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• Earnings roundup: Zuora, Okta beat estimates, Nutanix misses on revenue

  30-05-2019 23:13 via zdnet.com
  Zuora's shares tanked after hours on lower than expected guidance.
  
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• Uber lost $1 billion in first quarter as a public company

  30-05-2019 22:46 via zdnet.com
  With results largely in line with company estimates, Uber is putting its focus on its high customer engagement and global reach.
  
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• Dell Technologies fiscal Q1 mixed as storage, server and networking sales fall

  30-05-2019 22:41 via zdnet.com
  The company cited slower demand in China and large enterprise opportunities. Earnings in the quarter were better than expected, but sales fell short.
  
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• VMware Q1 tops expectations, revenue up 13% to $2.27 billion

  30-05-2019 22:37 via zdnet.com
  VMware also reported an unexpected gain of $132 million from its investment in Pivotal Software.
  
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• Google takes a stance against permission-grabbing Chrome extensions

  30-05-2019 21:41 via zdnet.com
  Google also limits what types of third-party apps can access a user's Drive files.
  
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• Chainlink launches Mainnet to get data in and out of Ethereum smart contracts

  30-05-2019 21:26 via zdnet.com
  Smart contracts promise to take execution of processes and agreements to the Ethereum global computer. There's just one problem: Smart contracts can't talk to the rest of the world. Chainlink wants to solve this, starting today.
  
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• With H-1B rejection rates approaching 40%, Indian IT will urgently need a new service delivery model

  30-05-2019 20:25 via zdnet.com
  Canada and Mexico have become alternative development and delivery hubs for IT Services companies but they are simply band aids for a more complex problem that requires a long-term, robust solution.
  
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• Adaptive enterprises are growing three-times faster than their competitors

  30-05-2019 20:14 via zdnet.com
  Firms need a new formula for success to stay competitive in the age of the customer -- agility is not enough.
  
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• Salesforce tells customers its software isn't for gun sales

  30-05-2019 19:42 via zdnet.com
  In a controversial move, the software company tries to limit what its software can be used for. But is Salesforce a touch hypocritical?
  
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• I2P network proposed as the next hiding spot for criminal operations

  30-05-2019 18:50 via zdnet.com
  At least one criminal market has moved from Tor to I2P. Others asked to do so as well.
  
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• Quest Diagnostics explores blockchain as a way to improve data quality and sharing

  30-05-2019 18:45 via zdnet.com
  Company is part of a healthcare alliance looking to reduce administrative costs associated with changes to demographic information.
  
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• Google and Apple criticise GCHQ eavesdropping idea

  30-05-2019 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The tech giants are among 47 organisations to hit out at a plan to look at encrypted messages.
  
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• IDC sees Apple units falling 12% in 2019, but strong refurb market will maintain iOS share

  30-05-2019 16:31 via zdnet.com
  Apple's iPhone shipments may be in for another rough year, but there are positive developments for official refurbished devices as well as wearables that'll keep services revenue humming.
  
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• Unsecured database exposes 85GB in security logs of major hotel chains

  30-05-2019 16:30 via zdnet.com
  The source of the exposure appears to stem from a management company for Marriott, Plaza, and others.
  
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• Why is the cost of Netflix UK going up? The price increase explained

  30-05-2019 15:57
  
  Netflix has announced that prices for subscribers in the UK will increase – following a rise for US customers at the start of the year. The company needs to raise prices to survive
  
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• Rory shares his Parkinson's diagnosis

  30-05-2019 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The journalist shared the news after TV viewers noticed a hand tremor during a report on new 5G technology.
  
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• Mobile storage in the age of GDPR

  30-05-2019 15:12 via zdnet.com
  The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) mandates high penalties for data loss - with no exceptions for mobile users. But what about large data sets on the go? Minimize your GDPR exposure with an encrypted USB drive.
  
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• Live BBC broadcast over 5G network on launch day fails

  30-05-2019 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The BBC News at One O' Clock tried to broadcast an interview about the 5G network using the new technology but ran into some issues.
  
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• Lenovo's Motorola launches the Moto Z4 with value price, strong specs and business potential

  30-05-2019 15:00 via zdnet.com
  In the Android market, the real action is in lower priced phones that are adding features to compete with Samsung's premium devices. Motorola's Moto Z4 ups the ante as a bring your own device contender.
  
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• Robotics Through Science Fiction, book review: New insights from old stories

  30-05-2019 14:50 via zdnet.com
  This edited short story compilation illustrates why AI is harder than the hype would have you believe. Highly recommended.
  
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• What happened when I let algorithms run my life for a week

  30-05-2019 14:41
  
  Facebook, Google, Amazon. Their algorithms are everywhere. But do they really control our lives?
  
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• Windows 10 version 1903: When will you get the next big feature update?

  30-05-2019 14:37 via zdnet.com
  In the "Windows as a service" era, updates can arrive when you least expect them. So can major changes in Microsoft's update policies for business customers. I've sorted out the details of the latest Windows Update for Business policy change. There will be a test.
  
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• 5G put to the test on the street

  30-05-2019 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News puts 5G mobile connectivity to the test on two phones, downloading a podcast.
  
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• Apple and WhatsApp fight proposal to let spies tap encrypted comms

  30-05-2019 14:12 via zdnet.com
  Tech giants speak out against GCHQ's idea for silently adding a spy to an encrypted messaging chat.
  
