Announcement 22 articles, 2016-04-03 12:01 1 Microsoft delivers enterprise-class ERP to the cloud REDMOND, Wash. — March 9, 2016 — Microsoft Corp... 2016-04-03 08:20 7KB news.microsoft.com 2 Black Duck Names Open-Source Rookies of the Year The 2015 Open-Source Rookies class reflects three technologies shaping open-source software's future: Docker containers, open collaboration and AI. 2016-04-03 06:24 1KB www.eweek.com 3 FileHippo News - powered by FeedBurner That’s right, adblocking may be coming to Redmond’s flagship browser in the next scheduled release for its Internet Explorer replacement. If it happens... 2016-04-02 22:04 22KB feeds2.feedburner.com 4 Hadoop Creator Cutting Talks Big Data Past, Present, Future Hadoop creator Doug Cutting led off the keynote addresses at the Strata + Hadoop event in San Jose on March 30, marking the 10th anniversary of the big data technology and talking about what the future may hold. 2016-04-03 07:11 4KB www.informationweek.com 5 The Internet Association announces support for controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership deal When a deal was reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) last year, activists called the agreement the “biggest global threat to the internet,” claiming it would bring massive new online restrictions around the world. 2016-04-03 08:20 2KB www.techspot.com 6 Upstream oil and gas companies spend smarter on digital technologies to drive value, reduce costs in downturn, Accenture and Microsoft survey finds HOUSTON — March 9, 2016 — As upstream oil and gas companies scrutinize every dollar invested, they’re spending smarter today on digital technologies, seeking... 2016-04-03 08:20 6KB news.microsoft.com 7 Google glitch translates 'Russian Federation' into 'Mordor'; it has a ring to it Irony alert: Google Translate bug brands Russians as occupiers when translating from Ukrainian 2016-04-03 08:13 3KB www.v3.co.uk 8 Microsoft Positions Cortana, Skype, AI As 'Future Of Communications' Microsoft is exploring new communication technologies with updates to Skype, Cortana and artificial intelligence. 2016-04-03 00:05 4KB www.informationweek.com 9 Turn your PC into a wifi hotspot with NirSoft’s HostedNetworkStarter NirSoft has released HostedNetworkStarter, a free tool which turns your wifi-enabled PC or laptop into a wireless hotspot. NirSoft has released HostedNetworkStarter, a free tool which turns your wifi-enabled PC or laptop into a wireless hotspot. There’s no installation required, no network drivers or anything els… 2016-04-02 23:05 1KB feeds.betanews.com 10 The gig economy as a driver of innovation If you are reading this article, chances are you have taken an Uber, are familiar with Upwork and maybe even sold something on Etsy. Business models that fall.. 2016-04-02 20:16 4KB feedproxy.google.com 11 5 apps that could help you in an earthquake Several countries have been conducting earthquake drills and various forms of disaster preparedness activities in anticipation of this potentially cataclysmic.. 2016-04-02 20:16 1KB feedproxy.google.com 12 Moneyball is dead. Long live Moneyball! While it seems the term has been around baseball forever, the concept of “moneyball” – coined to describe the Oakland Athletics’ approach to building.. 2016-04-02 20:16 6KB feedproxy.google.com 13 The death of ‘Internet’ On April 2, the folks responsible for the entries in the Associated Press Stylebook announced that the word “Internet” will no longer be uppercased, thus.. 2016-04-02 20:16 1KB feedproxy.google.com 14 Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, gets some upgrades TechCrunch went out to the ballpark this week — specifically Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. Granted, it wasn't the most tech-centric event, but.. 2016-04-02 20:16 992Bytes feedproxy.google.com 15 How to approach machine learning as a non-technical person The last few years have seen an explosion of interest in machine learning technology and potential applications. 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Computers make... 2016-04-02 13:56 6KB feeds.betanews.com 19 Google announces 24-inch Acer Chromebase all-in-one video conference system In an effort to increase productivity for enterprise users during professional meetings, Google has launched an all-in-one video conferencing device, the Acer Chromebase. 