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When a company grows to the size that Facebook has, vendors no longer get to dictate the specs of its server acquisitions. Instead, the boot is on the other foot Facebook gets to determine exactly what it wants, with customized server requirements …
New Java Flaw Discovered, Selling for $5K on Black Web
Oh dear, oh dear. Oracle must think it’s experiencing a bad case of déjà vu right now – just days after it released a patch for a ‘serious’ vulnerability discovered in its Java software last week, news has emerged of yet another …
US Power Plant Shut Down by Malware-Infected USB Stick
In a case that bears strong similarities to the highly publicized Stuxnet attack on Iran, two US power plants have befallen the same fate, becoming infected with malware via USB sticks, according to the Department of Homeland Security. In one of the …
Software Developer Sacked for Outsourcing Job to China
Ever heard the old saying “work smarter, not harder”? Well, if you happen to be an employer of some sort, you might want to think twice before you go proffering this kind of advice to one of your underlings… The example of …
Facebook Graph Search + Your Privacy Explained
Facebook made a bit of a stir yesterday with the announcement of its new Graph Search feature that enables users to search for all kinds of interesting topics and recommendations. For example, if you’re feeling flirtatious you could search for “friends of …
IBM and Oracle Go Head-to-Head for Splunk Buyout
Big Data Elephants Set To Battle For Splunk Hot on the heels of Dell’s rumored mega-buyout, rival firm IBM is reported to be flexing its own financial muscles as it looks to make data analytics firm Splunk its first major acquisition of …
Dell’s Buyout Moving Fast: Talks Now at “Advanced Stage”
Things are moving fast at Dell as latest reports suggest that talks about its rumored buyout have already reached an advanced stage, with investors believed to have lined up at least four major banks to provide financing for the deal. Reuters reports …
Dell Buyout: Investors Too Fickle for Software-Led Initiatives?
Strong rumors have emerged today regarding a possible buyout of Dell, with the PC maker said to be talking to two investment firms about a possible acquisition, according to sources close to the company. The story was broken by Bloomberg, which cited …
Healthy Big Data: Stopping the Spread of Flu
In the midst of one of the worst flu epidemics on record, one which has seen authorities in both New York and Boston declare health emergencies, health officials and app developers alike are turning to big data in an attempt to stop …
Korean Scientists Make “Bendy Batteries” a Reality
Scientists in South Korea have announced a major breakthrough in the development of flexible mobile devices, with the creation of the world’s first ‘bendable’ and ‘imprintable’ lithium-ion battery, which would be essential for powering such devices should the idea ever be realized. …