Microsoft set to close licensing loopholes, leave cloud rivals high and dry
Beginning in October, Microsoft plans to tighten its licensing rules to stop customers from using their own licenses for Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server and other software on rival cloud providers. Microsoft this fall will begin closing loopholes in its licensing rules that have let customers bring their own licenses for Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server and other software to rival cloud providers like Google and Amazon. The Redmond, Wash. company laid down the new law in an Aug.…
Robotics in Saudi Arabia: How robotics are being embraced by major gov-led organisations
As the first nation to grant a robot citizenship in 2017, robotics and its potential uses have been placed firmly on the agenda for government-led organisations across the country Getty Images In a move meant to help over 200,000 pilgrims visiting Makkah for Hajj, the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced robots that connect doctors based in Riyadh and Jeddah to patients. Connected through 4G technology, the robots consist of forward-facing screens that display a live feed…
The culture of outsourcing in Africa
Fast-growing economies, developing IT infrastructure and cheap labour is luring multinationals and big companies to outsource their BPO and ITO services to sub-Saharan countries Although India and Southeast Asia remain favourite locations for international companies to outsource their services, countries in Africa are leaping through the global outsourcing list and are progressively evolving into competitive hotspots for both information technology outsourcing (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services. Among the reasons making Africa an attractive outsourcing destination are fast-growing…
How to Set Up and Use a VPN
A VPN is one of the best, easiest tools you can use to secure your data and protect your privacy online. Buying and installing a VPN app is easy, so you’ve got no excuse. Everyone should be using a virtual private network or VPN, whether you’re connecting to the internet on a computer or a smartphone. This might sound paranoid, but there are real threats out there, and they’re only getting worse. On Wi-Fi networks, unscrupulous individuals can attempt to intercept…
Twitter CEO’s Account Hacked, Defaced With Racist Posts
The hackers hijacked the account @jack to tweet out racial slurs and anti-Semitic insults. One tweet also tried to promote a bomb hoax. According to Twitter, the hackers compromised the phone number registered with Jack Dorsey’s account to gain access. On Friday, hackers briefly took over the Twitter account of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to post racist comments. The hackers hijacked the account @jack to tweet out racial slurs and anti-Semitic insults. One tweet also tried to promote a bomb…
What is SAFe? The Scaled Agile Framework explained
If your organization is seeking efficient project delivery, decreased time-to-market, and increased stakeholder value, then the Scaled Agile Framework may be right for you. Getty Images Today’s top stories The future of IT leadership: 5 new… 8 technologies that will disrupt… 10 IT modernization mistakes to avoid CIO resumes: 6 best practices and 7… 10 signs outdated IT systems are… SHOW MORE Larger organizations tend to move more slowly than smaller, more nimble competitors, and are more change-resistant. Much…
10 top tips for saving your smartphone’s battery
While we’ve come to depend on smartphones for much of our daily lives, too often we run apps, services or systems that unnecessarily hit battery life. Rawpixel Sure, higher resolution screens and faster processors may be the sexy features pushed by smartphone makers. But, truth be told, most users just want a phone that won’t die by the end of the day. “Longer battery life” was the top answer from 75% of 1,665 people polled by USA Today/SurveyMonkey last…
The best Android file manager apps
From optimizing your phone’s storage to integrating your device with the cloud, these standout Android apps will let you juggle files like a pro. Thinkstock File management isn’t the sexiest subject surrounding smartphone ownership — but if you use your device for productivity, it’s an important area to consider. Your phone, after all, is your on-the-go connection to the world. It’s the always-available PC of our modern computing era. And whether your work involves presentations, PDFs, documents, or images,…
