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• Splunk shares rise as fiscal Q4 recurring revenue tops expectations, lead by cloud

  03-03-2021 22:45 via zdnet.com
  
  Splunk’s annualized recurring revenue rose 41% and topped expectations, reversing a miss in the prior quarter.
  
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• High severity Linux network security holes found, fixed

  03-03-2021 22:33 via zdnet.com
  
  This nasty set of bugs can lead to an attacker gaining root access, but the patch is already available.
  
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• Rimini Street beats Q4 expectations, says revenue growth accelerating

  03-03-2021 22:30 via zdnet.com
  
  The company reported​ a diluted net loss per share of 4 cents for its fourth quarter on revenue $87.8 million, up 15.4 percent year-over-year.
  
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• Okta to acquire AuthO for $6.5 billion

  03-03-2021 22:26 via zdnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, the cloud-based identity management firm reported better-than-expected Q4 results and gave an outlook for more than $1 billion in FY 2022 sales.
  
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• Snowflake stock falls despite fiscal Q4 results, outlook topping expectations

  03-03-2021 22:25 via zdnet.com
  
  Snowflake its remaining performance obligation, or RPO, showed that the company’s sales were strong “across the board.”
  
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• There are 84 high-cost IT projects underway by the Australian government

  03-03-2021 22:01 via zdnet.com
  
  Home Affairs is responsible for 24, the ATO for 12, Defence for nine, and Services Australia seven. Here they are.
  
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• Best Buy's Lively app now available on Apple Watch as part of retailer's healthcare push

  03-03-2021 20:34 via zdnet.com
  
  The retailer is in the midst of a five-year plan to move from selling wearables and devices to adding the analytics and services needed to help senior citizens age in place.
  
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• Google promises to drop personalised ad tracking

  03-03-2021 20:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tech giant says it will not develop workarounds once it abandons third-party tracking cookies.
  
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• Parler drops Amazon web-hosting legal challenge

  03-03-2021 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amazon removed the social-network platform from its web-hosting service in January over rule breaches.
  
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• Best video conferencing software in 2021

  03-03-2021 17:34 via zdnet.com
  
  Which video conferencing platform is right for your business? We've gathered details about 10 leading services, all capable of providing high-quality video with collaboration tools.
  
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• Minecraft: Bishop of Ely joins game for Gospel teachings

  03-03-2021 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "I am so pleased to have participated in a new way to share Bible stories," says the Bishop of Ely.
  
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• iOS 14.4 Bluetooth bug, along with a possible fix

  03-03-2021 17:03 via zdnet.com
  
  Noticing that your iPhone keeps dropping its Bluetooth connection to headphones and other devices? You're not alone!
  
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• Best 3D printer in 2021

  03-03-2021 17:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Which 3D printer is right for your business? We've evaluated the offerings of leading printers, all capable of creating 3D objects, but with a wide range of characteristics. If you're in the market for a 3D printer, you'll find one here that fits your needs.
  
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• VMware offers SD-WAN integration with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN Hub

  03-03-2021 16:00 via zdnet.com
  
  The integration is the latest piece of VMware's strong partnership with Microsoft, and it comes at a time when dispersed workforces are making WAN access more valuable
  
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• Privacy-first browser Brave now has its own Google search rival

  03-03-2021 15:58
  
  Google reigns supreme in search and browsers. Brave Search wants to change that – and put privacy front and centre
  
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• IBM builds out executive team for managed services spin-off company

  03-03-2021 15:56 via zdnet.com
  
  The broader leadership team for IBM's managed services spin-off company is starting to shape.
  
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• Red Hat's survey results on the state of enterprise open-source software

  03-03-2021 15:37 via zdnet.com
  
  It's an open-source IT world out there, and these days we're all living there.
  
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• Ursnif Trojan has targeted over 100 Italian banks

  03-03-2021 15:09 via zdnet.com
  
  1,700 credentials were stolen from a single payment processor.
  
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• Google takes next steps towards 'privacy-first' web devoid of third-party cookies

  03-03-2021 15:01 via zdnet.com
  
  US tech giant will release its Federated Learning of Cohorts for developer trials this month and advertiser tests with Google Ads next quarter, during which it hopes to glean insights on how well the alternative to cookie-based ad targeting will work in diverse regions such as Asia.
  
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• Streamlining data science with open source: Data version control and continuous machine learning

  03-03-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Can an open source-based workflow leveraging version control and continuous integration and deployment help streamline machine learning, like it did for software development?
  
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• Pure Storage, Equinix debut joint bare metal as-a-service offering

  03-03-2021 15:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Equinix Metal Storage powered by Pure offers enterprises embedded storage and on-demand procurement of network and compute, with hosting, deployment and physical support via one vendor, under a single contract.
  
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• Five reasons why Android is better than iPhone

  03-03-2021 14:47 via zdnet.com
  
  My daily driver is an iPhone, but I always seem to have an Android smartphone with me these days.
  
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• Best home generator in 2021

  03-03-2021 14:00 via zdnet.com
  
  Give yourself peace of mind with these emergency backup generators that keep the power on at home or at work.
  
