Software stack from Eclipse could unleash Java developer army on IoT

Lenovo set to complete acquisition of IBM x86 server business With new OS, Microsoft will try to put Windows 8 era behind it IT News Daily September 29, 2014 Software stack from Eclipse could unleash Java developer army on IoT There's no single standard to link all devices in the "Internet of things" and there may never be one, but the Eclipse Foundation wants to at least make it easier for developers to code for the standards that are out there. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Lenovo set to complete acquisition of IBM x86 server business 2. With new OS, Microsoft will try to put Windows 8 era behind it 3. Oracle's Larry Ellison throws down the cloud gauntlet 4. China blocks Instagram, mentions of 'tear gas' amid Hong Kong protests 5. No path back: Apple stops signing iOS 7.1.2 6. VoIP phone systems at risk of Shellshock Bash attacks Lenovo set to complete acquisition of IBM x86 server business Nine months after it was first announced, Lenovo's acquisition of IBM's x86 server business is headed towards closing. READ MORE With new OS, Microsoft will try to put Windows 8 era behind it After spending the past two years in damage control mode over Windows 8, Microsoft will officially begin a new era for its OS on Tuesday, when it's expected to unveil a preview of Windows' next major version during an event focused on enterprise customers. READ MORE WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Infographic: Top Use Cases for Desktop Virtualization A range of business issues are driving IT towards desktop virtualization. One solution—Citrix XenDesktop with FlexCast technology—helps IT teams empower their workforces, one project at a time. See the trends driving the adoption of virtual desktops and the top use cases IT teams are deploying today View now Oracle's Larry Ellison throws down the cloud gauntlet Oracle CTO and executive chairman Larry Ellison, who just a few years ago famously mocked the notion of cloud computing, has positioned the company as one set up to become the industry's largest cloud player, with something to offer customers at all levels of the stack. READ MORE China blocks Instagram, mentions of 'tear gas' amid Hong Kong protests China started blocking the popular photo-sharing app Instagram on Sunday, as part of its moves to squelch any mention of the use of tear gas on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. READ MORE RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: IDG TV IDG.tv is now live! Watch all the latest videos from IDG's global network of technology experts, all teed up in searchable channels with a fun, fresh look. Click to continue No path back: Apple stops signing iOS 7.1.2 In recent days we've offered advice that if you plan to revert from iOS 8 to iOS 7, you do so in a hurry as Apple stops authorizing earlier versions of iOS days after it releases a major update. If you didn't follow that advice, you're too late. READ MORE VoIP phone systems at risk of Shellshock Bash attacks The Shellshock Bash bug was found in a typical voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone system, opening up the possibility that many more of the business communication systems could be vulnerable if attacked. READ MORE Follow IT News You are currently subscribed to itnews_daily as garn14.tech@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com To contact IT News, please send an e-mail to online@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2014 IT News, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **