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Why Salesforce wants to buy Twitter

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 8:24pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

Salesforce is reportedly considering purchasing Twitter in a move that would give the software company access to the huge amount of data generated by the social network and could help fuel its push to develop artificial intelligence. Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce.com, has grown his 17-year-old company to compete against Microsoft, Oracle and other big players in the field. Lately, the company has acquired a number of startups working in e-commerce and artificial intelligence. Talks between Twitter and Salesforce are said to be at an early stage but an acquisition could end up helping both companies. Twitter's shares rose… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft teams up with Adobe in the cloud

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 7:21pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

At the Microsoft Ignite event, the Redmond, Wash.-based software giant announced a new cloud partnership with none other than Adobe. This one works both ways. On one side, Microsoft "will make Adobe Marketing Cloud its preferred marketing service for Dynamics 365 Enterprise edition", and, on the other side, Adobe will "make Microsoft Azure its preferred cloud platform for the Adobe Marketing Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Document Cloud". Interestingly enough, Adobe has so far used Amazon Web Services, but it was left unclear if this means Amazon is getting the boot or not. "Business leaders in every industry are focused… [Continue Reading]
How to send secret messages in Facebook

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 5:39pm CEST par Wayne Williams

There are lots of different messaging apps available, including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Google’s latest offering, Allo. Which you use will likely depend on what apps your friends prefer, but privacy might also be a big factor. Google Allo, for example, is a bit of a privacy nightmare, unless you use the Incognito mode. You probably don’t want Facebook snooping on your private conversations, so may have steered clear of Messenger previously, but the good news is the social network now lets you send private messages to friends which can only be read on the device of the person you're… [Continue Reading]
The security risks of migrating legacy applications to the cloud [Q&A]

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 5:29pm CEST par Ian Barker

Enterprise use of the public cloud is taking off in a big way and it's estimated that by 2018, half of the applications running in public cloud environments will be considered mission-critical by the organizations that use them. But migrating legacy applications to the cloud can lead to new security risks as how the application is used and hosted could differ from the original deployment. We spoke to Drew Kilbourne, Managing Director at application security specialist Cigital to find out more about the risks and how to manage them. BN: What are the risks of taking legacy applications into a… [Continue Reading]
Yahoo is still vulnerable

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 5:26pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

The first thing you should do after getting your home or apartment robbed is, obviously, change the lock. Yahoo doesn’t seem to think so, as the same practices that were in place when it got breached are still being used according to a new report by Venafi. What’s more, its practices have for years been known as unsecure. Venafi puts it simply: if you’re a Yahoo user, you should be worried about this. Here’s what it did (or, didn’t do): most importantly, 27 percent of certificates on external Yahoo sites haven’t been changed since January 2015. "Replacing certificates after a breach… [Continue Reading]
New cloud services aim to increase adoption of Skype for Business

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 4:33pm CEST par Ian Barker

Cloud-based unified communications are an attractive option for businesses, but a lack of effective management and monitoring tools is holding back many from deploying the technology. Managed cloud services company Unify Square is addressing this with the launch of an extended lineup of Skype for Business (SfB) cloud and hybrid services to help enterprises transition from on premise, to hybrid or full cloud deployments. The new release takes the company's existing PowerAssurance hybrid managed services system and adds some additional services. These include a Site Transformation Accelerator, a subscription-based service that handles site-by-site deployments of Modern Voice for SfB, supporting… [Continue Reading]
Xiaomi unveils Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus flagships

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 4:24pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

Xiaomi has beefed up its flagship Android line, announcing an updated Mi 5 and introducing a Plus version at a launch event today in China. Its new smartphones should allow it to better compete against Apple's new iPhone 7 and Samsung's popular Galaxy S7. The Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus pack the latest and greatest mobile processor from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 821, new cameras, different fingerprint sensor, bigger battery, and more. Prices start at $299, for the Mi 5s, and go up to $389, for the Mi 5s Plus, making them very competitive against their main rivals. The Mi 5s… [Continue Reading]
If you rip your music from YouTube, we've got some bad news for you

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 3:17pm CEST par Wayne Williams

In the eighties and nineties, MTV was the place to go to watch music videos. That’s all changed now of course. If you want to watch a music video, YouTube is the number one destination. If you like a song, it’s really easy to rip the music from the video, using one of the many free online services. Just paste in the URL and hey presto it comes out as an MP3. Some sites even let you specify the audio quality, and add tags. However, the music labels understandably aren’t keen on this "stream ripping", and plan to put a… [Continue Reading]
CipherLoc aims to fix 'broken' encryption

