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How to configure the time zone on Linux
Having a correct time zone configured on your Linux data center servers could mean the difference between software running properly or not.
“You can’t moonlight” your way to CI/CD success, declares CircleCI CEO
There are many ways to approach software development automation–find out why CircleCI’s CEO is confident in its approach.
Australian not-for-profit’s encryption solution to privacy breaches
An Australian open source foundation is introducing a new approach to encryption called splintering, TechRepublic’s Karen Roby talks with the Tide Foundation’s co-founder.
Why organizations need to optimize their employees’ messaging tools for the workplace
If the right business apps for mobile messaging aren’t accessible or effective, users will turn to consumer apps, which can be insecure and limit productivity, says a new report from enterprise messaging platform NetSfere.
DNS amplification attacks increase by 1,000% since 2018
Researchers said a new defense system is fueling a wave of DNS amplification attacks.
How to protect yourself against web miners
While using your browser to mine cryptocurrencies for profit, web miners can chew up power from your computer, says a new report from Kaspersky.
Seacom switches to selective peering
(Telecompaper) Seacom has implemented a new peering policy which prevents many South African Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from peering directly with the company, reports MyBroadband. Seacom said it has reviewed its open peering policy and it has decided to change to selective peering with immediate effect.
Angola Cables and TM Global mull new route from South America to Asia bypassing Middle East and Europe
(Telecompaper) Angola Cables and TM Global, the wholesale arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhard (TM), have announced a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) for a new cable route from South America to Asia via Africa. The preliminary PoC results have shown a reduction in the latency reading compared with current northern hemisphere routings. This could lead to significant improvements in global internet routing quality, especially for data connectivity services to the southern hemisphere.
HTC names Orange exec Yves Maitre as new CEO
(Telecompaper) HTC has appointed the Orange executive Yves Maitre as its new CEO, effective immediately. He has worked at the French operator over 14 years, most recently as EVP of Consumer Equipment and Partnerships. Cher Wang, who served as CEO for four years, will continue as chair of the HTC board, focusing on the company’s technological shift to VR devices.