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AT&T plans to use Flying COWS to boost Wi-Fi networks
Mobile network carrier AT&T Inc. is hoping to address the problem of spotty cell phone reception during crowded events with a new secret project known as “Flying COWS” (the COWS part stands for “Cell on Wings”). Those who regularly attend music concerts or some other crowded event (like a baseball game) know only too well ...
Industrial Control Systems remain vulnerable to security flaws
More than 150 vulnerabilities have been identified and reported in industrial control systems (ICS’s) for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting once again how attractive such critical systems are to attackers, found a new study by Kaspersky Lab. Kaspersky’s researchers found and reported 189 unique vulnerabilities in 2015, slightly up from the 181 vulnerabilities discovered in ...
Upgrading to Windows 10 could save “millions”, claims new Microsoft-backed study
Microsoft is trying to convince enterprises to switch over to Windows 10, claiming they could potentially save up to $404 per employee over a three-year period when they upgrade from an older version of Windows. But don’t just take Microsoft’s word for it – the company backs up its claim with evidence from a recent ...
Analysts name IBM as a “leader” in IaaS cloud
IBM has long touted the benefits of its cloud platform, and now market watchers are beginning to cut it some slack, noting the breadth of its cloud offerings. IBM has just been named as the second leading infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider behind Amazon Web Services (AWS) by International Data Corp. (IDC). IDC’s Worldwide Semi-Annual Public Cloud ...
Microsoft delays Azure Stack, puts limits on hardware options
The launch of Microsoft’s “Azure-in-a-box” solution Azure Stack has been delayed until the middle of next year. Microsoft says it’s changing its strategy around Azure Stack, and will instead provide the solution via integrated systems built by its hardware partners. That means users won’t be able to deploy Azure Stack on any compatible hardware they ...
Microsoft reveals plans for Windows Server 2016 release
Microsoft has finally announced what it plans to do with Windows Server 2016, penciling in a firm release date and also providing details of its planned update schedule. As with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 will be offered via an “as-a-Service” model with frequent updates. The updated OS will be released at the company’s Ignite ...
eBay boosts predictive analytics powers with SalesPredict acquisition
eBay Inc. has announced the acquisition of an Israeli startup called SalesPredict, which uses advanced analytics to predict consumer’s buying behavior. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but various media reports put the deal in the $20-30 million region. Once the acquisition has been completed, an undisclosed number of SalesPredict staff will ...
Tech M&As in the doldrums, cloud & security sectors stay hot
A new report from London-based acquisition and merger tracking firm Mergermarket has confirmed what we already knew – that M&A activity has been on the slow side this year, after booming throughout 2015. Mergermarket said the sharp decline in M&As among technology, media and telecommunications firms was due to a “rebalancing” in these sectors following ...
What workers want: Study reveals how tech firms can retain their top talent
What with the rise of automation and increasingly mobile workforces, today’s workplace is rapidly evolving. But despite this, companies will need to employ older tactics if they wish to keep hold of their most talented employees – such as providing them with a pleasant environment to work in, competitive salaries, the tools they need and ...
Microsoft issues pre-release of Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Microsoft rolled out another Windows build last week, ahead of the release of its planned Anniversary Update. Build 14383 of Windows 10 for both the PC and mobile versions was released to Windows Insiders, who’re essentially Microsoft’s test guinea pigs for new releases of the software. One of the most noticeable aspects of this latest ...