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• Oracle to appeal court ruling on Pentagon JEDI cloud contract

  26-08-2019 23:42 via zdnet.com
  Just weeks ago, it appeared the Justice Department was close to granting its $10B cloud contract; now, Oracle is putting up another roadblock.
  
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• Recent HIPAA settlements highlight the weaknesses in healthcare security

  26-08-2019 22:59 via zdnet.com
  As fines reach into the millions, it's time for healthcare to move beyond minimal compliance efforts.
  
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• Apple patches iPhone jailbreaking bug

  26-08-2019 20:55 via zdnet.com
  Apple releases security update to re-patch bug that it accidentally unpatched last month.
  
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• Technology as a force for good: The VMware plea

  26-08-2019 20:19 via zdnet.com
  CEO Pat Gelsinger has opened VMworld 2019 with a plea that asks the tech industry to make a positive impact on the world.
  
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• VM escape flaw in QEMU allows for arbitrary code execution, denial of service

  26-08-2019 20:02 via zdnet.com
  Reassembly of fragmented packets can potentially be exploited against cloud-hosted virtual machine services.
  
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• Facial recognition specialist Megvii plans share sale

  26-08-2019 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The creator of the Face++ system has filed papers to prepare for a Hong Kong flotation.
  
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• Microsoft is offering some enterprise users a one-year Windows 7 extended security update promo

  26-08-2019 17:08 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is running a limited-time promotion for EA and EAS customers which will give them a year of Windows 7 extended security updates for no additional charge.
  
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• Microsoft is offering a Windows 7 extended security update to some users

  26-08-2019 17:08 via zdnet.com
  Microsoft is running a limited-time promotion for EA and EAS customers which will give them a year of Windows 7 extended security updates for no additional charge.
  
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• Cisco to acquire CloudCherry to bolster contact center portfolio

  26-08-2019 16:30 via zdnet.com
  CloudCherry makes a customer experience management platform that uses predictive analytics to derive insights for contact center agents.
  
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• Clickjacking scripts found on 613 popular sites, academics say

  26-08-2019 16:08 via zdnet.com
  Scripts that intercept mouse clicks are being used for ad fraud or to redirect users to malicious sites.
  
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• 9 awesome features of G Suite that Google wishes more people knew about

  26-08-2019 15:57 via zdnet.com
  G Suite has grown into a very powerful productivity and collaboration offering. We were curious about what features Google loves that many of us haven't noticed. Here we spotlight nine powerful features you may have missed that are sure to save you time and frustration.
  
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• Polar Ignite review: Active coaching based on readiness, slim and sleek with a frustrating display

  26-08-2019 15:47 via zdnet.com
  The Polar Ignite has a sleek, slim form factor and can be comfortably worn 24/7. The proactive coaching works well at helping you improve your fitness and achieve your goals, but the display is frustrating and sleep tracking isn't as reliable as it should be with the focus on this metric.
  
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• IBM's Power-ful open source gift: China wins big, and these are the losers

  26-08-2019 15:24 via zdnet.com
  It's a heck of an announcement by Big Blue, and this is a heck of a list.
  
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• IBM's Power-ful open source gift: Big winner is China, losers include you know who

  26-08-2019 15:24 via zdnet.com
  It's a heck of an announcement by Big Blue, and this is a heck of a list.
  
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• Dota 2 win makes N0tail the top-awarded e-sports star

  26-08-2019 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The Danish team captain has now won nearly $7m across his career.
  
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• VMware Cloud on Dell EMC now available

  26-08-2019 14:03 via zdnet.com
  The company has also enhanced its cloud offerings, calling hybrid the new standard for the enterprise.
  
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• VMware claims PKS for itself with Pivotal acquisition

  26-08-2019 14:02 via zdnet.com
  What Dell Technologies subsidiary VMware is getting for its $2.7 billion stock purchase includes the platform for deploying enterprise workloads on its hyper-converged infrastructure. But didn’t VMware have that anyway?
  
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• Dell Technologies backs VMware's Kubernetes by announcing PKS support

  26-08-2019 14:02 via zdnet.com
  The tech giant has announced a new way to build cloud infrastructure, a partnership with Google Cloud, VMware PKS support for its cloud platforms, and the rollout of its Data Center-as-a-service offering to US customers.
  
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• VMware's Kubernetes portfolio Tanzu 'a really big deal'

  26-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Following the announcement to acquire Pivotal, VMware believes Tanzu will position it to deliver the most comprehensive enterprise-grade Kubernetes-based portfolio for modern applications.
  
