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What you need to know about DevOps

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 8:18pm CEST par Sam Pudwell, Ian Barker

The term DevOps is being thrown around a lot in the IT industry at the moment, but what exactly does it mean and, more importantly, how can it help an enterprise? As a combination of developer and operations, DevOps looks to bring these two different areas of digital business together to provide the perfect combination of innovation and user-focused processes during software development. Continuous deployment and continuous delivery are both important aspects of this and, when adopting DevOps, it is vitally important that businesses assess which one is right for them. It also looks towards the automation of delivering changes to… [Continue Reading]
Samsung's 8GB RAM module will let you run virtual machines on mobile devices

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 6:51pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

Pretty soon it will be common for high-end smartphones to have as much -- if not more -- RAM than your PC, as Samsung just unveiled a new 8GB LPDDR4 module for mobile devices featuring large, UHD displays. Samsung believes that mobile devices equipped with 8GB of RAM will be able to handle 4K video playback with ease but also virtual machines. The latter scenario is not a common on smartphones and tablets, but Samsung wants to bring mobile devices on a similar level to desktops and laptops, at least in consumers' minds. The module, Samsung says, is twice as fast than the DDR4… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about quantum computing

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 6:49pm CEST par Ian Barker

Most people will be familiar with Moore’s Law which states that the number of transistors it’s possible to get on a microprocessor doubles every 18 months. If this holds true it means that some time in the 2020s we’ll be measuring these circuits on an atomic scale. You might think that that’s where everything comes to a juddering halt. But the next step from this is the creation of quantum computers which use the properties of atoms and molecules to perform processing and memory tasks. If this all sounds a bit sci-fi, it’s because practical quantum computers are still some… [Continue Reading]
New automation tool helps businesses deploy Docker containers

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 6:16pm CEST par Ian Barker

Automated software delivery specialist Puppet is launching a new Docker Image Build tool, which automates the container build process to help organizations as they define, build, and deploy containers into production environments. It adds to existing Puppet functionality for installing and managing container infrastructure, providing a standard, consistent way to install Docker operating environments as well as building and deploying containers. "For the last decade Puppet has enabled organizations to adopt the latest technologies and everything running on top of it, including virtualization, public and private clouds, and now containers," says Deepak Giridharagopal, CTO at Puppet. "Over the last year… [Continue Reading]
Nintendo Switch is both a home and portable video game console

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 5:54pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

As someone who was born in the 1980's, Nintendo was a huge part of my childhood. My first console from the company was the iconic NES. My family did not have much money, but my parents ended up surprising me with it one day. Hilariously, we hooked it up to a black-and-white TV at first -- I only saw color in my games when playing at a friend's house. Nintendo nostalgia is common with folks that grew up in the 80's and 90's. Unfortunately, the company hit a rough patch with the Gamecube, but redeemed itself with the gimmicky Wii.… [Continue Reading]
LeEco enters US smartphone market with $399 Le Pro3 flagship

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 4:36pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

Chinese tech giant LeEco is making its entrance in the US smartphone market. The first device to be officially available is its high-end Le Pro3, which features cutting edge hardware at an appealing price. It costs $399, but on launch day the Le Pro3 will actually be offered for just $299, after a $100 rebate is applied. LeEco's approach is no different to that of other Chinese vendors, like Xiaomi, as it also delivers flagship-grade hardware at a price that undercuts its premium rivals by hundreds of dollars. But, unlike many of its home rivals, LeEco will soon have an… [Continue Reading]
US Presidential debate launches latest Twitter meme

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 4:13pm CEST par Alan Buckingham

The US has perhaps grown used to the political season, complete with its ugly mudslinging. The name-calling-laced tirades become something that many just tune out, sometimes in fear for their own sanity. 2016 has become an example of gutter-talk that will be held up for many years and it has fueled late night comedians like no previous campaign. If nothing else, the debates alone have kept Saturday Night Live relevant, though one candidate no longer thinks a show he once hosted is very funny anymore and has even stated that it should be taken off the air. While debate number… [Continue Reading]
New platform guards against in-memory endpoint attacks

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 3:29pm CEST par Ian Barker

Cyber attackers know that the weakest point of an organization's security is usually the endpoint and they'll increasingly try to hide malware's presence from security tools by running it only in memory. Endpoint security specialist Endgame is releasing an update to its platform which expands coverage of the attacker lifecycle to anticipate innovations. Today's release enhances in-memory attack detection and malicious persistence detection capabilities, building on Endgame's pre-exploit prevention, signature-less malware detection, early-stage attacker technique detection, and automated investigations. Endgame can detect all known and unknown techniques used by adversaries to hide in-memory. Its patent-pending technology detects in-memory-only adversaries by… [Continue Reading]
Emsisoft ships Emsisoft Anti-Malware 12 with 3-for-1 license deal

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 2:31pm CEST par Mike Williams

