Microsoft hosted their annual device-unveiling event this morning and revealed new Windows 10 capable devices. The most notable devices released at this event were the Surface Book, Surface Pro 4, Lumia 900 and Lumia 950. This event also updated attendees on the development of the Microsoft Band and Hololens. The development version of Hololens, Microsoft’s…
ISRI paired with Jason Learning to kick off its annual recycling awareness video and poster contest this month. This year’s contest, for students in grades K-12, is themed “Recycling is Bigger Than the Bin.” This year’s theme is intended to spread awareness of recycling products that are bigger than the average recycling bin. Students are…
The series of high-profile data hacks continues this week with millions of personal records being accessed by an unauthorized source through Experian. Two weeks ago, an information breach at Experian exposed 15 million T-Mobile customers’ information. Experian and T-Mobile announced this breach yesterday. This breach accessed two years of customer information, including credit applications Experian…
It’s no secret that we now live in a time when data security paranoia is at an all-time high. Recent high-profile information leaks have companies everywhere worried about their current data scheme, especially when trusting this data to third-party providers such as data centers. The data center security market is growing rapidly. Mordor Intelligence LLP…
Mobility is a constantly changing platform for enterprises everywhere. The move to mobile not only increases overall enterprise productivity and convenience, but also creates new types of vulnerabilities. Before switching to a new mobile plan or changing mobility policy, a company usually conducts a risk assessment or other form of analysis to identify any potential…
Google continues its expansion of big data management services by launching Google Cloud Dataproc. The service, now in beta, will serve as a full-scale data management tool that orchestrates data pipelines on Google’s platform. Dataproc will be able to spin up Hadoop clusters in less than 90 seconds, making this service one of the fastest…
LG is well established in the mobile, television and home appliance market, so it may not be a surprise to some that the tech giant released new laptop devices in the U.S. market this week. Laptop sales are notoriously competitive. For this reason, these devices will either be a major hit or miss. The “gram…
Blackberry fans everywhere can rest easy. A new device will be in stores this year that meets both keyboard and app needs. Blackberry announced its smartphone will host an Android operating system instead of the usual Blackberry 10. The new device, called the Blackberry Priv, will be available later this year. The device’s name, Priv,…
Data center transitions happen. Whether it’s a switch to a larger space, downsizing or colocation, enterprise data center needs are constantly changing. Most companies’ first instinct is to downsize or choose new servers that seem to yield more memory or speed, but a transition to cloud computing could produce more profit. Data center providers are…
Enterprise data breaches are national news almost weekly. Major companies including Target, Home Depot and Chrysler lost customer support after data breaches resulted in leaked customer financial information and even a hijacked vehicle. One of the most notable data breaches of 2015 targeted the Social Security Administration. More than 20 million social security numbers were…
Millennials everywhere can rejoice — a smartphone completely devoted to high-quality selfies will soon be on the market. The Asus Zenfone Selfie features two 13-megapixel cameras and dual-tone flashes on both sides of the device as well as a camera button on the back of the phone. These features guarantee high-resolution, well lit and stable…
Everyone is buzzing about the new iPhone being released Friday. Apple is leveling the playing field not only by offering the new high-tech device, but also a new payment plan that could give normal network providers a run for their money. Here are 10 features on the new iPhone to look forward to: Color options…
We all love apps. Whether they are focused to make life easier, more convenient or provide entertainment, apps are part of the modern person’s daily routine. Typically, when downloading a new app, the user may have to agree to terms and services or push notifications. While agreeing to certain terms, such as providing your location…
A five-year government effort to cut down on IT costs seems to be paying off. A report issued by GAO indicates IT consolidation efforts have shaved off $3.6 billion from agencies’ IT costs this year. This number is deducted from an estimated annual IT budget of $80 billion. In 2010, government agencies began an effort…
Not only does recycling improve the environment, but also improves the economy. ISRI produced a video that showcases the many economic benefits of the recycling industry. The recycling industry yields over 100,000 jobs and over $10 billion in wages. Along with yielding serious job growth, the recycling industry has produced over $100 billion in economic…
