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Microsoft Announces Linux on Azure Certification
In another sign that "Microsoft loves Linux," as CEO Satya Nadella proudly proclaimed last year, the Redmond, Wash.-based software and cloud services company today...
Microsoft Extends Cortana’s Reach to iPhones, Android and Cyanogen
Siri is getting a roommate.Calling it a companion app for Windows 10 PC users, Microsoft today announced the official release of Cortana for iPhone...
Tender Armor Adding New Layer of Security to Credit Card Transactions
Privately held security startup Tender Armor today is exiting stealth mode with the announcement of its CvvPlus credit card fraud prevention technology.On the back...
Verizon’s WiFi Calling Plans Face Opposition From Wireless Rivals
Today's topics include major tech companies' opposition to Verizon’s plans to access unused wireless spectrum for WiFi calling services, Mozilla's extension of Firefox content-blocking...
HPE Offers Catalog of Virtual Network Functions for Telcos
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is creating an online portal through which carriers can find virtual network functions from an array of partners that are pre-validated...
Mozilla Ending Its Firefox OS Smartphone Line
Mozilla is ending the development and sales of its low-priced Firefox OS smartphones after two years of trying unsuccessfully to compete with other mobile...
IBM Nabs Giant Eagle Cloud Migration Deal
IBM recently signed a deal to migrate the IT operations of the Giant Eagle supermarket chain to the IBM Cloud.Giant Eagle is one of...
Apple Reportedly Suspends Plans for Internet TV Service
Apple is apparently suspending its efforts to start its own Internet-based television streaming service after the company ran into friction over affordable licensing arrangements...
Apple Updates OS X, iOS With Numerous Security Fixes
Apple today released security updates for its desktop Mac OS X 10.11 and mobile iOS 9 operating systems. The patched security issues span all...
5 Ways an Open Technology Approach Benefits the Trucking Industry
5 Ways an Open Technology Approach Benefits the Trucking Industry
Using an open technology approach when capturing data from myriad truck makes and models ensures...