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Windows 10 2004 bugs: Here's Microsoft's workaround for Storage Spaces file corruption
Microsoft offers a method for partially mitigating problems with Storage Spaces in Windows 10 version 2004.
Redis database creator Sanfilippo: Why I'm stepping down from the open-source project
Redis creator Salvatore Sanfilippo steps back as the project's maintainer but he'll still be around as an ideas person.
Okta hits new cloud reliability milestone
The cloud-based identity management firm is officially promising all of its customers 99.99 percent uptime, which should help its efforts to grow its base of large enterprise customers.
VMware is acquiring Datrium for hybrid cloud disaster recovery
Once the deal closes, VMware plans to complement its current, performance-optimized VMware Site Recovery DRaaS offering with Datrium’s cost-optimized DRaaS option.
Confluent announces Infinite Storage for Apache Kafka
The company founded by Apache Kafka's creators introduces infinite data retention on its Confluent Cloud platform. As a result, the company is pushing the event streaming data technology as a "database of record." That's a big change.
From the cloud to space: AWS launches aerospace and satellite business unit
The cloud computing giant sees the opportunity for growth as public and private entities launch new space-based missions.
SODA Foundation expands cloud data autonomy plans
One of the keys to a successful hybrid or multi-cloud is being able to work with data across clouds. That's where the SODA Foundation comes in.
Google makes Connected Sheets generally available for G Suite users
Google is also adding new, AI-driven features to Sheets to automate data preparation and analysis.
Microsoft to add a new learning app to Teams
Microsoft is readying a new learning app -- a preview of which is coming later this year -- that will be part of its Teams service. It will help users access and manage their learning content in a single place.
Fivetran raises $100M Series C funding round
The Data integration player's total fundraising now stands at $163 million and it boasts a valuation of $1.2 billion.
Couchbase joins the cloud database party
Couchbase is going live with its new managed cloud database service based on a modern Kubernetes cloud-native architecture. While offering the cloud-neutral flexibility of K8s, the new Couchbase service needs refinements to make it accessible to a wider audience.
Amazon's CodeGuru is out: AI tool checks code and suggests changes to save you money
AWS releases the AI code and app analysis tool its teams have been using to reduce computing infrastructure costs.
Google Cloud brings Bare Metal Solution to new regions
The Bare Metal Solution provides hardware for running specialized workloads, such as Oracle Database, close to Google Cloud.
MongoDB names relational database veteran as new CTO
Mark Porter, a veteran of AWS and Oracle, replaces Eliot Horowitz as MongoDB’s CTO. Could he take the document database maker in a new direction?
FinOps Foundation joins The Linux Foundation to nail down best cloud financial practices
Managing cloud costs and making the most from cloud services is a full-time job, but thanks to the FinOps Foundation, you don't have to go it on your own.
Top programming languages, 5G worries, cloud computing, and more: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
IT spending, cloud computing, big data, virtual reality, and more: Research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
Provision a WordPress site in 30 minutes or less using Amazon AWS Lightsail
Amazon's AWS can be daunting in terms of its almost overwhelming complexity. But Lightsail makes it easy. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to create a full WordPress install in about five minutes.
Julia programming language, cloud computing, cybersecurity worries: Research round-up
All the facts and figures that matter to you and your business from the past month in technology news.
The biggest events in Linux's history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
How Microsoft lost its monopoly in web browsers
At the dawn of the Internet age, Microsoft used every trick it knew to dominate the World Wide Web. That strategy worked for a few years, but aggressive antitrust enforcement and equally aggressive competitors crushed the company's onetime dominance. Here's a quarter-century of history that explains just what happened.
Cloud services: 24 lesser-known web services your business needs to try
In this guide, we've spotlighted 24 cloud-based services that can take your business to the next level. There's a huge world of opportunity and available resources beyond Google, Dropbox, Salesforce, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: The new features that matter most
Windows 10 version 1903, which will be officially dubbed the May 2019 Update, begins rolling out soon. Here are some of the new capabilities you can expect in yet another feature-packed semi-annual release. (This gallery is based on a near-final Insider Preview release.)
Cloud computing trends, where developers want to live, AI skills, and 5G: Research round-up
All the data that matters to you from the past month in technology news.
Create your own free Adobe Creative Cloud with free and open source software
While Creative Cloud has its strong benefits, it's also costly. If you want to accomplish most of what you can with Creative Cloud, but pay absolutely nothing, these products can help.
Data center automation, IT skills, IoT and digital transformation: Research round-up
Our analysis of the data that matters from the past month.
These rooms full of TVs are how Amazon gets Prime Video to look sharp on every device
Photos: Amazon needs to test its video service across lots and lots (and lots) of TVs. Here's an inside look.
IT spending, smartwatches, AI and the cloud: Research round-up
We tell the story of key technology trends from the past month.
