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GDPR predictions for 2017

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 8:50pm CET par Darron Gibbard

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is due to come into force on May 25, 2018. This means that IT teams have more than a year to audit their IT systems, check existing customer records and data, and ensure that these systems respect the new set of rules that will be in place. However, the gap between intentions and actions can be a big one. So what do I predict will happen around GDPR in 2017? 1. Most IT Professionals Will Be Aware Of GDPR... Awareness of GDPR is growing across IT professionals, and even across business leaders.… [Continue Reading]
Bluetooth 5 is here

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 7:01pm CET par Brian Fagioli

While Bluetooth is not perfect, it has greatly impacted the technology industry. Look no further than headphones and speakers to see that it has made wireless music possible. It is also the technology that links smartphones to smartwatches. Those are just two such examples -- there are countless more. Today, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group announces the official adoption of the previously-announced Bluetooth 5. In other words, it is officially the next major version of the technology, which will eventually be found in many consumer devices. "Key feature updates include four times range, two times speed, and eight times broadcast message… [Continue Reading]
Google makes Android app updates even smaller

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 6:59pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

When you update apps over a cellular network you go through your data plan more quickly -- and there is nothing that you can do about that. However, Google has found a way to make sure that Android users reach their data limit later rather than sooner. Using the File-By-File patching technique, Google says that it is able to reduce the size of update files by an average of 65 percent. And, in some cases, the reduction can even exceed 90 percent. But how much data can you actually expect to save? First, what is File-by-File patching? Basically, it is… [Continue Reading]
Google cozies up with Slack for tighter integration

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 6:55pm CET par Mark Wilson

Faced with competition from the likes of Microsoft Teams, Slack is strengthening its partnership with Google to bring greater cloud integration to users. The beloved communication tool is teaming up with Google Cloud to improve Google Drive support, but there's also support for bots in the form of Drive Bot. Security and sharing is also in line for improvements, and the recently-announced Team Drives from Google will also be supported. Slack says it recognizes that many of its users work with both Slack and Google in the workplace, so bringing the two closer together makes sense. The Drive bot means… [Continue Reading]
Low-code platforms help businesses quickly create apps

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 6:54pm CET par Eduardo Cruz

Although we’ve long since entered the digital age, many organizations remain saddled with legacy IT systems, unable to keep up with the growing and ever-changing demands of the business. Not only that, with resources stretched, many IT departments are left with no choice but to prioritize day-to-day management over business innovation. And yet despite considerable challenges like these, there’s also good news: Low-code platforms are helping to bridge the gap between business needs and IT capabilities. Low-code platforms give businesses the ability to create the apps they need quickly and simply, taking much of the pressure off IT. The result… [Continue Reading]
Korora 25 'Gurgle' Fedora-based Linux distribution now available for download

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 6:32pm CET par Brian Fagioli

I regularly try many Linux-based desktop operating systems on my computers, just so I can be familiar with them. Ultimately, I always return to my favorite -- Fedora. While that distribution is very good, it can also be a bit difficult to use -- for some. Don't get me wrong, it functions well 'out of the box', but once a user begins needing some non-free packages, it can be tough going. In other words, setting it up can sometimes be a chore. If you want to use Fedora but do not want to spend time manually installing packages and repos, there… [Continue Reading]
Pebble shutting down following Fitbit acquisition

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 5:31pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

Fitbit has acquired fellow wearables maker Pebble. The transaction includes "specific assets" like key employees and software-related intellectual property, but not Pebble's hardware. Why? Because Fitbit is not interested in keeping the lights on for long. Pebble will soon close down shop, as it has announced, "due to various factors" that prevent it from operating on its own. This means that its smartwatch manufacturing has come to an end as well. The company is not taking any new orders and it will refund Kickstarter backers who have shelled out for three of its latest products. The list includes Pebble Time… [Continue Reading]
New platform simplifies integration of business systems

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 3:58pm CET par Ian Barker

Businesses increasingly rely on a range of systems. But getting those systems to work smoothly together can prove to be something of a challenge. Integration specialist Jitterbit is announcing what it calls a Citizen Integrator, a cloud based integration platform. This integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) approach combines a do-it-yourself integration experience for everyday business users with a powerful design experience for developers. A simple integration interface allows everyday users to accomplish basic integration functions quickly across a variety of cloud and on-premise systems, these include Salesforce, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Box, and Slack. Integration can be carried out without special training or IT… [Continue Reading]
Get 10 free Photoshop plugins with Auto FX Free

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 2:04pm CET par Mike Williams

Auto FX Free is a free collection of 10 free Photoshop plugins which can also be used stand-alone. The effects include Focal Zoom, Light Brush, Lighten and Sharpen, Mood Lighting, Soften Details, Vitality, Dreamy Photo, Mosaic, Abstract Edges and Photo Border. Unusually, the developer doesn’t ask for any details with the download or installation, and there are no annoying restrictions or "upgrade now!" nag screens. You don’t need a Photoshop plugin-compatible editor to try out the effects, as they’re all available from a bundled host program called "Auto FX Free". Launch this, open an image (JPG, PSD, PNG, BMP, TIFF)… [Continue Reading]
HP announces printer security services

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 1:47pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

HP has redesigned the way it protects printers, setting a new industry standard, the company announced in a press release this week. Its new Secure Managed Print Services (MPS) offer "advanced" security professional services and solutions, as well as expanded core delivery capabilities, which now include a new remote fleet security management service. The company also says it will be pre-configuring its print devices for security. The services part of the deal will see companies outsourcing security to save IT resources. Among the offerings are Print Security Implementation Service (HP provides specialized security support technicians), Print Security Advisory Retainer Service… [Continue Reading]
Automated phishing boosts profits for hackers

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 12:34pm CET par Ian Barker

Phishing has proved to be one of the most profitable techniques for hackers. A new report from cyber security company Imperva reveals that the availability of turnkey services is making it even more effective. Imperva researchers explored the darknet marketplace to estimate the cost of phishing campaigns and to get a clear picture of the hackers' business model. They discovered phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) campaigns were easy to buy and low cost. In addition, they saw that hackers were easily able to hijack compromised webservers for their campaigns, which further lowers the investment needed. Based on the researchers' analysis of costs, PhaaS… [Continue Reading]
Vinyl resurgence sees records overtaking digital sales in the UK

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 11:33am CET par Mark Wilson

The music industry has come through all sorts of changes over the last few decades, but it was the birth of the MP3 that many warned was the death knell for record shops. In recent years however, vinyl has made a major comeback, and in the UK digital sales have just been overtaken by sales of the groovy black platters. For purists, enthusiasts, and fans of certain musical genres, vinyl has never gone out of fashion, but in the run-up to Christmas it is proving more popular than ever. Of course we're not looking at sales figures that are anything… [Continue Reading]
Doyodo RetroEngine Sigma is a Linux-powered classic video game emulation console

Publié: décembre 7, 2016, 1:09am CET par Brian Fagioli

The Nintendo NES Classic is quite an amazing console. True, it is not as powerful as modern game systems like Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but it comes pre-loaded with many classic NES titles. Unfortunately, its strength is also its weakness -- those pre-loaded titles are the only games you can play. You cannot load other games, so you are stuck with what you got. As an alternative, some folks use software emulation and ROMs on their computers to play countless video game titles. Of course, there are moral concerns here, as you are often downloading the games illegally --… [Continue Reading]