Emsisoft is celebrating the latest editions of its consumer security suites, Emsisoft Anti-Malware 12 ($39.95) and Emsisoft Internet Security 12 ($49.95), with a limited-time launch deal -- buying one license will cover you for up to 3 PCs. The new builds aim to keep you safe from even the very latest ransomware with their improved behavior blocking. SEE ALSO: Why anti-malware protection isn't a 'thing' you can buy [Q&A] A smarter anti-malware network does a better job of identifying brand-new threats, while the scanning engine features improved detection and removal of "potentially unwanted programs". An extended whitelisting system now allows… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about cognitive computing

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 2:27pm CEST par Ian Barker

The ability to think is one of the things that marks us out as human, "I think therefore I am", as the philosopher René Descartes put it. But what if machines were able to mimic human thought processes? This is the basic premise behind cognitive computing. In order to replicate human thought processes, cognitive computing uses techniques like pattern recognition, data mining and natural language processing. The ultimate goal is to be able to make computer systems that are capable of solving complex problems without needing human assistance to prompt them in the right direction. Computing giant IBM, which is… [Continue Reading]
Why anti-malware protection isn't a 'thing' you can buy [Q&A]

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 1:47pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Threats like ransomware means it’s more important than ever to keep your computers safe both online and off. Emsisoft has just released Anti Malware 12, the latest version of its respected anti-malware software, and Christian Mairoll, the company’s CEO, took time to speak to me about the ever evolving threat landscape, the best ways to keep your system safe, and the benefits of paid versus free solutions. BN: What trends in malware are you seeing at the moment? CM: We don't expect the Ransomware epidemic to end any time soon. Additionally, to encrypting files, we'll most likely see more and… [Continue Reading]
New cloud platform streamlines enterprise digital transformation

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 12:00pm CEST par Ian Barker

If you only have a few websites and mobile apps to handle looking after them is a fairly straightforward task. But businesses that need to handle multiple digital properties with proper governance and security -- at the same time delivering a consistent, personalized customer experience -- face a major challenge. To help companies face these challenges, application development company Progress is launching a new DigitalFactory platform. This is a cloud-based digital transformation solution built for developers, IT administrators and marketers to allow them to collaborate on and deliver engaging customer experiences that meet the needs of business at a global… [Continue Reading]
What you need to know about IT infrastructure library

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 11:16am CEST par Ian Barker

Bringing information technology into line with the needs of the business is frequently a problem. ITIL -- originally known as Information Technology Infrastructure Library -- is aimed at resolving this by establishing a set of rules for IT service management (ITSM). The ITIL framework is geared to standardizing the choosing, planning, delivery and support of business IT services. The intention is to deliver greater efficiency and predictable service levels. Published as a series of five core volumes, each of which covers a part of the ITSM lifecycle, the current version of ITIL (ITIL v3) first appeared in 2007 and received… [Continue Reading]
LYNK & CO's new 01 is a shareable electric SUV with an open API

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 10:01am CEST par Mark Wilson

Think of electric cars, and it's Tesla that naturally springs to mind. But Geely, the Chinese parent company of Volvo, wants this to change. Today the company launches a new car brand, LYNK & CO, along with not just a new electric vehicle, the 01, but a whole new ownership model. The 01 -- which will be followed, of course, by the 02, 03, and so on -- is a compact SUV designed for sharing, and it even has its own app store. With connectivity in mind, the 01 has an open API so developers can get to work creating… [Continue Reading]
Fedora 25 Beta Linux distro now available for Raspberry Pi -- here's how to install it

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 3:17am CEST par Brian Fagioli

The Raspberry Pi computers are extremely popular. It isn't hard to see why people like them -- they are small, inexpensive, and very useful for various projects. While they are arguably under-powered for use as, say, a full-time workstation, the diminutive machines aren't really meant for that. If you do want to use it as a workstation, however, I have good news. Fedora 25 Beta Workstation is now available for both the Raspberry Pi 2 and Raspberry Pi 3. In addition to the Workstation image, Fedora 25 Beta Server is available too. Owners of ARMv6-powered Pi models, such as the… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14951 for PC and Mobile arrives on the Fast ring

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 1:00am CEST par Wayne Williams

The previous two Windows 10 Insider Preview builds -- 14942 and 14946 -- introduced some fairly major new features to the OS, including the ability to collapse the App list in the Start menu, longer Active Hours settings, and precision trackpad improvements. Today, Microsoft rolls out yet another new build, keeping up the weekly frequency. Build 14951 introduces yet more big improvements, including two large updates to the Windows Subsystem for Linux. The WSL updates are official Ubuntu 16.04 support and Windows / WSL interoperability. Ubuntu 16.04 will be installed for all new Bash on Ubuntu on Windows instances from… [Continue Reading]
Watch the third and final Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton Presidential Debate live stream here now!

Publié: octobre 20, 2016, 12:10am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Well, folks, tonight is the night -- the final debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding both candidates since their last meeting. Some women have come out to say Trump allegedly sexually assaulted them, while more emails were put out by WikiLeaks that potentially embarrass Clinton. Presidential elections have arguably never been as drama-filled as in 2016. Once again, you can view the debate online thanks to YouTube. This is very useful for cord-cutters, but also satellite and cable subscribers that are away from home without access to a TV. All you… [Continue Reading]