Darryl K. Taft

Hortonworks, a provider of enterprise software based on Apache Hadoop, has announced the availability of the Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) 1.2, an open-source platform powered by Apache Hadoop. The enterprise-grade HDP includes Apache Ambari, a Web-based tool for provisioning, managing, and monitoring Apache Hadoop clusters. In addition to Ambari, Hortonworks also introduced new capabilities for […]

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has announced that Apache Flex has graduated from the Apache Incubator to become a top-level project (TLP). Formerly Adobe Flex, the project originated at Macromedia prior to its acquisition by Adobe Systems (ADBE), and was submitted to the Apache Incubator in 2011. “Being a TLP demonstrates Apache Flex’s commitment to […]

Demonstrating not only that software truly is everywhere but also that attracting developers to your platform is key to the platform’s success, Ford Motor Company has launched a developer program to get more apps into their cars. The Ford Developer Program essentially invites developers into the car. It is an application developer program that enables […]

Mirantis, a systems integrator focused on open cloud solutions, particularly OpenStack, has announced that it closed $10 million in growth capital financing from Dell Ventures, Intel Capital and WestSummit Capital. Mirantis officials said the investment will be used to accelerate Mirantis’ growth in the OpenStack market. The privately held company was previously financed through sales […]

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that it received a record 6,478 patents in 2012, the most patents awarded to any company for the year, according to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. This marks the 20th consecutive year that Big Blue has topped the annual list of U.S. patent recipients. IBM’s 2012 patents come in areas […]

DataStax, which provides a big data platform built on Apache Cassandra, has announced DataStax Community Edition 1.2. DataStax Community Edition 1.2 is based on the latest version of Apache Cassandra, Cassandra 1.2—the massively scalable open-source NoSQL database that was recently released. The new release comes with a free edition of DataStax OpsCenter, a visual management […]

Cloud infrastructure provider Joyent announced that Message Bus, a pioneer of cloud-based infrastructure for email, mobile and social messaging, is able to run its code four times faster on the Joyent cloud. Message Bus recently announced a key partnership with Joyent—which provides high-performance cloud infrastructure for real-time Web and mobile applications—that ensures that the Message […]

Ericsson has announced a new Web development platform that will enable any connected device to be turned into an always-open communications device. The company’s new IP Multimedia Subsystem- (IMS-) based “Web Real Time Communications” (WebRTC) platform enables the development of Web applications that will expand the ecosystem for enterprises and consumers. By enabling any device […]

Samsung Series 7 Chronos Delivering professional performance in a thinner and lighter form factor, the Series 7 Chronos provides enhanced processing power. The system offers 10-finger multi-touch capabilities, enabling people to interact directly with the screen as well as the touchpad and keyboard. With a full aluminum body, the new Series 7 Chronos follows the […]

SAS, IBM and SAP are clear leaders in the big data analytics space, specifically predictive analytics, according to a recent report from Forrester Research. Forrester’s evaluation of general-purpose big data predictive analytics solutions reveals these three leaders, along with five strong performers and two contenders. The Leaders in this Forrester Wave offer a rich set […]