Microsoft .Net's execution engine goes open source

SAP unwraps a new enterprise suite based on Hana Free Windows, end-of-XP spree, drops Microsoft revenue by $455M

TechBrief February 04, 2015 Microsoft .Net's execution engine goes open source Continuing with plans to open up its software development technologies, Microsoft this week open-sourced CoreCLR, the .Net execution engine in the .Net Core platform. CoreCLR performs functions such as garbage collection and compilation to machine code, providing a modular implementation of .Net that can be used as the base stack for a variety of scenarios, the Microsoft .Net team said in a blog post. Also read: Microsoft expands its .Net open source plans READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. SAP unwraps a new enterprise suite based on Hana 2. Free Windows, end-of-XP spree, drops Microsoft revenue by $455M 3. US backs IEEE move to modify rules for standards patents 4. ARM unwraps its most powerful mobile chip yet, headed for phones and tablets next year White Paper: Vormetric Insider Threats: The Hidden Risks Within Your Organization With insider threats now spaning traditional insiders, and the compromise of insider accounts by hackers, enterprises across the globe are expereincing threats to confidential, sensitive and regulated data. Download the infographic to see a visual depiction of the threats enterprises face today. VIEW NOW>> SAP unwraps a new enterprise suite based on Hana SAP has unveiled a new generation of enterprise software built around its Hana in-memory database platform. Dubbed SAP S/4Hana, the new business suite aims to bring Hana's real-time intelligence capabilities to all parts of the enterprise, with accessibility on all types of devices. Also read: SAP offering customers 'simpler' way to buy its Hana in-memory platformREAD MORE Free Windows, end-of-XP spree, drops Microsoft revenue by $455M Microsoft last week said that revenue generated from sales of Windows licenses to computer and device makers dropped $455 million, or 13 percent, when compared to the same period a year prior. The downturn was expected by Microsoft, although the extent of the decline seemed to come as a surprise. Also read: Satya Nadella at one year: Grading Microsoft's CEO READ MORE White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Practical Guide to IT Security Breach Prevention Part II Kaspersky Lab has created a set of IT & Data Security Breach Prevention Practical Guides to simplify this seemingly daunting task. Download Part II: Reducing Mobile, Web, and Social Media Risks LEARN MORE US backs IEEE move to modify rules for standards patents The U.S. Department of Justice has backed a move by the IEEE Standards Association to modify the rules governing patents that go into making standards, so as to curb excessive royalties and attempts to ban rival products that implement the patents. Also read: The battle against stupid software patents is on READ MORE ARM unwraps its most powerful mobile chip yet, headed for phones and tablets next year The company that powers your smartphones and tablets has introduced its most powerful chip design yet, the Cortex-A72, which should find its way into gadgets early next year. ARM says the A72 will provide 3.5 times the performance of its current Cortex-A15 design, which is widely used in phones and tablets today.READ MORE White Paper: Kaspersky Lab, Inc. Security for Virtualization: Getting the Balance Right Virtualization promises cost savings, improved productivity, and the ability to transform your business. But too often security can either detract from the performance gains that virtualization promises, or just not give you the protection you need. Getting the balance right is critical. LEARN MORE