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iOS 12 Improves Security, Performance of iPhones, iPads

Today’s topics include Apple improving mobile devices’ security and performance with iOS 12, and Lenovo partnering with NetApp to add stronger flash capabilities. Apple recently released its iOS 12 mobile operating system, and it includes some cool new features to try out on your iPhone or iPad. However, unlike previous releases where older products bogged […]

Torvalds Steps Back From Linux Leadership to Fix ‘Tooling’ Issues

Today’s topics include Linus Torvalds temporarily stepping back from Linux kernel 4.19 for personal reasons, and CloudBees announcing the CloudBees Suite for DevOps software delivery. Linus Torvalds, the founder of the Linux operating system, made a surprise announcement on Sept. 16, revealing that he is stepping back from his role as the maintainer of the […]

Jamf Provides Day-Zero Support for Apple’s iOS 12, tvOS 12

Today’s topics include Jamf launching day-zero support for iOS 12 and tvOS 12, and Google announcing Stackdriver workspaces for monitoring cloud resources. Minneapolis-based Jamf, which specializes in Apple enterprise ecosystem management, revealed Sept. 14 that it is the first to offer both compatibility and key feature support for Apple’s iOS 12 and tvOS 12 operating […]

Google Whitepaper Explains Cloud Data Deletion Process

Today’s topics include Google revealing details on its cloud data deletion process, and mobile carriers joining together for the Project Verify authentication effort. Google last week released a whitepaper explaining the company’s process for handling data deletion requests by enterprises using its cloud services. The process is designed to ensure safe deletion of data from […]

Apple Unveils Three New iPhones, Updates Its Watch

Today’s topics include Apple unveiling three new iPhones and a watch that calls for help if you fall, and Google outlining its incident response process for cloud customers. Apple on Sept. 12 introduced three new iPhones and an update of its Apple Watch. The new iPhone Xs Max’s 6.5-inch screen is larger than any of […]

AT&T Makes First Wireless 5G Data Transfer Over Millimeter Wave

Today’s topics include AT&T making the world’s first mobile 5G millimeter wave data transfer, and Corelight expanding its network security platform based on the open-source Bro project. AT&T said that last weekend in Waco, Texas, it made the world’s first wireless 5G data transfer over millimeter wave using standards-based production equipment with a mobile form […]

Hurricane Florence Is Reminder of Need for Backup Communications Plan

Today’s topics include developing a backup communications plan for Hurricane Florence, and Google making Access Transparency Logs generally available. Hurricane Florence is making landfall along the Carolina coast, with vast areas of the U.S. East Coast also feeling the impact. During this Category 4 or 5 hurricane, businesses will largely come to a standstill because […]

Microsoft Updates Visual Studio 2017 With New Features for Developers

Today’s topics include Microsoft adding developer features to Visual Studio 2017, and Firefox 62 improving CSS support for developers and fixing bugs. In response to requests from developers, Microsoft has updated Visual Studio 2017 to bring new capabilities aimed at ease of use. Version 15.8 now includes multi-caret support, which allows users to create multiple […]

Cisco Builds UCS C480 ML Rack Server to Accelerate Deep Learning

Today’s topics include Cisco rolling out its UCS server for AI and machine learning, and Slack making changes for ease of use for administrators and faster search. Cisco Systems on Sept. 10 unveiled its UCS C480 ML rack server, a system designed to accelerate deep learning workloads powered not only by two Intel “Skylake” Scalable […]

British Airways Website, Mobile App Hacked, Impacting 380K Customers

Today’s topics include a British Airways data breach exposing information about 380,000 customers, and a watchdog group bypassing Google controls to buy divisive political ads. British Airways disclosed on Sept. 7 that it was the victim of a data breach that exposed details on 380,000 customers from the British Airways mobile application and website at […]