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Infra

A hybrid how-to on migration from traditional IT to software-defined infrastructure

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Aug 23, 2019

Ten years ago, most data was stored in centralized databases. Cloud was an innovative idea, but not one ready for mainstream adoption. Then, the cloud burst. Cloud adoption became the “must-do” trend, and large…

Policy

Google shuts down 210 YouTube channels linked to Chinese disinformation campaign

By James Farrell Aug 22, 2019

Some 210 YouTube accounts were just disabled by Google LLC for involvement in a coordinated effort to spread disinformation relating to the Hong Kong protests. Google said Thursday it has identified threats after sharing information…

Security

Texas local governments struggle to restore services following ransomware attack

By Duncan Riley Aug 22, 2019

Local governments in Texas continue to struggle to restore services after a coordinated ransomware attack last week, highlighting the vulnerability of government bodies to cyber attacks. The ransomware attack, which started on Friday, was…

Blockchain

Overstock CEO resigns after ‘deep state’ comments sent share price plummeting

By Duncan Riley Aug 22, 2019

Overstock.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Patrick M. Byrne today resigned from the company he led for 20 years after comments he made about his alleged role in assisting the “deep state” caused the e-retailer’s…

Apps

In Android brand refresh, Google abandons dessert names for numbers

By Duncan Riley Aug 22, 2019

Google LLC said today it has decided to abandon its “dessert” naming scheme for new versions of its Android operating system, calling the next version simply Android 10. The so-called dessert naming scheme dates back…

Apps

HP CEO Dion Weisler steps down, to be replaced by 30-year vet Enrique Lores

By Mike Wheatley Aug 22, 2019

HP Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Dion Weisler is quitting his job and will be replaced by Enrique Lores as of Nov. 1, the company said today. Weisler (pictured), who has led HP…

Apps

Salesforce stock jumps as customer software giant’s earnings top forecast

By Mike Wheatley Aug 22, 2019

Salesforce.com Inc. ticked all the boxes today as it reported second-quarter earnings that beat forecasts and provided guidance for the next quarter that surpassed what was expected. The company, which sells software for managing…

Cloud

VMware pays billions to acquire Pivotal Software and Carbon Black

By Mike Wheatley Aug 22, 2019

Virtualization giant VMware Inc. put its money where its mouth is today, announcing the acquisitions of software development platform provider Pivotal Software Inc. and cybersecurity firm Carbon Black Inc. VMware said it’s buying Pivotal…

Security

Solving the agility vs. security conundrum

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Aug 22, 2019

Securing data as it travels over computing networks is a challenge that can be compared to securing loot-laden trains as they crossed Wild West territory back in the days of Jesse James. Just like bullion…

Cloud

Buying spree: VMware’s acquisitions reflect present and future of enterprise computing

By Mark Albertson Aug 22, 2019

At the current rate that VMware Inc. is buying companies, the 21-year-old virtualization and cloud computing software provider might need to add another hall for its upcoming VMworld gathering in San Francisco, set to…

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A hybrid how-to on migration from traditional IT to software-defined infrastructure

Google shuts down 210 YouTube channels linked to Chinese disinformation campaign

Texas local governments struggle to restore services following ransomware attack

Overstock CEO resigns after ‘deep state’ comments sent share price plummeting

In Android brand refresh, Google abandons dessert names for numbers

HP CEO Dion Weisler steps down, to be replaced by 30-year vet Enrique Lores

Solving the agility vs. security conundrum

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