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• VMware adds AI assistant, other updates to Workspace One

  26-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  VMware is also updating the digital workplace platform with expanded endpoint management services, new multi-cloud support and a comprehensive approach to zero-trust security.
  
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• Nvidia, VMware partner to offer virtualized GPUs

  26-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  The new product enables enterprises to virtualize AI, machine learning and deep learning workloads, either on premise or as part of VMware Cloud on AWS.
  
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• HPE brings hybrid cloud-as-a-service to VMware customers

  26-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  HPE is offering its GreenLake, its pay-per-use managed service, to VMware Cloud Foundation customers.
  
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• Dell launches Latitude Chromebooks, hatches plan to bring Chrome OS to more enterprises

  26-08-2019 14:00 via zdnet.com
  Dell will support Google's Chrome OS in 50 countries and 12 different languages and provide a path for more enterprises to adopt Chromebooks.
  
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• Popular JavaScript library starts showing ads in its terminal

  26-08-2019 13:21 via zdnet.com
  Developer comes up with a new method of funding open-source projects. Community reaction not entirely favorable.
  
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• Big raise for AI-powered construction tech bringing "Street View" to builders

  26-08-2019 13:00 via zdnet.com
  Construction industry gets navigable 3D documentation of projects in progress.
  
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• Weird synthetic proteins could let us build new kinds of life

  26-08-2019 07:00
  
  All living things are built from proteins created from the same 20 chemical units, called amino acids. Now, scientists at Cambridge are developing new ones
  
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• This cutlery is designed to make you eat way more slowly

  26-08-2019 07:00
  
  Experimental Gastronomy matches chefs with artists to create meals served off tubular plates and with double-headed spoons
  
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• N26 review: a challenger bank lacking key features

  26-08-2019 07:00
  
  N26 is rapidly expanding, but it is still lacking some features traditional banks have. It is ideal if you want to dip your toe into modern banking
  
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• 10,000-year-old beans could avert the catastrophe lurking in our food

  26-08-2019 07:00
  
  Greedy modern crops suck nutrients out of soils at a terrifying rate. Now researchers are turning to ancient crops to find more sustainable ways of growing food
  
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• Govt officials confirm Trump can block US companies from operating in China

  26-08-2019 05:06 via zdnet.com
  The US president has not made an order as yet, only requesting for US companies to move out of China.
  
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• KT applies battery conserving tech on 5G network

  26-08-2019 05:03 via zdnet.com
  The application of Connected Mode Discontinuous Reception (CDRX) technology will allow 5G smartphone owners to save battery life.
  
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• Chorus CEO Kate McKenzie leaving at end of 2019

  26-08-2019 04:00 via zdnet.com
  Announcement comes as the broadband wholesaler reports lower revenue and earnings as New Zealand moves off copper, and onto fibre and wireless.
  
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• Victorian government commits AU$12m to help schools prepare for mobile ban

  26-08-2019 03:19 via zdnet.com
  Schools can now apply for funding to purchase or upgrade new lockers, or lockable pouches to prepare for the state-wide mobile phone ban at all Victorian schools next year.
  
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• Intense competition impacts Amaysim's 2019 full-year results

  26-08-2019 02:43 via zdnet.com
  The budget mobile operator however, is optimistic that the foundations it's laying will help build long-term growth.
  
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• New Zealand Dept of Conservation's mission to save the kakapo

  26-08-2019 01:57 via zdnet.com
  A digital twin of every kakapo has been created to track the health of each individual bird and its environment.
  
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• ASX brings in VMware for blockchain-based CHESS replacement project

  26-08-2019 01:47 via zdnet.com
  The Australian Securities Exchange and its blockchain partner Digital Asset have partnered with VMware to work on distributed ledger technology.
  
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• Canberra to establish content blocking regime for crisis events

  26-08-2019 01:42 via zdnet.com
  eSafety Commissioner to decide what Australians shouldn't see.
  
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• Inside the selfie factory for influencers

  26-08-2019 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  A pop-up shop in west London lets people fill their social media pages with colourful selfies.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 Plus review, iPhone Pro rumors, 16GB RAM Chromebook bought (MobileTechRoundup show #478)

  26-08-2019 01:13 via zdnet.com
  The Note 10 Plus reviews went live, Android Q was named, Amazon Music launched on Garmin, we went hiking with the Coros Vertix, and a new Chromebook was purchased.
  
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• Don't leave your laptop for a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus just yet

  26-08-2019 00:00 via zdnet.com
  The Galaxy Note 10 Plus is an excellent Android phone for business buyers, but its usefulness as a laptop replacement is highly situational.
  
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