10 reasons why open source is eating the world

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	10 reasons why open source is eating the world Open source software, once just the domain of technology hobbyists, is taking over the software world. According to Gartner, open source software will be included in mission-critical software portfolios of virtually all Global 2000 enterprises by 2016. In fact, according to open source management vendor Black Duck Software, there are now a million different open source software projects. Here are 10 reasons for the surging popularity of open source software.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More WHITE PAPER: Alert Logic Alert Logic PCI DSS compliance solutions Alert logic's cloud-powered solutions help organizations that process, store or transmit credit card data eliminate the burden of PCI compliance. This product brief outlines Alert Logic's solutions and the unique benefits offered. Learn More In this Issue New software targets hard-to-understand privacy policies Microsoft's Smith calls for new privacy push in Congress Facial recognition proposal lacks privacy protections, advocate says Exposing hidden domain registrations could hurt innocent users more than criminals Will full encryption sideline Google's targeted ads? US NSA granted extension to collect bulk phone data 10 things to know about the smartphone kill switch Researchers expect large wave of rootkits targeting 64-bit systems Tool aims to help enterprise IT manage 'honeypot' hacker decoys 8 technologies that are on the way out -- and one that we'll never be rid of WHITE PAPER: CDW It's who you know: CDW + Microsoft Business Intelligence That's why we partner with industry leaders like Microsoft. Their integrated suite of Business Intelligence solutions helps interpret data for small workgroups and large organizations alike. And through our strong partnership with Microsoft, CDW has the software and licensing expertise to find the right BI solutions for you. View Now New software targets hard-to-understand privacy policies The Privacy Icons browser add-on translates websites' privacy policies into nine easy-to-grasp categories Read More Microsoft's Smith calls for new privacy push in Congress Lamwakers need to address consumer privacy for data held by companies and for data gathered by spy agencies, he says Read More Facial recognition proposal lacks privacy protections, advocate says A trade group's recommendations for best privacy practices run counter to US values, an ACLU lawyer says Read More WHITE PAPER: BMC Software Cloud Benefits for the IT Service Management Market This paper explores the reasons for the rapid growth of cloud-based IT service management (ITSM) solutions and the benefits they offer for enterprises. Learn More Exposing hidden domain registrations could hurt innocent users more than criminals Proxy services to hide details of domain registrants from the Whois database should be allowed, a researcher said Read More Will full encryption sideline Google's targeted ads? Mining personal data to deliver targeted ads is the lifeblood of Google's business -- and of many other online firms. But what if that data dries up at the source? Read More US NSA granted extension to collect bulk phone data The FISC court granted the extension pending new legislation blocking bulk collection Read More WHITE PAPER: APC by Schneider Electric Data Center Projects: Advantages of Using a Reference Design It is no longer practical or cost-effective to completely engineer all aspects of a unique data center. Re-use of proven, documented subsystems or complete designs is a best practice for both new data centers and for upgrades to existing data centers. In this paper reference designs are defined and their benefits are explained. Learn more 10 things to know about the smartphone kill switch It's looking more and more likely that phones will sport a kill switch starting next year Read More Researchers expect large wave of rootkits targeting 64-bit systems Rootkits are again on the rise with the number of new samples reaching levels not seen since 2011, a McAfee report said Read More Tool aims to help enterprise IT manage 'honeypot' hacker decoys Developers of the Modern Honey Network want to simplify deployment and monitoring of these threat-intelligence systems Read More 8 technologies that are on the way out -- and one that we'll never be rid of Soon-to-be-obsolete technologies "Image by Tim Reckmann/WikimediaIf "change is the only constant" applies anywhere, it's in the world of technology. One day you're proud of knowing how to set your VCR, and the next your DVR is recording shows you didn't even know were on. Few would have guessed in 1980 that vinyl records would be obsolete in 15 years; fewer still would have predicted that CDs would in turn be obsolete a mere 10 years after that.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Read More
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