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 3:17pm CEST par Ian Barker

Companies are turning to encryption in order to protect their sensitive data, but many of the systems used can be cumbersome and don't necessarily offer total protection. CipherLoc Corporation is launching a suite of data security solutions that eliminate the flaws and inadequacies in today’s encryption algorithms, adding an extra layer of protection to existing products, services, and applications. "Modern day encryption algorithms are broken," says Mike Salas, VP of sales and marketing at CipherLoc. "Conventional wisdom states that well-known encryption algorithms -- such as AES -- are safe due to the fact that it would take thousands of years… [Continue Reading]
Updated DRM platform helps protect sensitive enterprise data

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 2:37pm CEST par Ian Barker

Leakage of data, whether due to the action of hackers or simple error by insiders is a major problem for enterprises. File security specialist FinalCode is launching a new version of its DRM platform to help businesses secure data both inside and outside the organization. FinalCode 5.11 provides strong encryption, entitlement settings and traceability controls with the ability to remotely delete files even after they have been shared. Users can define file permission settings and respective recipients themselves, or have controls applied automatically using corporate templates. Once protected, these files can be securely stored and shared, as they can only… [Continue Reading]
Google unveils YouTube Go -- a social video Android app optimized for slow data

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 2:01pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

YouTube is a very popular destination for millennials -- and older folks -- to consume media. Entertainers like Gabbie Hanna (The Gabbie Show), Ian Carter (iDubbbzTV) and Justine Ezarik (iJustine) are the real stars for some of these young folks -- not dinosaurs like Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, and Courteney Cox. This is a huge shift for the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, while YouTube popularity grows around the world, many countries still suffer with slow data connections. Apparently, in India, many citizens still use 2G, which creates a poor video streaming experience. Google is looking to change this, and today, it announces 'YouTube Go'. This… [Continue Reading]
Block unwanted hotkeys with Simple Disable Key

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 1:04pm CEST par Mike Williams

Well-chosen hotkeys make a program much easier to use, but there can be problems: you might keep hitting one by mistake, or maybe it gives users quick access to a feature you’d rather restrict. Simple Disable Key is a free Windows tool which can disable individual hotkeys globally, by program or using a custom schedule. Specifying a hotkey to block is straightforward: click in a box, press the target key or key combination and it appears. There’s support for keys with any combination of Ctrl, Alt, Shift and Win, but the program can’t block system keys (Win+L, Ctrl+Shift+Esc) or state/… [Continue Reading]
Millennials want to share personal data -- but not for free

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 11:01am CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Sharing for the sake of it won't suffice among millennials, a new study has shown. But if there are certain benefits to be had, well, that is now a completely different story. Business intelligence company SAS, together with research agency Future Foundation, came to these conclusions after extensive research. It says millennials, which it also calls "Data Generation" (16 - 34 year-olds), expect a "hyper-personalized service from brands". They are willing to use their personal information as bargaining chips to get a better experience from businesses. According to the report, 67 percent are willing to share their information with the… [Continue Reading]
Navigate the galaxy with Gaia Sky

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 10:26am CEST par Mike Williams

Gaia Sky is what the developer calls a "real-time, 3D, astronomy visualization" package, which normally means you get to fly around like you’re in Star Trek, but with real-world deep-space images to make it more "educational". The project is based around the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission to chart around one billion stars of our galaxy. Gaia Sky is open-source and Java-based, with downloads available for Windows, Linux and Mac. We grabbed the Windows build and it installed without issue. On launch the program displays its graphics settings. We could choose to run Gaia Sky full-screen, in a fixed-size or… [Continue Reading]
Logitech and Microsoft unveil Skype for Business-focused Surface Pro 4 'SmartDock'

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 2:42am CEST par Brian Fagioli

For many people that work in the corporate world, Skype for Business (formerly Lync) is an indispensable collaboration tool. Not only does it keep employees under the same roof connected, but it keeps remote workers in the loop too. Quite frankly, working remotely without Skype for Business would be a real chore -- it is that good. It can even be quite brilliant for remote group meetings -- connecting two rooms in different buildings. Today, Logitech announces a device called 'SmartDock', which it designed in collaboration with Microsoft. This is a hardware solution that is designed to make Skype or Business… [Continue Reading]
Watch The Presidential Debate live stream here now! (Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump)

Publié: septembre 27, 2016, 12:58am CEST par Brian Fagioli

After a very long wait, tonight is finally the night. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton will debate each other live. Whether you have already decided on the candidate for whom you will vote, or you are still undecided, you should definitely tune in -- it should prove to be very entertaining. If you are a cord-cutter, or simply won't be near a television tonight, I have good news -- you can watch the debate live over the internet! If you don't know how to do this, do not panic -- BetaNews has you covered. Below are a series… [Continue Reading]