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Microsoft invests in cloud company Pivotal

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 8:37pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

It was reported on Friday morning that Microsoft has invested in Pivotal, a San Francisco-based cloud-computing company. Besides Microsoft, Ford was also announced as a major investor. The media reported that Pivotal’s Series C funding round hit $253 million, with Ford contributing with $182.2 million. It is not known exactly how much money Microsoft poured into the company. We do know, however, that the company’s value now sits at $2.8 billion. Other investors include General Electric, EMC, and VMWare. "This relationship builds off what was already a strong relationship", Forbes quotes Pivotal CIO Marcy Klevorn saying. "We are re-positioning the… [Continue Reading]
Periscope partners with DJI for live drone broadcasting

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 7:23pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

While some people consider drones to be a public nuisance, the truth is the safety and responsibility falls on the owner. In other words, if an owner is responsible and obeys the law, everything should be fine. Ultimately, these flying cameras have a lot of useful applications and should not be demonized. Lending to the mainstreaming and public acceptance of drones, the Twitter-owned Periscope today announces that it is partnering with famed drone manufacturer, DJI, for live broadcasting. This is a planned future feature. Sorry, Android users, it looks to be iPhone-only. "To broadcast from a supported DJI drone, just… [Continue Reading]
IT departments need to adapt faster to change

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 7:20pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

The fast-changing IT environment of today is forcing companies to reconsider their approach to IT, as they believe that can help them stand out in the crowd of their competitors. However, the process is quite challenging. Those are the general conclusions of a new research released by managed services provider Claranet. The research polled 900 IT decision makers in the UK, France, Germany, Span, Portugal and the Benelux about fast changing business models and in 46 percent of cases it’s very challenging. A year before, 35 percent of those surveyed thought it to be a challenge, showing how demanding the… [Continue Reading]
Lenovo fixes yet another major security vulnerability

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 6:42pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

This past year hasn't been kind to Lenovo. The company has had quite a few security problems on its hands, most affecting its Windows software. The PC maker has issued patch after patch to address them, but it now looks like the saga is far from over. A security researcher has uncovered a new vulnerability in the Lenovo Solution Center software, which comes preloaded on the company's desktops and laptops to help users monitor things like battery life and driver updates. "The flaw allows an attacker to elevate privileges and is tied to the LSC application’s backend. It opens the… [Continue Reading]
Opera VPN offers secure, private browsing for iPhone and iPad

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 5:14pm CEST par Nick Peers

Norwegian browser developer Opera Software has launched Opera VPN 1.0, a free VPN service for iPhone and iPad users. The app provides users with the ability to encrypt their connection to the web for additional security, plus spoof one of five countries to bypass regional or network-specific restrictions. Other features include the blocking of both ads and tracking cookies. VPNs -- or Virtual Private Networks -- were developed primarily to provide users with a secure network connection even through inherently insecure networks, such as open Wi-Fi hotspots. This encrypted connection can also be configured to provide the user with the… [Continue Reading]
Avira Phantom VPN is fast and free(-ish)

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 5:09pm CEST par Mike Williams

Avira Phantom VPN is a fast virtual private network for Windows and Android. Once running, the program encrypts all your internet traffic, keeping you safe even when using insecure wireless hotspots. Avira Phantom VPN can also help you bypass geographical restrictions on websites by assigning you an IP address from another country. Options include Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Netherland, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA. Setup is easy. At a minimum, all you have to do is turn Phantom on and off as required. If you head into Settings, there’s little more than options to assign… [Continue Reading]
Cyber criminals love to attack hotel chains

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 4:27pm CEST par Ian Barker

Hotels represent rich pickings for cyber criminals. There's the potential to steal information from large numbers of customers with consequent financial gains. Researchers at Panda Security have issued a report showing the major attacks targeted against hotel chains in 2015. These attacks are against chains of all sizes and have resulted in the theft of credit card data from thousands of customers. In many cases this has been carried out using malware-infected POS terminals. In a recent instance spear phishing has been used to target one of Panda's Adaptive Defense 360 luxury hotel clients. "We know that, in most cases,… [Continue Reading]
Winja is a feature-packed VirusTotal uploader

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 12:38pm CEST par Mike Williams

Phrozen Software has released Winja, a one-stop VirusTotal uploader and system investigator. A simple opening menu allows scanning of individual files, downloads or running processes with VirusTotal. The "malware" score ("5/58") appears in a separate notification, and you can view a breakdown of verdicts by antivirus engine with a click. Winja also provides four extra system security tools of its own. Process Viewer is an expanded task manager, listing running processes in a tree, and detailing their loaded modules, opened files, and more. Task Scheduler lists your Windows scheduled tasks, and provides some basic right-click tools (Check with VirusTotal, Disable,… [Continue Reading]
Demand for open source talent on the rise

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 10:16am CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Open source talent is in high demand when it comes to recruiting new technology experts, and this trend is only going to grow, new reports say. According to the latest 2016 Open Source Jobs Report, 59 percent of hiring managers will increase the number of open source talent in their organization within the next six months. What’s more, 65 percent of managers said this part of their business is set to grow more than any other, and 79 percent said they’re doing more to keep their current professionals. DevOps seems to be the most wanted skill, with 59 percent of… [Continue Reading]
Five dollar uberPOOL ridesharing comes to NYC

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 7:30am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Carpooling is apparently good for the environment, as less fossil fuels are used by having multiple people take one car. While I love the environment, I also love the freedom of having my own car while at work; being able to come and go as I want. Sorry, Mother Earth, but for the most part, ridesharing just isn't for me. Where I don't mind sharing a ride, however, is for less frequent occasions, such as going to the airport or taking a taxi. Today, Uber announces a $5 uberPOOL ridesharing program in NYC. Regardless of your feelings for the environment, you… [Continue Reading]
X-Doria releases Defense Lux Impression Cases for Apple iPhone 6S

Publié: mai 9, 2016, 2:27am CEST par Brian Fagioli

The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are arguably the best smartphones on the market, although I am sure many Android and Windows Phone users will disagree with me. Yes, they are expensive, but when it comes to Apple, you often get what you pay for. In other words, you aren't just paying for the sum of the parts, but the overall positive experience. With that said, you should always protect your investment. Replacing a broken iPhone -- especially if you didn't splurge on Apple Care -- is quite the costly affair. The best way to do this is with a good… [Continue Reading]