Open source Graylog puts Splunk on notice

Microsoft enlists Mozilla to speed up JavaScript in Windows 10 Samsung acquires LoopPay in bid to counter Apple payment system

TechBrief February 19, 2015 Open source Graylog puts Splunk on notice Splunk, the log analysis system that's evolved into a full-blown, machine-generated data processing platform (also described as "Google for visual analytics"), faces competition from a rising wave of open source competitors. One of the most prominent, Graylog, has unveiled its formal 1.0 release. Also read: Splunk's big data promise: Google for your visual analytics And: Splunk feels the heat from stonger, cheaper open source rivals READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft enlists Mozilla to speed up JavaScript in Windows 10 2. Samsung acquires LoopPay in bid to counter Apple payment system 3. Long-awaited Blackphone tablet may emerge at MWC 4. Microsoft to double price of XP's post-retirement support White Paper: Splice Machine The Only Hadoop RDBMS- Splice Machine In this white paper, we will introduce you to Splice Machine, the only RDBMS on Hadoop. This White Paper discusses today’s Real-Time, Data-Driven Businesses, inadequate technology options, comparison to other Hadoop technologies, cross-industry use cases, and the Splice Machine Architecture. LEARN MORE Microsoft enlists Mozilla to speed up JavaScript in Windows 10 Microsoft is looking to improve Web performance in Windows 10 by bringing in Mozilla's asm.js JavaScript subset, for inclusion in Microsoft's Chakra JavaScript engine. A post in the IEBlog Wednesday says asm.js has been moved to the "In Development" stage at status.modern.ie, noting that support for the technology has been a most-requested item in the Internet Explorer Platform Suggestion box. Also read: Mozilla's asm.js uses JavaScript to improve Web performanceREAD MORE Samsung acquires LoopPay in bid to counter Apple payment system Samsung Electronics has acquired LoopPay, a U.S. mobile payments firm that could help it counter the Apple Pay mobile payments system. LoopPay produces small add-on devices for smartphones that can transmit credit card information in conjunction with a mobile app. When the devices are held within a few centimeters of a traditional magnetic strip reader, the information can be sent wirelessly to make a payment. Also read: Four no-bull facts to know about Apple Pay READ MORE Resource compliments of: DEMO Traction See killer tech from 40 startups One place. One day. Your best chance to see the best tech from a handpicked group of startup innovators. Attend DEMO Traction 2015, April 22 in SF to evaluate products in cloud, mobile, mart data and robotics. Tips on how to use new tech for competitive advantage. Live demos. Deep dives and more.LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS. REGISTER NOW. Long-awaited Blackphone tablet may emerge at MWC Paranoid tablet users, rejoice. The first units of the secure Blackphone tablet will be demonstrated at the upcoming Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona early next month. The tablet will be the second product from SGP Technologies, which makes the privacy-centric Blackphone smartphone. Also check out the video: MWC: Hands on with security-centered BlackphoneREAD MORE Microsoft to double price of XP's post-retirement support Microsoft will double the per-PC price of support for enterprises still stuck with Windows XP systems when the anniversary of the aged OS's retirement rolls around in April, a licensing expert said Wednesday. The per-PC price for what Microsoft calls "custom support agreements" (CSAs) will jump to $400, the expert said after requesting anonymity. Also read: Free Windows, end of XP spree drop Microsoft revenue by $455MREAD MORE White Paper: Dell Software Reduce the Risk of Pass-the-Hash Attacks How do pass-the-hash attacks work - and what can you do to defend against them? In this new white paper, get answers to these questions, and learn about solutions that help to implement mitigation strategies recommended by both Microsoft and the National Security Agency. LEARN MORE.