Google Web Toolkit dumps compatibility for sake of upgrades

Google defends policy that leaves most Android devices unpatched Hortonworks' Hadoop now launches from Google Cloud Platform

Technology: Google January 29, 2015 Google Web Toolkit dumps compatibility for sake of upgrades Google Web Toolkit (GWT), which lets developers build browser-based applications in Java and deploy them in JavaScript, is facing two upcoming upgrades. The latter will break compatibility. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Google defends policy that leaves most Android devices unpatched 2. Hortonworks' Hadoop now launches from Google Cloud Platform 3. After being dumped by Firefox, Google wants users back 4. Amazon's next targets: Microsoft Exchange and Gmail White Paper: Bitdefender The 6 Most Important Things to Know about VDI/DaaS Security New IT trends to support worker mobility – such as VDI and BYOD – are quickly gaining interest and adoption. But just as with any new trend, there are concerns and pitfalls to avoid. Download this paper to learn the most important considerations to keep in mind for your VDI project. LEARN MORE Google defends policy that leaves most Android devices unpatched Google justified its decision to stop patching WebView, a core component of Android, on versions older than 4.4, aka "KitKat," by saying that the huge code base is unsafe to fix. READ MORE Hortonworks' Hadoop now launches from Google Cloud Platform The Hortonworks Data Platform (HDP) distribution of Hadoop is now available and fully certified on Google's cloud. HDP can be deployed on Google Cloud Platform with the same command-line tools already used for setting up Hadoop.READ MORE White Paper: Hughes Network Systems, LLC The Enterprise Network Enables Business Innovation Customer engagement, internal collaboration, and the emergence of digital products and services all rely on a quality network infrastructure. As a result, the enterprise network no longer functions as a commodity but becomes a key function for success in the age of the customer. LEARN MORE After being dumped by Firefox, Google wants users back Firefox users who steer to google.com are being asked if they want to reset their home page to the site or if they would like to change their default search engine to Google. READ MORE Amazon's next targets: Microsoft Exchange and Gmail Word of Amazon's new Workmail service began circulating on Wednesday, with a full launch due in Q2 of this year. Even with the scant details currently available, it's clear Amazon's ambition is to heavily bait the hook and lure business users away from Google's Gmail and Microsoft Exchange. READ MORE White Paper: Hughes Network Systems, LLC Why Is a Cloud Enabled WAN Important? The explosion of new types and volumes of data, and demands for 360° visibility and near real-time accuracy is changing the nature of retail computing. But IT shops continue to face a number of challenges to deliver service levels in the face of exploding demand. LEARN MORE