SAP overhauls cloud-based training hub
SAP is taking a page from Cloudera’s book, doubling down on education as part of a push to regain solid footing in the modern enterprise, where an increasing emphasis on productivity growth is driving a…
Introducing the completely pointless Windows 8.1 Update 1
Microsoft is all set to release its first update to Windows 8.1 this April, and a number of leaks have appeared in recent days that show numerous small tweaks to the much-derided operating system…
Smart + sexy : Home and mobile apps for a connected Valentine’s
Love is in the air once again, just a few days before Valentine’s Day. But in this day and age, it gets harder and harder to make a good impression with each passing year.…
MtGox blames troubles on the Bitcoin protocol, Core developers beg to differ
By Kyt Dotson
Over the weekend MtGox went offline for several hours and it took the noted bitcoin exchange almost a day and a half to reach out to customers with a press release explaining what happened.…
Mark Zuckerberg debunks the shareholder value myth | #OCPSummit
The OCP Summit V, an event that took place at the end of January at the San Jose Convention Center in California, gave the audience the opportunity to witness a “Fireside Chat” between Tim…
Smart home startup advice : User interface design trends
A quick perusal of Kickstarter or Indigogo confirms, the smart home market is a thrilling place to be. Thanks to crowdfunding, quick-build smartphone apps and decreasing hardware costs, anyone can craft and launch a…
What you missed in Big Data : New solutions shift analytics landscape
It’s been an exciting month for the Big Data ecosystem, with Cloudera repackaging its portfolio in an effort to make Hadoop more accessible to organizations of different sizes. Two emerging players also made headlines…
New smart hub connects everything, from people to homes
This week’s SmartHome roundup features an automatic feeder for your furry pals, a connected sprinkler for greener lawns, and a smart hub that looks like a Russian nesting doll. SmartFeeder Most pet owners…
Going to Strata? … Party with theCUBE @ #BigDataSV!
It’s Big Data season, and a love for analytics is in the air. If you’re attending Strata, take a break from the show floor and join friends and #theCUBE alum for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. #theCUBE Party…
Industry leaders on OpenStack innovation : Future of the enterprise cloud | #OEForum
Last month’s OpenStack Enterprise Forum featured a packed agenda studded with presentations and commentary by some of the most influential thought leaders in the industry. However, there was one discussion in particular that stood…