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• Programming language rankings: JavaScript still rules, Python holds off Java

  03-03-2021 13:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The Python programming language appears to have a firm hold as the second most popular language over Java.
  
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• Quantum sensors could soon be heading into space

  03-03-2021 13:13 via zdnet.com
  
  Q-CTRL plans to send ultra-sensitive quantum sensors and navigation devices into space, which will will help inform future NASA missions.
  
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• Microsoft account hijack vulnerability earns bug bounty hunter $50,000

  03-03-2021 13:09 via zdnet.com
  
  The researcher says he could have abused the bug to hijack Microsoft accounts.
  
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• 3D scanning (and ancient phenotyping skills) to end world hunger

  03-03-2021 13:00 via zdnet.com
  
  How new technologies and ancient practices are helping to increase yields to meet a staggering global demand.
  
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• Google patches actively exploited Chrome browser zero-day vulnerability

  03-03-2021 11:44 via zdnet.com
  
  Upgrading your Chrome build as quickly as possible is recommended.
  
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel, Xiaomi Mi 11, and more: ZDNet's reviews roundup

  03-03-2021 11:30 via zdnet.com
  
  From innovative folding devices to elegant displays and a sturdy SSD, here's what our reviewers get their hands on during February.
  
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• Update immediately: Microsoft rushes out patches for Exchange Server zero-day attacks

  03-03-2021 10:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Hafnium state-sponsored threat actor was exploiting four previously unknown flaws in Exchange servers.
  
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• Microsoft: These Exchange Server zero-day flaws are being used by hackers, so update now

  03-03-2021 10:57 via zdnet.com
  
  Hafnium state-sponsored threat actor was exploiting four previously unknown flaws in Exchange servers.
  
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• Don't buy these Apple products: March 2021 edition

  03-03-2021 10:48 via zdnet.com
  
  Read before spending your money, because some products are coming ripe for an update, and others might be phased out!
  
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• SEC charges group for alleged pump-and-dump Airborne Wireless stock scam

  03-03-2021 10:42 via zdnet.com
  
  SEC claims investors were defrauded out of $45 million.
  
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• This dangerous ransomware is using a new trick to encrypt your network

  03-03-2021 10:32 via zdnet.com
  
  Ryuk ransomware now has the ability to use a worm-like capability to spread itself to any Windows machine on the same network as the initial compromise, warns cybersecurity agency.
  
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• They couldn’t go outside for years. Then Covid-19 trapped them again

  03-03-2021 07:00
  
  You might think that hikikomori – people who have withdrawn from society – could deal with isolation better than most. But the pandemic brings its own challenges for those seeking recovery
  
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• Samsung’s fancy new flagship TV is a Mini LED marvel

  03-03-2021 07:00
  
  OLED-busting tech combines with a simply staggering screen performance to make this Samsung’s new TV darling
  
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• A universal coronavirus vaccine could stop the next pandemic

  03-03-2021 07:00
  
  Coronaviruses have been responsible for three major pandemic threats, and its likely many more are waiting in the shadows. A vaccine that protects against them all could stop a pandemic before it begins
  
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• Fuji Xerox's attempt to set aside ACCC allegations in court fails

  03-03-2021 05:24 via zdnet.com
  
  The ACCC is currently suing the company for allegedly entering into unfair contracts with small businesses.
  
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• Service NSW pushes past 117 million 'COVID safe' check-ins

  03-03-2021 04:51 via zdnet.com
  
  Meanwhile, vaccination information will now be uploaded to My Health Record via a new Clinician Vaccine Integrated Platform that delivers information directly to the Australian Immunisation Register.
  
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• Reliance Jio spends ₹57,100 crore at Indian spectrum auction

  03-03-2021 04:24 via zdnet.com
  
  By comparison, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea each spent ₹18,700 crore and ₹1,990 crore, respectively.
  
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• Best video conferencing software for business in 2021

  03-03-2021 04:04 via zdnet.com
  
  Which video conferencing platform is right for your business? We've gathered details about 10 leading services, all capable of providing high-quality video with collaboration tools.
  
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• Nokia and UTS forge five-year partnership to launch 5G lab

  03-03-2021 01:59 via zdnet.com
  
  The facility will feature a 5G demonstration area, have direct access to a radio frequency lab, and will be used as a test bed for 5G use cases.
  
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• How can we make washing machines last?

  03-03-2021 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sweden is trying to encourage consumers to repair household items like washing machines.
  
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• New app rollout helps reduce paperwork for NSW frontline child protection caseworkers

  03-03-2021 01:05 via zdnet.com
  
  The ChildStory Mobile will give caseworkers access to real-time information on-the-go.
  
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• The 'LitterCam' that's watching you

  03-03-2021 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  AI software can now match footage of motorists throwing rubbish with their car's number plate and issue an automatic fine .
  
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• Will audio-only apps change our use of social networks?

  03-03-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From Clubhouse to Twitter's Spaces, LJ Rich looks at the rise of a new type of social network.
  
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• Audi e-Tron GT first drive: move over Tesla Model S, this is better

  03-03-2021 00:01
  
  The Audi e-Tron GT may share the architecture of the Porsche Taycan, but in reality it's gunning for Elon's market
  
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