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Windows 10, HoloLens, Office: Microsoft Details Its Vision
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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Key takeaways from Microsoft's Ignite and Build events offer a peek at the company's broader vision for enterprise apps.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/10/2015
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8 Linux Security Improvements In 8 Years
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
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Linux started getting really serious about security in 2007, and it has made big strides in the past three years. As open source code faces more threats, Linux can't rest on its laurels.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 5/6/2015
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Google Self-Driving Cars Hit The Road
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
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The latest self-driving car prototypes from Google will roll on public roads in Mountain View, Calif., later this summer.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 5/16/2015
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Windows 10 Mobile, Hyperlapse, Hyper-V: Microsoft Roundup
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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News from Microsoft this week includes plans to bring cables under the Pacific, new Windows 10 Editions, and the latest Windows 10 mobile build.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/16/2015
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Cloud Foundry Pros & Cons
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
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Cloud Foundry has a mixed container message, but that's not keeping it from sailing full speed ahead into Fortune 500 data centers.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 5/15/2015
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LG Lancet Sports Windows Phone 8.1, Low Price
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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Verizon Wireless is planning to offer the LG Lancet, a budget smartphone that runs Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1 plus the software company's Cortana digital assistant.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 5/15/2015
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Hadoop Adoption Remains Steady, But Slow, Gartner Finds
William Terdoslavich, Freelance Writer
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Despite the big data hype, the adoption of Hadoop remains a slow, steady process, according to new Gartner research. A lack of Hadoop skills and complexity can account for this.
By William Terdoslavich Freelance Writer, 5/15/2015
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Internet Of Things: 6 Obstacles
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
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A report from McKinsey and the Global Semiconductor Alliance finds excitement and uncertainty among companies building the pieces of the Internet of Things.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 5/15/2015
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10 Ways IT Drives Everyone Else Crazy
David Wagner, Executive Editor, Community & IT Life
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Managers are frustrated with IT. A study shows where they think IT is failing them.
By David Wagner Executive Editor, Community & IT Life, 5/15/2015
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Windows 10 Mobile Update: Office Apps, Windows Store
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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Build 10080 of Microsoft's Windows 10 for phones gives a first look at Universal Office apps, Windows Store Beta, and more.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/14/2015
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Microsoft Hyperlapse Speeds Up Your Boring Videos
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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The Hyperlapse apps from Microsoft transform clunky videos into seamless time-lapse ones across Windows, Windows Phone, and Android devices.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/14/2015
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Google Faces More Scrutiny Over Right To Be Forgotten
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
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A group of 80 Web academics have penned an open letter to Google insisting on more transparency for right to be forgotten requests in Europe.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 5/14/2015
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Windows 10 Editions: Which One Is For You?
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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Microsoft will release different editions of Windows 10 for various devices and user types, from consumers to large enterprises.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/14/2015
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IoT World: Separating Smart And Dumb Things
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
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At Internet of Things World, companies are trying to figure out what objects should get networked.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 5/13/2015
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GE Prepares For Industrial Internet With Cloud Foundry
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
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Analysis of big data from industrial machines is creating new business models, but GE Software CTO Harel Kodesh sees even more disruptive business models on their way.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 5/13/2015
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How Corporate Culture Impedes Data Innovation
Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer
Commentary
BI and big data analytics tools are getting more sophisticated and comprehensive. Yet, some organizations are failing to derive full value from their data because their corporate cultures do not reflect a data-driven mindset. Here are the common cultural challenges standing in the way of big data innovation.
By Lisa Morgan Freelance Writer, 5/13/2015
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Microsoft Edge Browser Gets Security Boost
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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The new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is fortified with security measures to keep users safe.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/13/2015
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Samsung's ARTIK IoT Platform: Connecting Developers To 'Things'
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
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The set of hardware modules, software, and cloud services aims to provide developers with a faster path to market for apps that support the Internet of Things.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 5/13/2015
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8 Microsoft Office Alternatives
Kelly Sheridan, Associate Editor, InformationWeek
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Microsoft's Office productivity suite may be the go-to choice for personal and enterprise use, but there are cheaper options available.
By Kelly Sheridan Associate Editor, InformationWeek, 5/12/2015
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Open Source Platform Opens Arms To Microsoft's .Net
Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud
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This latest move from Cloud Foundry signals how the cloud is forcing old rivalries to fall away.
By Charles Babcock Editor at Large, Cloud, 5/12/2015
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Microsoft Undersea Cables Are Really About The Cloud
Nathan Eddy, Freelance Writer
News
Microsoft is now part of an international consortium of telecoms and cable manufacturers bringing 80TBps data speeds across the Pacific Ocean. The goal is to increase Microsoft's cloud capacity.
By Nathan Eddy Freelance Writer, 5/12/2015
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Google Automated Car Accidents: Not Our Fault
Thomas Claburn, Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility
News
Self-driving cars have been involved in several accidents, but the blame appears to belong to other drivers.
By Thomas Claburn Editor at Large, Enterprise Mobility, 5/12/2015
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