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• Cybersecurity: The number of files exposed on misconfigured servers, storage and cloud services has risen to 2.3 billion

  30-05-2019 14:03 via zdnet.com
  Digital Shadows research finds that the number of exposed files -- including sensitive information -- has risen by 50 percent compared with last year. But there are some signs the problem can be fixed...
  
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• DataStax's path from Cassandra

  30-05-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Apache Cassandra may be one of the world’s most popular databases, but not many people know about DataStax. The company is looking to simplification, cloud-first development, and rebranding to change all that. It has a lot of moving parts to get into place.
  
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• Turla turns PowerShell into a weapon in attacks against EU diplomats

  30-05-2019 13:51 via zdnet.com
  The cyberspies have ramped up their efforts with refreshed hacking tools.
  
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• Apple defends App Store against developer backlash, says it ‘welcomes competition’

  30-05-2019 12:45 via zdnet.com
  Apple answers claims that the App Store stifles rival apps.
  
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• 5G: EE launches UK's next-generation mobile network

  30-05-2019 12:40 via bbc.co.uk
  EE switches on its next-generation 5G mobile network with a Stormzy gig.
  
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• CrowdStrike reveals share price ahead of IPO

  30-05-2019 12:17 via zdnet.com
  The decision comes after the settlement of a court case concerning the CrowdStrike Falcon flagship product.
  
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• HP Chromebook 14A G5 review: An AMD-powered workhorse for education or business users

  30-05-2019 11:59 via zdnet.com
  The 14-inch HP Chromebook 14A G5 has its drawbacks, including a moderate screen resolution, but it offers a very good keyboard and comes at an attractive price.
  
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• Google still plans to cripple ad-blocking in Chrome, but enterprises will be exempt

  30-05-2019 11:58 via zdnet.com
  The tech giant is considering making an exception to its stop on ad blockers for enterprise.
  
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• Can technology fix the NHS? Here are four ways it might

  30-05-2019 11:49 via zdnet.com
  From artificial intelligence to quantum computing, the NHS is getting ready to transform healthcare for the better.
  
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• Checkers restaurant chain discloses card breach

  30-05-2019 11:05 via zdnet.com
  POS malware discovered installed at 102 Checkers and Rally's restaurants.
  
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• Airlines' technology investments pay off in customer satisfaction scores

  30-05-2019 11:00 via zdnet.com
  J.D. Power has good news and bad news when it comes to the payoff from airline customer satisfaction. IT investments in software, kiosks and reservation systems have paid off. In-flight services need a lot more work.
  
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• Thursday briefing: China could cut off US access to rare earth metals if trade war escalates

  30-05-2019 08:29
  
  China has indicated that it could block access to vital elements used in electronics manufacture in retaliation for the US trade war, Google Play games must now disclose loot box odds
  
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• Innovation and security score big in New Zealand Budget

  30-05-2019 08:18 via zdnet.com
  Venture capital, connecting businesses with government, computers in homes, and national security initiatives will all secure funding in the country's 2019-20 Budget.
  
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• The spurious, questionable science behind DNA testing kits

  30-05-2019 07:00
  
  A new wave of DNA-based products claim they can tell you what to eat, what cosmetics to buy, and what wine you'll like. But do they actually work?
  
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• How our addiction to big beef ended up ruining the planet

  30-05-2019 07:00
  
  Beef produces more carbon than any other meat, yet we still can't get enough of the stuff. But can drastic changes in how we farm and eat turn things around?
  
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• UK parking space data offered up to app developers

  30-05-2019 04:06 via bbc.co.uk
  New standards for data on parking spaces could revolutionise how drivers find and pay for parking.
  
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• Samsung's Exynos Auto 8890 to power Audi A4 infotainment system

  30-05-2019 04:00 via zdnet.com
  Audi's new A4 model is expected to launch this autumn in Europe.
  
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• Optus and WA to deliver 4G coverage to 11 remote locations

  30-05-2019 03:32 via zdnet.com
  The locations to receive 4G coverage are either Indigenous communities or tourist destinations.
  
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• Indigo subsea cable made ready for use

  30-05-2019 02:47 via zdnet.com
  36Tbps cable linking Australia to Singapore launched slightly over two years from announcement.
  
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• Online usage grows, but so do social media concerns - Ofcom study

  30-05-2019 02:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Most people say the internet improves their lives, but 70% would support tougher social media laws.
  
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• Samsung SDS invests in US API integration firm Jitterbit

  30-05-2019 02:21 via zdnet.com
  Samsung SDS has invested an undisclosed sum into US API integration platform provider Jitterbit.
  
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• NAB teams up with Bank Leumi and CIBC for online innovation portal

  30-05-2019 01:59 via zdnet.com
  The three banks hope the partnership will spur collaboration between them and fintechs.
  
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• SoftBank goes with Ericsson and Nokia for 5G network

  30-05-2019 01:32 via zdnet.com
  Japanese telco goes with Swedish and Finnish equipment manufacturers.
  
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• Tech gives drone the ability to avoid mid-air crashes

  30-05-2019 01:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The system allows the drone to alter its flight path and move away from obstacles flying towards it.
  
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• Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to face leadership vote

  30-05-2019 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Some shareholders want Facebook's chairman and chief executive to step down from one of his roles.
  
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• Roblox: 'I thought he was playing an innocent game'

  30-05-2019 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Online multiplayer game Roblox is marketed at children - but there are fears it also being used for grooming.
  
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