Feeding the world with Big Data: The 3000 Rice Genome project
With the world’s human population set to rise from 7.125 billion now to more than 9 billion by the year 2050, scientists are turning to Big Data to ensure we can keep everyone well…
Pure evil: Coinbase moves to claim ownership of the Bitcoin market with various patent filings
By Duncan Riley
Bitcoin exchange Coinbase, Inc. has taken what could be at mildly best described as an interesting move by filing patents for many of the key aspects of the current existing Bitcoin marketplace. The number…
Citrix reportedly holds talks with Dell as it scrambles to find a buyer
Citrix Systems Inc. is looking to sell its entire self as quickly as possible, with Dell Inc. being mooted as a possible buyer, Reuters reported. But if that doesn’t happen, the company will try…
Divine intervention: Pope’s visit to Big Apple and Philly to delay Friday’s iPhone 6s deliveries
By Collen Kriel
Some Apple customers who are expecting to take delivery of their pre-ordered iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus on Friday may be affected by shipping delays. Despite reports suggesting Apple may be facing supply…
Apple warns developers to use legit copies of Xcode only following Xcodeghost malware fiasco
By Duncan Riley
Apple has taken further steps to defend itself against malicious actors targeting iOS apps by reminding developers to use legitimate copies of its development tool Xcode. According to reports, Apple sent a letter out…
Report: Leaked images confirm LG ‘Nexus 5X’, Huawei ‘Nexus 6P’ model names
By Collen Kriel
Google is expected to reveal this year’s new Nexus smartphones – one from LG and one from Huawei – at an event in San Francisco on September 29. Although various leaks and rumors have…
As the daily deals fad slowly dies, Groupon lays off 1,100 and cuts business in 7 countries
By Duncan Riley
The fad of daily deals sites is slowly grinding to an end with the leader of the pack, Groupon, Inc., announcing Tuesday that they are laying off 1,100 people and closing up shop in…
The new norm in data management: Complexity, fluidity, constant change | #splunkconf
Machine learning, Big Data, micro-services and IT transformation were just a few of the many topics covered by Splunk, Inc.’s VP of IT Ops Rick Fitz in an interview with John Furrier and George…
Improved efficiency for global infrastructure | #splunkconf
Crossroads Foundation is a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization with a four-part goal. It provides support materials connecting resources with those in need, form partnerships between companies and non-profit organizations, bring experiences through the stepping…
Public radio uses data to improve listener experience | #splunkconf
How is Splunk, Inc. being used in the public radio arena? Alex Gitelzon, system administrator for Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), spoke to John Furrier and Gilbert George, cohosts of theCUBE, from the SiliconANGLE Media team,…