Cloud backup storage vendor Backblaze opened their first facility outside the US, but retains the same pricing structure, in contrast to Amazon’s per-region pricing strategy.
Huawei using Sailfish OS fork on tablets for Russian census project
Huawei is working with the Russian government to deliver AuroraOS, which is the “first stage” of launching the Sailfish variant on Huawei devices.
Some millennials fail to dress professionally enough for work
While the majority of millennials enjoy dressing up for work, many are told their wardrobes are too casual.
France agrees compromise with US on digital tax
(Telecompaper) French President Emmanuel Macron told the press at the G7 summit that a new deal has been reached for companies liable for the country’s new tax on digital sales, which has recently come into force, while work at the OECD continues to find an international consensus on new tax rules. France will commit to pay a rebate if the amount due based on future rules is less than what companies will have already paid under the country’s current 3 percent digital tax rate.
UK launches GBP 30 mln rural 5G trials, proposes taller masts
(Telecompaper) The UK government has launched a competition to test 5G applications in rural areas and proposed a series of planning reforms to improve and extend mobile coverage. The latter includes the proposal to allow operators to build taller phone masts in the countryside with a view to eliminating mobile reception blind spots.
AT&T Communications CEO Donovan to retire in October
(Telecompaper) AT&T announced that John Donovan, CEO of AT&T Communications, will retire from the company from 01 October. A successor will be named soon, the company added.
Facebook develops Instagram companion app Threads – report
(Telecompaper) Facebook is developing a new messaging app called Threads that is meant to promote constant, intimate sharing between users and their closest friends, The Verge reports. Called Threads, the app is designed as a companion to Instagram and invites users to automatically share their location, speed and battery life with friends, along with more typical text, photo and video messages using Instagram. The app, which is designed for sharing with the “close friends” list on Instagram, is now being tested internally at Facebook.
New Research Reveals Top Trends in How Governments Modernise Legacy Systems
OutSystems and the Centre for Digital Government Release Survey ResultsLONDON – 27th August, 2019 – The Centre for Digital Government (CDG), in conjunction with OutSystems, published a report on legacy systems and IT trends based on a survey of state and local government technology professionals. “Keeping Pace with Modernisation in the Age of Rapid Obsolescence” provides key recommendations for how state and local governments can move forward with their modernisation efforts.“Government entities of all sizes…
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M-Files Extends Google G Suite with Enterprise Content Management and Compliance Support
M-Files makes Google G Suite the single point of access to email, documents and other business data from multiple repositories across the enterpriseM-Files Corporation, the intelligent information management company, today announced M-Files for Google G Suite. The solution enriches the strengths of Google G Suite in collaboration and content creation with AI-assisted document management, workflow automation and rich metadata capabilities to provide enhanced security, governance and compliance. By combining the strengths of the Google G…
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New iland Catalyst Features Take the Guesswork Out of VMware Cloud Migration
The complementary cloud assessment tool enables iland customers to predict requirements for workloads, applications and production sites London, UK – 27th August 2019 – iland, an industry-leading provider of secure application and data protection cloud services built on proven VMware technology, today announced new upgrades to iland Catalyst, a complementary cloud assessment tool that simplifies the journey to the cloud. The new Catalyst features make it easier for organisations using VMware to model and right…
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