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Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite
Virtualisation

Microsoft unveils new 365, Dynamics and Azure features at Ignite

The company talked about it's aiming to enable customers to harness data, AI, hybrid and cloud technologies to evolve business process.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Asustor integrates NAS operating system with Linux in new solution
Storage

Asustor integrates NAS operating system with Linux in new solution

Asustor unveils Linux Center, transforming NAS systems with seamless Linux integration and a bounty of new apps for users.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'
Malware

Windows 10 security solutions powerless against 'bashware'

Every security solution on the market may be completely powerless to stop a vulnerability that could allow any malware to bypass Windows 10 systems.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Surge in hybrid cloud adoption helps Red Hat expand footprint in Asia
Platform-as-a-Service

Surge in hybrid cloud adoption helps Red Hat expand footprint in Asia

Nine out of the 14 cloud service providers included in Gartner's 2017 Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service Worldwide are Red Hat Certi.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS
Malware

New version of SambaCry spotted in the wild: Linux users urged to update OS

Linux users face fresh cyber threat as new SambaCry variant emerges; experts urge immediate system updates to thwart attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017
Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?
Blockchain

Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?

Miners race to solve a cryptographic puzzle, which completes the next transaction (or block) on the chain, in hopes of capturing the coin reward.

By Ellie Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report
Firewalls

Cybersecurity battleground shifting to Linux and web servers - report

WatchGuard found that despite an overall drop in general malware detection for the quarter, Linux malware made up more than 36% of the top threats.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Fujitsu & SUSE unveil Linux service - as global adoption & demand increases
Open source

Fujitsu & SUSE unveil Linux service - as global adoption & demand increases

The service comes at a time where demand for higher-level support services and adoption of Linux operating systems globally are growing.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Data center cooling: Penguin Computing places USD$40k order with Asetek
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center cooling: Penguin Computing places USD$40k order with Asetek

This initial order is for 140 loops to be used with Asetek's RackCDU Direct-to-Chip (D2C) liquid cooling solution. The order is valued at USD $40,000.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Amnesia malware forms DVR botnet and wipes virtual machines
Malware

Amnesia malware forms DVR botnet and wipes virtual machines

'Amnesia', the new IoT botnet variant of 'Tsunami' targets an unpatched remote code execution vulnerability in DVR devices made by TVT Digital.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Record software sales for IGEL bring new focus for website and brand message
Virtualisation

Record software sales for IGEL bring new focus for website and brand message

IGEL's record software sales spur a brand refresh, highlighting their heritage in innovative software solutions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans
Malware

Trend Micro shows that Linux systems not so bulletproof against trojans

Trend Micro says it's not all smooth sailing for Linux users, as its open source based operating system is increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
IBM looks to drive greater data center efficiency
Hyperscale

IBM looks to drive greater data center efficiency

IBM releases new servers to drive data center efficiency & performance, collaborating with OpenPOWER Foundation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
CDNetworks explains the brute force of XOR.DDoS attacks
Open source

CDNetworks explains the brute force of XOR.DDoS attacks

The XOR.DDoS creates huge volumes of of data and meaningless strings in a SYN flood attack, crippling Linux PCs - and Windows too, says CDNetworks.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Myth-busting the open source cloud
Open source

Myth-busting the open source cloud

Open source cloud is ready for prime time – and the enterprise, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Aman Neil Dokania. He explains why.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
ESET uncovers new Linux/Moose malware threat
Malware

ESET uncovers new Linux/Moose malware threat

ESET has discovered a new threat from the Linux/Moose malware family that is generating fake activity on social networks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

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Container tech is all the rage. Here's how to make the most of it
Virtualisation

Container tech is all the rage. Here's how to make the most of it

Red Hat recommends three things developers need to keep in mind when using the Linux Containers virtualisation method, and container tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016