Google Cloud Next focuses on multi-cloud, on-premises and partnerships
This week is all about Google Cloud Next, the annual Google Cloud event where many new products and services are presented for Google's Cloud Platform. The hyperscaler follows in the footsteps of competitors this year, with its own on-premises and Edge solution. Furthermore, Google has concluded ma...
Intel will most likely build a new factory in Germany
Due to the large chip shortage, many chip manufacturers are expanding. The most significant expansions are taking place in Taiwan, South Korea and the United States. It is still unclear how many companies will build a chip factory in Europe. So far, Intel is the only one that has promised to build ...
Intel’s strategy has failed, won’t recover until 2025?
Intel has been overtaken by several chip designers and chip manufacturers. The company was the absolute market leader with a lack of competition, and now it is lagging. Where did it go wrong? How could Intel make such a big mistake? And why does it take so long to recover? The corona crisis and the...
Nutanix focuses on speed, simplicity and security at .NEXT
Nutanix is hosting its annual .NEXT conference this week. The company made several announcements, and it appears that Nutanix is mainly focusing on improving its product offering. There are some new solutions, but all within the ecosystem to enhance the Nutanix platform. The focus is primarily on s...
The world of Salesforce now revolves around Slack
This week Dreamforce starts again. For Americans, there is a physical event, the rest of the world can enjoy virtually. The kick-off is tonight with the opening keynote. We had the opportunity to be updated on the wonders of Salesforce, which this year revolves entirely around Slack. Salesforce rec...
Salesforce+ wants to become the Netflix of the business user
At Salesforce, they choose an alternative route to inform their employees, customers and partners. Salesforce is launching its own streaming service with Salesforce+. Not by serving you the latest thrillers and drama series, but by offering content that can transform and innovate your business. At ...
Mendix rolls out red carpet for ISVs with new marketplace
Mendix has presented a lot of updates for its platform. The Mendix platform is made much more attractive for ISVs. There will be a more industry-specific focus and Mendix will even give the end-user access to no-code. With this, everyone can participate in building or adjusting apps to let their co...
Microsoft launches Windows 11 as a free upgrade on 5 October
Starting 5 October, Windows 11 will become available as a free upgrade from Windows 10. The upgrade will be rolling out in phases and the announced Android app-integration will not be available for some time. Furthermore, Microsoft has adjusted the system requirements for Windows 11 a few times. bu...
Review: Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – Not unique, but with stamina
Microsoft sent us the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, to review the laptop. We have been using Surface laptops for several years now, so we are in a position to judge the Surface Laptop 4 like no other.
At the Techzine office, we skipped the first Surface model, but we have some Surface Laptop 2's a...
Nutanix Era aims to simplify the life of database administrators
Companies often have dozens or hundreds of databases in use, usually based on different technologies. Managing these databases is extremely time-consuming. Database administrators have to deal with repetitive, lengthy and time-consuming processes, which actually prevents them from doing what they d...
Preview: Windows 11 – The modern Windows 8 with two start menus?
Microsoft presented Windows 11 a few weeks ago. We have now been able to work with the new operating system. Although it is a preview, Microsoft clearly shows its vision. Where other media are talking about a simple redesign, we really see some differences. First of all, Microsoft is doing a big cl...
‘Intel wants to buy chipmaker GlobalFoundries for 25 billion euros’
Intel is very interested in chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries. This is what the Wall Street Journal reports. Intel considers an acquisition so that it can increase its production of processors.
According to sources of the business newspaper, an acquisition of GlobalFoundries would cost Intel app...