AliCloud launches one-stop platform for Big Data products
AliCloud, the cloud computing business of Alibaba Group announced the launch of the “Big Data Platform” at its Computing Conference - 2016 Shanghai Summit.The Big Data Platform offers 20 new solutions...
View ArticleGoogle blocked more bad ads than ever in 2015, but they still keep coming
When Google tells us it blocked 780 million bad ads last year, is that a sign that things are getting better?In one way it is, as the 49 percent increase in bad ads blocked outpaced Google's overall...
View ArticleRapid growth in Malaysia's technology space to boost demand for IT pros
As Malaysia’s technology space experiences rapid growth, more firms are likely to utilise digital channels to boost revenue. This will increase positions for IT specialists skilled in big data and...
View ArticleEmployment prospects in Taiwan's IT and technology industries remain strong
Despite signs of softening in the Taiwanese economy, employment prospects in the IT and technology industries remain strong with a high demand for R&D specialists and software engineers as...
View ArticleDell extends reach in open networking with OS10
Dell extended its reach in Open Networking with the announcement of Operating System 10 (OS10) from Dell Networking. This next-generation networking software is designed to introduce new levels of...
View ArticleCisco fixes critical flaws in digital encoder, unified computing manager and...
Cisco Systems has released software updates to fix critical issues that could allow attackers to compromise digital encoders, unified computing system management servers and Firepower 9000 series...
View ArticleIs it time to move from Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 to Windows 10?
While standing in line at a burger joint recently, we spotted a sign in the manager's office that proclaimed, "Happy employees are productive." That pretty much sums up the Windows 10 experience from...
View ArticleWhy open source is the 'new normal' for big data
It's no secret that Hadoop and Apache Spark are the hottest technologies in big data, but what's less often remarked upon is that they're both open-source.Mike Tuchen, a former Microsoft executive who...
View ArticleStrong demand for security pros within Singapore's technology sector
There is strong recruitment demand within Singapore’s technology sector, particularly for specialists in data protection and cyber security as firms defend themselves from online threats, according to...
View Article'You can't manage what you can't see'
Shadow IT is rampant. For years, CIOs have known that business groups were circumventing the IT department to access public cloud services they felt they needed to do their jobs. Only recently have...
View ArticleESET virtualization security now available
ESET has launched ESET Virtualization Security. This brand new VMware vShield-based agentless solution combines an ESET Virtualization Security appliance with ESET Remote Administrator to deliver...
View ArticleVDI to make a comeback in 2016 as device mesh grows
This year, a sea of Internet-connected devices will continue their relentless advance into corporate environments—from wearable gadgets to the Internet of things (IoT). In its report of the top ten...
View ArticleGoogle gives administrators more control over sharing Apps files
Google is continuing its push to make the Apps collaboration suite useful for enterprises with a new feature that lets administrators manage how their users are able to share files. When users send a...
View ArticleDARPA funds a program so computers can read thoughts
In the future, computers may be able to read your thoughts through a connection with the brain. DARPA wants to create a device that could help make that happen.The device, which will be the size of two...
View ArticleWhen Big Data gets too big, this machine-learning algorithm may be the answer
Big data may hold a world of untapped potential, but what happens when your data set is bigger than your processing power can handle? A new algorithm that taps quantum computing may be able to...
View ArticleAnnual demand for IT jobseekers remains weak in Southeast Asia
The demand for IT professionals in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines is still struggling, with little sign of recovery, according to the latest Monster Employment Index (MEI) by Monster.com, one...
View ArticleDell's OS10 aims to open up networks, then whole data centers
Dell is opening up its network operating system, one step toward a data-center OS that could help enterprises emulate cloud companies like Google and Facebook.Operating System 10, rolling out in stages...
View ArticleCompanies, start your (hybrid) clouds: Azure Stack's first beta is coming
Microsoft is releasing the first technical preview of its Azure Stack private cloud platform, which will allow customers to bring capabilities from the Azure public cloud into their own data...
View ArticleFacebook to set up second data center in Europe
Facebook is setting up a data center in Clonee, Ireland, which will be its sixth in the world and its second outside the U.S.The new data center will be equipped with servers and storage from the Open...
View ArticleLooking out for 2016: The ABCs of Evolving Enterprise IT Architectures
Based on Akamai’s conversations with our customers, most organizations are in the midst of deciding priorities for 2016 as the intensity of digital transformation and associated trends for mobile,...
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