Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 3 brings Docker container hookup to upcoming Microsoft release
TECHNOLOGY POWERING BUSINESS
2015
IT Pros Forced to Adopt IoT Devices Despite Security Risks
As the lucrative IoT market grows, so do concerns for its security
Lightning Strikes Cause Of Google Cloud Outage
St. Ghislain, Belgium Google data centre shocked by four lightning strikes to local power grid that caused temporary power loss
Google: OnHub Wi-Fi Router Is Prettier, Simpler, Faster And Ready For IoT
Google releases the first in a line of app-managed OnHub routers that make it simpler and smarter to connect to Wi-Fi
A Look At What’s Next For The Linux Kernel
The upcoming Linux 4.2 kernel will have more contributors than any other Linux kernel in history, according to Linux kernel developer Jonathan Corbet
Mac Hit By Second Zero-Day Flaw In As Many Months
The latest unpatched Mac security bug could be exploited by a malicious application to gain control of a system
DDoS Attack Shuts Down Parenting Website Mumsnet
Armed police also attend Mumsnet founder's home following a 'swatting attack'. Oh, and the website's been hacked, too
Microsoft Releases Emergency Internet Explorer Patch
Microsoft finds zero-day flaw found that could let attackers take control of infected PCs
Google Patches Another Stagefright-Style Android Flaw
The 'high severity' bug affects every version of Android since 2010, according to Trend Micro
Ashley Madison Hackers Release Huge Data Cache
The 'massive' cache includes users' personal details, as well as a wide range of internal corporate documents, researchers said
Aliyun Launches Data Centre And New Headquarters In Singapore
In latest move against AWS and Azure, Alibaba's cloud division Aliyun extends operations in Asia Pacific region
UK Professionals Demand More Technology
But workers fear tech-enabled connectivity could wreck their work/life balance
Mobile-First Bozza Wants To Be Africa’s iTunes, Netflix And Spotify
Bozza hopes mobile-first approach, feature phone support and data compression technology can help it become a Pan-African content giant
General Election Stalls UK Tech Sector Growth
Worries over European market also affect growth, but UK tech sector still sees boost in profits
Most Businesses Are Potential Targets for Nation-State Cyberattacks
IT security professionals believe their companies are on the hit list
Akamai Warns Of ‘Mega Attacks’ As DDoS Numbers Double Again
DDoS attacks are getting less powerful but lasting longer - apart from increasingly frequent mega attacks capable of taking out ISP routers
The New Cyberattacks Threatening Public Sector Companies
Targeted attacks on public utilities and governments are intensifying, Trend Micro report finds
Helium Hard Drives Capturing The Supermassive Black Hole In The Centre Of The Galaxy
HGST to deploy helium drives that function better than air-filled HDDs at high-altitude observatories to store data from the edge of a black hole
Virgin Media ‘To Turn’ Street Cabinets Into Wi-Fi Hotspots
Reports suggest Virgin Media wants to create a Wi-Fi network to rival that of BT
Hyperoptic Nottingham 1Gbps FTTP Network Goes Live
First properties in Nottingham are connected to Hyperoptic network, with promise of city-wide coverage by end of 2015
MIT, Samsung Research Boosts Battery Capcacity With Solid Electrolyte
Researchers demonstrated that a solid electrolyte can be used to solve many of the problems of today's batteries
GMB: Amazon UK Employees Have To Be ‘Above-Average’ Robots
GMB trade union officer for Amazon backs New York Times Amazon working conditions exposé
Darkode Suspect Pleads Guilty Of Selling Botnet Access
A New York man arrested in the raids on Darkode hackers last month admitted to selling access to systems compromised via Facebook malware
Openreach: Connecting Last 1-2 Percent Of UK To Fibre Is ‘Really Difficult’
Openreach CEO Joe Garner denies it is unwilling to invest and maintains his unit is better off as part of BT
Google Names Android M ‘Marshmallow’
Google has released the final developer preview of Marshmallow, which is to support fingerprint authentication and a new permissions model
Google Delays Project Ara Modular Smartphone Launch To 2016
Google Tweets indicate Project Ara trial in Puerto Rico is postponed
Advanced Persistent Threats Going Unnoticed By Website Owners
Websites are failing to cope with Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), despite many of them not being advanced at all, says High-Tech Bridge's CEO, Ilia Kolochenko
Linux Foundation Expands Mainframe, Network And Storage Initiatives
The Linux Foundation kicked off its LinuxCon event with the announcement of new efforts that will build on the promise of open-source collaboration
Google’s Project Sunroof Uses Maps To Calculate Solar Panel Savings
Google's tool analyses rooftops, then recommends solar panel providers who have paid to feature on Project Sunroof
Smartphone Users Want Basic Features, Not Gimmicks
uSwitch research shows UK smartphone believe manufacturers are neglecting the basics in drive for new 'unique' features