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  • Comparing Private and Public Cloud Threat Vectors
        08/24/2017   News U can Use

    Comparing Private and Public Cloud Threat Vectors Many companies moving from a private cloud to a cloud service are unaware of increased threats. Because most companies that have followed relatively traditional IT strategies are now considering putting mission-critical applications and data into the public cloud, it’s worth examining the differences in private versus public clouds when it comes to threats that applications and data encounter. When I talk to customers about the differences, I use a metaphor of what’s happening…

  • Managing data in a multi-cloud world
        08/23/2017   News U can Use

    For years, Southeast Asian logistics company Ninja Van has been relying on a public cloud infrastructure service to power its operational systems that work out delivery routes and assign packages. But as its business grew, it has had to contend with a growing cloud bill. By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers. You also agree that your personal information may be transferred and processed in the United…

  • Amazon Prime is offering students six months free membership – here’s how to get it – Manchester Evening News
        08/23/2017   News U can Use

    Amazon Prime is offering students six months of free video and music through a new package that also includes exclusive access to tickets for big live events. Anyone heading to university can get a free six-month trial of Prime Student – as the streaming and shopping giant steps up the competition with rivals Apple and Google. Prime Student membership includes can enjoy a range of benefits including unlimited one-day delivery on millions of items including same-day delivery in selected post-codes;…

  • Strategize wisely for a legacy application migration to cloud
        08/19/2017   News U can Use

    Administrators in charge of legacy applications might feel swept aside by the boom of cloud-native applications, but even small changes can bring legacy apps onto cloud resources. By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers. You also agree that your personal information may be transferred and processed in the United States, and that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy…

  • WD My Passport Ultra Review (4TB)
        08/19/2017   News U can Use

      August 18th, 2017 by Lyle Smith WD My Passport Ultra Review (4TB) paging_filter The My Passport Ultra drive is a portable HDD that features USB 3.0 connectivity and the company’s usual slick-looking design. Designed for consumers and professionals on the go who to store large amounts of data, the new My Passport Ultra is available in a maximum capacity of 4TB. This new release features an updated design, higher capacity, and improved performance compared to the previous generation. To…

  • VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud offers integrated enterprise solution – TechGenix
        08/18/2017   News U can Use

      IBM and VMware recently announced a partnership to offer VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud. The two companies originally teamed up to offer VMware’s solution offerings on the IBM Cloud in February 2016. Then they took that collaboration a step further at VMworld 2016 in Las Vegas. Now, VMware is explaining more about what makes this offering a major game changer. What is VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud?   Essentially, VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud brings together…

  • Is $1 Million Enough to Retire?
        08/14/2017   News U can Use

      It surely sounds like a lot, but once you do all the math, you might be sadly surprised. Here’s why. Go to www.addthis.com/dashboard to customize your tools iStockphoto byline1_id; 241 byline2_id; 0 byline3_id; 0 By Taylor Schulte, CFP, Founder and CEO | Define Financial May 2017 Contact Me Understanding how much you need for your retirement isn’t easy. It may feel like all you know is that it’s a big number. And with so many variables in play, it…

  • Life in North Korea: Remarkable Photos of Everyday Life in Pyongyang
        08/13/2017   News U can Use

    AFP photographer Ed Jones is one of the few western journalists allowed to enter North Korea on a regular basis. In addition to photographing mass military parades and spectacular propaganda events venerating the country’s leaders past and present, Jones captures daily life on the streets of Pyongyang. His photos are remarkable for just how unremarkable everything seems—commuters traveling to and from work, children playing football or visiting museums—but as has been well documented, they do not reflect the reality of…

  • Foreigners are buying US residential real estate at a record clip
        08/12/2017   News U can Use

    A tumultuous political environment isn’t scaring international buyers from investing in US residential real estate. Foreign investment in US residential real estate hit a new high this year,  driven by an increase in sales dollar volume from Canadian buyers, according to a new survey by The National Association of Realtors. Foreign buyers and recent immigrants bought $153 billion of residential property, which represents a 49% jump from last year. “The political and economic uncertainty both here and abroad did not…

  • Total Solar Eclipse 2017: How to Take Photos of the Sun During Totality
        08/12/2017   News U can Use

    A total solar eclipse will pass across the U.S. on August 21, plunging those in the path of totality into darkness for around two minutes. This will be the first time a total solar eclipse has moved from coast to coast in 99 years, giving many amateur and professional photographers an opportunity to capture the event on camera. To take a photo of the eclipse with a digital camera, you will need to buy a solar filter that reduces the sun’s…

  • Flash Back Friday: The Evolution Of Online Shopping
        08/11/2017   News U can Use

        The Evolution Of Online Shopping: 22 Ways The World Has Changed Since The Supreme Court Told Congress To Close The Online Sales Tax Loophole In 1992, the Supreme Court said states could not require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax (for catalogs silly…there was no such thing as Internet sales back then). The Supreme Court told Congress it was their responsibility to solve this…they still haven’t. A lot has changed in 22 years, and the catalog decision became…

  • Cloud Storage: Mature Saturation or Early Adopter Phase?
        08/10/2017   News U can Use

    This article was posted on Thursday, 02:48, UTC.Cloud storage options have been available at a consumer level for decades, in fact, if you consider them properly. One of the earliest such options was called iDrive, which began operations in 1995. A private company, they are still in operation, offering services that directly parallel that of their newer rival, Dropbox. Additionally there have been efforts like Carbonite and Google Drive. // — Discuss and ask questions in our community on Workplace….

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