How to turn your iPhone into a business workhorse: Add these apps and accessories, and tweak these settings
Here's how, with a few tweaks and accessories, you can transform your iPhone into a business workhorse that will allow you to get serious work done.
The dumbest passwords people still use
Everybody knows that 12345 is a bad password. But what they're using instead isn't much stronger
Salesforce Anywhere isn't just about collaboration, it's about helping people work better together
Michael Machado, VP of product management at Salesforce talks to Bill Detwiler about Salesforce Anywhere, a new product announced at TrailheaDX 2020 designed to help companies improve workforce collaboration.
Tableau's roadmap: Deeper Salesforce integration, Einstein integration, and easier visualizations
Francois Ajenstat, Chief Product Officer at Tableau, talked with Bill Detwiler about how the integration with Salesforce is going post acquisition, the product roadmap for Tableau, and how data visualizations can help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Microsoft is rolling out consumer features for its Teams mobile apps on iOS and Android
Microsoft is kicking off the preview of its promised new Teams features for consumers using its mobile Teams apps.
Salesforce announces developer productivity tools built for coders working remotely
Ryan Schellack, Product Marketing Manager at Salesforce, talks with TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler about a new set of developer productivity tools Salesforce announced in the run up to its TrailheaDX 2020 virtual event.
Google finds partner to bring Windows apps to Chrome Enterprise
You may be able to easily run your Windows programs on Chromebooks soon.
WWF-Indonesia using machine learning to save critically endangered orangutans
World Wildlife Fund for Nature Indonesia has turned to AWS to speed up orangutan conservation efforts.
AUCloud brings Object Lock-based ransomware protection to Australia
The solution comes from a partnership between Cloudian, VMware, and Veeam, and is targeted towards Australian government customers.
Commonwealth to move public prosecution evidence management into the cloud
The SaaS platform will be used for complex criminal prosecutions.
Expanding partnership: Workday Adaptative Planning will run on Microsoft's Azure
Workday and Microsoft forge partnership revolving around Adaptive Planning, Teams, and Azure integration.
How edge computing could be saving lives
The medical research industry has been dealt a critical blow by the pandemic. Clinical trials have to be restarted, in an era where patients are less willing to risk their lives further by visiting a clinic. A combination of telecommunications, mobile apps, and wearable devices could reassemble a shattered industry. But first, research technology must take a leap of faith. Read more: https://zd.net/302L2NF
New York City's contact-tracing program will rely on Twilio for communications
The city will deploy a cloud-based contact center on Twilio Flex and leverage Twilio SMS and Voice as part of its COVID-19 tracing program.
Some of Europe's top supercomputers hijacked to mine cryptocurrency
Confirmed infections have been reported in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland. Another suspected infection was reported in Spain.
Google announces new integrated first-party offering with VMware
The new Google Cloud VMware Engine delivers a fully-managed VMware Cloud Foundation stack in a dedicated environment on Google Cloud infrastructure
Microsoft expands data centre region to New Zealand
Customers will be able to store their data locally.
VMware-based cloud technology now available on Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud VMware Solution is now available in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Xero (2014) review: Cloud-based accounting service for SMEs continues to improve
This cloud-based small-business accounting service provides a well-planned set of tools for staying on top of your finances and streamlining the processes involved.
Azure RemoteApp beta preview: Cloud-hosted desktop apps for multiple platforms
Microsoft is developing a set of cloud-based tools for managing and deploying session virtualisation servers, allowing you to publish and share apps on Windows, iOS, Android, OS X and (soon) Windows Phone devices. We take the beta for a test drive.
Xero Touch for Android, First Take: Much-improved native mobile Xero client
A quicker and slicker new app for the online Xero accounting service adds automatic reconciliation of bank accounts, allowing Android users to stay on top of their finances.
Office 2013: a pleasant surprise
After a week of using Office 2013 we're pleasantly surprised. The changes Microsoft has made to support Windows 8 — and specifically Windows 8 tablets — are logical, and they work well with more traditional ways of using Office.
Windows Intune 3.0: Preview
Version 3.0 of Microsoft's cloud-hosted management platform is now available, adding support for mobile devices — including iPhones, iPads and Android.
Xero
Xero is an affordable online accounting service that delivers key bookkeeping functionality for small businesses in an admirably straightforward way.
Actinic Online
A big step up from Actinic Express, which it replaces, Actinic Online delivers everything an SME requires to build and run an online store via the cloud. It's not perfect, but it is affordable and worth evaluating if you need to start selling online.
Cortado ThinPrint Printer Dashboard
Cortado's ThinPrint Printer Dashboard is a potentially useful cloud application for monitoring the printers on your network. We had a few issues in this review, which hopefully will be addressed in a forthcoming update.
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