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HPE Shows Off ‘The Machine’ In-Memory Supercomputer Prototype

Today’s topics include Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s prototype single-memory supercomputer; Cray partnering with Markley to bring supercomputing to the cloud; Google’s new cloud service for internet of things management; and a Microsoft partnership that will bring customer relationship management  solutions to life sciences organizations. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is claiming that it now has the fastest, most […]

Microsoft Calls on Governments to Stop Stockpiling Software Flaws

Today’s topics include Microsoft’s president calling on governments to stop the practice of stockpiling software flaws; TIBCO Software’s acquisition of data science platform maker Statistica; Google’s implementation of the EU’s right to be forgotten mandate; and Microsoft adding Skype Bot support to video calls. This past weekend was a stressful one for many IT workers […]

WannaCry Ransomware Kill Switch Thwarts Spread of Malware

Today’s topics include the discovery of a kill switch for the WannaCry ransomware exploit, President Trump’s executive order on cyber-security, Sprint’s effort to restart merger talks with T-Mobile and Microsoft’s  Azure DocumentDB successor, Azure Cosmos DB. In the last week the WannaCry ransomware worm has been a major source of concern for organizations around the […]

Google Researchers Alert Microsoft to Major Flaw in Security Software

Today’s topics include Google’s role in helping Microsoft patch a major zero-day vulnerability; Nvidia unwrapping its Volta Data Center GPU for artificial intelligence; Microsoft detailing how 500 million Windows 10 devices expand developer opportunities; and Google launching its fourth cloud region stateside. Microsoft has Google to thank for revealing a new vulnerability in current versions […]

Google Fuzzing Service Uncovers 1K Bugs in Open-Source Projects

Today’s topics include Google’s fuzzing service uncovering more than 1,000 bugs in open-source projects in five months, VMware helping Google make Chromebooks  better for business; Edward Snowden advocating the need for open source and OpenStack; and Dell EMC aiming servers at data center modernization efforts. A Google-led initiative to find security vulnerabilities in popular open-source […]

Facebook Continues Its Fight to Eliminate Fake News

Today’s topics include Facebook taking on fake news ahead of the upcoming UK elections; Dell continuing its push toward an open networking portfolio; social media sites once again in the hot seat after being accused of aiding terror groups; and Harman Kardon looking for its new Cortana-powered Invoke to compete with Amazon’s Echo. Voters in […]

Sprint’s Magic Box Boosts Cellular Signals in Homes, Offices

Today’s topics include Sprint launching a free Magic Box to boost cell signals inside buildings; Angie’s List online contractor directory merging with HomeAdvisor; the latest Windows 10 build adding a new PDF file feature; and Google updating its Cloud Natural Language API. Sprint has unveiled a free Magic Box device that boosts the 4G LTE […]

Google Docs Users Targeted in Massive Phishing Attack

Today’s topics include a Google Docs phishing attack; Dell EMC getting ready to launch a hybrid cloud platform for Microsoft Azure Stack; Oracle announcing that enterprise cloud mitigation is in the early stages; and CA Technologies debuting its Risk Analytics Network to reduce online fraud. Phishing attacks are nothing new, but the massive attack on […]

T-Mobile Details How Its 5G Plans Differ From Competitors

Today’s topics include T-Mobile getting ready to use its new low-band spectrum to provide 5G service; Google stressing its commitment to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation; Microsoft prepping Team and Office apps for classrooms; and Infosys putting the help wanted sign up for IT jobs. T-Mobile will build its upcoming 5G network across the […]

Microsoft Launches Windows 10 S-Based Surface Laptop for Students

Today’s topics include Microsoft launching its new Surface Laptop for students; Apple’s CEO blaming a “pause in iPhone sales” for a $1 billion drop in Q2 revenue; Intel warning of an Active Management Technology vulnerability; and Google being criticized for requesting more groundwater to cool a South Carolina data center. Microsoft has unveiled the newest […]