one of New York City's most exclusive neighborhoods.Weeks after a local newspaper first reported that Microsoft...
European Airline Agency OK’s In-Flight Mobile Phone Use
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ruled that airline passengers will be allowed to keep their mobile devices on in full transmitting mode...
Lenovo, IBM to Close $2.1 Billion Server Deal Oct. 1
Lenovo on Oct. 1 will become the world's third-largest server vendor, and will begin efforts to overtake Hewlett-Packard and Dell for the top spot,...
Daily Tech Briefing: Sept. 29, 2014
FBI Director James Comey is criticizing recent security changes by Apple and Google, saying they will make it more difficult for law enforcement officials...
Why Oracle Must Pivot Now to Be True Cloud Services Provider
SAN FRANCISCO—Oracle isn't launching a new version of its database this year. It's not unveiling a new super-duper data-crunching computer for a half-million bucks....
AT&T Promotion Doubles Shareable Data for 15GB to 50GB Users
AT&T is joining the double data wars for cellular customers with its new offer to give twice as much shareable mobile data for no...
How Apple Pay Could Change the Buying Experience
How Apple Pay Could Change the Buying Experience
by Don Reisinger
It's Not Available Yet
Apple said that it won't make Apple Pay available until October. One...