Pivotal goes all-in with open source in Big Data Suite

Microsoft rereleases botched December patch KB 3004394 -- and it works Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security

TechBrief February 18, 2015 Pivotal goes all-in with open source in Big Data Suite Bowing to customer pressure, enterprise software and services vendor Pivotal will release as open source the remainder of its software suite for analyzing data. Pivotal will open-source its Greenplum analytics database, its GemFire NoSQL database and Hawq, which is software that provides a way to analyze Hadoop data sets with SQL (Structured Query Language). Also read: What Pivotal's big open source move really means And: Is Pivotal's Cloud Foundry open enough? READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft rereleases botched December patch KB 3004394 -- and it works 2. Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security 3. New Outlook for Android, iOS lets IT wipe the app, not the phone 4. AT&T charges more for privacy with gigabit broadband 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 rereleases botched December patch KB 3004394 -- and it works Those of you who suffered through December's Black Tuesday patches probably remember the Windows Root Cert patch KB 3004394. On Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 PCs, that patch caused all sorts of mayhem: Windows Diagnostic Tool errors, Windows Defender errors, weird UAC prompts, blocked installation of some drivers, and new patches that were prevented from installing. With no fanfare and only a brief mention buried in a lengthy listing, Microsoft re-released KB 3004394 last week, on February's Black Tuesday. The silence has been deafening. Also read: Microsoft releases 'Silver Bullet' patch KB 3024777 to eliminate KB 3004394 And: Microsoft's December patch hangover: KB 3008923, 2553154, 2726958, 3004394 READ MORE Microsoft: Biometrics are the future of Windows 10 security With the use of passwords coming under increased scrutiny, Microsoft is taking steps to move beyond them in Windows 10. Its biggest move: Joining the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) Alliance and adding support for the biometrics technology in the upcoming upgrade of the OS, which has been slated to ship this year. Also read: A world without passwords? Not so fast READ MORE White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. The Threat Landscape Hardly a day goes by without the discovery of a new cyberthreat somewhere in the world! But how do you keep up with new malware and evolving cybercriminal tricks? Thankfully, Kaspersky Lab security experts have got you covered. Download our Guide to the Threat Landscape to have access to a wealth of IT security intelligenceVIEW NOW New Outlook for Android, iOS lets IT wipe the app, not the phone Using your own phone inside of your work environment can be terrifying because of two words: remote wipe. Fortunately, the more granular admin controls inside the new versions of Outlook's Android and iOS apps should help soothe your fears. Also read: Get it right later? Microsoft Outlook needs to work now And: Microsoft Outlook for iOS doesn't live up to its name READ MORE AT&T charges more for privacy with gigabit broadband AT&T launched its U-verse with AT&T GigaPower broadband network in Kansas City, Mo., over the weekend, with prices beginning at $70 per month. But there's a catch: If you want AT&T to "ignore" what you're doing online, you'll pay almost $30 more per month for the privilege. Also read: AT&T backs off threat to halt its fiber rollout READ MORE White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Virtualization Best Practices Guide Virtualization promises to boost efficiency and cut costs, making it an important element in your IT department's efforts to do more with less. Whether you're running applications on physical or virtual machines, you still need to stay vigilant to guard against the hazard of malware and other cyberthreats. LEARN MORE