Darryl K. Taft

IBM has patented yet another cloud computing innovation, this latest one for a breakthrough data encryption technique that is expected to further data privacy and strengthen cloud computing security. The patented breakthrough, called “fully homomorphic encryption,” could enable deep and unrestricted analysis of encrypted information—intentionally scrambled data—without surrendering confidentiality. IBM’s solution has the potential to […]

IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Aspera, a provider of technology that advances the transfer of large files to securely speed the movement of massive data files around the world. With this move, IBM is bolstering its big data and cloud computing capabilities by acquiring technology that makes it easier for customers to move […]

Digital Marketing: 12 Predictions and Resolutions for 2014 by Darryl K. Taft Prediction: Cloud Technology Equals Empowered Marketers Digital marketers will reduce their reliance on IT departments, thanks to new cloud-based technologies that empower marketers to manage their own solutions and launch more revenue-generating campaigns faster and easier. Prediction: Streamlining Data Unification at the Source […]

Agile Enterprises: Seven Steps to Becoming More Adaptable, Innovative by Darryl K. Taft Prioritize With a Pace-Layered App Strategy Agile enterprises prioritize their systems by pace layers, or the speed at which they need to adapt. They don’t let systems of record (like ERP or CRM) get in the way of differentiating and innovative applications. […]

IBM has released its latest five in five predictions of five innovations the software, systems and services giant expects will change our lives in the next five years. Big Blue officials said this year’s IBM 5 in 5, the eighth annual list to date, explores the idea that everything will learn, driven by a new […]

IBM has patented an invention that prevents mobile devices from running compromised code. Big Blue officials said inventors in IBM Research have patented a technique that can enable businesses to improve cloud security and support secure transactions by preventing mobile devices from accessing software code that has been maliciously or inadvertently modified after it was […]

Adobe reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 ended Nov. 29, 2013, achieving revenue of $1.04 billion for the quarter—within its targeted range of $1 billion to $1.05 billion. The company also provided a financial outlook for fiscal year 2014 and long-term growth targets for key areas of its business. Adobe […]

Microsoft has set the dates of April 2 through April 4, 2014, as the time frame for its next Build developer conference, according to a report. The Verge was able to snag a peek at the dates for the 2014 Build event when Microsoft briefly displayed the information on its news site. However, the company […]

Sticking to its promise of delivering tools functionality at a faster cadence, Microsoft announced updates to both Visual Studio 2013 and to Visual Studio Online this week. Microsoft officially launched Visual Studio 2013 and Visual Studio Online on Nov. 13 at an event in New York, and now the company has delivered Visual Studio 2013 […]

Embarcadero Technologies, a maker of tools for application and database development, announced the release of C++Builder XE5, a C++ application development suite to target both desktop and mobile devices. C++Builder XE5 enables the millions of C++ developers worldwide to now create natively compiled Windows, Mac and mobile apps in C++ from a single source project. […]