Dell has started releasing BIOS updates to computers affected by the disclosed vulnerability in the Intel AMT framework. Intel's Active Management Technology, Intel Standard Manageability, and Intel Small Business Technology all have the vulnerability and Dell is working to mitigate the problem with BIOS firmware updates. Dell issued a client statement on the topic (PDF). … [Read more...]
43-inch Dell monitor shows one 4K display or four independent displays
Dell introduced a unique monitor with the model name P4317Q last month. Beyond being a 43-inch 4K monitor, it can also act as four independent displays in one monitor. When showing four displays, they each have FHD resolution of 1920x1080. One computer with four outputs, two computers with dual display outputs, or four computers can all feed into the monitor. You can then … [Read more...]
Dell and EMC form Dell Technologies
Dell is 32 years old and rebranding to Dell Technologies following its purchase of EMC. Founder Michael Dell made the announcement at EMC World and also published the announcement on LinkedIn. Dell Technologies will be the name behind the family of businesses. It will include Dell, EMC II, VMware, Pivotal, SecureWorks, RSA, and Virtustream. The PC line will be branded Dell … [Read more...]
Dell refreshes Precision workstation line for virtual reality professionals
Dell announced their Precision line is targeting professionals working with virtual reality. The hardware specifications of the computer configurations have been set to meet the minimum CPU, RAM, and graphics requirements set for VR viewing. Dell has more information at www.dell.com/VRready. Along with the announcement committing to the future of VR, Dell also announced a … [Read more...]
Dell Security publishes 2016 Annual Threat Report
Dell Security published their Annual Threat Report. It looks back on cybercrime trends of 2015 and emerging risks for 2016. The report uses data collected by SonicWALL's GRID network with feeds from millions of firewalls and tens of millions of endpoints. This year’s report details the top four developing trends in cybercrime: The evolution of exploit kits to stay one … [Read more...]