DevOps puts an emphasis on collaboration between software development and IT. This is meant to speed up delivery of a product and improve quality testing and take advantage of a development environment. PuppetLabs produces software for sysadmins to improve infrastructure agility and awareness by automating and monitoring several processes. These are very important aspects when … [Read more...]
Microsoft tries to predict technology and security in 2025
In the year 2025, Microsoft foresees one of three scenarios describing the experiences of countries when it comes to the role of technology. There are growth, stalling, and declining states. Microsoft believes technology and security policies of a country or region will decide which one of these scenarios a country will fall into. Based on the Cyber 2025 Model, we identified … [Read more...]
Dell uses closed-loop recycling for OptiPlex 3030 All-in-One
Dell's OptiPlex 3030 All-in-One will be using a new green approach Dell is taking in its manufacture of computers. Through their take -back efforts, Dell uses the old plastic in their new computers while reselling the recovered metals. From there, the materials join their normal manufacture chain to deliver a product to the customer. The OptiPlex 3030 is the first product … [Read more...]
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver explains Net Neutrality
"Net neutrality is hugely important." said John Oliver on his new show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO. The loss of net neutrality will lock out new competition from getting a foot in the door, the very thing that made the web so innovative and democratic. Another horrible thing about the proposed slow lane/fast lane structure for Internet access is that it allows … [Read more...]
Microsoft builds the Internet of Your Things
We've seen the Internet of Things before, and now Microsoft is twisting it to become the Internet of Your Things. Millions of devices can connect to the Internet so their data, status, or functions are available remotely but do you really care about all of those devices or just getting the most out of your devices? Microsoft identifies Internet of Things (IoT) as one of the … [Read more...]