FBI probes DNC hack as suspicions of Russian involvement widen

The FBI has launched an investigation into the hacking of the Democratic National Committee’s computers, even as more evidence surfaced of possible Russian involvement in the attack.The data breach was first disclosed last month, when hackers published confidential DNC files, including opposition research on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.Then on Friday, Wikileaks published over 19,000 emails that were stolen from the DNC, some of which now threaten to damage the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

One Second Warning

The Earth Orientation Centre is the bureau that looks after Universal Coordinated Time, and each six months they release a bulletin about their intentions for the next Universal Time correction window. This month they announced a leap second to be scheduled for midnight UTC 31 December 2016.

Hosts vs Networks

There are a number of ways to view the relationship between hosts and the network in the Internet. One view is that this is an example of two sets of cooperating entities that share a common goal: hosts and the network both want content to be delivered. Another view is that hosts and networks have conflicting objectives. This was apparent in a couple of sessions at the recent IETF 96 Meeting.

Here are the key security features coming to Windows 10 next week

While there's a lot of talk about Windows 10's new features for consumers, the forthcoming Anniversary Update also adds a pair of advanced security capabilities aimed at helping IT managers better lock down the computers in their organization.Windows Information Protection aims to make it possible for organizations to compartmentalize business and personal data on the same device. It comes alongside the general release of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, a system that uses machine learning and Microsoft's cloud to better protect businesses after their security has been breached.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Here are the key security features coming to Windows 10 next week

While there's a lot of talk about Windows 10's new features for consumers, the forthcoming Anniversary Update also adds a pair of advanced security capabilities aimed at helping IT managers better lock down the computers in their organization.Windows Information Protection aims to make it possible for organizations to compartmentalize business and personal data on the same device. It comes alongside the general release of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, a system that uses machine learning and Microsoft's cloud to better protect businesses after their security has been breached.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

MIT Research Pushes Latency Limits with Distributed Flash

We are hitting the limits of what can be crammed into DRAM in a number of application areas. As data volumes continue to mount, this limitation will be more keenly felt.

Accordingly, there has been a great deal of work recently to look to flash to create more efficient and capable system that can accelerate deeply data-intensive problems, but few things have gotten enough traction to filter their way into big news items. With that said, there are some potential breakthroughs on this front coming out of MIT where some rather impressive performance improvements have been snagged by taking a …

MIT Research Pushes Latency Limits with Distributed Flash was written by Nicole Hemsoth at The Next Platform.

$19.99 for Premium Windows 10 Training (Includes 100+ Tutorials) – Deal Alert

Learn the ins and outs of Windows 10 with this Introduction to Windows 10 Bundle. For $19.99, you’ll get lifetime access to four e-Books and hundreds of video tutorials.If you have any questions on this popular operating system, you’re sure to find the answer here. Flip through the books to learn how to optimize the OS and preserve your privacy and security. The materials also detail how to make life easier on an everyday basis, with detailed explanations on how to integrate Microsoft Office 365, utilize your phone as a personal computer, and much more.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

8kpc provides a lower-cost alternative to hyper-convergence

Hyper-converged platforms have been red hot of late. Because of this, the number of solution providers has increased significantly. In addition to Simplivity and Nutanix, two of the best-known vendors today, Cisco, VCE, HP and others have recently jumped into the market. Another solution provider that got its start in India and is on the verge of entering the U.S. market is 8kpc. I recently had the opportunity to interview the company’s president and CEO, Ram Appalaraju, who you may recognize from his stints with Cisco (where he was a vice president) and Enterasys (where he was a vice president and CMO) as well as his advisory work with the ONS. Below are details of the interview: To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

VMware, IBM, Microsoft are top cloud system managers, IDC says

Research firm IDC is out with its latest estimates on who the leaders of the cloud systems management market are and some familiar names top the list: VMware, IBM and Microsoft. IDC IDC Worldwide Cloud systems management software market share  IDC defines cloud systems management as software tooling with the following functionality: Workload scheduling and automation; change, performance and event management; and troubleshooting. IDC expects that by the end of 2017 80% of enterprises will commit to using hybrid cloud computing that uses multiple public cloud providers along with private cloud or non-cloud resources, IDC’s report states.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

Worth Reading: Internet—Quo Vadis (Where are you going?)

I do not believe that the future internet will be a Utopia. Nor do I believe that the future internet will be like some beautiful angel, bringing peace, virtue, equality, and justice. Instead I believe that there are strong, probably irresistible, forces working to lock-down and partition the internet. —CircleID

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On the ‘net: The Foggy Future of Network Engineering

The world of networking tends to be bistable: we either centralize everything, or we decentralize everything. We started with mainframes, passed through Lotus 123 hidden in corners, then to mini’s and middleware, then to laptops, and now to the cloud, to be followed by fog. This particular cycle of centralization/decentralization, however, has produced a series of overlapping changes that are difficult to decipher. You can somehow hear someone arguing about disaggregation and hyperconvergence through the fog — but just barely. —CircleID

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IDG Contributor Network: IoT is the ‘new industrial revolution,’ says Vodafone

Globally, 63 percent of companies involved in Internet of Things projects are “seeing significant returns on investment,” says Britain-based telco Vodafone.The supplier and network recently published its annual state-of-the-IoT industry report that it calls an IoT barometer. Vodafone interviewed 1,100 business executives around the world via Machina Research to try to gauge companies’ participation in IoT.MORE ON NETWORK WORLD: 12 most powerful Internet of Things companies Budgets are increasing, the vendor says. Almost all companies (89 percent) say they are increasing IoT spend, with many (76 percent) believing the tech genre “will be critical to their success,” the report says.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

IDG Contributor Network: IoT is the ‘new industrial revolution,’ says Vodafone

Globally, 63 percent of companies involved in Internet of Things projects are “seeing significant returns on investment,” says Britain-based telco Vodafone.The supplier and network recently published its annual state-of-the-IoT industry report that it calls an IoT barometer. Vodafone interviewed 1,100 business executives around the world via Machina Research to try to gauge companies’ participation in IoT.MORE ON NETWORK WORLD: 12 most powerful Internet of Things companies Budgets are increasing, the vendor says. Almost all companies (89 percent) say they are increasing IoT spend, with many (76 percent) believing the tech genre “will be critical to their success,” the report says.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

17% off SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick 200GB – Deal Alert

The SanDisk Connect wireless stick is a flash drive with a unique twist -- you can access it wirelessly. Whether it's in your pants pocket, in your bag, or on the picnic table at your campsite, the Connect wireless stick lets you stream media or move files wirelessly with up to three computers, phones or tablets simultaneously. Connections are made via built-in wifi (think "hotspot"), so no external wireless or internet services are needed. A USB connection is also available, if desired. Storage on this model is a generous 200GB. Reviewers on Amazon report at least 8-10 hours of battery life on one charge. This model is currently discounted 17% down to $99.95. Learn more and review buying options now on Amazon.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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