Computerworld Wrap-Up
August 05, 2015
Microsoft issues first hefty Windows 10 update
Microsoft today delivered the first large-sized update for Windows 10, a "servicing update" that weighed in at about 325MB. READ MORE
Issue highlights
1. Today's NAND flash has hit a development dead-end
2. GE cloud could make sense of massive IoT data storm
3. Hardware issue blamed for wireless and Internet outage in Southeast
4. Apple picks up OS X El Capitan's development pace
5. INSIDER IT Resume Makeover: How to give yourself some space
6. NOW ON CIO: Retail CIOs must balance security with innovation
7. Epson's new printers aim to kill the costly hassle of frequent ink cartridge refills
8. INSIDER Review: Visual Studio 2015 breaks new ground
9. NOW ON CSO: 10 tips to make sure you are ready when a disaster strikes
10. SDN switches aren't hard to compromise, researcher says
11. File sync services provide covert way to control hacked computers
12. Jonny Evans: In a huge move, IBM begins pitching Apple Macs for enterprise IT
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Today's NAND flash has hit a development dead-end
Traditional planar NAND flash used in today's thumb drives, SSDs and expansion cards has long been approaching a wall in terms of how far engineers can shrink it to boost density and capacity. Leading manufacturers now say that wall has been hit and they're moving on. READ MORE
GE cloud could make sense of massive IoT data storm
While the Internet of Things can deliver a massive influx of information, it also leaves companies grappling to make meaningful use of that data. That's where General Electric is hoping to come into play. READ MORE
Hardware issue blamed for wireless and Internet outage in Southeast
A cell phone and Internet outage Tuesday evening in several Southeastern states was caused by a hardware problem, AT&T reported. READ MORE
Apple picks up OS X El Capitan's development pace
Apple's OS X El Capitan has been on a faster tempo of preview releases than its 2014 predecessor, signaling that the upgrade for the Mac could launch later this month or in September. READ MORE
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IT Resume Makeover: How to give yourself some space
In this month's edition, resume expert Caitlin Sampson helps an IT management consultant expand on his extensive experience while narrowing his focus -- and the move lands him his dream job. READ MORE
NOW ON CIO: Retail CIOs must balance security with innovation
Retail CIOs need to weigh IT governance against business innovation – not to mention customer, employee and executive education – if they want to deliver a seamless and secure omnichannel shopping experience. READ MORE
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Epson's new printers aim to kill the costly hassle of frequent ink cartridge refills
Epson is bucking the trend of low-priced printers and high-priced ink with a new line of EcoTank printers starting at $380. READ MORE
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Review: Visual Studio 2015 breaks new ground
Sweeping upgrade improves everything from language support to lifecycle management, and it opens the door to cross-platform development. READ MORE
NOW ON CSO: 10 tips to make sure you are ready when a disaster strikes
Here are 10 absolute basics your Business Impact Analysis plan should cover. READ MORE
SDN switches aren't hard to compromise, researcher says
At Black Hat, a researcher will show how malware can be installed on an Onie-powered switch. READ MORE
File sync services provide covert way to control hacked computers
Researchers highlight the potential use of file synchronization services for stealthy and persistent remote control. READ MORE
Jonny Evans: In a huge move, IBM begins pitching Apple Macs for enterprise IT
The loser now will be later to win. The times they are a-changin'. READ MORE
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