2016-04-02 13:40 1KB feedproxy.google.com 20 GLOBAL GIVEAWAY: Win one of 10 Tronsmart Titan Quick Charge 2.0 desktop charging stations Struggling for power for all your devices at the desktop? Or do you simply want a single source to charge up? Here is your chance to win a Titan of your very own! 2016-04-02 13:24 1KB feedproxy.google.com 21 Gartner: PC shipments to bottom out, smartphone sales to increase by only 7% in 2016 Gartner has published a new report predicting that PC shipments will finally bottom out in 2016 but smartphone market will increase only by 7%, its first single-digit growth up till now. 2016-04-02 13:08 2KB feedproxy.google.com 22 7 Days: A week of Building Windows 10, Bots, Holograms and 'Almost Perfect' Galaxys It's been a pretty crazy and exciting week in the world of tech as Microsoft held its biggest developer conference of the year. We saw holograms, talked to bots, and caught up with technology. 2016-04-02 12:52 13KB feedproxy.google.com Articles 22 articles, 2016-04-03 12:01 1 Microsoft delivers enterprise-class ERP to the cloud REDMOND, Wash. — March 9, 2016 — Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced that its next-generation cloud ERP solution, Microsoft Dynamics AX, built on and for Microsoft Azure, is now available in 137 markets in 40 languages. The enterprise-class business application brings the power, speed and intelligence of cloud computing to people and organizations to achieve more. “Customers from around the world are using the cloud in incredible ways to accelerate and transform their business,” said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise. “Today’s release is an exciting milestone extending Microsoft’s business cloud offerings. It’s now possible for organizations to run their entire business in the cloud with Microsoft — from productivity with Office 365, to business analytics with Power BI and Cortana Analytics Suite, customer engagement with Dynamics CRM and business operations with Dynamics AX.” Customers across the globe are already using Dynamics AX to run their business processes in the cloud — from single domains like human resources and manufacturing to end-to-end business. Companies already live in production include Hagler Systems , Haldex , Icon , Renault Sport Formula One Team , Priva , Smiles , Travel Alberta and Umbra Group. The new Dynamics AX moves beyond traditional business solutions and brings ERP, business intelligence, infrastructure and database services together in a single offering, empowering organizations to run industry-specific and operational business processes that are extendable with specific solutions from partners. Wednesday, Microsoft announced more than 50 ISV solutions that are available on the Azure Marketplace. These Microsoft-curated, pre-configured industry and vertical solutions help customers discover and implement the solution they need quicker than ever before and, like Dynamics AX, enable fast consumption of updates and improvements. In addition to the 50-plus solutions already available, hundreds are in development today. The new Dynamics AX takes the capabilities of Lifecycle Services (LCS) to the next level. Businesses will be able to combine the best practices for their mission-critical apps with the flexibility and simplicity of upgrade via the cloud. With LCS, Dynamics AX will formalize the concepts of development, test and production, making the ongoing upgrade quicker to implement and deploy and easier to manage. “Lifecycle Services represents a shift in how companies manage the life cycle of an ERP system in a way that’s never really been done before,” said Josh Greenbaum, principal analyst, Enterprise Application Consulting. “The ability to test in the cloud and use the cloud’s natural elasticity and functionality to take the test, flip a switch and make it the actual production environment, that truly is magic.” Harnessing the power of the Azure cloud, Dynamics AX provides enhanced security along with global availability and scale, enabling businesses and people to work more safely anywhere, anytime while respecting the data sovereignty requirements of global customers no matter where in the globe they operate. “We do everything through Dynamics AX now; we manage virtually all of our operations,” said Thomas Mayer, chief operating office, Renault Sport Formula One Team. “Having what I need to run my business available anywhere in the world is invaluable.” “We are bringing massive amounts of data into our business to help control building climates and horticulture environments.